<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Atlanta - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Atlanta with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[The Atlanta Bucks, city's inclusive gay rugby team, builds family on and off the field]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Bucks, reportedly Georgia's first inclusive gay rugby team, have grown from a group of players who meet for practice into a support system that helps members face isolation, rejection, and the challenges many in the LGBTQ community still carry.On a Monday night, the team gathered at a park in East Atlanta to practice for their first game of the season.At practice, veterans teach rookies the plays and run them through drills."They welcomed me with open arms," said Atlanta Bucks player]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-atlanta-bucks-citys-inclusive-gay-rugby-team-builds-family-on-and-off-the-field/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-atlanta-bucks-citys-inclusive-gay-rugby-team-builds-family-on-and-off-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks opening season in Orlando]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks are beginning a new season on the road with a literal change of the guard as CJ McCollum and first round Kingston Flemings appear on the court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-opening-season-in-orlando/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-opening-season-in-orlando/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Bucks rugby team provides safe space for LGBTQ community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Bucks, reportedly Georgia's first inclusive gay rugby team, have grown from a group of players who meet for practice into a strong support system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bucks-rugby-team-provides-safe-space-for-lgbtq-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bucks-rugby-team-provides-safe-space-for-lgbtq-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta first responders using drones to help on calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sandy Springs Fire Department is utilizing a top-of-the-line drone that shows up to a scene before they do, giving them a head start on helping residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-first-responders-using-drones-to-help-on-calls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-first-responders-using-drones-to-help-on-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream superfans excited and ready for Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans could not be more excited about the Atlanta Dream's game against the Golden State Valkyries Wednesday night for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-superfans-excited-and-ready-for-game-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-superfans-excited-and-ready-for-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta veteran gets free roof replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deborah Scott, a U.S. Army veteran, received a new roof from Rooks Roofing as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-veteran-gets-free-roof-replacement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-veteran-gets-free-roof-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry weather leaves Georgia facing wildfire dangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[All that warm and dry weather has parts of Georgia concerned over the risk of fires, so avoid any burning of leaves for the time being.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dry-weather-leaves-georgia-facing-wildfire-dangers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dry-weather-leaves-georgia-facing-wildfire-dangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors raise concern about Halloween's impact on patients with epilepsy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Halloween can be a difficult holiday for the millions of Americans who suffer from epilepsy, but there are ways to help make things safer for the holiday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/doctors-raise-concern-about-halloweens-impact-on-patients-with-epilepsy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/doctors-raise-concern-about-halloweens-impact-on-patients-with-epilepsy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Economy concerns forcing young adults to move back in with parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between inflation, housing prices, and the job market, more young adults are making the tough decision to move back in with their parents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/economy-concerns-forcing-young-adults-to-move-back-in-with-parents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/economy-concerns-forcing-young-adults-to-move-back-in-with-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American teacher released by Russia after four years in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stephen Hubbard, a teacher who was jailed in Russia after being accused of fighting for Ukraine, has been released from custody and is heading back to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/american-teacher-released-by-russia-after-four-years-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/american-teacher-released-by-russia-after-four-years-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward offered for arson attack on Atlanta ICE office]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information about an arson attack that officials say targeted the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reward-offered-for-arson-attack-on-atlanta-ice-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reward-offered-for-arson-attack-on-atlanta-ice-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia candidates traveling across the state during crucial early voting period]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1 million Georgians have cast their ballots in the midterm, and candidates are appearing at rallies and campaign stops in the hopes of winning in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-candidates-traveling-across-the-state-during-crucial-early-voting-period/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-candidates-traveling-across-the-state-during-crucial-early-voting-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Atlanta halfway house employee sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting inmate during shift]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former employee of an Atlanta halfway house has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing an inmate and lying during an investigation, officials say.Tristan Cox, a contract employee who worked at the Atlanta Residential Reentry Center as a residence monitor in 2024, pleaded guilty to violating the inmate's civil rights and making false statements to a federal agent.Under federal law, corrections staff are prohibited from having sexual contact, and any such contact is a civil rights violati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-atlanta-halfway-house-employee-sentenced-to-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-inmate-during-shift/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-atlanta-halfway-house-employee-sentenced-to-prison-for-sexually-assaulting-inmate-during-shift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI offering $20,000 reward in search for suspect in downtown Atlanta ICE building arson attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI is now offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information about an arson attack that officials say targeted the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta.The incident was reported around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20, according to FBI Atlanta. The agency said personnel and evidence technicians were at the site collecting evidence.CBS News Atlanta "There is no known threat to public safety at this time," the FBI said in a statement.Atlanta police confirmed officers respond]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-offering-20000-reward-in-search-for-suspect-in-downtown-atlanta-ice-building-arson-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-offering-20000-reward-in-search-for-suspect-in-downtown-atlanta-ice-building-arson-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warnock's new report highlights Georgia election readiness, concerns about mail and threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election officials interviewed across 10 Georgia counties say they are ready for the November midterms, but mail delays, threats against workers and funding needs remain concerns, according to a new report from U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock's office.All 10 administrators expressed confidence in their preparations, rating their readiness an average of 8.8 out of 10. The interviews included counties with Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan leadership.Election officials report strong staffing, conce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sen-warnocks-new-report-highlights-georgia-election-readiness-concerns-about-mail-and-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sen-warnocks-new-report-highlights-georgia-election-readiness-concerns-about-mail-and-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus manufacturer announces $300 million investment in Georgia's Peach County, hiring hundreds]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the largest bus manufacturers in the United States is planning to invest around $300 million in a new manufacturing facility in Georgia's Peach County.The Blue Bird Corporation and Gov. Brian Kemp said that it plans to convert a former manufacturing site for diesel-powered motorhomes in Fort Valley into a 1-million-square-foot manufacturing facility to produce various types of school buses.As part of the expansion, the company will open 375 new jobs over the next three years, officials sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/school-bus-manufacturer-announces-300-million-investment-in-georgias-peach-county-hiring-hundreds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/school-bus-manufacturer-announces-300-million-investment-in-georgias-peach-county-hiring-hundreds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Instagram personality Shawty Dred indicted on $4 million SNAP card fraud scheme, DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta social media personality has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly stealing millions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by using fraudulent accounts, prosecutors say.Mercedes Reshard New, who goes by "Shawty Dred" on social media is accused of taking more than $4 million meant to feed poor Georgia families to fund his lavish lifestyle.According to investigators with the U.S. District Attorney's Office of Northern Georgia, New allegedly con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-instagram-personality-shawty-dred-indicted-on-4-million-snap-card-fraud-scheme-da-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-instagram-personality-shawty-dred-indicted-on-4-million-snap-card-fraud-scheme-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons host youth from AJ Terrell Foundation this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falcons star AJ Terrell's foundation shows local students how to make meaningful differences in their community on and off the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-host-youth-from-aj-terrell-foundation-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-host-youth-from-aj-terrell-foundation-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia business owner, Florida attorney charged in $2-million Ponzi schemes, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal prosecutors have indicted a Duluth business owner and a former prosecutor living in Florida accused of running two multi-million-dollar Ponzi schemes for years.Investigators say 70-year-old Roosevelt Tobias "Toby" Bailey and 48-year-old Alvin Jones allegedly stole around $2 million from investors between 2018 and 2022.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia say that Bailey operated the schemes through his company, Borg Global. According to the ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-business-owner-florida-attorney-charged-in-2-million-ponzi-schemes-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-business-owner-florida-attorney-charged-in-2-million-ponzi-schemes-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures warming up in Georgia as pleasant weather continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sun is shining across Georgia, bringing nice fall weather that will keep things cool and dry for a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/temperatures-warming-up-in-georgia-as-pleasant-weather-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/temperatures-warming-up-in-georgia-as-pleasant-weather-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police searching for suspects in apartment shooting that hospitalized 13-year-old boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are asking the public for help finding a group of suspects in a shooting that sent a 13-year-old boy to the hospital over the weekend.Officials say the shooting happened shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday at the Capitol Vanira apartments on the 900 block of Hank Aaron Drive SE.Officers got to the scene and found the teenage victim shot at least once. Medics rushed the teen to a nearby hospital. He is expected to survive his injuries.Investigators say the victim was inside the home wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-searching-for-suspects-in-apartment-shooting-that-hospitalized-13-year-old-boy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-searching-for-suspects-in-apartment-shooting-that-hospitalized-13-year-old-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Education sales tax renewal is on the ballot this November in DeKalb County: Here's what it would do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters in DeKalb County will decide whether to renew a special one-cent sales tax that goes toward improving schools. DeKalb County's E-SPLOST is a special local sales tax that goes toward improving the DeKalb County School District, Atlanta Public Schools, and City Schools of Decatur. "Things like roof repairs, HVAC replacement, school renovations of varying sorts and kinds, technology upgrades &mdash; significant technology upgrades, significant transportation equipment upgrades, those sorts o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/education-sales-tax-renewal-is-on-the-ballot-this-november-in-dekalb-county-heres-what-it-would-do/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/education-sales-tax-renewal-is-on-the-ballot-this-november-in-dekalb-county-heres-what-it-would-do/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entire full-time police department resigns in Milner amid dispute with city leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Milner's entire full-time police department has submitted resignations, along with the city manager, who told council members Monday that a breakdown in trust had made her unable to do her job.City Manager Tausha Grose announced the departures at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting. She said the police department's last day would be Oct. 28 and hers would be Oct. 30."The trust is gone. I have been rendered ineffective in my position," Grose said. "There is no trust."The resignations inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/entire-full-time-police-department-resigns-in-milner-amid-dispute-with-city-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/entire-full-time-police-department-resigns-in-milner-amid-dispute-with-city-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Line: Atlanta fans pick their Dream MVPs as WNBA Finals excitement grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans along the Atlanta Beltline share their favorite Dream players, newfound excitement for women&rsquo;s basketball and hopes for a championship celebration as the team pursues its first WNBA title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-atlanta-fans-pick-their-dream-mvps-as-wnba-finals-excitement-grows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-atlanta-fans-pick-their-dream-mvps-as-wnba-finals-excitement-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police, FBI investigate reports of object thrown at downtown ICE building]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI is investigating reports that a device designed to start a fire was thrown at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night.The incident was reported around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 20, according to FBI Atlanta. The agency said personnel and evidence technicians were at the site collecting evidence.CBS News Atlanta "There is no known threat to public safety at this time," the FBI said in a statement.Atlanta police confirmed officers responded to reports o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-fbi-investigate-reports-of-object-thrown-at-downtown-ice-building/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-fbi-investigate-reports-of-object-thrown-at-downtown-ice-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Fulton horseman's fight over seized horses reaches federal appeals court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly a decade after Fulton County seized his horses over allegations of animal mistreatment, a South Fulton horseman's fight to receive just compensation for his property has become a potentially precedent-setting constitutional case.Brandon Fulton, whose seven horses were seized in 2017, appeared Tuesday outside the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in downtown Atlanta, where judges heard arguments in his long-running lawsuit against Fulton County.Fulton was never indicted, and the allegatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-horsemans-fight-over-seized-horses-reaches-federal-appeals-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-horsemans-fight-over-seized-horses-reaches-federal-appeals-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta forecast: Sunny days continue as low humidity raises fire concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta warms to 76 degrees after a chilly start, with dry weather expected for fans heading to State Farm Arena tonight. Low humidity keeps fire concerns elevated, while a weak front could bring slight rain chances this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-sunny-days-continue-as-low-humidity-raises-fire-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-sunny-days-continue-as-low-humidity-raises-fire-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream’s Finals run puts growing fan base in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Dream compete in the WNBA Finals, team president Morgan Shaw Parker discusses sold-out games, a reported 400% increase in season ticket holders and plans to sustain that growth. She also shares how camps and clinics are connecting the team with the next generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dreams-finals-run-puts-growing-fan-base-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dreams-finals-run-puts-growing-fan-base-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream return home for WNBA Finals Game 3: Tickets and watch parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dream host the Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena tonight at 8, with the WNBA Finals tied 1-1. Only resale tickets remain for Games 3 and 4, according to the team, while metro Atlanta watch parties offer another way to join the excitement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-return-home-for-wnba-finals-game-3-tickets-and-watch-parties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-return-home-for-wnba-finals-game-3-tickets-and-watch-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commerce football legend Runt Moon’s second chance leads to Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald &ldquo;Runt&rdquo; Moon went from a record-setting Commerce running back to serving nearly 12 years in prison on federal drug charges. After receiving clemency from President Barack Obama in 2016, he rebuilt his life and is now headed to the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/commerce-football-legend-runt-moons-second-chance-leads-to-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/commerce-football-legend-runt-moons-second-chance-leads-to-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream's first draft pick Ty Young shares lessons with girls at clinic during Atlanta's WNBA Finals run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream are making huge moves on the court, sailing through the WNBA Finals. It's no wonder so many young girls want to play like Angel Reese or Rhyne Howard.&nbsp;While the Dream are chasing a historic championship, girls ages 7 to 17 got to fall in love with the game on Tuesday, chasing their own dreams on the court.&nbsp;"Basketball takes you everywhere," said Embry, who's been dribbling the ball since she was four years old.&nbsp;She's teaming with Bailey Edwards, who's all about t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dreams-first-draft-pick-ty-young-shares-lessons-with-girls-at-clinic-during-atlantas-wnba-finals-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dreams-first-draft-pick-ty-young-shares-lessons-with-girls-at-clinic-during-atlantas-wnba-finals-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream clinic inspires girls as team chases WNBA championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girls ages 7 to 17 practiced basketball skills, built friendships and heard encouragement from former Atlanta Dream player Ty Young at a Tuesday clinic. As Atlanta competes in the WNBA Finals, the event highlighted lessons in teamwork and confidence beyond the court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-clinic-inspires-girls-as-team-chases-wnba-championship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-clinic-inspires-girls-as-team-chases-wnba-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former mayoral candidate faces court after Sandy Springs "No Kings" rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "No Kings" rally organizer who has run for Sandy Springs mayor twice is heading to court after police cited him on Saturday for violating his public assembly permit."One of the lieutenants walked up to us telling us we didn't have permission to be where we were," said Dontaye Carter, an organizer of the "No Kings" rally who lives in Sandy Springs.Carter said the rally encouraged people to vote. A city record provided to CBS News Atlanta shows the city issued Carter a public assembly permit. A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-mayoral-candidate-faces-court-after-sandy-springs-no-kings-rally/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-mayoral-candidate-faces-court-after-sandy-springs-no-kings-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb E-SPLOST vote: What renewing the school sales tax would mean]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County voters will decide whether to renew a one-cent sales tax for school buildings, technology and transportation. CBS News Atlanta explains the proposal and examines the district&rsquo;s response to delayed payments owed to Atlanta and Decatur schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-e-splost-vote-what-renewing-the-school-sales-tax-would-mean/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-e-splost-vote-what-renewing-the-school-sales-tax-would-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest permit dispute sends former Sandy Springs mayoral candidate to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former mayoral candidate Donte Carter was cited after police said his &ldquo;No Kings&rdquo; rally gathered outside its permitted area. His attorney says organizers never received a map showing the boundaries. An Emory law professor explains the rules governing public protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/protest-permit-dispute-sends-former-sandy-springs-mayoral-candidate-to-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/protest-permit-dispute-sends-former-sandy-springs-mayoral-candidate-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Forever chemicals" detected at all 20 Georgia water testing sites in new report]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Georgia Research &amp; Policy Center presented findings from a recent report examining PFAS contamination in Georgia's waterways.The report, produced with Frontier Group, draws on testing data collected from 2022 through 2024 through the Environmental Protection Agency's Water Quality Portal and local riverkeepers. Environmental advocates said the findings underscore the need for more research, resources and legislative action, including the PFAS Transparency Act.PFAS were detect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forever-chemicals-detected-at-all-20-georgia-water-testing-sites-in-new-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forever-chemicals-detected-at-all-20-georgia-water-testing-sites-in-new-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milton detective fired over Flock search; wife says he saved her life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milton detective Randy Dula was fired after an investigation found he used Flock surveillance to look up his wife&rsquo;s license plate. His wife says she was having a medical emergency and credits his response with saving her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/milton-detective-fired-over-flock-search-wife-says-he-saved-her-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/milton-detective-fired-over-flock-search-wife-says-he-saved-her-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report finds “forever chemicals” at 20 Georgia water testing sites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Georgia Research &amp; Policy Center says PFAS were detected at every Georgia testing location included in its report. Advocates are calling for more research, resources and pollution controls to protect the state&rsquo;s waterways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/report-finds-forever-chemicals-at-20-georgia-water-testing-sites/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/report-finds-forever-chemicals-at-20-georgia-water-testing-sites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta bridge closed after vehicle damages water line, causes supporting structure to collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heavy vehicle struck the Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek, damaging a water line and causing part of the bridge's supporting structure to collapse, Atlanta officials said in an update.The bridge remains closed while crews assess the damage and determine what repairs are needed, according to the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. The department did not provide a reopening date.The latest account differs from an earlier explanation by Atlanta City Councilmember Dustin Hillis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bridge-closed-after-vehicle-damages-water-line-causes-supporting-structure-to-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bridge-closed-after-vehicle-damages-water-line-causes-supporting-structure-to-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clock repairer brings treasured chimes and family memories back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an era defined by fast-paced digital screens and disposable technology, the intricate craft of repairing mechanical antique clocks is becoming a rare and delicate discipline. But for master horologist Ricky Weigand, it is a daily calling dedicated to keeping family histories alive, one tick at a time.A horologist is a highly trained specialist, skilled in the science of measuring time and servicing complex mechanical movements. Weigand spends much of his time on house calls, reviving cherishe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clock-repairer-brings-treasured-chimes-and-family-memories-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clock-repairer-brings-treasured-chimes-and-family-memories-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s “Urban Cowboy” seeks justice after seized horses were auctioned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court in Atlanta heard arguments over horses seized from Brandon Fulton and never returned after the charges against him were dropped. Fulton County is appealing a ruling in his favor as he seeks compensation for the horses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-urban-cowboy-seeks-justice-after-seized-horses-were-auctioned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-urban-cowboy-seeks-justice-after-seized-horses-were-auctioned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks open season in Orlando ahead of Dream Finals doubleheader in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks tip off their season against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Their Saturday home opener follows the Dream&rsquo;s WNBA Finals Game 4 at State Farm Arena, giving Atlanta fans a full day of basketball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hawks-open-season-in-orlando-ahead-of-dream-finals-doubleheader-in-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hawks-open-season-in-orlando-ahead-of-dream-finals-doubleheader-in-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta stays sunny with highs in the 70s and cool mornings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chilly mornings give way to afternoon temperatures in the 70s across metro Atlanta. Little rain is in sight, while about 40% of Georgia is experiencing abnormally dry conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-stays-sunny-with-highs-in-the-70s-and-cool-mornings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-stays-sunny-with-highs-in-the-70s-and-cool-mornings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clock repair specialist brings treasured family heirlooms back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Weigand restores a couple&rsquo;s cherished 40-year-old grandfather clock, bringing its familiar chimes back into their home. CBS News Atlanta&rsquo;s La&rsquo;Tasha Givens explores the careful work of preserving timepieces and the family memories they hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clock-repair-specialist-brings-treasured-family-heirlooms-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clock-repair-specialist-brings-treasured-family-heirlooms-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson surprises Atlanta third graders for BijanReads Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falcons running back Bijan Robinson&rsquo;s literacy program is reaching about 5,000 Atlanta Public Schools third graders with books and take-home reading kits. BijanReads Day also includes surprise visits to four schools, where Robinson reads to students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bijan-robinson-surprises-atlanta-third-graders-for-bijanreads-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bijan-robinson-surprises-atlanta-third-graders-for-bijanreads-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia early voters share why they’re heading to the polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters at a busy Buckhead polling location discuss rising costs, health care and civic responsibility as Georgia&rsquo;s early voting turnout breaks records. CBS News Atlanta&rsquo;s Nakell Williams hears what is motivating them two weeks before Election Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-early-voters-share-why-theyre-heading-to-the-polls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-early-voters-share-why-theyre-heading-to-the-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta bridge closed after water valve breaks and wall collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek will remain closed through at least Oct. 26 after an overnight water valve failure caused a supporting wall to collapse and damaged the bridge, Atlanta City Councilmember Dustin Hillis said.Engineers will assess the damage before determining whether the bridge can reopen or must remain closed for repairs or replacement, Hillis wrote in a social media update.The bridge is more than 100 years old and has had several problems over the years, accordin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bridge-closed-after-water-valve-breaks-and-wall-collapses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bridge-closed-after-water-valve-breaks-and-wall-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta company’s “Space Armor” launches for first test in orbit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried a satellite equipped with protective tiles from Marietta-based Atomic-6 into orbit. The company says cameras and spacecraft data will help assess how its &ldquo;Space Armor&rdquo; protects against space debris during its first orbital test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-companys-space-armor-launches-for-first-test-in-orbit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-companys-space-armor-launches-for-first-test-in-orbit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student who died after Atlanta Technical College shooting identified as 60-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[The student who died after a shooting at Atlanta Technical College on Monday has been identified as 60-year-old Donald Silva, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.Atlanta police said Silva was carrying a gun in a classroom when it accidentally fired, striking another student in the leg. He then left the classroom and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.Officers responded to the campus at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW around 8:45 a.m. The injured stu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/student-who-died-after-atlanta-technical-college-shooting-identified-as-60-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/student-who-died-after-atlanta-technical-college-shooting-identified-as-60-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia police sergeant charged with misusing Flock license plate reader system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Vidalia police sergeant has been arrested after investigators say he repeatedly accessed the department's Flock Safety license plate reader system for reasons unrelated to police work.Santonio Wilcher, 37, of Lyons, faces two counts of misuse of a license plate reader system and a charge of violation of oath of office, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.Vidalia police requested the GBI investigation on Oct. 14 after an internal audit raised concerns about Wilcher's use of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-police-sergeant-charged-with-misusing-flock-license-plate-reader-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-police-sergeant-charged-with-misusing-flock-license-plate-reader-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks announce Prime Video streaming deal while keeping free local TV broadcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks fans will be able to stream games on Prime Video this season without paying for an additional subscription. The Hawks announced Tuesday that Prime Video will be their exclusive streaming home for the 2026-27 season.&nbsp;Games that are not exclusive national broadcasts will be included with a Prime membership for fans within the team's television territory, which spans parts of Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina and Mississippi.The agreement makes Atlanta the first NBA tea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-announce-prime-video-streaming-deal-while-keeping-free-local-tv-broadcasts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-announce-prime-video-streaming-deal-while-keeping-free-local-tv-broadcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie gets speeding ticket and help with suspended license during South Fulton traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Boosie received a speeding ticket in South Fulton on Friday, but the traffic stop also brought help with a suspended driver's license, according to police.Officers conducting speed enforcement on South Fulton Parkway stopped the rapper on Oct. 16 and discovered his license was suspended, the South Fulton Police Department said in a statement.Boosie told officers that another police department had informed him of the suspension during a separate traffic stop earlier that day.A South Fulton]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boosie-gets-speeding-ticket-and-help-with-suspended-license-during-south-fulton-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boosie-gets-speeding-ticket-and-help-with-suspended-license-during-south-fulton-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council authorizes $68 million detention center sale to Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta City Council has authorized the $68 million sale of the city's downtown jail to Fulton County, but the governments still need to work out the details before the deal can move forward.The council approved the measure Monday, Oct. 19, allowing the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center and a transition of operations to the county, according to the council's meeting summary.The transaction remains contingent on an agreement between the governments outlining its terms. The legislation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-authorizes-68-million-detention-center-sale-to-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-authorizes-68-million-detention-center-sale-to-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia father educates teen drivers about tire safety after son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's National Teen Driver Safety Week, and a Marietta father is working to make cars safer for young drivers after losing his son in a crash.The Road Ready Foundation&nbsp;encourages drivers to check tire tread and pressure and inspect their tires for damage.Founder Alex Bebiak lost his son Jackson in 2023. Jackson was a passenger in a car that hydroplaned and hit an 18-wheeler. Bebiak said the crash was caused by insufficient tire tread."We learned that the crash was due to lack of tire tread o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-father-educates-teen-drivers-about-tire-safety-after-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-father-educates-teen-drivers-about-tire-safety-after-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Chicken and Waffles Day sparks a tasty conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta anchors share how they like their chicken and waffles and reminisce about favorite spots, including Gladys Knight&rsquo;s former Atlanta restaurant and Roscoe&rsquo;s in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-chicken-and-waffles-day-sparks-a-tasty-conversation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-chicken-and-waffles-day-sparks-a-tasty-conversation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta dad turns loss of son into mission to keep teen drivers safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[After losing his son Jackson in a 2023 crash, Alex Bebiak founded Road Ready to teach young drivers about tire safety. Tire Discounters is partnering with the foundation to offer free tire checks for teens during Teen Driver Safety Week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-dad-turns-loss-of-son-into-mission-to-keep-teen-drivers-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-dad-turns-loss-of-son-into-mission-to-keep-teen-drivers-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the hive: How metro Atlanta beekeepers help honeybees prepare for colder months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before opening a beehive, master beekeeper Debra DeWitt looks for clues.At a teaching apiary in College Park, bees returning to the hive with tiny granules of pollen on their legs tell her something about what is happening inside."You can see little granules of pollen on their legs," DeWitt said. "And so that tells me that they're raising brood inside."DeWitt, president of the Tara Beekeepers Association, and Vice President Mark Schwartz help care for colonies at the association's apiary at Metr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-the-hive-how-metro-atlanta-beekeepers-help-honeybees-prepare-for-colder-months/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-the-hive-how-metro-atlanta-beekeepers-help-honeybees-prepare-for-colder-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1 million Georgia voters cast ballots ahead of November election]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1 million Georgians have already voted in the November election, according to the secretary of state's Election Data Hub.As of Tuesday morning, the dashboard reported 1,040,915 voters out of approximately 7.5 million active registered voters. That puts turnout at 13.8%, roughly 1 in 7 active voters.The milestone follows a record-setting opening day for early in-person voting in a Georgia midterm election.The secretary of state's office reported that 188,667 people voted in person Oct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-than-1-million-georgia-voters-cast-ballots-ahead-of-november-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-than-1-million-georgia-voters-cast-ballots-ahead-of-november-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside a honeybee hive: Meet the queen and her thousands of workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beekeepers Mark Schwartz and Deborah DeWitt offer a close-up look inside a honeybee colony, from workers storing honey to the search for its queen. They explain how the bees work together and help pollinate crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-a-honeybee-hive-meet-the-queen-and-her-thousands-of-workers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-a-honeybee-hive-meet-the-queen-and-her-thousands-of-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia voting tops 1 million as Trump, Obama and Harris plan visits]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 1 million Georgians have voted as prominent political figures prepare campaign visits. President Trump plans a Macon rally, while former President Obama will join Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms in Atlanta. Former Vice President Kamala Harris also plans a three-day Georgia visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voting-tops-1-million-as-trump-obama-and-harris-plan-visits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voting-tops-1-million-as-trump-obama-and-harris-plan-visits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight-year-old boy dies in ATV crash in Georgia, sheriff's office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 8-year-old boy died in an ATV crash in Newnan on Monday afternoon, according to the Coweta County Sheriff's Office.Deputies responded to the 100 block of Pate Road around 4:15 p.m. and immediately began trying to save the child's life.They continued until emergency medical personnel arrived and took over his care. The boy was pronounced dead shortly afterward, the sheriff's office said.The Georgia State Patrol is investigating the crash. The sheriff's office did not release the child's name o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/eight-year-old-boy-dies-in-atv-crash-in-georgia-sheriffs-office-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/eight-year-old-boy-dies-in-atv-crash-in-georgia-sheriffs-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conyers TikTok star trades health care career for auto repair and helps train new mechanics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desiree White says she never thought she would become a mechanic. But when she left her health care career in 2019, she had been exploring the trade for a few months, buying, selling and gradually learning to repair cars on the side with her children."We started doing big, big jobs just to test ourselves and learn and really found that it was just so much drive and completing something and starting it back up. And it's not explainable," White said. "The feeling that you get as a person being abl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-tiktok-star-trades-health-care-career-for-auto-repair-and-helps-train-new-mechanics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-tiktok-star-trades-health-care-career-for-auto-repair-and-helps-train-new-mechanics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to find your Georgia sample ballot and key races in the 2026 midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting is underway in Georgia, and more than half a million people have already cast their ballots.Several key races are on the statewide ballot, including the governor and lieutenant governor's seats, both of which are open without incumbents running.&nbsp;Georgia's Senate race has drawn considerable national attention, with incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff as the only Democrat running for reelection in a state that President Trump won two years ago. The senator is facing Republican Rep. Mike Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-find-your-georgia-sample-ballot-and-key-races-in-the-2026-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-find-your-georgia-sample-ballot-and-key-races-in-the-2026-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After decades in prison, Georgia man helps others navigate life after release]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clayton County commissioner spent Monday night listening to formerly incarcerated people talk about what is keeping them from a fresh start."We're coming home and doing the right thing," said Genesis Asiatic, who works with The Life Unit Prison Help &amp; Support Services.Commissioner Tash&eacute; Allen partnered with Barred Business for a volunteer membership meeting and listening session Monday night in Jonesboro. Organizers invited formerly incarcerated people, their families and community]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-decades-in-prison-georgia-man-helps-others-navigate-life-after-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-decades-in-prison-georgia-man-helps-others-navigate-life-after-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia nurse turned mechanic builds business and trains next generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Desiree White left nursing to launch an auto repair business and gained more than 160,000 TikTok followers along the way. Now, her Pro Tech Pathway Foundation offers hands-on training to help others pursue automotive careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nurse-turned-mechanic-builds-business-and-trains-next-generation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nurse-turned-mechanic-builds-business-and-trains-next-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas station conversation leads to adoption and a lasting family bond]]></title><description><![CDATA[A conversation between Deborah Davis and expectant mother Caitlin Sparks led Davis to welcome baby Nolan into her family. Now, the two women describe their relationship as a sisterhood, with Sparks remaining part of Nolan&rsquo;s life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-station-conversation-leads-to-adoption-and-a-lasting-family-bond/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-station-conversation-leads-to-adoption-and-a-lasting-family-bond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After decades in prison, Georgia man helps others find a fresh start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formerly incarcerated residents shared employment and housing challenges at a Jonesboro listening session hosted by Commissioner Tash&eacute; Allen and Barred Business. Genesis Asiatic described how he earned his GED in prison and now helps others find jobs and support after release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-decades-in-prison-georgia-man-helps-others-find-a-fresh-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-decades-in-prison-georgia-man-helps-others-find-a-fresh-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-year-old Atlanta girl celebrates end of leukemia treatment: "One of those magic moments"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ringing the bell is a tradition that marks a major medical milestone, often celebrated by cancer patients at the end of treatment.It's a moment families spend months, sometimes years, waiting for.For one little girl in Atlanta, that day has finally come.Three-year-old Noa Ramirez may not have fully understood the moment, but her parents knew exactly what it meant. After more than two years of treatment for leukemia, their little girl had reached the finish line.To celebrate, she had a bell-ringi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/three-year-old-atlanta-girl-celebrates-end-of-leukemia-treatment-one-of-those-magic-moments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/three-year-old-atlanta-girl-celebrates-end-of-leukemia-treatment-one-of-those-magic-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta 3-year-old rings the bell her family waited years to hear]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than two years of leukemia treatment, Noa Ramirez rang the bell at Children&rsquo;s Healthcare of Atlanta. Her parents reflect on the long-awaited milestone and another celebration at an Atlanta United match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-3-year-old-rings-the-bell-her-family-waited-years-to-hear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-3-year-old-rings-the-bell-her-family-waited-years-to-hear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairburn Road closes for months in South Fulton as crews prepare to build two bridges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A monthslong closure is underway on a busy road in South Fulton. Officials closed Fairburn Road on Monday, Oct. 19, to begin a major construction project.They expect to complete the improvements before next summer.Simone Floyd, a cosmetologist who works in a nearby shopping center, said the closure is affecting her business."It makes it hard for my clients to get to me. They have to be considerate of that and add additional time to traveling," Floyd said.She is concerned the closure could reduce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fairburn-road-closes-for-months-in-south-fulton-as-crews-prepare-to-build-two-bridges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fairburn-road-closes-for-months-in-south-fulton-as-crews-prepare-to-build-two-bridges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockdale schools approve $1.15 million staffing deal to fill special education vacancies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rockdale County Board of Education approved a contract last week aimed at filling special education teaching vacancies amid an ongoing staffing shortage.The agreement with Soliant Health LLC, a Georgia-based education and health care staffing agency, calls for a minimum cost of $115,520 per teacher, with total spending not to exceed $1,155,200 for up to 10 teachers.Rockdale County Public Schools has struggled to recruit teachers as roughly 250 students with disabilities have transferred into]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-schools-approve-115-million-staffing-deal-to-fill-special-education-vacancies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-schools-approve-115-million-staffing-deal-to-fill-special-education-vacancies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta council authorizes $68 million jail sale to Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council voted to authorize selling the city jail to Fulton County for $68 million. County officials say the purchase would help ease overcrowding at the Rice Street jail. The city must still approve a sales agreement before the deal can move forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-council-authorizes-68-million-jail-sale-to-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-council-authorizes-68-million-jail-sale-to-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockdale schools approve staffing deal to address special education shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockdale County Public Schools hopes to bring up to 10 special education teachers into classrooms through a newly approved staffing contract. Officials say 250 students with disabilities have transferred into the district this school year, increasing the need for teachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-schools-approve-staffing-deal-to-address-special-education-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-schools-approve-staffing-deal-to-address-special-education-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek ambassador visits Atlanta for meetings with Georgia leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greece&rsquo;s ambassador to the United States, Antonis Alexandridis, attended a reception in Buckhead during a four-day Atlanta visit. The trip is part of a gathering of European Union ambassadors, with meetings planned with Georgia&rsquo;s governor, Atlanta&rsquo;s mayor and other state leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/greek-ambassador-visits-atlanta-for-meetings-with-georgia-leaders/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/greek-ambassador-visits-atlanta-for-meetings-with-georgia-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-Tea-L: Atlanta’s Halloween movie picks and Cobb firefighters’ puppy rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlantans share their favorite Halloween movies, from &ldquo;Hocus Pocus&rdquo; to &ldquo;Scream.&rdquo; Plus, Cobb County firefighters help a veterinary team care for 15 newborn puppies, and one firefighter welcomes a puppy into his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/a-tea-l-atlantas-halloween-movie-picks-and-cobb-firefighters-puppy-rescue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/a-tea-l-atlantas-halloween-movie-picks-and-cobb-firefighters-puppy-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study finds 1 in 3 adults struggle with everyday health tasks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Northwestern University study highlights difficulties adults face with prescription instructions, remembering appointment details and using patient portals. Technology can pose particular challenges for older patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/study-finds-1-in-3-adults-struggle-with-everyday-health-tasks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/study-finds-1-in-3-adults-struggle-with-everyday-health-tasks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fairburn Road bridge project raises concerns for nearby South Fulton businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bridge project has closed Fairburn Road at the North and South Utoy Creek crossings until no later than spring 2027. CBS News Atlanta checks the recommended detour and hears from a nearby business owner worried about losing customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fairburn-road-bridge-project-raises-concerns-for-nearby-south-fulton-businesses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fairburn-road-bridge-project-raises-concerns-for-nearby-south-fulton-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks basketball tournament brings 3-on-3 action, $2,000 prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Players competed in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Georgia World Congress Center over the weekend. The event featured a $2,000 cash prize and a media division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hawks-basketball-tournament-brings-3-on-3-action-2000-prize/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hawks-basketball-tournament-brings-3-on-3-action-2000-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Technical College shooting leaves one student dead, another injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Atlanta Technical College student is dead, and another was left injured Monday after a gun accidentally fired in a classroom, according to Atlanta police.Investigators believe the student carrying the gun accidentally shot the other student in the leg, then left the classroom and died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.Officers responded to the campus located at 1560 Metropolitan Parkway SW around 8:45 a.m. The injured student was alert, conscious and breathing while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-technical-college-shooting-leaves-one-student-dead-another-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-technical-college-shooting-leaves-one-student-dead-another-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made after 81-year-old bystander killed outside Gainesville Walmart; second teen wanted]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old has been arrested and a second teenager is wanted after an 81-year-old man was shot and killed&nbsp;while leaving a Gainesville Walmart, police said.Kamari Nehemiah Tilmuth, of Gainesville, was arrested early Sunday by the Hall County SWAT team while officers carried out a search warrant, according to the Gainesville Police Department.Tilmuth is charged with felony murder, four counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Erron Lamar D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/arrest-made-after-81-year-old-bystander-killed-outside-gainesville-walmart-second-teen-wanted/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/arrest-made-after-81-year-old-bystander-killed-outside-gainesville-walmart-second-teen-wanted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Dunwoody to Mongolia, Atlanta Archery Club members take aim at new challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's archery deer season is underway, but there's a group of people who practice their archery skills year-round thanks to the Atlanta Archery Club.Yale Nogin, the club's founder, says much of archery comes down to mindset and feeling aligned in your body."First, we're going to begin with grounding ourselves. There's so much happening in our upper body through archery," Nogin said as he stretched and meditated. "This is a very ancient warrior practice of connecting ourselves to the earth."H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/from-dunwoody-to-mongolia-atlanta-archery-club-members-take-aim-at-new-challenges/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/from-dunwoody-to-mongolia-atlanta-archery-club-members-take-aim-at-new-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump returning to Georgia for Macon rally on Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is returning to Georgia for a midterm campaign rally in Macon on Saturday, Oct. 24, just over a week after his appearance in Dalton.Doors will open at 3:30 p.m., with remarks scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., according to the event listinghttps://events.gop.com. A venue has not yet been announced.The visit follows Trump's Oct. 16 rally at Dalton Municipal Airport, where he appeared with Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson. During that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-returning-to-georgia-for-macon-rally-on-saturday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-returning-to-georgia-for-macon-rally-on-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enes Kanter Freedom says he'll attend Atlanta Dream's Finals home opener against Valkyries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced on social media that he plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta on Wednesday as a fan.Freedom was last at a WNBA game in late August when he went to see Chicago host Indiana. He was ejected from the game and banned from the arena for getting into a heated interaction with Sky guard Natasha Cloud."As you all know, this all started with an interview featuring Gabby Williams of the Golden State Valkyries, when she said, 'I have no problem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/enes-kanter-freedom-says-hell-attend-atlanta-dreams-finals-home-opener-against-valkyries/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/enes-kanter-freedom-says-hell-attend-atlanta-dreams-finals-home-opener-against-valkyries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia magnet school students call longtime math teacher "the GOAT" for his classroom approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology, Dr. Chuck Garner has spent more than three decades teaching math, inspiring students and helping them see how numbers connect to the real world.&nbsp;The longtime educator has earned a reputation for making challenging concepts easier to understand. His students even call him "the GOAT" &mdash; and while his impressive collection of ties has also earned him some recognition, it is his approach to teaching that leaves a lasting impression."I h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-magnet-school-students-call-longtime-math-teacher-the-goat-for-his-classroom-approach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-magnet-school-students-call-longtime-math-teacher-the-goat-for-his-classroom-approach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine and chilly mornings all week in Atlanta before weekend rain chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta can expect sunshine and a high near 70 degrees today, followed by another chilly morning. Highs climb into the mid-70s through Friday, with a slight chance of rain returning Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sunshine-and-chilly-mornings-all-week-in-atlanta-before-weekend-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sunshine-and-chilly-mornings-all-week-in-atlanta-before-weekend-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockdale math teacher earns “GOAT” status with students after 32 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Rockdale Magnet School for Science and Technology say Chuck Garner makes challenging math easier to understand and connects lessons to everyday life. After 32 years in education, he says watching students grow is what keeps him teaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-math-teacher-earns-goat-status-with-students-after-32-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-math-teacher-earns-goat-status-with-students-after-32-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s High Museum of Art celebrates 100 years with block party]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Museum of Art marked its 100th anniversary with a weekend block party featuring music, food and art. The Atlanta museum has more programs planned to celebrate its centennial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-high-museum-of-art-celebrates-100-years-with-block-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-high-museum-of-art-celebrates-100-years-with-block-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons fall to Bears 31-23; rookie Kendal Daniels hospitalized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta&rsquo;s late comeback fell short in a 31-23 loss to Chicago, its second straight home defeat. Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital after a neck injury and had movement in his extremities, according to the Falcons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-fall-to-bears-31-23-rookie-kendal-daniels-hospitalized/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-fall-to-bears-31-23-rookie-kendal-daniels-hospitalized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia health officials identify possible measles exposure at Houston County LongHorn steakhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health officials now believe diners who visited a LongHorn Steakhouse in Perry may have been exposed to measles.&nbsp;A person with a confirmed measles case in Macon County visited the Houston County restaurant &ndash;&ndash; located at 100 Hampton Court &ndash;&ndash; on Oct. 7 between 7 and 10 p.m. while infectious, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.The agency is urging anyone who was there during that window to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-health-officials-identify-possible-measles-exposure-at-houston-county-longhorn-steakhouse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-health-officials-identify-possible-measles-exposure-at-houston-county-longhorn-steakhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia renames Halloween show after Goliath death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia has renamed &ldquo;Dr. Fright&rsquo;s Dead Man&rsquo;s Party&rdquo; to &ldquo;Dr. Fright&rsquo;s Party,&rdquo; a park spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. The change follows an Atlanta educator&rsquo;s death on Goliath. The park has reopened, but the coaster remains closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-renames-halloween-show-after-goliath-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-renames-halloween-show-after-goliath-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb schools honor drivers during National School Bus Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County Schools is marking National School Bus Safety Week by recognizing its drivers, providing refresher training and reminding motorists and families how they can help keep students safe.District officials say bus drivers transport 40,000 students each day using a fleet of more than 1,000 buses.Drivers are taking a safety refresher course Monday. On Wednesday, the district will host a picnic and recognize drivers who have gone above and beyond.Bernando Brown, the district's director of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-schools-honor-drivers-during-national-school-bus-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-schools-honor-drivers-during-national-school-bus-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta gets $200,000 Home Depot grant for campus improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta University will use part of a $200,000 Home Depot Retool Your School grant to turn an unused room into a student innovation hub. The space will give social work students a place to gather, eat and hold meetings between classes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-gets-200000-home-depot-grant-for-campus-improvements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-gets-200000-home-depot-grant-for-campus-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb schools honor bus drivers, reinforce student safety this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County Schools is marking National School Bus Safety Week with refresher training and recognition for drivers who transport 40,000 students daily. District officials are also encouraging families to review safe bus stop habits with their children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-schools-honor-bus-drivers-reinforce-student-safety-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-schools-honor-bus-drivers-reinforce-student-safety-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13-year-old shot inside Atlanta apartment targeted by gunfire, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 13-year-old boy was shot inside an Atlanta apartment early Sunday after someone fired into the home from outside, according to police.Atlanta Police Department officers arrived at the home on Hank Aaron Drive SE. around 4 a.m. and found the boy alert, conscious and breathing. He was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Police did not provide further details about his condition.Investigators believe the apartment was targeted with gunfire while the boy was inside. Police have not said who fired th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/13-year-old-shot-inside-atlanta-apartment-targeted-by-gunfire-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/13-year-old-shot-inside-atlanta-apartment-targeted-by-gunfire-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obama heads to Atlanta to rally voters for Jon Ossoff and Keisha Lance Bottoms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Barack Obama is coming to Atlanta on Oct. 28 to campaign for U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and other Democrats ahead of the November election.Obama announced the visit Sunday on social media, encouraging supporters to attend the United for Georgia rally."Georgia! I'll be in Atlanta on October 28 for a rally to support @KeishaforGA, @Ossoff, and Democrats fighting to make your life better," he wrote.According to the event's registrati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/obama-heads-to-atlanta-to-rally-voters-for-jon-ossoff-and-keisha-lance-bottoms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/obama-heads-to-atlanta-to-rally-voters-for-jon-ossoff-and-keisha-lance-bottoms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guests return to Six Flags Over Georgia with mixed feelings after deadly Goliath incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia reopened Friday after a man died while riding Goliath&nbsp;on Monday. Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, worked at Wesley International Academy, an Atlanta Public Schools charter school.Visitors who spoke to CBS News Atlanta shared mixed feelings about returning. Some expressed reservations, while others said Monday's incident would not keep them from enjoying the park's attractions.Christian Andrews, of Auburn, said the death made him more cautious."I was just scrolling on TikT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/guests-return-to-six-flags-over-georgia-with-mixed-feelings-after-deadly-goliath-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/guests-return-to-six-flags-over-georgia-with-mixed-feelings-after-deadly-goliath-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coweta County residents file Home Rule petition over data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens for Rural Coweta filed its home rule petition in probate court Friday, seeking a public vote on data centers in the county.Georgia's Constitution allows residents to petition the county's probate court to amend or repeal certain local laws, ordinances, resolutions or regulations. In counties with more than 50,000 residents, signatures are required from at least 10% of voters registered in the last general election.&nbsp;After months of community outreach, Melanie Tomlinson and other sup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coweta-county-residents-file-home-rule-petition-over-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coweta-county-residents-file-home-rule-petition-over-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Innocents’ plays homecoming in daylight after lighting permit denied]]></title><description><![CDATA[Holy Innocents&rsquo; hoped to play its homecoming football game under the lights, but Sandy Springs upheld the denial of its special event permit. The Golden Bears&rsquo; field has no permanent lights, so home games start at 4 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/holy-innocents-plays-homecoming-in-daylight-after-lighting-permit-denied/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/holy-innocents-plays-homecoming-in-daylight-after-lighting-permit-denied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump rallies in Dalton as Georgia early voting tops 741,000 ballots]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump campaigned Friday in Dalton with Republican candidates Rick Jackson and Mike Collins, urging supporters to vote. Georgia reported more than 741,000 ballots cast through the first four days of early voting, including absentee ballots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-rallies-in-dalton-as-georgia-early-voting-tops-741000-ballots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-rallies-in-dalton-as-georgia-early-voting-tops-741000-ballots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coweta residents file petition seeking vote on data center ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Citizens for Rural Coweta filed a petition with more than 14,000 signatures seeking to reverse a rezoning decision and ban data centers and cryptocurrency mining in the county. The probate court will review the petition to determine whether it qualifies for a special election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coweta-residents-file-petition-seeking-vote-on-data-center-ban/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coweta-residents-file-petition-seeking-vote-on-data-center-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia reopens as guests weigh safety after rider’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests shared mixed feelings about returning to Six Flags Over Georgia on Friday after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died in an incident on Goliath. The roller coaster remains closed as investigators work to determine what happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-reopens-as-guests-weigh-safety-after-riders-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-reopens-as-guests-weigh-safety-after-riders-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caleb Williams completed his first 12 passes in his return from a hamstring injury, D'Andre Swift ran for two touchdowns and the Chicago Bears beat the Atlanta Falcons 31-23 on Sunday.The Bears led 31-7 before holding off Atlanta's comeback attempt in the final quarter.Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon, who was activated from the physically unable to perform list before the game in his return from a calf injury, had three sacks and two forced fumbles. Gordon's big day was capped by a sack of Michael]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/caleb-williams-completes-first-12-passes-in-return-after-missing-3-games-as-bears-top-falcons-31-23/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/caleb-williams-completes-first-12-passes-in-return-after-missing-3-games-as-bears-top-falcons-31-23/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons rookie Kendal Daniels leaves Bears game on stretcher after third-quarter tackle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels was injured and left the field on a stretcher in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.Daniels made a tackle on Bears tight end Colston Loveland and remained on the ground. He was attended to for several minutes and strapped to a board by trainers and left the field on a cart. His legs, body, head and shoulders were strapped down. On the way off the field, he made a fist with his left hand.Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kendal D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-rookie-kendal-daniels-leaves-bears-game-on-stretcher-after-third-quarter-tackle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-rookie-kendal-daniels-leaves-bears-game-on-stretcher-after-third-quarter-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden State Valkyries win Game 1 of the WNBA Finals with 68-64 victory over Atlanta Dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO (AP) &mdash; Gabby Williams converted two free throws with 1:18 left to put Golden State ahead, two more with 4.1 seconds to go and finished with 26 points facing constant pressure from Atlanta's stingy defense, and the Valkyries held off the Dream 68-64 in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Saturday.Williams scored 16 of her points in the second quarter, and no other Valkyries reached double figures as they shot 32.1% and 7 of 33 from 3-point range."We always knew we were going to find]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/golden-state-valkyries-win-game-1-of-the-wnba-finals-with-68-64-victory-over-atlanta-dream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/golden-state-valkyries-win-game-1-of-the-wnba-finals-with-68-64-victory-over-atlanta-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["No Kings" movement returns to Atlanta and North Georgia with focus on early voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nationwide "No Kings" movement returned to Georgia on Saturday, with more than 40 events planned across the state, including gatherings in Atlanta, metro Atlanta and North Georgia aimed at encouraging voter participation ahead of the November midterm elections.The latest mobilization, dubbed "No Kings: Vote Early," marks a shift in focus for the movement, which has organized demonstrations against President Donald Trump and his administration for more than a year. This time, organizers said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/no-kings-movement-returns-to-atlanta-and-north-georgia-with-focus-on-early-voting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/no-kings-movement-returns-to-atlanta-and-north-georgia-with-focus-on-early-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream set to begin WNBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WNBA Finals will begin this weekend, and the Atlanta Dream wants to make franchise history with a win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-set-to-begin-wnba-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-set-to-begin-wnba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents concerned about future after new round of demolition at South Fulton's Camelot Condominiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heavy sound of breaking timber and concrete echoed across the 75 acres of Camelot Condominiums off Old National Highway on Friday as city leaders led another round of demolition of two of its condemned structures. &nbsp;While city officials framed the work as a vital step toward eliminating blighted, unsafe conditions, many residents of the complex were deeply frustrated.Hours before excavators were set to begin work, a handful of residents were still inside, desperately trying to pack up th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/residents-concerned-about-future-after-new-round-of-demolition-at-south-fultons-camelot-condominiums/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/residents-concerned-about-future-after-new-round-of-demolition-at-south-fultons-camelot-condominiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demolition underway at South Fulton's Camelot Condominiums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hours before excavators were set to begin work at the South Fulton condo complex, a handful of residents were still inside, desperately trying to pack up their remaining belongings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/demolition-underway-at-south-fultons-camelot-condominiums/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/demolition-underway-at-south-fultons-camelot-condominiums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students learning skills in free construction industry training course]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweetwater Mission has partnered with Construction Ready and Worksource Cobb to offer more than a dozen students a 20-day trade school course that has a job waiting for them when they graduate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/students-learning-skills-in-free-construction-industry-training-course/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/students-learning-skills-in-free-construction-industry-training-course/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek Film Expo underway at Atlanta's Tara Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tara Theatre is showcasing lights, camera, and action with a Grecian twist with the 11th annual Greek Film Expo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/greek-film-expo-underway-at-atlantas-tara-theatre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/greek-film-expo-underway-at-atlantas-tara-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia going from pool weather to sweater weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is in the last bit of summer as winds bring in cooler air and much lower temperatures ahead of the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-going-from-pool-weather-to-sweater-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-going-from-pool-weather-to-sweater-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New technique uses artificial intelligence to fight breast cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new weapon against breast cancer is using AI to make radiation more precise, sparing healthy breast tissue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-technique-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-fight-breast-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-technique-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-fight-breast-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials warning about space heaters after Fulton County fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the temperatures start to cool down in Georgia, space heaters can be dangerous if near things that can catch on fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/officials-warning-about-space-heaters-after-fulton-county-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/officials-warning-about-space-heaters-after-fulton-county-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia reopening after deadly incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia will be back open on Friday for the first time since a man riding the park's Goliath roller coaster fell out of his seat and died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-reopening-after-deadly-incident/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-reopening-after-deadly-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia business owners react to President Trump's midterm rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump&rsquo;s visit to Dalton on Friday brought national political attention to a northwest Georgia community where local business owners say resilience, hospitality and economic opportunity have helped shape the city&rsquo;s identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-business-owners-react-to-president-trumps-midterm-rally/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-business-owners-react-to-president-trumps-midterm-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actor Selma Blair arraigned after allegedly biting flight attendant, kicking officer, assaulting nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor Selma Blair was arrested after police said she bit a flight attendant on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday night. Following her arrest, police said she kicked a police officer and a nurse and is facing two assault charges.Two flight attendants reported injuries during the flight, and one was taken to the hospital after the incident, according to the Port Authority Police Department. One of the flight attendants was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actor-selma-blair-arraigned-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-kicking-officer-assaulting-nurse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actor-selma-blair-arraigned-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-kicking-officer-assaulting-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump repeats 2020 election fraud claims, takes aim at Ossoff at Georgia rally ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump's midterm campaign blitz arrived in Georgia on Friday&nbsp;for a rally with top Republican candidates that partly turned into the president repeating his claims about election fraud in the state. In Dalton, the population center of conservative northwest Georgia, Trump appeared with Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson as part of the White House effort to boost Republican enthusiasm&nbsp;in an election that could reshape the final years of Trump's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-repeats-2020-election-fraud-claims-takes-aim-at-ossoff-at-georgia-rally-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-repeats-2020-election-fraud-claims-takes-aim-at-ossoff-at-georgia-rally-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in custody after gunfight with deputies, shelter in place alert in Gilmer County, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of opening fire at deputies is in custody after a search triggered a shelter-in-place alert in an area of Gilmer County, law enforcement say.The alert came after officials say deputies exchanged gunfire with a person on the 2800 block of Yukon Road.In a Facebook post, the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office warned all residents north of Appaloosa Drive and South of John Call Road near the Yukon Road area to lock all doors and windows and remain inside.&nbsp;"Please take this warning ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-in-custody-after-gunfight-with-deputies-shelter-in-place-alert-in-gilmer-county-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-in-custody-after-gunfight-with-deputies-shelter-in-place-alert-in-gilmer-county-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shelter in place alert issued for Gilmer County as search continues for suspect who shot at deputies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shelter in place alert is in effect for parts of Gilmer County as officials search for a suspect who shot at deputies on Friday afternoon.The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office says all residents north of Appaloosa Drive and South of John Call Road near the Yukon Road area should lock all doors and windows and remain inside until further notice. Parts of Yukon Road are shut down until further notice."Please take this warning seriously and remain sheltered until law enforcement advises otherwise,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/shelter-in-place-alert-issued-for-gilmer-county-as-search-continues-for-suspect-who-shot-at-deputies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/shelter-in-place-alert-issued-for-gilmer-county-as-search-continues-for-suspect-who-shot-at-deputies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County police say state investigation will guide next steps after Six Flags death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia plans to reopen Friday, but its Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as state investigators examine what led to a rider's death Monday.Inspection records show the coaster passed its most recent annual inspection in March, though an inspector noted that bushings needed to be replaced. Cobb County officials said Friday they were not announcing any investigative findings and that the state is leading the investigation.Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after being ejected]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-police-say-state-investigation-will-guide-next-steps-after-six-flags-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-police-say-state-investigation-will-guide-next-steps-after-six-flags-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta track club program gives students place to grow as runners and as people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Track Club's youth cross-country program gives students a place to train and compete, including children who are homeschooled or attend schools that don't have a team. Coach Mike Brown said the program welcomes beginners and experienced runners, with an emphasis on effort and improvement.Cooper Koerber, an eighth grader enrolled in an online school, said the program has helped him become faster and more confident. It also gives him opportunities to spend time with other students."And]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-track-club-program-gives-students-place-to-grow-as-runners-and-as-people/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-track-club-program-gives-students-place-to-grow-as-runners-and-as-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Track club makes sure no runner gets left behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Track Club youth team brings runners of all experiences together to help them hit the ground running with confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/track-club-makes-sure-no-runner-gets-left-behind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/track-club-makes-sure-no-runner-gets-left-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta feeling one last record-breaking day of heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the fourth day in a row of record-high temperatures across metro Atlanta. Much cooler changes are afoot, with a big drop coming in the next 24 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-feeling-one-last-record-breaking-day-of-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-feeling-one-last-record-breaking-day-of-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta colleges issue joint message addressing sexual harassment concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College say they are aware of concerns about sexual harassment and misconduct within the Atlanta University Center community and take every report seriously.In a joint message shared on Facebook, the institutions reaffirmed their commitment to providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment for students."Sexual misconduct, nonconsensual behavior, online harassment, and cyberbullying have absolutely no place on our campuses," the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-colleges-issue-joint-message-addressing-sexual-harassment-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-colleges-issue-joint-message-addressing-sexual-harassment-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sample ballot for the 2026 midterm election: Here's what you'll be voting on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting is underway in Georgia, and more than half a million people have already cast their ballots.Several key races are on the statewide ballot, including the governor and lieutenant governor's seats, both of which are open without incumbents running.&nbsp;Georgia's Senate race has drawn considerable national attention, with incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff as the only Democrat running for reelection in a state that President Trump won two years ago. The senator is facing Republican Rep. Mike Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sample-ballot-for-the-2026-midterm-election-heres-what-youll-be-voting-on/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sample-ballot-for-the-2026-midterm-election-heres-what-youll-be-voting-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Georgia teen killed by police hires Ben Crump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an 18-year-old who was shot and killed by a Newnan police officer has hired civil rights attorneys Harry Daniels and Ben Crump to represent them.&nbsp;Daniels and Crump dispute investigators' initial account of the shooting.Zadarious Dorsey, of Newnan, died after the Oct. 3 encounter. His family's attorneys say video evidence shows he was unarmed when the officer shot him. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the officer saw Dorsey pull a gun from his waistband during a chase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-georgia-teen-killed-by-police-hires-ben-crump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-georgia-teen-killed-by-police-hires-ben-crump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savannah Bananas and Banana Ball going bigger for 2027 with games in Mexico and Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Savannah Bananas are going to need passports with Banana Ball going international for the first time in 2027.The Savannah Bananas and five other teams in their barnstorming style of rollicking baseball entertainment have scheduled stops in Canada and Mexico next year. Banana Ball also will be played in 23 Major League Baseball stadiums and 10 football stadiums in 2027, owner Jessie Cole announced Thursday.Cole told The Associated Press he couldn't have imagined the popularity of Banana Ball]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/savannah-bananas-and-banana-ball-going-bigger-for-2027-with-games-in-mexico-and-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/savannah-bananas-and-banana-ball-going-bigger-for-2027-with-games-in-mexico-and-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd suspect in deadly shooting of Norfolk Southern contractor arrested in Florida, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives have arrested a third suspect in the&nbsp;deadly shooting of a Norfolk Southern contractor&nbsp;outside one of the railroad company's Georgia terminals.Authorities with the Cobb County Police Department say that 27-year-old Ty Anthony Thompson was arrested by deputies in Escambia County, Florida on Thursday morning and charged with the murder of 27-year-old Curdravious Clark.The deadly shooting happened on the night of Sept. 14 at a facility at 6000 Dr. Luke Glenn Garrett Jr. Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3rd-suspect-in-deadly-shooting-of-norfolk-southern-contractor-arrested-in-florida-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3rd-suspect-in-deadly-shooting-of-norfolk-southern-contractor-arrested-in-florida-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA CEO says new trains are "extremely close," but launch date remains unclear]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA's new trains are "extremely close" to carrying passengers, CEO Jonathan Hunt told Atlanta City Council members Wednesday, though the transit agency still has not announced a launch date.Hunt said safety certification remains a key step before the long-delayed CQ400 trains can enter service."There's a safety certification document that I personally have to sign that goes to GDOT that says this is safe for Atlantans to ride," Hunt said during the council's transportation meeting."The trains]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-ceo-says-new-trains-are-extremely-close-but-launch-date-remains-unclear/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-ceo-says-new-trains-are-extremely-close-but-launch-date-remains-unclear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump will rally in Dalton with Mike Collins, Rick Jackson as Georgia midterm stakes rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump's midterm campaign blitz arrives in Georgia on Friday for a rally with top Republican candidates in a state that has long been the epicenter of the president's false claims about election fraud. In Dalton, the population center of conservative northwest Georgia, Trump will appear with Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson as part of the White House effort to boost Republican enthusiasm&nbsp;in an election that could reshape the final years of Trump's s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-will-rally-in-dalton-with-mike-collins-rick-jackson-as-georgia-midterm-stakes-rise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-will-rally-in-dalton-with-mike-collins-rick-jackson-as-georgia-midterm-stakes-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Little 5 Points Halloween Parade &amp; Festival returns this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spooky season is here, and Atlanta's Little 5 Points Halloween Parade &amp; Festival returns this weekend.The neighborhood, known for going big for Halloween, will host the festival Saturday, Oct. 17. The parade begins Sunday at 1 p.m. at Austin and Moreland avenues.Thousands of visitors are expected at the parade, according to organizer Kelly Stocks.Among the participating groups is the Stayin Alive Crew, a group of women dressed as zombies."I'm lookin forward to the crowd, energy and scaring a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-little-5-points-halloween-parade-amp-festival-returns-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-little-5-points-halloween-parade-amp-festival-returns-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Hawks opening night, Lil Baby and “Stranger Things”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damez previews the Hawks&rsquo; opening-night entertainment, including Keri Hilson singing the national anthem. Plus, Lil Baby helps a woman facing eviction, and &ldquo;Stranger Things&rdquo; fans can book a stay at the Byers family house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-hawks-opening-night-lil-baby-and-stranger-things/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-hawks-opening-night-lil-baby-and-stranger-things/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Georgia could wake up to 30s Sunday as fall weather arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta reaches the mid-80s Friday before a mostly dry cold front brings weekend highs in the 60s. Sunday morning could dip into the 30s across much of North Georgia, including some metro communities. Georgia-Auburn kickoff temperatures are expected near 67 degrees Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/north-georgia-could-wake-up-to-30s-sunday-as-fall-weather-arrives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/north-georgia-could-wake-up-to-30s-sunday-as-fall-weather-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerald City Bagels brings a "Wizard of Oz" twist to Atlanta's breakfast scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother-daughter-owned bagel shop inspired by "The Wizard of Oz" doesn't require a walk down the yellow brick road &mdash; just a trip along the Beltline or through East Atlanta.Deanna and Jackie Halcrow started Emerald City Bagels after taking up bagel baking as a hobby and growing tired of their jobs in finance and retail."We both had been in our jobs for ten year and both were unhappy and we wanted change and we decided to get in the bagel business," Deanna said.They began selling bagels doo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/emerald-city-bagels-brings-a-wizard-of-oz-twist-to-atlantas-breakfast-scene/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/emerald-city-bagels-brings-a-wizard-of-oz-twist-to-atlantas-breakfast-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother-daughter duo brings “Wizard of Oz” flair to Atlanta bagel shops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deanna and Jackie Halcrow turned a bagel-baking hobby into Emerald City Bagels, with shops in East Atlanta and on the Beltline. The mother-daughter team pairs &ldquo;Wizard of Oz&rdquo;-inspired design with traditional bagels, seasonal cream cheeses and drinks such as marshmallow matcha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-daughter-duo-brings-wizard-of-oz-flair-to-atlanta-bagel-shops/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-daughter-duo-brings-wizard-of-oz-flair-to-atlanta-bagel-shops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little 5 Points Halloween Parade returns Sunday with costumes and dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta&rsquo;s Little 5 Points Halloween Parade starts Sunday at 1 p.m. at Austin and Moreland avenues. Leondra Head meets performers from Jazzy All Over Dance Academy as organizers prepare for thousands of visitors and encourage everyone to come in costume.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-5-points-halloween-parade-returns-sunday-with-costumes-and-dance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-5-points-halloween-parade-returns-sunday-with-costumes-and-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's "Magnet Man" continues mission to clear streets of scrap metal]]></title><description><![CDATA[One flat tire after another, an Atlanta man kept finding nails and screws the hard way.In 2020, Alex Benigno said he was one of the few people on the road making deliveries for work. After getting 15 flat tires from screws and nails in the street, he decided to do something about it. That's how he became the Atlanta Magnet Man."Instead of saying somebody should do something, I realized that, wait a minute, I'm somebody," Benigno said. "I can do something."Benigno rides around metro Atlanta towin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-magnet-man-continues-mission-to-clear-streets-of-scrap-metal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-magnet-man-continues-mission-to-clear-streets-of-scrap-metal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia students rush to help teacher showing signs of a seizure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two students in Dublin sprang into action when their teacher, Jericka Hampton, began slumping behind her desk. Melanie Sherrod recognized seizure signs she had learned from her mother, a nurse. Hampton credits the students&rsquo; quick response and hopes others learn to recognize the warning signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-students-rush-to-help-teacher-showing-signs-of-a-seizure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-students-rush-to-help-teacher-showing-signs-of-a-seizure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lil Baby surprises mother and daughter with car and a year of rent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta rapper Lil Baby and creator MD Motivator surprised a mother and daughter facing eviction with a new car, paid insurance and a year of rent. The surprise followed the mother&rsquo;s offer of a free painting as a gift for the creator&rsquo;s mother, despite her own financial struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lil-baby-surprises-mother-and-daughter-with-car-and-a-year-of-rent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lil-baby-surprises-mother-and-daughter-with-car-and-a-year-of-rent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Greek Film Expo returns for 11th year with audience voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four-day Atlanta Greek Film Expo celebrates contemporary Greek and Cypriot cinema with six feature films and five shorts. Moviegoers can vote for their favorites as the event highlights storytelling through the eyes of modern filmmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-greek-film-expo-returns-for-11th-year-with-audience-voting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-greek-film-expo-returns-for-11th-year-with-audience-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County voters report hourlong waits as two early voting sites remain closed until Oct. 26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some early voters in Henry County said they waited more than an hour to cast their ballots this week.A CBS News Atlanta viewer said he believes the county's decision to delay early voting at two of its six locations may be contributing to the waits."Tuesday, the line was a lot longer," said Tonya Scott, a Henry County voter.Scott went to the Merle Manders Conference Center in Stockbridge on Tuesday but said the estimated wait was "approximately an hour or more at the time that I came.""I decided]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-voters-report-hourlong-waits-as-two-early-voting-sites-remain-closed-until-oct-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-voters-report-hourlong-waits-as-two-early-voting-sites-remain-closed-until-oct-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Magnet Man turns 15 flat tires into a mission to clean roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 15 flat tires, Alex Benigno began using magnets on an e-bike trailer to collect nails, screws and other debris from metro Atlanta roads. Known as the Atlanta Magnet Man, he says he now removes at least 200 pounds of scrap metal a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-magnet-man-turns-15-flat-tires-into-a-mission-to-clean-roads/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-magnet-man-turns-15-flat-tires-into-a-mission-to-clean-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff reports $33 million fundraising quarter; Collins campaigns in Peachtree City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff&rsquo;s campaign says it raised more than $33 million in the third quarter, with an average donation of $46. Republican challenger Mike Collins campaigned in Fayette County as Georgia voters cast early ballots ahead of Election Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-reports-33-million-fundraising-quarter-collins-campaigns-in-peachtree-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-reports-33-million-fundraising-quarter-collins-campaigns-in-peachtree-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County voters report long waits as two early voting sites stay closed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Henry County voters reported waits exceeding an hour as two of the county&rsquo;s six early voting sites remain closed until Oct. 26. CBS News Atlanta sought answers about the delayed openings, while voters said lines at one Stockbridge location had shortened by Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-voters-report-long-waits-as-two-early-voting-sites-stay-closed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-voters-report-long-waits-as-two-early-voting-sites-stay-closed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After vision loss cost him his job and home, Atlanta veteran finds new independence with Meta smart glasses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dennis Darnes began losing his vision at age 50 after being diagnosed with glaucoma and cataracts.&nbsp;"I felt like the world had closed in on me," Darnes recalled. "It was depressing, I was not feeling good about myself. It felt like I was less than."The vision loss quickly changed his life. Darnes lost his job and eventually his home. Simple daily routines became daunting hurdles. "I was afraid to cross the street, afraid to ask people for help," he said.A chance conversation with a fellow bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-vision-loss-cost-him-his-job-and-home-atlanta-veteran-finds-new-independence-with-meta-smart-glasses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-vision-loss-cost-him-his-job-and-home-atlanta-veteran-finds-new-independence-with-meta-smart-glasses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court removes injunction blocking Georgia's social media age verification law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal appeals court will allow a Georgia law requiring age verification for social media accounts to go forward after a legal battle that has lasted more than a year.In 2024, Georgia lawmakers passed SB 351. The law would require social media services to make "commercially reasonable efforts" to verify someone's age, without anyone who can't be verified being treated a minor.Parents of children younger than 16 would have to consent to their children joining a service, and social media compan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/appeals-court-removes-injunction-blocking-georgias-social-media-age-verification-law/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/appeals-court-removes-injunction-blocking-georgias-social-media-age-verification-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deputies searching for allegedly naked driver after incident on Upson County highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Upson County are looking for a driver accused of hitting the road without any clothes in the middle of the day.Officials with the Upson County Sheriff's Office say deputies were called to Yatesville Highway around 3 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving a public decency complaint.An employee working traffic control as a company did utility work by the road said they spotted a man who appeared to be shirtless&nbsp;driving a Toyota.The man approached the vehicle and called out to the work]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/deputies-searching-for-allegedly-naked-driver-after-incident-on-upson-county-highway/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/deputies-searching-for-allegedly-naked-driver-after-incident-on-upson-county-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream leaning on DeWanna Bonner's championship experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream are seeking its first WNBA championship in franchise history, and it's leaning on DeWanna Bonner, its newest member, to help reach that goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-leaning-on-dewanna-bonners-championship-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-leaning-on-dewanna-bonners-championship-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veterans receive free glasses on White Cane Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Cane Awareness Day honors the achievements of the visually impaired, and a group of Georgia veterans got free glasses loaded with the latest technology to help them navigate the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/veterans-receive-free-glasses-on-white-cane-awareness-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/veterans-receive-free-glasses-on-white-cane-awareness-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta wedding and event venue helps people make memories while saving lives of animals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the heart of Cumming, Georgia, is a place where human memories are made, and the lives of animals are saved as a direct result.Shiloh Gardens is a nonprofit wedding and event venue that hosts hundreds of weddings, parties, meetings, fundraisers, and other celebrations yearly. The money made from the venue goes directly to Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters, according to CEO and f/ounder Samantha Shelton."There is still a significant problem &ndash; too many animals, not enough homes,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-wedding-and-event-venue-helps-people-make-memories-while-saving-lives-of-animals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-wedding-and-event-venue-helps-people-make-memories-while-saving-lives-of-animals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team picked to build Interstate 285 toll lanes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's State Transportation and Road Authority has selected who will build and maintain special toll lanes set to be on Interstate 285.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/team-picked-to-build-interstate-285-toll-lanes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/team-picked-to-build-interstate-285-toll-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horses tie the knot at special wedding on Georgia farm: "They just really fell in love"]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a wedding fit for a fairy tale with a few unexpected twists.One couple's big day at Fortitude Farm in Milton had guests cheering, plenty of reasons to smile, and a bride and groom who were a little distracted.This was no ordinary wedding.Eddie is the groom. His full name is Eddie Manhattan Project, and he is a former big-time racehorse.Annie, the bride, is a beautiful brown and white mare described as a small-town country girl.Their love story began at a horse rehab in Cobb County.Grania]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/horses-tie-the-knot-at-special-wedding-on-georgia-farm-they-just-really-fell-in-love/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/horses-tie-the-knot-at-special-wedding-on-georgia-farm-they-just-really-fell-in-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia wedding venue helping animals find their forever homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the heart of Cumming, Georgia, is a place where human memories are made, and the lives of animals are saved as a direct result.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-wedding-venue-helping-animals-find-their-forever-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-wedding-venue-helping-animals-find-their-forever-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End of summer weather in sight for Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's hot weather may not getting you in the mood to pick out a pumpkin, but there's a big change on the way. Get ready for fall chills making temperatures drop by double digits over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/end-of-summer-weather-in-sight-for-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/end-of-summer-weather-in-sight-for-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horses get married in Georgia ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[The couple did not exchange rings, but there was a symbolic exchange of horseshoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/horses-get-married-in-georgia-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/horses-get-married-in-georgia-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record spending expected for Halloween in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite economic uncertainty, experts are expecting American consumers to not cut back when it comes to the spooky season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-spending-expected-for-halloween-in-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-spending-expected-for-halloween-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta career fair offers hope to job seekers looking to rebuild their lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Georgia reports record employment, thousands of people across the state are still searching for work.On Thursday, a career fair in southwest Atlanta brought job seekers face-to-face with employers looking to hire.For Emmanuel Dixon, finding a new job means more than collecting a paycheck. It's another step toward rebuilding the life he once had.On Thursday, Dixon arrived at Pittsburgh Yards with resumes in hand, hoping to connect with employers at the Southside Works Career Fair.Before enteri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-career-fair-offers-hope-to-job-seekers-looking-to-rebuild-their-lives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-career-fair-offers-hope-to-job-seekers-looking-to-rebuild-their-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Phone records reveal messages between Nolan Wells after his disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, we're seeing messages from group chats on Nolan Wells' cell phone before and after he vanished during a Fourth of July trip.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/phone-records-reveal-messages-between-nolan-wells-after-his-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/phone-records-reveal-messages-between-nolan-wells-after-his-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump defends U.S. economy ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cost of living has been a big talking point this election cycle, and President Trump defended the latest economic numbers ahead of a visit to Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-defends-us-economy-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-defends-us-economy-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta breaks ground on new $147 million student housing development]]></title><description><![CDATA[The landmark project will create nearly 800 beds across over 300 units to serve Spelman and Morehouse College, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-breaks-ground-on-new-147-million-student-housing-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-breaks-ground-on-new-147-million-student-housing-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta organization hosts fall career fair to connect workers with employers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Georgia reports record employment, thousands of people across the state are still searching for work. An Atlanta career fair is hoping to help by bringing job seekers face-to-face with employers looking to hire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-organization-hosts-fall-career-fair-to-connect-workers-with-employers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-organization-hosts-fall-career-fair-to-connect-workers-with-employers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia midterm election turnout surpasses 500,000 on 3rd day of early voting, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting continues across Georgia, and the state is seeing high traffic at its polling places.According to the Secretary of State's Office, more than half a million Georgians have already cast their vote as of 5 p.m. on Thursday. That's around 6.9% of all of the state's over 7.5 million active voters.Most of the voters cast their ballots in-person, with about 21,700 mail-in ballots already accepted.The counties with the highest percentage of turnout so far during the early voter period inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterm-election-turnout-surpasses-500000-on-3rd-day-of-early-voting-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterm-election-turnout-surpasses-500000-on-3rd-day-of-early-voting-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia police chief facing felony charge for taking handgun meant for raffle, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested one of the state's police chiefs accused of taking a donated handgun meant for a raffle.Quitman Police Chief Lawrence McGee, 44, is charged with one count of felony theft by taking and one count of violation of his oath of office, officials said.According to the GBI, the Brooks County Sheriff's Office asked the agency to investigate an alleged theft involving McGee of Feb. 3, 2026. Investigators say the Quitman Police Department received a donated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-police-chief-facing-felony-charge-for-taking-handgun-meant-for-raffle-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-police-chief-facing-felony-charge-for-taking-handgun-meant-for-raffle-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Helen restaurant seriously damaged by fire; cause of blaze under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firefighters are investigating the cause of a blaze that damaged a Helen restaurant on Thursday morning.Officials say the fire broke out at Helen's Cowboys and Angels restaurant on Chattahoochee Strasse.According to authorities, Helen firefighters were returning to their station after another call when they spotted smoke and traced it to the restaurant, which had flames coming through its roof.The flames seriously damaged Helen's Cowboys and Angels Restaurant and Bar.White County Public Safety T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/popular-helen-restaurant-seriously-damaged-by-fire-cause-of-blaze-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/popular-helen-restaurant-seriously-damaged-by-fire-cause-of-blaze-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decatur man accused of killing ex-girlfriend less than a month after his release on bond, DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Decatur man has been indicted on charges of murder for the alleged killing of his ex-girlfriend.Authorities say 57-year-old Laharry Ward had a no-contact order as part of a bond agreement from a previous arrest.According to investigators, DeKalb County officers were called to an apartment complex on Friendly Heights Boulevard on the afternoon of July 21 after receiving reports of an unresponsive person.At the scene, they found 43-year-old Toyka Biggs lying on her apartment floor. Officials say]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decatur-man-accused-of-killing-ex-girlfriend-less-than-a-month-after-his-release-on-bond-da-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decatur-man-accused-of-killing-ex-girlfriend-less-than-a-month-after-his-release-on-bond-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-high temperatures continue to heat up Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feeling the heat? Metro Atlanta is seeing even more record-breaking high temperatures, but that won't be be around for much longer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-high-temperatures-continue-to-heat-up-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-high-temperatures-continue-to-heat-up-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia midterm election turnout surpasses 400,000 on 3rd day of early voting, data shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting continues across Georgia, and the state is seeing high traffic at its polling places.According to the Secretary of State's Office, more than 436,000 Georgians have already cast their vote as of noon on Thursday. That's around 5.8% of all of the state's over 7.5 million active voters.Most of the voters cast their ballots in-person, with about 18,300 mail-in ballots already accepted.The counties with the highest percentage of turnout so far during the early voter period included Towns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterm-election-turnout-surpasses-400000-on-3rd-day-of-early-voting-data-shows/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterm-election-turnout-surpasses-400000-on-3rd-day-of-early-voting-data-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man says Coweta deputies used Flock cameras to track him after he sued them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia man is suing Flock Safety and Coweta County officials, alleging deputies used license plate cameras to track him in retaliation for an earlier lawsuit accusing them of excessive force.Tyler Murkerson filed the proposed class-action lawsuit on Oct. 8 in federal court in Newnan. It names Flock Group, which operates as Flock Safety, Coweta County, Sheriff Lenn Wood and sheriff's deputies as defendants.The lawsuit alleges deputies searched Murkerson's vehicle information without a legitima]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-says-coweta-deputies-used-flock-cameras-to-track-him-after-he-sued-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-says-coweta-deputies-used-flock-cameras-to-track-him-after-he-sued-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inspection of Six Flags' Goliath roller coaster found no violations before deadly incident, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King said that his office's regulators had inspected Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath roller coaster months before the incident that killed one man and injured four minors on Monday.In an update, King said that his investigators were working diligently to learn what led to the death of 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem&nbsp;onboard the ride, and will continue to review the evidence, equipment, and relevant documentation.Witnesses told CBS New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inspection-of-six-flags-goliath-roller-coaster-found-no-violations-before-deadly-incident-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inspection-of-six-flags-goliath-roller-coaster-found-no-violations-before-deadly-incident-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia school bus monitor, city council member accused of showing porn to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia school bus monitor has been fired and arrested after he was accused of showing pornographic material to children while on the job.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said that 70-year-old Jerry Alvin Sweat of Alma, Georgia, is charged with exhibiting harmful materials to minors.The GBI says its investigation began on Oct. 7, when the Bacon County School District asked the agency to investigate allegations that Sweat displayed the pornographic material to minors. At the time of the alle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-bus-monitor-city-council-member-accused-of-showing-porn-to-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-bus-monitor-city-council-member-accused-of-showing-porn-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaemor Farms creates Dolly Parton-themed corn maze in North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wonder how a cornfield becomes a giant puzzle you can actually walk through? At Jaemor Farms in North Georgia, creating a corn maze takes months of planning, a little patience and help from the experts.The farm's latest maze pays tribute to country music legend Dolly Parton, combining a fall favorite with a celebration of the singer's music and philanthropy.Jesse Gibson and her family have called Jaemor Farms home since 1912. What was once primarily farmland and cattle pastures has evolved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jaemor-farms-creates-dolly-parton-themed-corn-maze-in-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jaemor-farms-creates-dolly-parton-themed-corn-maze-in-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 family members killed in apparent murder-suicide at Coffee County home identified as investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators with the city of Douglas, Georgia have released the identities of the five adults killed in an apparent murder-suicide last week.Douglas police officers and Coffee County sheriff's deputies say they responded shortly after 11 p.m. on Oct. 9, to a report of an active shooter at a home on the 1800 block of Robin Lane in the Touchton Wood neighborhood.At the home, investigators say they found four adults dead. A fifth adult was rushed to Coffee Regional Medical Center, where they died]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-family-members-killed-in-apparent-murder-suicide-at-coffee-county-home-identified-as-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-family-members-killed-in-apparent-murder-suicide-at-coffee-county-home-identified-as-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Georgia farm turned a cornfield into a Dolly Parton maze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go behind the scenes at Jaemor Farms to see how months of planning, GPS and paper maps turn a cornfield into a walkable puzzle. This year&rsquo;s Dolly Parton-themed maze is open through Nov. 8.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-a-georgia-farm-turned-a-cornfield-into-a-dolly-parton-maze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-a-georgia-farm-turned-a-cornfield-into-a-dolly-parton-maze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta student killed in crash during homecoming week; driver charged with vehicular homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta University is mourning student Morgan Gamble after a driver struck her vehicle in a fatal crash Tuesday night in Atlanta.The driver, Nikolai Dunford, was arrested at the scene and charged with speeding, reckless driving and first-degree vehicular homicide, according to Atlanta police.Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. to Hank Aaron Drive and Glen Street, where they found Gamble with critical injuries. She was taken to a hospital and later died.Atlanta Police Department Investigat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-student-killed-in-crash-during-homecoming-week-driver-charged-with-vehicular-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-student-killed-in-crash-during-homecoming-week-driver-charged-with-vehicular-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[81-year-old man killed outside Georgia Walmart was likely a bystander, investigators say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 81-year-old Lula man was shot and killed in a Georgia Walmart parking lot Wednesday, and now police are searching for the shooter.&nbsp;According to the Gainesville Police Department, James Edward McDaniel was struck just after 7 p.m. when gunfire erupted outside the store. Investigators believe he was an innocent bystander, according to the preliminary findings.The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/81-year-old-man-killed-outside-georgia-walmart-was-likely-a-bystander-investigators-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/81-year-old-man-killed-outside-georgia-walmart-was-likely-a-bystander-investigators-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record heat possible in Atlanta ahead of mostly dry cold front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta could reach a record high of 88 degrees Thursday, with an air quality alert in effect across the metro area. A mostly dry cold front arrives Friday, bringing cooler weekend highs of 67 Saturday and 65 Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-heat-possible-in-atlanta-ahead-of-mostly-dry-cold-front/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-heat-possible-in-atlanta-ahead-of-mostly-dry-cold-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Five Points ghost tours bring Atlanta's spooky stories and queer history to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little Five Points is known for going big during spooky season. Throughout October, ghost tours are giving visitors a look at the neighborhood's history and haunting local lore.The neighborhood offers three types of tours: Queens of the Crypt, an LGBTQ+ tour led by drag performers, regular ghost tours, and boozy ghost tours, according to tour manager Karla Beasley."There's already so much queer history here that it just makes sense to talk about it more," said Hera Kane, one of the drag queens w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-five-points-ghost-tours-bring-atlantas-spooky-stories-and-queer-history-to-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-five-points-ghost-tours-bring-atlantas-spooky-stories-and-queer-history-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl Scout report examines depression, isolation and safety concerns among Georgia girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia girls are excelling in the classroom, but many are struggling with their mental health and feeling isolated, according to a new report from two Girl Scout councils.The State of the Georgia Girl report, developed by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta and Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, examines challenges involving mental health, social connection, and safety.Among its findings:90% of girls graduated from high school last year, outperforming boys by 5 percentage points.58% of middle and high]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/girl-scout-report-examines-depression-isolation-and-safety-concerns-among-georgia-girls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/girl-scout-report-examines-depression-isolation-and-safety-concerns-among-georgia-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little Five Points ghost tours blend drag, queer history and spooky lore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drag performers Katrina and Hurricane bring theatrical flair to Little Five Points&rsquo; &ldquo;Queens of the Crypt&rdquo; LGBTQ+ ghost tour. The neighborhood&rsquo;s October tours share local history and ghost stories, with proceeds helping fund community events and security.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-five-points-ghost-tours-blend-drag-queer-history-and-spooky-lore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-five-points-ghost-tours-blend-drag-queer-history-and-spooky-lore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allisha Gray remains day-to-day as Atlanta Dream head to WNBA Finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta fans sent off the Dream ahead of Saturday&rsquo;s WNBA Finals opener against the Golden State Valkyries. Allisha Gray says she feels great but remains day-to-day after an injury sidelined her for the final two semifinal games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/allisha-gray-remains-day-to-day-as-atlanta-dream-head-to-wnba-finals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/allisha-gray-remains-day-to-day-as-atlanta-dream-head-to-wnba-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia girls excel in school but face loneliness, mental health struggles]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from two Georgia Girl Scout councils highlights girls&rsquo; academic success alongside mental health challenges and isolation. The councils are using the findings to shape their programs and offer 100 free annual memberships statewide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-girls-excel-in-school-but-face-loneliness-mental-health-struggles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-girls-excel-in-school-but-face-loneliness-mental-health-struggles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta United honors Cobb student recovering from brain injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta United honored sixth grader Evan Davis by having him design players&rsquo; jersey numbers and serve as an honorary captain against New York City. After a car crash left him with a serious brain injury, Evan is now an honor roll student working toward returning to soccer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-united-honors-cobb-student-recovering-from-brain-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-united-honors-cobb-student-recovering-from-brain-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cerebral Palsy Football World Cup brings global teams to Fayetteville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nineteen men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s teams are competing at the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville. The Cerebral Palsy Football World Cup gives local fans a chance to cheer on elite athletes, with the U.S. men opening with a 7-0 win over Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cerebral-palsy-football-world-cup-brings-global-teams-to-fayetteville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cerebral-palsy-football-world-cup-brings-global-teams-to-fayetteville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta mourns student after deadly crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta University is mourning Morgan Gamble after police say a speeding driver struck her car on Hank Aaron Drive. Nikolai Dunford faces several charges, including vehicular homicide, as the campus prepares for homecoming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-mourns-student-after-deadly-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-mourns-student-after-deadly-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia midterms bring debates, record early voting and visits from Trump and Vance]]></title><description><![CDATA[With early voting underway, candidates are stepping up efforts to connect with voters across Georgia.Candidates in some of the state's biggest races took the Atlanta Press Club's debate stage this week. Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff debated his Republican challenger, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, on Tuesday. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared alone Monday after her Republican opponent in the governor's race, Rick Jackson, declined the club's invitation.National Republican leaders are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterms-bring-debates-record-early-voting-and-visits-from-trump-and-vance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterms-bring-debates-record-early-voting-and-visits-from-trump-and-vance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Georgia is a battleground as early voting draws national attention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Political strategist Omar Ali explains how crossover voters could shape Georgia&rsquo;s midterm races as candidates debate and national leaders visit the state. With early voting underway, he discusses voter concerns and the strategy behind President Donald Trump&rsquo;s planned Dalton rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/why-georgia-is-a-battleground-as-early-voting-draws-national-attention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/why-georgia-is-a-battleground-as-early-voting-draws-national-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested in California, Georgia in shooting of 49ers player Keion White in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were arrested in California and Georgia in connection with a shooting that injured San Francisco 49ers player Keion White earlier this year, authorities said on Wednesday.The shooting happened on Feb. 9 at about 4 a.m. at the Dahlia Club in San Francisco's Mission District. White, a defensive end who joined the 49ers in a trade with the New England Patriots last October, was shot in the ankle during a private party he was hosting at the club after attending the Super Bowl earlier in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/four-arrested-in-california-georgia-in-shooting-of-49ers-player-keion-white-in-february/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/four-arrested-in-california-georgia-in-shooting-of-49ers-player-keion-white-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 more arrests made in Georgia block party mass shooting that killed 2, injured dozens, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two more people have been arrested in connection with a mass shooting at a South Georgia homecoming block party&nbsp;that left two people dead and 35 injured.On Wednesday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced that its agents and members of the Dooly County Sheriff's Office arrested 36-year-old Kelcey Smith and 40-year-old Johntavirous Robinson.Both Smith and Robinson were residents of Cordele, Georgia, and are facing two counts of participation in criminal street gang activity, possessi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-more-arrests-made-in-georgia-block-party-mass-shooting-that-killed-2-injured-dozens-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-more-arrests-made-in-georgia-block-party-mass-shooting-that-killed-2-injured-dozens-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr. expected to start for Falcons on Sunday despite injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr. is feeling better after injuring his ribs against Baltimore, and the Atlanta Falcons expect him to start Sunday against the Chicago Bears if his recovery goes as planned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michael-penix-jr-expected-to-start-for-falcons-on-sunday-despite-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michael-penix-jr-expected-to-start-for-falcons-on-sunday-despite-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta University crowns first legacy queen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Miss CAU Selah Margarita Walton is following the footsteps of her mother with the special honor this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-university-crowns-first-legacy-queen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-university-crowns-first-legacy-queen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New renderings show vision for The Stitch, but funding questions remain for Atlanta highway park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stretch of Atlanta's Downtown Connector could one day look dramatically different, with trees, walking paths, and public gathering spaces built above the traffic.New renderings of The Stitch offer a closer look at the proposed transformation, which aims to reconnect parts of downtown separated by Interstate 75/85.But while the designs show what is possible, significant questions remain about funding and when construction of the highway park could begin.If The Stitch is completed, approximately]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-renderings-show-vision-for-the-stitch-but-funding-questions-remain-for-atlanta-highway-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-renderings-show-vision-for-the-stitch-but-funding-questions-remain-for-atlanta-highway-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-stakes pitches: Tech startups compete for $475,000 at Venture Atlanta conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Southern tech entrepreneurs, a few moments in front of the right investors can turn a big idea into a billion-dollar business. That high-stakes opportunity kicked off Wednesday morning in Midtown as the annual Venture Atlanta conference returned to the Woodruff Arts Center and Atlanta Symphony Hall.Over the two-day event, about 600 startup founders are pitching their companies face-to-face to big-name investors, all hoping to find someone ready to bet on their vision and take home the grand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-stakes-pitches-tech-startups-compete-for-475000-at-venture-atlanta-conference/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-stakes-pitches-tech-startups-compete-for-475000-at-venture-atlanta-conference/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venture Atlanta conference's pitch competition kicks off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of startup founders are pitching their companies face-to-face to big-name investors at Venture Atlanta, all hoping to find someone ready to bet on their vision and take home the grand prize of $475,000 in funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/venture-atlanta-conferences-pitch-competition-kicks-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/venture-atlanta-conferences-pitch-competition-kicks-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big weather changes coming to Georgia after record heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia has been feeling the heat all this week after the storms from Hurricane Isaias, but cooler weather is on its way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-weather-changes-coming-to-georgia-after-record-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-weather-changes-coming-to-georgia-after-record-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High gas prices could have major impacts on the holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prices have risen nearly 4% from a year ago, according to the Department of Labor, and there are concerns that those high prices could mean a lot for holiday travel and shopping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-gas-prices-could-have-major-impacts-on-the-holidays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-gas-prices-could-have-major-impacts-on-the-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV is recovering after a having a lobe on his right lung removed and receiving a diagnosis of lung cancer, the Holy See Press Office announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-leo-xiv-diagnosed-with-lung-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump campaigns for Republicans in Arizona and Montana]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump considers a Midwest swing as early voting begins in a pivotal midterm election that will determine the control of Congress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-campaigns-for-republicans-in-arizona-and-montana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-campaigns-for-republicans-in-arizona-and-montana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending now: Boil water advisory update, AI investment, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory that impacted South Fulton for days has been lifted after officials say testing found no contamination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-boil-water-advisory-update-ai-investment-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-boil-water-advisory-update-ai-investment-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Archery Club aims to build community with bullseyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[For six years, all kinds of residents have gathered together to pull back and bow and let loose at the Atlanta Archery Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-archery-club-aims-to-build-community-with-bullseyes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-archery-club-aims-to-build-community-with-bullseyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Archery Club aims to build community with bulleyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[For six years, all kinds of residents have gathered together to pull back and bow and let loose at the Atlanta Archery Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-archery-club-aims-to-build-community-with-bulleyes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-archery-club-aims-to-build-community-with-bulleyes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to create park over Downtown Connector facing hurdles]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stitch would create parks and gathering spaces above parts of the Downtown Connector, but there's a major funding problem before that vision becomes a reality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/plan-to-create-park-over-downtown-connector-facing-hurdles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/plan-to-create-park-over-downtown-connector-facing-hurdles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing not competent to stand trial, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect in a deadly stabbing on the Atlanta Beltline in August has been deemed not competent to stand trial, a Fulton County judge has ruled.Court records obtained by CBS News Atlanta reveal that a judge declared 54-year-old Jonathan Hamby incompetent, putting him on a separate competency docket. The records showed that he was also looking for new counsel in his case.According to a post on the Superior Court of Fulton County's website, the Competency Docket involves the judge, attorneys for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-fatal-atlanta-beltline-stabbing-not-competent-to-stand-trial-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-fatal-atlanta-beltline-stabbing-not-competent-to-stand-trial-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man's call about mother-in-law leads to arrest of suspected scammer in Paulding County, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man's concern for his mother-in-law helped deputies arrest a woman accused of scamming more than $60,000 from her elderly victim.Officials with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office say their investigation began on Oct. 7, when a man called 911 to report his belief that his mother-in-law was being scammed.During the investigation, authorities say they learned the scammers had convinced the victim that they were from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and asked for gift cards, wire trans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mans-call-about-mother-in-law-leads-to-arrest-of-suspected-scammer-in-paulding-county-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mans-call-about-mother-in-law-leads-to-arrest-of-suspected-scammer-in-paulding-county-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia to reopen on Friday after deadly incident on Goliath roller coaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags Over Georgia will reopen as scheduled later this week as the investigation into the deadly incident onboard one of the park's roller coasters continues.In a statement to CBS News Atlanta, park officials said Six Flags Over Georgia will be open on Friday. The park has been closed since Monday due to its weekend operations schedule.&nbsp;While the park will be reopened, its Goliath roller coaster will remain closed after the death of 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem&nbsp;onboard the r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-to-reopen-on-friday-after-deadly-incident-on-goliath-roller-coaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-flags-over-georgia-to-reopen-on-friday-after-deadly-incident-on-goliath-roller-coaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miracle League of South Fulton builds confidence and friendships, one swing at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturdays, the gym at Burdett Park Recreation Center becomes a ballpark, filled with the crack of the bat, family cheers, and players heading home.There are no balls, strikes, or scores to keep. At the Miracle League of South Fulton, children and adults with disabilities get a turn at bat and a place to belong."This is a place for our players to be themselves. If they stim, if they yell, if they roll on the floor, it's safe for them," executive board member Karen Nunnally said. For families,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/miracle-league-of-south-fulton-builds-confidence-and-friendships-one-swing-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/miracle-league-of-south-fulton-builds-confidence-and-friendships-one-swing-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a $6,500 Zelle scam targeting a Florida couple led investigators to a Georgia woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia woman has been arrested after authorities said she was involved in a scam in which a couple in the Florida Keys was tricked into paying $6,500 to people posing as law enforcement officials.Johnay Monique Barnett, 37, of Roswell, Georgia, was charged with grand theft and booked into the Monroe County jail on Tuesday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.The investigation began in December 2025, when a couple in Key Haven, near Key West, reported receiving calls from people cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-a-6500-zelle-scam-targeting-a-florida-couple-led-investigators-to-a-georgia-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-a-6500-zelle-scam-targeting-a-florida-couple-led-investigators-to-a-georgia-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball league gives opportunity to children and adults with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Miracle League of South Fulton, children and adults with disabilities get a turn at bat and a place to belong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/baseball-league-gives-opportunity-to-children-and-adults-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/baseball-league-gives-opportunity-to-children-and-adults-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High temperatures continuing across Georgia, but relief in sight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is seeing more record-high temperatures as that state continues to deal with heat that definitely doesn't feel like October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-temperatures-continuing-across-georgia-but-relief-in-sight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-temperatures-continuing-across-georgia-but-relief-in-sight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JD Vance greets supporters at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance attended a meet-and-greet Wednesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Vance shook hands and posed for photos with supporters, who greeted him with chants of "48," a reference to a potential presidential run in 2028.The event began around 10:50 a.m. at Southwest Airlines Cargo, 3400 North Interloop Road, and was held outdoors on the airport tarmac.Vance did not hold a formal news conference. He was seen speaking with U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, who is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jd-vance-greets-supporters-at-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jd-vance-greets-supporters-at-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newton County woman indicted for murder after boyfriend's remains found in shallow grave]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is in custody without bond after officials say the remains of her boyfriend were found in a shallow grave in a Newton County home's backyard.In October, a Newton County grand jury indicted 43-year-old Taiesha Wilson on charges of malice murder, murder, concealing the death of another, identity theft, and more.Investigators say that the charges come after the remains of a man were found behind a home on Brighton Ridge Lane on July 5, a few days after the sheriff's office received intellig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/newton-county-woman-indicted-for-murder-after-boyfriends-remains-found-in-shallow-grave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/newton-county-woman-indicted-for-murder-after-boyfriends-remains-found-in-shallow-grave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officer who shot, killed HeeHaw the donkey asks judge to throw out owner's lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body-camera video&nbsp;obtained by CBS News Atlanta shows HeeHaw the donkey galloping toward officers before a Cedartown police officer shoots him during a search for a missing girl. The officer is now using the footage in a request to dismiss the owner's lawsuit.Officer Trenton Ryan Garner filed the request Oct. 7 in federal court in Rome, arguing that he reasonably believed the donkey posed an immediate threat to another officer.HeeHaw's owner, Hannah Michelle Israel, alleges officers entered]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-who-shot-killed-heehaw-the-donkey-asks-judge-to-throw-out-owners-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-who-shot-killed-heehaw-the-donkey-asks-judge-to-throw-out-owners-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Park man posed as child to manipulate young girls to send him nude photos, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A College Park man will spend over a decade in federal prison for posing as a child online to manipulate underage girls into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos, officials say.Dye'Shuan Green, 23, pleaded guilty to one count of production of child sexual abuse material and four counts of enticement to create child sexual abuse material in June.Prosecutors say the investigation into Green began in 2022, when a Columbus mother reported to local police that her daughter had been manipul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-man-posed-as-child-to-manipulate-young-girls-to-send-him-nude-photos-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-man-posed-as-child-to-manipulate-young-girls-to-send-him-nude-photos-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$1 gas deal causes traffic chaos in Powder Springs, Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers lined the streets after two Georgia gas stations offered fuel for about $1 per gallon. Police stepped in as cars blocked intersections and traffic backed up around the stations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-gas-deal-causes-traffic-chaos-in-powder-springs-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-gas-deal-causes-traffic-chaos-in-powder-springs-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta lifts remaining boil water advisory following water main repairs and testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and businesses in South Fulton, Fairburn, Union City, Chattahoochee Hills and Palmetto can use tap water without boiling it after Atlanta officials lifted the boil water advisory Wednesday morning.The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management lifted the advisory at 8 a.m. after testing found no contamination in the public water system. Water can now be used for all purposes without boiling, the department said.The advisory had already been lifted for southwest and northwest Atlanta at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-lifts-remaining-boil-water-advisory-following-water-main-repairs-and-testing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-lifts-remaining-boil-water-advisory-following-water-main-repairs-and-testing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia early voting opens with record first-day midterm turnout, secretary of state says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia voters set a first-day early voting record for a midterm election Tuesday, casting more than 188,600 in-person ballots, according to the secretary of state's office.Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reported 188,667 early in-person votes, up from 134,962 on the first day in 2022. That is an increase of 53,705 voters, or about 40%. In 2018, the first-day total was 70,849."This record-breaking turnout proves that voters have confidence in the integrity of our elections," Raffensperger]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-early-voting-opens-with-record-first-day-midterm-turnout-secretary-of-state-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-early-voting-opens-with-record-first-day-midterm-turnout-secretary-of-state-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JD Vance to visit Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to attend a meet-and-greet in Atlanta Wednesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.The event begins at 10:40 a.m. at Southwest Airlines Cargo, 3400 North Interloop Road. The event will take place outdoors on the airport tarmac.&nbsp;Parking opens at 9 a.m., and doors open at 9:30 a.m. Guests are asked to arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. Free parking is available in the cargo facility's lot on a first-come, first-served basis.The event]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jd-vance-to-visit-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jd-vance-to-visit-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta nears 90 degrees before a sharp weekend cooldown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta could reach 88 degrees Wednesday and Thursday as sunshine and unusually warm weather continue. A cold front brings a slight chance of rain Friday before temperatures drop sharply, with Saturday highs only in the 60s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nears-90-degrees-before-a-sharp-weekend-cooldown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nears-90-degrees-before-a-sharp-weekend-cooldown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech, Emory invest more than $1 billion in AI research, computing and workforce training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence, with plans to expand computing power, prepare students for the workforce and advance research in Georgia.The combined investment includes approximately $600 million from Emory and more than $575 million from Georgia Tech, according to the universities.Tim Lieuwen, identified in the web story as Georgia Tech's interim president, said the investment will help bring innovation to the state.Part of Georg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-emory-invest-more-than-1-billion-in-ai-research-computing-and-workforce-training/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-emory-invest-more-than-1-billion-in-ai-research-computing-and-workforce-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech, Emory invest more than $1 billion in AI infrastructure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech and Emory say their AI investments will prepare students for the workforce, attract companies and accelerate research. The funding includes a Georgia Tech supercomputer and efforts to develop real-world AI applications in health care, business and law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-emory-invest-more-than-1-billion-in-ai-infrastructure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-emory-invest-more-than-1-billion-in-ai-infrastructure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Line: Halloween candy favorites and memorable costumes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta residents on the Beltline share their favorite Halloween treats and costumes, from seasonal Reese&rsquo;s and Kit Kats to sharks and superheroes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-halloween-candy-favorites-and-memorable-costumes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-halloween-candy-favorites-and-memorable-costumes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookhaven says new fire station will improve response times; residents raise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brookhaven's City Council voted 3-1 Monday to approve a contract with DeKalb County to build a new fire station in Blackburn Park. It's part of a larger, yearslong county effort to build and renovate fire stations.But some Brookhaven residents say they feel blindsided by the project and didn't learn about the plans until the contract came before the council last month. They also worry about the effects on traffic, green space and children's ability to walk safely in the area.Officials say discus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-says-new-fire-station-will-improve-response-times-residents-raise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-says-new-fire-station-will-improve-response-times-residents-raise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech linebacker retires; Fayetteville hosts CP Football World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech linebacker Khalil Eifert announced his retirement, citing injuries accumulated throughout his career. Plus, the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Fayetteville opens to the public for the Cerebral Palsy Football Men&rsquo;s and Women&rsquo;s World Cup, with free tickets available online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-linebacker-retires-fayetteville-hosts-cp-football-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-linebacker-retires-fayetteville-hosts-cp-football-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookhaven approves Blackburn Park fire station amid resident concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brookhaven City Council voted 3-1 to approve a contract with DeKalb County for a new fire station in Blackburn Park. Some residents say they felt blindsided and raised traffic concerns. Councilman Michael Diaz acknowledged communication could have been better and said the city will explore intersection improvements.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-approves-blackburn-park-fire-station-amid-resident-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-approves-blackburn-park-fire-station-amid-resident-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff says he has "zero interest in running for president" in heated Georgia Senate debate with Collins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and his Republican challenger, Rep. Mike Collins, continued trading both personal and political attacks on Tuesday night as the politicians fought over the war with Iran, rising costs and the 2020 election results in a heated debate for who will represent Georgia in the Senate.Ossoff &mdash; whose national profile has surged in recent years, leading to speculation that he could seek the White House &mdash; also confirmed once again that he has "zero interest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-says-he-has-zero-interest-in-running-for-president-in-heated-georgia-senate-debate-with-collins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-says-he-has-zero-interest-in-running-for-president-in-heated-georgia-senate-debate-with-collins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff and Collins spar over 2020 election results, Epstein files in Georgia Senate debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins continued trading both personal and political attacks on Tuesday night as the politicians fought over the war with Iran, rising costs, and the 2020 election results in a heated debate for who will represent Georgia in the Senate.The debate, part of the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series, is the second and last debate between the two Georgia lawmakers ahead of the midterm elections and comes on the same day as ea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-and-collins-spar-over-2020-election-results-epstein-files-in-georgia-senate-debate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-and-collins-spar-over-2020-election-results-epstein-files-in-georgia-senate-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream to host WNBA Finals games at State Farm Arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few days of uncertainty, the Atlanta Dream officially have a home for the WNBA Finals: State Farm Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-to-host-wnba-finals-games-at-state-farm-arena/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-to-host-wnba-finals-games-at-state-farm-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Following deadly Six Flags incident, carnival operator explains how rides are inspected]]></title><description><![CDATA[As investigators work to determine what caused a deadly roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, a carnival operator in Hampton is explaining the safety checks that take place before families climb aboard amusement rides.The Kiwanis Henry County Fair opened Tuesday at Nash Farm Park, just one day after a deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia&nbsp;in Cobb County.Cobb County police identified the victim as 42-year-old Atlanta resident Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem. Investigators said preli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/following-deadly-six-flags-incident-carnival-operator-explains-how-rides-are-inspected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/following-deadly-six-flags-incident-carnival-operator-explains-how-rides-are-inspected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia seeing record-high temperatures ahead of fall cooling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall? What fall? It feels like summer across Georgia with dry weather with temperatures close to or breaking records. That may be changing as things get cooler this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-record-high-temperatures-ahead-of-fall-cooling/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-record-high-temperatures-ahead-of-fall-cooling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death at Six Flags Over Georgia has attention on fair ride safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a deadly incident on a Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster, people are taking a deeper look at how safe the rides are at traveling fairs in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-at-six-flags-over-georgia-has-attention-on-fair-ride-safety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-at-six-flags-over-georgia-has-attention-on-fair-ride-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to boost a child's mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say nearly one in five kids between the ages 3 and 17 have a mental, emotional, or behavioral health condition. Experts say we all have a role to play in ensuring the mental wellbeing of our children and teens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-boost-a-childs-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-boost-a-childs-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Gen Z is changing the laws of retail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Z isn't shopping like the generations before them, and retailers are taking notice about the changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-gen-z-is-changing-the-laws-of-retail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-gen-z-is-changing-the-laws-of-retail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Cornell University suspends fraternity parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year amid increasing outrage over how the university handled of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at one of the houses in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-cornell-university-suspends-fraternity-parties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-cornell-university-suspends-fraternity-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witnesses describe deadly incident on Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rides across the country after a man died when he fell from Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. Visitors to the park on that day spoke to CBS News about the terrifying experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/witnesses-describe-deadly-incident-on-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/witnesses-describe-deadly-incident-on-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia voters say what matters to them during early voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting is officially underway across Georgia, kicking off the final stretch toward the November election after months of non-stop preparation and special elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voters-say-what-matters-to-them-during-early-voting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voters-say-what-matters-to-them-during-early-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver detained after crashing into Gwinnett County patrol car, fleeing scene, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver has been taken into custody after police say they rammed a marked patrol vehicle on Rockbridge Road in Gwinnett County.Officials with the Gwinnett County Police Department say that the two officers were traveling northbound on the road near Stone Drive when an older-model Kia Sorento hit the back of their vehicle."The driver continued to ram and push the patrol vehicle until it came to rest along the curb," officials said.While the incident was going on, one of the officers escaped the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/driver-detained-after-crashing-into-gwinnett-county-patrol-car-fleeing-scene-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/driver-detained-after-crashing-into-gwinnett-county-patrol-car-fleeing-scene-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Georgia measles case could be connected to Pennsylvania outbreak, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health officials have confirmed a new case of measles, this time in Macon County.The new case reported on Tuesday brings the total number of confirmed measles cases to 22, more than twice the number reported in 2025.While details about the patient remain limited, officials say he or she had contact with a confirmed measles case in Pennsylvania, where the state reports an ongoing outbreak of the virus with more than 1,100 cases.The Macon County individual is isolating at home and close co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-measles-case-could-be-connected-to-pennsylvania-outbreak-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-measles-case-could-be-connected-to-pennsylvania-outbreak-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed on Six Flags' Goliath roller coaster latest deadly incident at Georgia theme park]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta Public School employee who died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday is the second person to have died on the ride in over 20 years, data reveals.Witnesses at the park on Monday afternoon described watching the man fall out of his seat on Goliath, a hypercoaster that reaches 70 miles per hour and 200 feet high. Several other people were injured when the man struck them before falling beneath the coaster, police said.&nbsp;On Tuesday, police ide]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-killed-on-six-flags-goliath-roller-coaster-latest-deadly-incident-at-georgia-theme-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-killed-on-six-flags-goliath-roller-coaster-latest-deadly-incident-at-georgia-theme-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to decades in prison for attempted rape on Cherokee County overpass]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to decades in prison for the attempted rape of a woman on an Acworth-area overpass, prosecutors say.A jury convicted 33-year-old Sedric Charles Williams of criminal attempt to commit rape and two counts of sexual battery on Oct. 1.Officials say Williams's arrest and conviction stems from an investigation that began on Aug. 1, 2024. On that day, a woman reported that she had been assaulted by a man on the overpass at Highway 92 and Interstate 75.The victim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison-for-attempted-rape-on-cherokee-county-overpass/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison-for-attempted-rape-on-cherokee-county-overpass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer heat sticking around in Georgia for the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta may have started the day off pretty cool, but things are heating up to summery highs in the afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/summer-heat-sticking-around-in-georgia-for-the-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/summer-heat-sticking-around-in-georgia-for-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting for midterm elections begins in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[With just three weeks before the midterm elections, early voting has begun across Georgia. With the governor's seat and a pivotal Senate race on the line, experts are expecting voter turnout to be higher than the average midterm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/early-voting-for-midterm-elections-begins-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/early-voting-for-midterm-elections-begins-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee County firefighter charged with sexual battery against a child, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a Coffee County firefighter accused of having inappropriate sexual contact with a child.Authorities say 43-year-old William Jerry Minix II, of Nicholls, was arrested and charged with sexual battery against a child under the age of 16 on Oct. 9 and booked into the Coffee County Jail.According to the GBI, the Coffee County Sheriff's Office requested the agency to do an independent investigation into allegations against Minix on June 12.Investigators]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coffee-county-firefighter-charged-with-sexual-battery-against-a-child-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coffee-county-firefighter-charged-with-sexual-battery-against-a-child-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornell University is suspending parties and other social events at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year and will give the New York State Police a role in investigating sex crimes on campus, university officials announced Tuesday, amid mounting outrage over its handling of allegations that a female student was sexually assaulted at a fraternity house in 2024.The measures announced by Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff include a suspension of all parties and social events at Inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-gives-state-police-role-in-investigating-campus-assault-reports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cornell-suspends-fraternity-parties-gives-state-police-role-in-investigating-campus-assault-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's new AI supercomputer could help advance medicine, robotics and energy research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech is opening access to Nexus, a new AI supercomputer in Atlanta that will help researchers across the country tackle projects too large or complex for a regular computer.Supported by a $20 million National Science Foundation investment, Nexus combines high-performance computing, artificial intelligence and cloud-based services. Georgia Tech developed the system in partnership with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, according to the university's announcement.At least 90% of i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-techs-new-ai-supercomputer-could-help-advance-medicine-robotics-and-energy-research/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-techs-new-ai-supercomputer-could-help-advance-medicine-robotics-and-energy-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb officer shoots man holding woman and child at gunpoint, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County police officer shot a man who was holding a woman and child at gunpoint Tuesday morning. The department said the woman and child were rescued safely, and no one else was hurt.The incident unfolded as police arrived around 8:00 a.m. on Central Drive near North Hairston Road after receiving a report of a domestic situation.&nbsp;A DeKalb County Police Department spokesperson said that officers told the man to put down his gun, but he refused. That's when an officer shot him.The man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-officer-shoots-man-holding-woman-and-child-at-gunpoint-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-officer-shoots-man-holding-woman-and-child-at-gunpoint-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify Atlanta man killed after being ejected from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have identified the man who died after being ejected from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta.Preliminary findings from witness and employee interviews indicate Kariem struck other patrons before falling beneath the ride, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Investigators are still examining what happened.Officers working at the park responded around 3:58 p.m. and found Kariem beneath the attraction, unresponsiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-identify-atlanta-man-killed-after-being-ejected-from-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-identify-atlanta-man-killed-after-being-ejected-from-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in fall from Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster, several injured, police and witnesses say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has died and several others are injured after an incident on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coasters on Monday, officials have confirmed. A witness described seeing the man fall out of his seat near the end of the ride.The Cobb County Police Department said it happened shortly before 4 p.m. at the park."Several people were reported injured, and one person has died," the police department said in a statement.While the agency did not give specifics about which roller coaster the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-dies-in-fall-from-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster-several-injured-police-and-witnesses-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-dies-in-fall-from-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster-several-injured-police-and-witnesses-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Beyond the Gates" actor Maurice P. Kerry inspires teen from his former Georgia high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty-one years separate actor Maurice P. Kerry and 15-year-old Parker Robinson, but the two share something special: a dream of acting and the same Douglas County high school.Kerry, who plays Randy Parker on CBS' "Beyond the Gates," attended Douglas County High School beginning in 1995. Robinson is now a sophomore at that same school, hoping to follow in his footsteps.The two recently met on the set of the CBS daytime drama, where Robinson, accompanied by his mother, got a behind-the-scenes lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beyond-the-gates-actor-maurice-p-kerry-inspires-teen-from-his-former-georgia-high-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beyond-the-gates-actor-maurice-p-kerry-inspires-teen-from-his-former-georgia-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Beyond the Gates” actor Maurice P. Kerry inspires Georgia teen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actor and Marine veteran Maurice P. Kerry shares his journey from serving in Iraq and experiencing homelessness to starring on CBS&rsquo; &ldquo;Beyond the Gates.&rdquo; He mentors 15-year-old aspiring actor Parker Robinson, encouraging him to embrace his talent and stop counting himself out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beyond-the-gates-actor-maurice-p-kerry-inspires-georgia-teen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beyond-the-gates-actor-maurice-p-kerry-inspires-georgia-teen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair arraigned after allegedly biting flight attendant, kicking officer, assaulting nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly biting a flight attendant on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday night. Following her arrest, she allegedly kicked a police officer and a nurse and is facing two assault charges.Two flight attendants reported injuries during the flight, and one was taken to the hospital after the incident, according to the Port Authority Police Department. One of the flight attendants was bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arraigned-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-kicking-officer-assaulting-nurse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arraigned-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-kicking-officer-assaulting-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia midterm election 2026: Early voting begins for governor, Senate and statewide races]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting for Georgia's midterm election begins Tuesday, with races for governor, U.S. Senate, secretary of state and attorney general on the ballot.Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms faces Republican Rick Jackson in the governor's race. Republican Mike Collins is challenging incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff.Andra Gillespie, an Emory University political scientist, said the Senate race could help determine which party controls Congress."Control of Congress is what's most at stake, and tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterm-election-2026-early-voting-begins-for-governor-senate-and-statewide-races/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-midterm-election-2026-early-voting-begins-for-governor-senate-and-statewide-races/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta forecast: Near-record heat before a weekend cooldown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta could tie its daily record with a high of 86 degrees Tuesday, followed by highs of 88 Wednesday and Thursday. High pressure will keep conditions sunny and dry before a front brings cooler weather for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-near-record-heat-before-a-weekend-cooldown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-near-record-heat-before-a-weekend-cooldown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Britney Spears releases unheard song featuring Justin Timberlake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britney Spears has released &ldquo;She&rsquo;ll Never Be Me,&rdquo; a collaboration with Justin Timberlake recorded for her 2001 album &ldquo;Britney.&rdquo; The track will appear alongside four other previously unreleased songs on the album&rsquo;s 25th anniversary edition, due next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/britney-spears-releases-unheard-song-featuring-justin-timberlake/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/britney-spears-releases-unheard-song-featuring-justin-timberlake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead, several injured in Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County police say one person died and several others were injured in an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. Witnesses told CBS News Atlanta a rider fell from the Goliath roller coaster and struck other riders. Police are investigating and have not confirmed those details.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-dead-several-injured-in-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-dead-several-injured-in-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair arraigned following arrest for incident related to flight from LAX to JFK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly biting a flight attendant on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday night. Following her arrest, she allegedly kicked a police officer and a nurse and is facing two assault charges.Two flight attendants reported injuries during the flight, and one was taken to the hospital after the incident, according to the Port Authority Police Department. One of the flight attendants was bi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arraigned-following-arrest-for-incident-related-to-flight-from-lax-to-jfk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arraigned-following-arrest-for-incident-related-to-flight-from-lax-to-jfk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair arraigned following arrest for allegedly biting flight attendant on flight from LAX to JFK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly biting a flight attendant on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday night.&nbsp;Two flight attendants reported injuries and one was taken to the hospital after the incident, according to the Port Authority Police. One of the flight attendants was bitten and the other sustained a laceration, according to a law enforcement source.Her attorney said Blair experienced a "medical eme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arraigned-following-arrest-for-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-on-flight-from-lax-to-jfk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arraigned-following-arrest-for-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-on-flight-from-lax-to-jfk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Born at only 1 pound, Georgia baby and parents celebrate 1 year out of the NICU]]></title><description><![CDATA[In May 2025, Callum Carswell decided he was ready to enter the world several weeks earlier than expected.Born at only 1 pound, Callum started life at 23 weeks and four days before his due date, which resulted in what turned out to be a 135-day Neonatal Intensive Care Unit stay at Emory Decatur Hospital.For parents Chandler and Caitlin Carswell, the past year has been both challenging and rewarding, according to the first-time parents. Caitlin said she had many complications during the duration o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/born-at-only-1-pound-georgia-baby-and-parents-celebrate-1-year-out-of-the-nicu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/born-at-only-1-pound-georgia-baby-and-parents-celebrate-1-year-out-of-the-nicu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Incident on Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster leaves 1 dead, several injured, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One guest has died and several others are injured after an incident on one of Six Flags Over Georgia's roller coasters on Monday, officials have confirmed.&nbsp;The Cobb County Police Department said the incident happened shortly before 4 p.m. at the park."Several people were reported injured, and one person has died," the police department said in a statement.While the agency did not give specifics about which roller coaster the incident involved, CBS News Atlanta cameras saw that the park's Go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/incident-on-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster-leaves-1-dead-several-injured-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/incident-on-six-flags-over-georgia-roller-coaster-leaves-1-dead-several-injured-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream WNBA Finals home game location still uncertain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream&#8203; are headed to the WNBA Finals, but where they will play their home games remains a mystery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-wnba-finals-home-game-location-still-uncertain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-wnba-finals-home-game-location-still-uncertain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta kicks off inaugural Climate Week to discuss climate change's impact on region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta has officially launched its first-ever Climate Week, gathering environmental leaders, civic officials, and advocates across the region to confront the growing realities of climate change and discuss tangible solutions. From rising temperatures to historic flash flooding, officials note that climate impacts are no longer a distant threat. According to data referenced from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), extreme weather conditions are actively shaping the curren]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-kicks-off-inaugural-climate-week-to-discuss-climate-changes-impact-on-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-kicks-off-inaugural-climate-week-to-discuss-climate-changes-impact-on-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia family celebrates baby's 1 year anniversary of leaving NICU]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born at only 1 pound, Callum started life at 23 weeks and four days before his due date, which resulted in what turned out to be a 135 day Neonatal Intensive Care Unit stay at Emory Decatur Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-celebrates-babys-1-year-anniversary-of-leaving-nicu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-celebrates-babys-1-year-anniversary-of-leaving-nicu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta hosts city's first Climate Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta has officially launched its first-ever Climate Week, gathering everyone from environmental leaders to musicians to confront the growing realities of climate change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hosts-citys-first-climate-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hosts-citys-first-climate-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia seeing summer-like weather after Isaias' storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures have shifted by more than double digits after a wave of warm weather hits Georgia following Isaias. The heat is expected to stick around until the weekend cools things off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-summer-like-weather-after-isaias-storms/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-summer-like-weather-after-isaias-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virtual reality could help seniors with memory issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Virtual reality is finding a new audience with older adults, and the experience is about a lot more than just entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/virtual-reality-could-help-seniors-with-memory-issues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/virtual-reality-could-help-seniors-with-memory-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel damage California houses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel battered the South California oceanfront and flooded streets and is expected to cause more damage through Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/remnants-of-tropical-storm-rachel-damage-california-houses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/remnants-of-tropical-storm-rachel-damage-california-houses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next generation of WNBA stars learn from the pros during Atlanta Hawks' Lady Ballers clinic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream's run to the 2026 WNBA Finals is giving young girls something to shoot for.On Monday, the Atlanta Hawks hosted a Lady Ballers clinic to help girls build their confidence on the court. From dribbling to shooting, the young athletes got a chance to learn from the pros.The Hawks hosted the girls' youth clinic as part of the 12th annual Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA week. A second clinic was held for young boys afterwards.The Hawks hosted the Lady Ballers youth clinic as part of the 12th an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-generation-of-wnba-stars-learn-from-the-pros-during-atlanta-hawks-lady-ballers-clinic/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-generation-of-wnba-stars-learn-from-the-pros-during-atlanta-hawks-lady-ballers-clinic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pentagon plans to livestream a firing-squad execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been mounting over the Pentagon's plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of the Fort Hood shooter in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pentagon-plans-to-livestream-a-firing-squad-execution/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pentagon-plans-to-livestream-a-firing-squad-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police identify remains of Georgia woman who went missing nearly 30 years ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three decades after the disappearance of Georgia's Tammy Fortson, DNA analysis has led to a breakthrough in her case, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-identify-remains-of-georgia-woman-who-went-missing-nearly-30-years-ago/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-identify-remains-of-georgia-woman-who-went-missing-nearly-30-years-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawks helping grow the next generation of WNBA stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks' Lady Ballers clinic helps girls build their confidence on and off the court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hawks-helping-grow-the-next-generation-of-wnba-stars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hawks-helping-grow-the-next-generation-of-wnba-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines postponing new flight between Atlanta and Saudi Arabia after airport attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines' plan to operate nonstop flights between Atlanta and Saudi Arabia has been delayed until 2027 after a series of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed at least 13 people at the country's main airport on Monday.The Atlanta-based airline and startup Riyadh Air announced a new partnership in 2024, and Delta Airbus A350-900 were set to begin leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for the country on Oct. 23.&nbsp;However, the company has moved its first flights]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-air-lines-postponing-new-flight-between-atlanta-and-saudi-arabia-after-airport-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-air-lines-postponing-new-flight-between-atlanta-and-saudi-arabia-after-airport-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[District attorney not filing charges in death of 12-year-old Georgia girl after fight at bus stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Douglas District Attorney's Office is not filing any charges in connection with the death of a 12-year-old Mason Creek Middle School student after a fight after school earlier this year.Investigators said Jada West was involved in a physical fight with another student on March 5, shortly after 5:20 p.m. on Reflective Waters Drive in the Ashley Place subdivision.In a press conference on Monday, Douglas County District Attorney Dalia Racine said the situation began with an argument between Wes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/district-attorney-not-filing-charges-in-death-of-12-year-old-georgia-girl-after-fight-at-bus-stop/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/district-attorney-not-filing-charges-in-death-of-12-year-old-georgia-girl-after-fight-at-bus-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant, being restrained on flight from LAX to JFK, source says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Selma Blair has been arrested after an incident on board a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport Sunday night.&nbsp;Two flight attendants reported injures and one was taken to the hospital after the incident, according to the Port Authority Police. One of the flight attendants was bitten and the other sustained a laceration, according to a law enforcement source.&nbsp;It happened at 11 p.m. on board Delta Airlines Flight 938. The fligh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arrested-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-being-restrained-on-flight-from-lax-to-jfk-source-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/actress-selma-blair-arrested-after-allegedly-biting-flight-attendant-being-restrained-on-flight-from-lax-to-jfk-source-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump to campaign in Georgia on Friday ahead of midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is coming back to Georgia on Friday for a campaign rally weeks ahead of the state's pivotal midterm elections.The rally is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. at Dalton Municipal Airport in Whitfield County, with Mr. Trump's remarks to begin at 3 p.m.The president's visit comes as Republicans are attempting to take back one of the state's two Senate seats, a seat the Democrats view as vital to keep to claim the Senate majority. Incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff is the only Senate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-to-campaign-in-georgia-on-friday-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-to-campaign-in-georgia-on-friday-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skeletal remains identified as Conyers woman missing since 1997, but questions about death remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three decades after the disappearance of a metro Atlanta woman, DNA analysis has led to a breakthrough in her case, police say.Officials with the Conyers Police Department say that Tammy Fortson was reported missing in 1997 from the Fox Chase Court area. While officers tried to find Fortson, the case went cold, and her disappearance remained a mystery for years.In 2016, officials reported finding skeletal remains near Christian Circle, one of the areas where Fortson was last seen. Investi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/skeletal-remains-identified-as-conyers-woman-missing-since-1997-but-questions-about-death-remain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/skeletal-remains-identified-as-conyers-woman-missing-since-1997-but-questions-about-death-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia drying out with warm weather after remnants of Isaias leave state]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the weekend rain caused by Hurricane Isaias, there are big changes in North Georgia's weather. The state is seeing blue skies and sunshines with cooler mornings turning into hot afternoons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-drying-out-with-warm-weather-after-remnants-of-isaias-leave-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-drying-out-with-warm-weather-after-remnants-of-isaias-leave-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam video shows Georgia officer shooting beloved donkey HeeHaw during search for missing girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body-camera video obtained by CBS News Atlanta shows a donkey named HeeHaw galloping toward officers before a Cedartown police officer shoots him dead.The opening portion of the recording has no audio. After the shooting, Officer Trenton Garner tells dispatch: "Firearm discharged at a donkey. It was trying to attack us in the pasture and on the track."&nbsp;Officers then continue searching for the girl.Garner is now asking a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by HeeHaw's owner, Hannah Mich]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-video-shows-georgia-officer-shooting-beloved-donkey-heehaw-during-search-for-missing-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-video-shows-georgia-officer-shooting-beloved-donkey-heehaw-during-search-for-missing-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man with knife arrested after trying to steal car at Atlanta airport, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after police say he tried to steal a car after threatening the vehicle's owner with a knife at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.Police say the situation happened near the cellphone lot of the busy airport on the afternoon of Oct. 8.According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were called to the airport after receiving reports of a man walking near the lot holding a knife.Investigators say the man, later identified as 39-year-old Jeremy Turner, swung th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-with-knife-arrested-after-trying-to-steal-car-at-atlanta-airport-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-with-knife-arrested-after-trying-to-steal-car-at-atlanta-airport-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting begins Tuesday for 2026 Georgia midterm elections: What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's midterm elections are quickly approaching, and voters who want to cast their ballot early can do so starting this week.Several key races are on the statewide ballot, including the governor and lieutenant governor's seats, both of which are open without incumbents running. Georgia's Senate race has drawn considerable national attention, with incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff attempting to keep his seat against Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins. Ossoff is the only Senate Democra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/early-voting-begins-tuesday-for-2026-georgia-midterm-elections-what-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/early-voting-begins-tuesday-for-2026-georgia-midterm-elections-what-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam video shows Georgia officer shooting beloved donkey "HeeHaw"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cedartown Police body camera video obtained by CBS News Atlanta shows the moments an officer fired upon a beloved bottle-raised donkey in Rockmart, Georgia. Officer Trenton Garner said that he fired one shot after the donkey charged toward officers and that an attempt to scare it away with a Taser did not work, according to the Cedartown Police Department incident report. Garner has been placed on administrative leave while the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Law Enforcement Division conduct]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-video-shows-georgia-officer-shooting-beloved-donkey-heehaw/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-video-shows-georgia-officer-shooting-beloved-donkey-heehaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young man found shot to death in car in DeKalb County neighborhood, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the deadly shooting of a man whose body was found inside a car in a DeKalb County neighborhood.Authorities say officers were called to reports of a person shot in the 1600 block of Treasure Cove around 11 p.m. on Sunday.At the scene, officers say they found a young man inside a vehicle who had been shot. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.CBS News Atlanta cameras spotted multiple patrol vehicles and crime scene investigators examining the car and the area around]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-man-found-shot-to-death-in-car-in-dekalb-county-neighborhood-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-man-found-shot-to-death-in-car-in-dekalb-county-neighborhood-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apparent murder-suicide leaves 5 dead in Coffee County; investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left five adults dead in Douglas, Georgia. Investigators believe they were immediate family members who lived together.Douglas police officers and Coffee County sheriff's deputies responded around 11:09 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, to a report of an active shooter at 1807 Robin Lane in the Touchton Wood neighborhood.One of the victims made the initial emergency call, police said. Officers found four adults dead inside the home. A fifth adult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/apparent-murder-suicide-leaves-5-dead-in-coffee-county-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/apparent-murder-suicide-leaves-5-dead-in-coffee-county-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta superintendent uses bonus to help students pay college application fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Gbolade has watched others in her family go to college. Still, the amount of work and money it takes to apply took her by surprise."My plan is to apply to like 10, so that's quite a lot of money with paying for each application but also sending scores is something you have to do to every single school, and it's $15 per school," Gbolade said. "So yesterday, I did two and it was $30 but it adds up pretty quickly."Gbolade and her classmates at Marietta High School won't have to cover all of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-superintendent-uses-bonus-to-help-students-pay-college-application-fees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-superintendent-uses-bonus-to-help-students-pay-college-application-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas explosion survivor finds hope in Georgia high school cafeteria: "I'm not broken no more"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes, a second chance starts with one person simply saying, "I believe in you."Joey Brown survived a gas explosion that burned 85% of his body. After decades of rebuilding, he has a steady job, a church family, and a dream. Now, the people who believed in his second chance are helping him take the next step.Brown spends his days inside the Central High School in Carrollton, preparing lunch for hundreds of students. These days, he dances alongside his coworkers, smiling at the family he's fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-explosion-survivor-finds-hope-in-georgia-high-school-cafeteria-im-not-broken-no-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-explosion-survivor-finds-hope-in-georgia-high-school-cafeteria-im-not-broken-no-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Atlanta Elite gives metro Atlanta girls a chance to compete in cheerleading without soaring costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cheerleading coach in Lithonia started a program to help underserved students take part in a sport that can cost families thousands of dollars a year.Enricia Thornton, known to her students as Coach Ricci, founded East Atlanta Elite Cheerleading and coaches 30 girls."I started this program because of the love for cheerleading that I have. The girls not being able to just afford it," Thornton said.Thornton is making competitive cheer more accessible through scholarships and grants. Families pay]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-atlanta-elite-gives-metro-atlanta-girls-a-chance-to-compete-in-cheerleading-without-soaring-costs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-atlanta-elite-gives-metro-atlanta-girls-a-chance-to-compete-in-cheerleading-without-soaring-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons fall to Ravens 30-23 in OT as Michael Penix Jr. exits injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ravens ended the Falcons&rsquo; two-game winning streak with a 30-23 overtime victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Sam Crenshaw recaps the loss, including Michael Penix Jr.&rsquo;s rib injury and Kyle Hamilton&rsquo;s game-ending interception of Tua Tagovailoa, with postgame reaction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-fall-to-ravens-30-23-in-ot-as-michael-penix-jr-exits-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-fall-to-ravens-30-23-in-ot-as-michael-penix-jr-exits-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Atlanta cheer program helps make competitive cheer more affordable]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Atlanta Elite Cheerleading in Lithonia helps girls ages 3 to 18 build skills and compete while reducing financial barriers. Scholarships and grants help families afford the program, where athletes learn tumbling, stunts and competition techniques.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-atlanta-cheer-program-helps-make-competitive-cheer-more-affordable/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-atlanta-cheer-program-helps-make-competitive-cheer-more-affordable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Atlanta Pride marchers, a public celebration carries deeply personal meaning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of marchers filled downtown and Midtown Atlanta on Sunday for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Parade. It took place one day after organizers canceled festival programming in Piedmont Park because of the threat of severe weather."Pride to me is being inclusive, being expressive and just being out loud," said Avonta Hickson, a parade attendee.The parade kicked off around noon near the Civic Center MARTA station, traveled north on Peachtree Street and turned onto 10th Street before ending near the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/for-atlanta-pride-marchers-a-public-celebration-carries-deeply-personal-meaning/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/for-atlanta-pride-marchers-a-public-celebration-carries-deeply-personal-meaning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta forecast: Highs near 90 this week, cooler weather by weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunshine returns as Isaias moves away, with Atlanta warming to 84 degrees Monday and 88 Wednesday and Thursday. Patchy morning fog will clear, and a mostly dry front could bring a sharp cooldown to the upper 60s by the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-highs-near-90-this-week-cooler-weather-by-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-highs-near-90-this-week-cooler-weather-by-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride Parade celebrates love and community despite rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain didn&rsquo;t stop the 2026 Atlanta Pride Parade from celebrating this year&rsquo;s &ldquo;Louder &amp; Prouder&rdquo; theme. CBS News Atlanta joined the march as participants shared personal stories about love, acceptance and what Pride means to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-parade-celebrates-love-and-community-despite-rain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-parade-celebrates-love-and-community-despite-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water advisory issued for southwest Atlanta, South Fulton, Fairburn and Union City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents and businesses in parts of southwest Atlanta, South Fulton, Fairburn and Union City are being told to boil tap water before using it or use bottled water following a water supply interruption.Atlanta Watershed Management issued the boil water advisory Sunday, Oct. 11, after an interruption affecting the Chattahoochee Water Treatment Plant.People in the affected area should bring tap water to a rolling boil for one minute, then let it cool before drinking, cooking, preparing baby food o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-southwest-atlanta-south-fulton-fairburn-and-union-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-southwest-atlanta-south-fulton-fairburn-and-union-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Red Cross sends meals, blankets and cleanup kits to Florida and Alabama after Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Red Cross of Georgia has sent volunteers and relief supplies to Florida and Alabama to help communities affected by Hurricane Isaias.Trucks loaded with cots, blankets, shelf-stable meals, comfort kits and cleanup kits are among the supplies sent to support relief efforts, said Allison Flexner, a spokesperson for the organization."The Red Cross of Georgia has sent about a half a dozen volunteers to the Gulf Coast area, joining up with about 350 Red Cross workers to help people impact]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-red-cross-sends-meals-blankets-and-cleanup-kits-to-florida-and-alabama-after-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-red-cross-sends-meals-blankets-and-cleanup-kits-to-florida-and-alabama-after-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn survivor finds a second chance in a Georgia school cafeteria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joey Brown survived a gas explosion that burned more than 85% of his body. Now working at Central High School in Carrollton, he says having a job has restored his hope. His church family is raising money to help him buy a home and welcome a beagle puppy named Snoopy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/burn-survivor-finds-a-second-chance-in-a-georgia-school-cafeteria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/burn-survivor-finds-a-second-chance-in-a-georgia-school-cafeteria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Red Cross sends aid to Florida, Alabama after Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Red Cross of Georgia is sending volunteers and trucks loaded with relief supplies to communities affected by Hurricane Isaias in Florida and Alabama. Teams are providing essentials, including meals, blankets and cleanup kits, while working with local officials to identify urgent needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-red-cross-sends-aid-to-florida-alabama-after-isaias/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-red-cross-sends-aid-to-florida-alabama-after-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GEMA urges Georgians to prepare for Isaias, avoid flooded roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia emergency officials urge residents to prepare for heavy rain, strong winds and possible tornadoes from Hurricane Isaias. GEMA has activated its operations center and asks residents to avoid flooded roads and give emergency responders and utility crews room to work after the storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gema-urges-georgians-to-prepare-for-isaias-avoid-flooded-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gema-urges-georgians-to-prepare-for-isaias-avoid-flooded-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta superintendent uses bonus to help pay college application fees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera is using his bonus to help cover college application fees for Marietta High School seniors. Students say the support eases costs, while Rivera hopes to remove financial barriers to their next chapter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-superintendent-uses-bonus-to-help-pay-college-application-fees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-superintendent-uses-bonus-to-help-pay-college-application-fees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planned transfer of 400 federal detainees faces legal challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Defender Program plans to challenge the transfer of about 400 pretrial detainees from Clayton County to Irwin County, nearly 200 miles away. The program argues the move would violate their rights to counsel and due process and is seeking an emergency court order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/planned-transfer-of-400-federal-detainees-faces-legal-challenge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/planned-transfer-of-400-federal-detainees-faces-legal-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia football games impacted by Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Georgia high school football games are making changes to avoid the possible threat posed by Hurricane Isaias.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-football-games-impacted-by-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-football-games-impacted-by-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With Hurricane Isaias nearing landfall, Atlanta residents concerned over possible flooding risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rain is on the way, and Gov. Brian Kemp is warning Georgians to prepare for possible flooding, with a state of emergency issued for all 159 counties. Flooding over time has caused some people who live near Peachtree Creek in Buckhead thousands of dollars in damage, and with more rain on the way, they say they are working to protect what they can.Part of the 7.5-mile Peachtree Creek runs behind Atlanta's Peachtree Battle neighborhood.People who live in the area say flooding is nothing new."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/with-hurricane-isaias-nearing-landfall-atlanta-residents-concerned-over-possible-flooding-risks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/with-hurricane-isaias-nearing-landfall-atlanta-residents-concerned-over-possible-flooding-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17-year-old charged in connection with deadly mass shooting at Georgia block party, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Dooly County Sheriff's Office hase&nbsp;charged a 17-year-old in connection with a mass shooting at a Georgia homecoming block party&nbsp;that left two people dead and 35 injured.Authorities say more arrests are expected in connection with the violence.According to the GBI, 17-year-old Khadarius "KD" Ray of Dooly County is charged with one count of possession of a firearm/handgun under the age of 18 and one count of participating in criminal street gan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/17-year-old-charged-in-connection-with-deadly-mass-shooting-at-georgia-block-party-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/17-year-old-charged-in-connection-with-deadly-mass-shooting-at-georgia-block-party-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-renowned violinist Simon Zhu makes North American debut in metro Atlanta with $10 million Stradivarius]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Shanghai to Salzburg, classical violinist Simon Zhu has commanded stages worldwide. Now, the internationally acclaimed virtuoso is making his North American debut here in metro Atlanta.Zhu, the winner of the prestigious Premio Paganini violin competition, is taking the stage in Sandy Springs alongside the Johns Creek Symphony Orchestra as the ensemble celebrates its milestone 20th anniversary season.During rehearsals, Zhu commanded the room with effortless precision, playing a centuries-old]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/world-renowned-violinist-simon-zhu-makes-north-american-debut-in-metro-atlanta-with-10-million-stradivarius/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/world-renowned-violinist-simon-zhu-makes-north-american-debut-in-metro-atlanta-with-10-million-stradivarius/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World-renowned violinist makes North American debut in metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Violinist Simon Zhu has commanded stages worldwide. Now, he is making his North American debut here in metro Atlanta, and he'll be playing a rare violin during his performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/world-renowned-violinist-makes-north-american-debut-in-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/world-renowned-violinist-makes-north-american-debut-in-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias bringing significant weather threat to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a dozen Georgia counties are under a tropical storm watch as Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring flooding, heavy winds, and multiple inches of rain to the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-bringing-significant-weather-threat-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-bringing-significant-weather-threat-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf Coast bracing for Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conditions are deteriorating rapidly across the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias moves closer and closer to land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gulf-coast-bracing-for-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gulf-coast-bracing-for-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf Coast bracing for Hurricane Isaiah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conditions are deteriorating rapidly across the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaiah moves closer and closer to land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gulf-coast-bracing-for-hurricane-isaiah/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gulf-coast-bracing-for-hurricane-isaiah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GEMA moving resources to prepare for Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Emergency Management Agency is moving crews and resources to be ready for what Hurricane Isaias could bring to the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gema-moving-resources-to-prepare-for-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gema-moving-resources-to-prepare-for-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monarch butterflies find a vital stopover at Gibbs Gardens during their 3,000-mile migration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every fall, one of nature's most remarkable migrations passes through Georgia, carried on wings so delicate they seem hardly suited for the journey ahead.Generations of Monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles from their summer breeding grounds in Canada and the northern United States to the mountains of central Mexico, where they spend the winter.Along the way, they need somewhere to eat.At Gibbs Gardens in Cherokee County, a sprawling meadow of cosmos, zinnias and other wildflowers has be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/monarch-butterflies-find-a-vital-stopover-at-gibbs-gardens-during-their-3000-mile-migration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/monarch-butterflies-find-a-vital-stopover-at-gibbs-gardens-during-their-3000-mile-migration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Waffle House Index, Isaias cancellations, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[When hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-waffle-house-index-isaias-cancellations-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-waffle-house-index-isaias-cancellations-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monarch butterflies make stop in Georgia during 3,000-mile migration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every fall, one of nature's most remarkable migrations passes through Georgia, carried on wings so delicate they seem hardly suited for the journey ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/monarch-butterflies-make-stop-in-georgia-during-3000-mile-migration/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/monarch-butterflies-make-stop-in-georgia-during-3000-mile-migration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta residents concerned about possible flooding from Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flooding in Atlanta's Peachtree Battle neighborhood has caused some residents thousands of dollars in damage. With more rain on the way due to Hurricane Isaias, those that live there say they're working to protect what they can.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-residents-concerned-about-possible-flooding-from-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-residents-concerned-about-possible-flooding-from-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officials preparing before Hurricane Isaias makes landfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is expected strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and possible tornadoes as Hurricane Isaias quickly gets closer to making landfall at the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officials-preparing-before-hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officials-preparing-before-hurricane-isaias-makes-landfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump no longer attending Georgia-Alabama football game due to Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has canceled his plans to attend&nbsp;this Saturday's Southeastern Conference college football clash between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama.Mr. Trump posted on his social media site Friday that "based on the fact that a huge Hurricane/Storm is coming, it is important to have our wonderful First Responders, Law Enforcement, and others, focused on that Storm, and in no way be thinking about the safety, or presence, of the President of the United States, ME!""Therefore, I will miss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-no-longer-attending-georgia-alabama-football-game-due-to-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-no-longer-attending-georgia-alabama-football-game-due-to-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men stab each other during fight over cellphone at Midtown MARTA station, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fight over a cellphone at a MARTA station has ended with two men stabbed and one of them detained by police, officials say.Authorities say the stabbing happened around 2 p.m. at the Midtown MARTA station on Peachtree Place NW.Responding to the scene, officers found two men who appeared to have been stabbed. Both men were taken to a local hospital. As of last report, officials say the men were alert, conscious, and breathing.Investigators believe one of the men stabbed the other while fighting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-stab-each-other-during-fight-over-cellphone-at-midtown-marta-station-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-stab-each-other-during-fight-over-cellphone-at-midtown-marta-station-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 suspects charged with murder of Atlanta music producer during targeted robbery, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An FBI task force and the Atlanta Police Department have arrested two young men suspected of taking part in a shooting that killed a 33-year-old music producer.Investigators believe Tarris Caswell and his friend were lured to a location because they thought they were picking up two men for a rap studio session that they were invited to. Instead, it turned into a robbery that left the producer dead.Officials say the officers responded to the Villages of Castleberry Hill apartments on McDaniel Str]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-suspects-charged-with-murder-of-atlanta-music-producer-during-targeted-robbery-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-suspects-charged-with-murder-of-atlanta-music-producer-during-targeted-robbery-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta family recalls learning their loved one was killed in Oct. 7 attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years after the Hamas-led attack in Israel, a metro Atlanta family on Wednesday remembered the day militants attacked Nir Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel, and killed their loved one."They thought it was the usual bombing," said Avishai Ben Zvi, a Johns Creek resident. "No one thought it was going to be an invasion of people."Ben Zvi says his 80-year-old father, Amitai Ben Zvi, took shelter alongside his caregiver, Jimmy Pacheco, at his home. He said Pacheco sent him a text message saying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-family-recalls-learning-their-loved-one-was-killed-in-oct-7-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-family-recalls-learning-their-loved-one-was-killed-in-oct-7-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Johns Creek family remembers loved one killed in Oct. 7 Hamas attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three years after the Hamas-led attack in Israel, a metro Atlanta family on Wednesday remembered the day militants attacked Nir Oz, a kibbutz in southern Israel, and killed their loved one."They thought it was the usual bombing," said Avishai Ben Zvi, a Johns Creek resident. "No one thought it was going to be an invasion of people."Ben Zvi says his 80-year-old father, Amitai Ben Zvi, took shelter alongside his caregiver, Jimmy Pacheco, at his home. He said Pacheco sent him a text message saying]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/johns-creek-family-remembers-loved-one-killed-in-oct-7-hamas-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/johns-creek-family-remembers-loved-one-killed-in-oct-7-hamas-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GBI investigating Valdosta police officer's death after body found in courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to investigate the death of a Valdosta police officer whose body was discovered inside the city's courthouse.Investigators say the man's body was discovered around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Valdosta Municipal Court Complex, which is located on Oak Street.During the investigation, officials identified the man as a Valdosta police officer. His identity has not been released.The officer's body has been taken to the GBI Medical Examiner's Offi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gbi-investigating-valdosta-police-officers-death-after-body-found-in-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gbi-investigating-valdosta-police-officers-death-after-body-found-in-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias gets closer to making landfall as storm moves through Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Georgia are already seeing the effects of Hurricane Isaias' outer rain bands, and the state can expect more as the storm gets closer to the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-gets-closer-to-making-landfall-as-storm-moves-through-gulf/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-gets-closer-to-making-landfall-as-storm-moves-through-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Atlanta events are canceled because of Isaias? See the latest weekend changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Southeast, organizers across metro Atlanta have canceled, postponed or rescheduled numerous outdoor events planned for Oct. 10-11 due to concerns about heavy rain, gusty winds and possible flooding.&nbsp;Canceled or postponed events&nbsp;Chalktober Fest in Marietta has been canceled due to the inclement weather. Organizers said they hope to make next year's festival bigger and better than ever.CBS News Atlanta Mayor's 5K on the 5th Runway (Atlanta Airport)<br />
The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/which-atlanta-events-are-canceled-because-of-isaias-see-the-latest-weekend-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/which-atlanta-events-are-canceled-because-of-isaias-see-the-latest-weekend-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Kemp urges Georgians to be prepared as state braces for Hurricane Isaias' impacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp is asking Georgians to not let the calm weather before Hurricane Isaias makes landfall lull them into a false sense of security.At the dedication of global biopharmaceutical company UCB, Inc.'s new facility in Gwinnett County, the governor took a few moments to urge Georgians to be prepared for possible severe weather threats."Be prepared. Have your batteries fresh. Stock up on food and water," Kemp said. "If you have time fill the gas tank of your car up cause you need to get so]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-urges-georgians-to-be-prepared-as-state-braces-for-hurricane-isaias-impacts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-urges-georgians-to-be-prepared-as-state-braces-for-hurricane-isaias-impacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead bat found in Loganville backyard tests positive for rabies, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health authorities in Gwinnett County are urging residents to use caution after a bat found dead in a Loganville resident's backyard tested positive for rabies.Officials say the animal was found behind a home on the 700 block of Autumn Meadow Drive on Oct. 6.The positive rabies case came about a month after another dead bat tested positive for rabies in the county. In that case, the bat was found inside a Snellville home.Georgia is a rabies-endemic state, which means the virus can be found in wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dead-bat-found-in-loganville-backyard-tests-positive-for-rabies-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dead-bat-found-in-loganville-backyard-tests-positive-for-rabies-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1,100 Georgia voters receive duplicate absentee ballots for midterm election, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elections officials in Athens-Clarke County say that more than 1,000 registered voters will accidentally receive a second absentee ballot for November's midterm election.The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Elections Department says an error in a mailing list allowed a second ballot to be mailed to 1,154 voters. The agency learned about the error on Oct. 7, two days after the first group of ballots was mailed out, after receiving some concerns from voters.An investigation later determined]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-1100-georgia-voters-receive-duplicate-absentee-ballots-for-midterm-election-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-1100-georgia-voters-receive-duplicate-absentee-ballots-for-midterm-election-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3; metro Atlanta braces for weekend heavy rain and wind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane early Friday, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as it moved into the warmer waters of the northern Gulf.The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Saturday and early Sunday.CBS News Atlanta Isaias is moving north-northeast at 15 mph and is expected to encounter upper-level winds that could weaken it before landfall. The storm could weaken to a Category 2 or Category 1 hurricane before reaching t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-strengthens-to-category-3-metro-atlanta-braces-for-weekend-heavy-rain-and-wind/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-strengthens-to-category-3-metro-atlanta-braces-for-weekend-heavy-rain-and-wind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA bus shooting suspect arrested, permanently banned from transit system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old man has been arrested and permanently banned from MARTA after a shooting aboard a bus Thursday night left another man hospitalized, MARTA police said.Police identified the suspect as K'Den Dunye Prez Anderson. He was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and reckless conduct.The victim underwent surgery and remains at Grady Memorial Hospital receiving treatment, according to MARTA police. His name has not been released.The shooti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-bus-shooting-suspect-arrested-permanently-banned-from-transit-system/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-bus-shooting-suspect-arrested-permanently-banned-from-transit-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waffle House Index explained: What green, yellow and red mean during a hurricane]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden hash browns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of syrup are among the classic Southern comfort foods. But when hurricanes tear through Southeastern towns, the hot meals and bold yellow signs of the local Waffle House provide another kind of comfort.If a Waffle House stays open in town, even in a limited capacity, neighbors are reassured that the coming storm is unlikely to cause devastation. A closed location of the dependable diner chain has come to indica]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/waffle-house-index-explained-what-green-yellow-and-red-mean-during-a-hurricane/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/waffle-house-index-explained-what-green-yellow-and-red-mean-during-a-hurricane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sea turtles break nesting record, backed by decades of conservation work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loggerhead sea turtles laid a record 4,292 nests on Georgia beaches this year, a hard-won rebound from a low of 358 nests in 2004.Loggerhead moms do the bulk of the work here, of course. But they get oversight and protection from a team of hundreds of volunteers and professionals who fan out on beaches from Cumberland to Tybee nearly every day from May through August. The effort is even more intense on Wassaw Island where rotating groups of ecotourists stay up all night to document the turtles t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sea-turtles-break-nesting-record-backed-by-decades-of-conservation-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sea-turtles-break-nesting-record-backed-by-decades-of-conservation-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Maps reveals Atlanta’s favorite dining spots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones highlights Atlanta restaurants on Google Maps&rsquo; first fan-favorite dining list, from special-occasion meals to breakfast and affordable bites. She also breaks down local interest in matcha, beignets and shawarma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/google-maps-reveals-atlantas-favorite-dining-spots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/google-maps-reveals-atlantas-favorite-dining-spots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weekend forecast: Isaias brings wind, rain and tornado risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias could bring 40 to 50 mph wind gusts, 3 to 5 inches of rain and a tornado threat to metro Atlanta beginning overnight Friday and continuing Saturday. Flooding, fallen trees and power outages are possible, with conditions expected to improve Sunday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weekend-forecast-isaias-brings-wind-rain-and-tornado-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weekend-forecast-isaias-brings-wind-rain-and-tornado-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Pressure K, Atlanta drag king and Pride parade grand marshal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta drag king and comedian Pressure K shares how humor, performing and embracing life with polycystic ovary syndrome have helped her build confidence. The &ldquo;King of Drag&rdquo; star will serve as a grand marshal of Sunday&rsquo;s Atlanta Pride Parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/meet-pressure-k-atlanta-drag-king-and-pride-parade-grand-marshal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/meet-pressure-k-atlanta-drag-king-and-pride-parade-grand-marshal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride returns this weekend with parade, performances and weather concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of people are expected in Midtown this weekend for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival and Parade.The free festival runs Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, at Piedmont Park. This year's theme is "Louder &amp; Prouder."For Atlanta drag performer Dotte Com, Pride is about more than the crowds, costumes and celebration.Dotte Com said growing up in a Christian household shaped how she initially viewed her identity."For me, pride, it is a sense of, it's kind of literal, just li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-returns-this-weekend-with-parade-performances-and-weather-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-returns-this-weekend-with-parade-performances-and-weather-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride weekend: Festival, marches and Sunday parade plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride&rsquo;s free festival runs Saturday and Sunday at Piedmont Park, with community marches on Saturday and the parade on Sunday at noon. Organizers expect more than 350,000 attendees throughout the weekend and encourage using MARTA. The parade remains scheduled despite possible rain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-weekend-festival-marches-and-sunday-parade-plans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-weekend-festival-marches-and-sunday-parade-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Dream fans, dating spots and Atlanta Pride]]></title><description><![CDATA[Culture contributor Damez highlights celebrity support for the Atlanta Dream as the team sits one win from the WNBA Finals. Plus, Old Fourth Ward earns recognition as a top neighborhood for Black singles, and MARTA reveals its fan-selected bus for Sunday&rsquo;s Pride parade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-dream-fans-dating-spots-and-atlanta-pride/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-dream-fans-dating-spots-and-atlanta-pride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta businesses pitch global plans in Metro Export Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small-business finalists presented international export strategies to judges at the Metro Atlanta Chamber&rsquo;s 10th annual Metro Export Challenge Pitch Day. They competed for grant money and Delta Air Lines travel vouchers to support expansion and regional economic growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-businesses-pitch-global-plans-in-metro-export-challenge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-businesses-pitch-global-plans-in-metro-export-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta tree trimming company sees increase in calls ahead of Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain to metro Atlanta this weekend.While most of Georgia is outside the storm's projected path, the region could see wind gusts of up to 40 mph and 3 inches or more of rain.David Hall, founder of Top Tier Trees, said forecasts of heavy rain and wind often bring an increase in calls."Anytime we've got that swell from the storm and there's expected to be winds and heavy rains, the phone starts to ring," Hall said. "People trying to get i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-tree-trimming-company-sees-increase-in-calls-ahead-of-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-tree-trimming-company-sees-increase-in-calls-ahead-of-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preparing for Isaias: Atlanta tree hazards and power outage tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Hurricane Isaias expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds to metro Atlanta, Top Tier Trees shares advice on tree hazards. Georgia Power urges customers to gather emergency supplies and plan for possible prolonged outages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/preparing-for-isaias-atlanta-tree-hazards-and-power-outage-tips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/preparing-for-isaias-atlanta-tree-hazards-and-power-outage-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hospitalized after shooting during altercation onboard MARTA bus, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting onboard a MARTA bus that sent one man to the hospital on Thursday night.MARTA officials tell CBS News Atlanta that the shooting happened around 7 p.m. aboard MARTA bus 7038, operating on Route 115. The bus was close to the intersection of Covington Highway and Panola Road.According to officials, an altercation broke out on the bus that escalated into a shooting.Medics rushed a man to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Officials have not released the victim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-hospitalized-after-shooting-during-altercation-onboard-marta-bus-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-hospitalized-after-shooting-during-altercation-onboard-marta-bus-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff and Collins trade personal attacks during heated Georgia Senate debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a combative debate, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff and Republican Rep. Mike Collins wasted no time trading blows on the economy, tariffs, health care cuts, data members, and more.Georgia's Senate race is one of the midterm election contests that has drawn considerable national attention. Ossoff is the only Senate Democrat running for reelection in a state that President Trump won two years ago, and the Democratic Party believes keeping the Georgia Senate seat is vital to reclaim a majority in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-and-collins-trade-personal-attacks-during-heated-georgia-senate-debate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-and-collins-trade-personal-attacks-during-heated-georgia-senate-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons hosting Ravens in battle of top rushing attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons are taking aim of a sweep of three consecutive primetime games with a win against the Ravens in a Sunday game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-hosting-ravens-in-battle-of-top-rushing-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-hosting-ravens-in-battle-of-top-rushing-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development bringing new life to Atlanta's historic Bowen Homes community]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 15 years after Bowen Homes was demolished, construction is underway to bring families back to the historic Northwest Atlanta site. But before the next chapter can begin, the people who once called Bowen Homes home say it's important to remember what the community was and everything it endured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/development-bringing-new-life-to-atlantas-historic-bowen-homes-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/development-bringing-new-life-to-atlantas-historic-bowen-homes-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smyrna celebrates ribbon cutting of new RiverLands Showcase Trail section]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new half-mile section of trail on the banks of the Chattahoochee River will help make the outdoors more accessible for everyone in metro Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-of-new-riverlands-showcase-trail-section/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-celebrates-ribbon-cutting-of-new-riverlands-showcase-trail-section/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Gov. Kemp issues state of emergency over Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his announcement of the state of emergency, Gov. Brian Kemp warned that Georgia could face heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes and wind gusts strong enough to cause power outages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gov-kemp-issues-state-of-emergency-over-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gov-kemp-issues-state-of-emergency-over-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Isaias strengthening into a category 2 hurricane could impact Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isaias has strengthened into a category 2 hurricane as it continues its path toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Georgia is now under a state of emergency as officials get ready for the storm's rain and wind.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-isaias-strengthening-into-a-category-2-hurricane-could-impact-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-isaias-strengthening-into-a-category-2-hurricane-could-impact-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New flu virus mutation affecting more young adults]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's only October, but emergency room visits from the flu have already spiked, in part due to a new variant that affects people under the age of 25 the most.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-flu-virus-mutation-affecting-more-young-adults/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-flu-virus-mutation-affecting-more-young-adults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Apple Festival returns to Ellijay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Setup has started for the 55th annual Georgia Apple Festival, set to kick off this weekend in Ellijay. It's a long-standing tradition in the state's apple capital and will go on, rain or shine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-apple-festival-returns-to-ellijay/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-apple-festival-returns-to-ellijay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UGA and Alabama football game set to be played, despite Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide is still set to proceed as scheduled as the state prepares for Hurricane Isaias making landfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-and-alabama-football-game-set-to-be-played-despite-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-and-alabama-football-game-set-to-be-played-despite-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon deploying emergency network equipment to help communities connect during Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verizon is ensuring communication isn't interrupted by Hurricane Isaias.The company rolled out vital emergency network equipment on Thursday morning ahead of the stormy weather headed toward Alabama and Florida.The equipment will keep communities and first responders connected during and after the storm.At Verizon's Alpharetta facility, crews showed CBS News Atlanta how their mobile network units work and how they can be deployed to support communities and first responders during a storm.Three o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/verizon-deploying-emergency-network-equipment-to-help-communities-connect-during-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/verizon-deploying-emergency-network-equipment-to-help-communities-connect-during-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another suspect arrested in deadly triple shooting during robbery at Gwinnett County apartments, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police have arrested a second suspect in connection with a deadly triple shooting during a robbery at an apartment complex in September.Authorities says the shooting happened near the 1400 block of Laurel Crossing in Buford on Sept. 5.Officers responding to the scene found multiple people shot. One of them, later identified as 23-year-old Atlanta resident Marvin Wiley, was pronounced dead at the scene.A day after the shooting, detectives identified the situation as an armed robbe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/another-suspect-arrested-in-deadly-triple-shooting-during-robbery-at-gwinnett-county-apartments-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/another-suspect-arrested-in-deadly-triple-shooting-during-robbery-at-gwinnett-county-apartments-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family demands Rick Jackson stop using footage of Secoriea Turner]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an 8-year-old girl shot and killed during protests in Atlanta in June 2020 described Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson's use of the girl's death in their campaign ads as "pure evil."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-demands-rick-jackson-stop-using-footage-of-secoriea-turner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-demands-rick-jackson-stop-using-footage-of-secoriea-turner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Verizon deploys emergency network equipment ahead of Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Verizon is rolling out vital emergency network equipment ahead of Hurricane Isaias to make sure that communities and first responders stay connected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/verizon-deploys-emergency-network-equipment-ahead-of-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/verizon-deploys-emergency-network-equipment-ahead-of-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 DeKalb County Jail inmates charged with murdering 24-year-old man in cell, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has charged five inmates with the killing of a 24-year-old man inside the DeKalb County Jail.Officials say deputies found David Addo-Wright of Covington, Georgia, unresponsive in a cell at the jail with multiple wounds on Sept. 23.Addo-Wright was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.&nbsp;In a press conference last week, the family said that they had been told that Addo-Wright had posted bail the day of the attack and was expected to be rele]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-dekalb-county-jail-inmates-charged-with-murdering-24-year-old-man-in-cell-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-dekalb-county-jail-inmates-charged-with-murdering-24-year-old-man-in-cell-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declares state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp declared a new state of emergency Thursday as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf coast.Kemp warned that Georgia could face heavy rain, flooding, tornadoes and wind gusts strong enough to cause power outages.The order allows the state to move resources into position ahead of the storm and authorizes Kemp to call up as many as 500 Georgia National Guard troops if needed. Kemp said officials do not currently expect to need the troops but want the option if conditions change."We wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gov-brian-kemp-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-hurricane-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gov-brian-kemp-declares-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-hurricane-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Florida Boy" tattoo helps police identify suspect in sex trafficking, rape case, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clayton County man's distinct tattoo helped investigators connect him with the sex trafficking and rape of a 15-year-old girl, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says.On Wednesday, 28-year-old Riverdale resident Christopher Clark pleaded guilty to trafficking a person for sexual servitude, rape, and false imprisonment in superior court.The case, which has led to the arrest and convictions of four other individuals, was originally closed by local jurisdictions, but was reopened by the Attorney]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/florida-boy-tattoo-helps-police-identify-suspect-in-sex-trafficking-rape-case-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/florida-boy-tattoo-helps-police-identify-suspect-in-sex-trafficking-rape-case-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athens-Clarke County police officer accused of using Flock cameras to surveil ex-girlfriend]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Athens-Clarke County police officer has been fired and is under investigation after officials say he was accused of misusing his department's Flock Safety system to search for his ex-girlfriend's vehicle.Officials with the agency say they began an investigation into Officer Tyler Vaughn after receiving a complaint from another officer who became aware of the alleged misuse.An internal investigation led authorities to find that Vaughn had used the system to search for a license plate associate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/athens-clarke-county-police-officer-accused-of-using-flock-cameras-to-surveil-ex-girlfriend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/athens-clarke-county-police-officer-accused-of-using-flock-cameras-to-surveil-ex-girlfriend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Secoriea Turner demands Rick Jackson campaign take down ad about 8-year-old's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of an 8-year-old girl shot and killed during protests in Atlanta in June 2020 is asking Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson to stop using their daughter in his campaign ads.Secoriea Turner was shot while riding in the back of a Jeep with her mother and her mother's friend on July 4, 2020, near the Wendy's restaurant where Rayshard Brooks, a 27-year-old Black man, had been killed by a white police officer weeks earlier.&nbsp;The restaurant was set ablaze the night after Bro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-secoriea-turner-demands-rick-jackson-campaign-take-down-ad-about-8-year-olds-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-secoriea-turner-demands-rick-jackson-campaign-take-down-ad-about-8-year-olds-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No signs of Hurricane Isaias in Georgia yet as storm moves toward land]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Isaias' full strength won't hit Georgia, the state will still feel the impacts of the massive storm as it makes landfall on the Gulf Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/no-signs-of-hurricane-isaias-in-georgia-yet-as-storm-moves-toward-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/no-signs-of-hurricane-isaias-in-georgia-yet-as-storm-moves-toward-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court allows Atlanta family to pursue FBI agent over mistaken raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta family cannot take the federal government to trial for a mistaken FBI raid on their home in 2017, but they can seek to hold the agent who led the SWAT team liable, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday. FBI agents broke down the front door of Trina Martin's Atlanta home before dawn on Oct. 18, 2017, stormed into her bedroom and pointed guns at her and her then-boyfriend as her 7-year-old son screamed for his mom from another room.The agents quickly realized they had the wrong house]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/appeals-court-allows-atlanta-family-to-pursue-fbi-agent-over-mistaken-raid/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/appeals-court-allows-atlanta-family-to-pursue-fbi-agent-over-mistaken-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police add electric bikes to Beltline patrols to reach emergency calls faster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are adding electric bikes to Beltline patrols to give officers a way to cover more ground and reach emergency calls faster.The department unveiled the bikes Wednesday at Bearings Bike Works. Officers plan to begin using them this weekend, police officials said.The bikes provide motor assistance during shifts that can last 10 to 12 hours, said Lt. Silva, commander of the department's Path Force unit."These bikes will greatly assist our officers in their response time to the calls,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-add-electric-bikes-to-beltline-patrols-to-reach-emergency-calls-faster/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-add-electric-bikes-to-beltline-patrols-to-reach-emergency-calls-faster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-duty Georgia firefighter's toddler son dies in shopping center crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-month-old boy has died after a vehicle drove over a curb and struck him while his father, an off-duty Gainesville firefighter, was carrying him at Limestone Marketplace, police said.Knox Skelton was airlifted to a children's hospital in Atlanta after Wednesday's crash but died from his injuries, according to Gainesville Police Department Capt. Kevin Holbrook.Police said Knox's father, Samuel Skelton, was holding him when the vehicle left the roadway and hit them.The driver, 68-year-old Tere]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/off-duty-georgia-firefighters-toddler-son-dies-in-shopping-center-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/off-duty-georgia-firefighters-toddler-son-dies-in-shopping-center-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta firefighters describe efforts to save woman, boy from house fire: "We really tried our best"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman and a boy died in an Atlanta house fire Wednesday night after people inside tried to put out the flames before calling 911, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.Crews responded around 8:45 p.m. to the 2400 block of Waters Road after receiving a report of a fire with people trapped inside, said Chief Andrew Anderson, the department's public information officer.A man and another boy escaped. Firefighters found the two people who died in a bathroom near the left rear corner of the home, Anderso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-firefighters-describe-efforts-to-save-woman-boy-from-house-fire-we-really-tried-our-best/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-firefighters-describe-efforts-to-save-woman-boy-from-house-fire-we-really-tried-our-best/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia gas prices fall as state tax break continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia drivers are seeing lower gas prices as the state continues a temporary suspension of its motor fuel tax, but experts say several factors can still push prices higher or lower.The average price for regular gas in Georgia was $3.85 a gallon Thursday, down from $3.96 one week ago, an 11-cent drop.Gov. Brian Kemp extended the state's motor fuel tax suspension Tuesday. The break removes 33.3 cents per gallon in state tax on gasoline and now runs through Nov. 5. The current suspension took eff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gas-prices-fall-as-state-tax-break-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gas-prices-fall-as-state-tax-break-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Hurricane Isaias impact Atlanta? Flooding rain, isolated tornadoes possible for metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Georgia and metro Atlanta could see tropical storm-force wind gusts, flooding rain and even an isolated tornado threat this weekend as Hurricane Isaias moves toward the northern Gulf Coast.Although Georgia is no longer in the storm's forecast cone, Isaias is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph across the region Saturday morning and early afternoon, along with up to 3 inches or more of rain.The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather Team has issued NEXT Weather Alerts for Saturday and Sunda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/will-hurricane-isaias-impact-atlanta-flooding-rain-isolated-tornadoes-possible-for-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/will-hurricane-isaias-impact-atlanta-flooding-rain-isolated-tornadoes-possible-for-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Hurricane Isaias impact Atlanta? Flooding rain, isolated tornadoes possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias will bring impacts to North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend.&nbsp;Isaias is currently strengthening and moving closer to the northern Gulf.CBS News Atlanta The storm will soon be a category two hurricane with winds at least up to 110 mph.As Isaias moves east north east at 10 mph, it will eventually make landfall between Panama City Beach, Florida and Mobile, Alabama late Friday into early Saturday.CBS News Atlanta The Latest track has shifted a little bit farther to the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/will-hurricane-isaias-impact-atlanta-flooding-rain-isolated-tornadoes-possible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/will-hurricane-isaias-impact-atlanta-flooding-rain-isolated-tornadoes-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias could bring 40 mph gusts and 3 inches or more of rain to metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias will bring impacts to North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend.&nbsp;Isaias is currently strengthening and moving closer to the northern Gulf.CBS News Atlanta The storm will soon be a category two hurricane with winds at least up to 110 mph.As Isaias moves east north east at 10 mph, it will eventually make landfall between Panama City Beach, Florida and Mobile, Alabama late Friday into early Saturday.CBS News Atlanta The Latest track has shifted a little bit farther to the w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-could-bring-40-mph-gusts-and-3-inches-or-more-of-rain-to-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-could-bring-40-mph-gusts-and-3-inches-or-more-of-rain-to-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms gains Obama endorsement in Georgia governor's race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Barack Obama is urging Georgians to elect Keisha Lance Bottoms as governor, endorsing the former Atlanta mayor in a video released Thursday.&nbsp;"I hope you'll support my friend Keisha Lance Bottoms for governor," Obama said in the message.Obama highlighted Bottoms' experience as a judge, City Council member, and mayor. He praised her record on investments in young people, pay raises for police officers and firefighters, and balancing Atlanta's budget without raising taxes.He a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/keisha-lance-bottoms-gains-obama-endorsement-in-georgia-governors-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/keisha-lance-bottoms-gains-obama-endorsement-in-georgia-governors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Atlanta app helps LGBTQ+ community find events and queer-friendly businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta celebrates Pride every October, and this year, an app created in Atlanta is helping connect the LGBTQ+ community with queer-friendly events and businesses.Austin Randall created Out Local."I've always had an issue trying to find queer events. Drag shows, comedians, the venues, there's a hundred different places to look, so I thought, why not condense it all into one place?" said Randall, the app's founder.Randall created the app as a resource to help users find LGBTQ+ events and business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-atlanta-app-helps-lgbtq-community-find-events-and-queer-friendly-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-atlanta-app-helps-lgbtq-community-find-events-and-queer-friendly-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias could bring flooding, strong winds to metro Atlanta this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias formed off eastern Mexico on Wednesday morning and develop into the first hurricane of the season before hitting the Gulf Coast this week.CBS News Atlanta As of Wednesday afternoon, Isaias was centered about 255 miles northwest of Progreso, Mexico, and about 520 miles southwest of the Mississippi River's mouth, according to the hurricane center. It had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph and was moving east-northeast at 8 mphThe official track from the Hurricane Center brings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-could-bring-flooding-strong-winds-to-metro-atlanta-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-could-bring-flooding-strong-winds-to-metro-atlanta-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s Out Local app connects users with LGBTQ+ events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta creator Austin Randall launched Out Local to help users find LGBTQ+ events, performers and queer-friendly businesses in one place. The app debuted in time for Atlanta Pride celebrations and is free for users and business owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-out-local-app-connects-users-with-lgbtq-events/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-out-local-app-connects-users-with-lgbtq-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia woman celebrates 80th birthday with her own funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelby Neill didn&rsquo;t want to miss her own funeral, so she held it early to celebrate her 80th birthday. The party at her former Georgia home featured a real coffin with a cardboard cutout of Neill, who also spoke at the celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-celebrates-80th-birthday-with-her-own-funeral/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-celebrates-80th-birthday-with-her-own-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Atlanta Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Isaias could bring 2 to 3 inches of rain, winds near 40 mph and an isolated tornado risk to metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Saturday. The storm is forecast to reach the Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, potentially strengthening to Category 2 before landfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-could-bring-heavy-rain-strong-winds-to-atlanta-saturday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-isaias-could-bring-heavy-rain-strong-winds-to-atlanta-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia gas prices fall 28 cents amid gas tax suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia&rsquo;s average gas price has dropped from $4.11 to $3.83 since the state&rsquo;s gas tax suspension began Sept. 29, according to GasBuddy. Analyst Patrick De Haan says most of the tax savings appears to be reaching drivers, though oil prices and geopolitical tensions also affect prices at the pump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gas-prices-fall-28-cents-amid-gas-tax-suspension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gas-prices-fall-28-cents-amid-gas-tax-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army veteran's organization Helmets to Boots helps veterans launch and grow businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremy Walker says his more than 20 years in the U.S. Army taught him to be flexible and proactive. Those skills, he says, are crucial as a business owner.&nbsp;"I'm a project manager and a program manager," Walker said. "That's really the baseline of what we do. And micro-macroeconomics, which is what the military is, it's all business. Now you just changed the uniform to a suit, and it's the same concepts."After retiring from the army in 2016, Walker launched Helmets to Boots. The organization]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/army-veterans-organization-helmets-to-boots-helps-veterans-launch-and-grow-businesses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/army-veterans-organization-helmets-to-boots-helps-veterans-launch-and-grow-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's new nightlife manager says growth, safety are top priorities at city's "Training Day" event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta introduced Korey Felder Sr. as its new manager of nightlife and culture Wednesday during a quarterly event focused on safety, city regulations and networking for nightlife professionals."It's a legacy position for me," Felder said. "I started in nightlife, I've owned, I've operated, I've bussed tables. So, I'm in a situation now where I get to change the landscape of how things work here, and I want to move us forward."Felder has worked in the nightlife industry and served on the city's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-new-nightlife-manager-says-growth-safety-are-top-priorities-at-citys-training-day-event/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-new-nightlife-manager-says-growth-safety-are-top-priorities-at-citys-training-day-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helmets to Boots helps metro Atlanta veterans find their footing as entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired Army veteran Jeremy Walker helps veterans transition to business ownership through his organization, Helmets to Boots. The group says it has mentored more than 250 veteran-owned businesses, offering workshops, work readiness programs and networking opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/helmets-to-boots-helps-metro-atlanta-veterans-find-their-footing-as-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/helmets-to-boots-helps-metro-atlanta-veterans-find-their-footing-as-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children in Gaza struggle to find safety amid Israel-Hamas war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Palestinian children face the ongoing dangers of the war in Gaza. One boy, who was 11 when the fighting began, reflects on life before the war and his hopes for it to end. UNICEF says more than 21,000 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/children-in-gaza-struggle-to-find-safety-amid-israel-hamas-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/children-in-gaza-struggle-to-find-safety-amid-israel-hamas-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddler dies after car hits him and father in Gainesville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gainesville police say 22-month-old Knox Skelton died after a car left the road and struck him and his father at Limestone Marketplace. His father, an off-duty Gainesville firefighter, was holding him when they were hit. Knox was airlifted to a children&rsquo;s hospital but died from his injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/toddler-dies-after-car-hits-him-and-father-in-gainesville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/toddler-dies-after-car-hits-him-and-father-in-gainesville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Video title: Clayton County police release rendering to identify human remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton County police released a facial rendering as they work to identify human remains found in the county. Detectives are asking for the public&rsquo;s help and say even a small detail could provide a breakthrough. Authorities have not said when or where the remains were found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/video-title-clayton-county-police-release-rendering-to-identify-human-remains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/video-title-clayton-county-police-release-rendering-to-identify-human-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 killed in house fire on Waters Road in south Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people died and two others escaped a house fire on Waters Road in south Atlanta. Fire officials say people inside tried to extinguish the flames before calling 911. Crews responded around 8:45 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-killed-in-house-fire-on-waters-road-in-south-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-killed-in-house-fire-on-waters-road-in-south-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police get 15 new bikes for Beltline safety patrols]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police&rsquo;s Path Force received 15 new bikes to support safety patrols along the Atlanta Beltline. Officers say the bikes will help them cover more ground during long shifts and respond to calls faster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-get-15-new-bikes-for-beltline-safety-patrols/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-get-15-new-bikes-for-beltline-safety-patrols/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta names new nightlife manager, hosts safety training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Andre Dickens introduced Corey Felder Sr. as Atlanta&rsquo;s new manager of nightlife and culture during the city&rsquo;s quarterly Training Day event. Nightlife professionals gathered to network and learn about safety and city regulations, including demonstrations on Narcan use and bleeding control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-names-new-nightlife-manager-hosts-safety-training/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-names-new-nightlife-manager-hosts-safety-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves fans pack The Battery for final home game of the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Braves fans traveled from near and far to cheer on Atlanta at its final home game of the season. Fans at The Battery celebrated the team&rsquo;s progress, the playoff atmosphere and the camaraderie that brings Braves Country together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-fans-pack-the-battery-for-final-home-game-of-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-fans-pack-the-battery-for-final-home-game-of-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dodgers one step closer to three-peat with NLDS win over Braves; will face Brewers in NLCS]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Los Angeles Dodgers are one step closer to a three-peat following their National League Division Series win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.&nbsp;Behind another stellar pitching effort by the Dodgers pitching staff and a clutch two-RBI single from Andy Pages in the seventh inning, the Boys in Blue are now on to their third consecutive NL Championship Series following Wednesday's 4-1 win.&nbsp;For the second game in a row, the Dodgers held the Braves to just one run, with Los Angeles sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dodgers-one-step-closer-to-three-peat-with-nlds-win-over-braves-will-face-brewers-in-nlcs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dodgers-one-step-closer-to-three-peat-with-nlds-win-over-braves-will-face-brewers-in-nlcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Sistas" stars talk season 10 midseason premiere, connecting with characters, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Perry's "Sistas" returns to BET Wednesday night for the second half of its 10th season, bringing more complicated relationships, shifting friendships, and, of course, plenty of drama.Ahead of the show's return, CBS News Atlanta caught up with stars KJ Smith-Black and Crystal Ren&eacute;e Hayslett, who play Andi Barnes and Fatima Wilson respectively, about their characters' evolution, changes within the "Sistas" circle, and what viewers can expect next.After 10 seasons, Smith-Black says And]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sistas-stars-talk-season-10-midseason-premiere-connecting-with-characters-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sistas-stars-talk-season-10-midseason-premiere-connecting-with-characters-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves hoping to keep lead in pivotal Game 4 against Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the top of the second inning, the Braves are up by a run and want to keep their series hopes alive against the Los Angeles Dodgers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-hoping-to-keep-lead-in-pivotal-game-4-against-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-hoping-to-keep-lead-in-pivotal-game-4-against-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta CEO talks fuel cost and artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta CEO Ed Bastian says, despite higher ticket prices due to fuel costs, he expects travel not to slow down during the busy holiday season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-ceo-talks-fuel-cost-and-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-ceo-talks-fuel-cost-and-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride, Georgia events still happening despite Tropical Storm Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[With Tropical Storm Isaias brewing in the Gulf, CBS Atlanta is keeping tab on big events happening in Georgia this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-georgia-events-still-happening-despite-tropical-storm-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-georgia-events-still-happening-despite-tropical-storm-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia waiting to see impact of strengthening Tropical Storm Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias is gathering strength and making its way toward the Gulf, and Georgia is keeping a close eye on what the storm does in the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-waiting-to-see-impact-of-strengthening-tropical-storm-isaias/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-waiting-to-see-impact-of-strengthening-tropical-storm-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crystal Renee Hayslett and KJ Smith-Black on Tyler Perry's "Sistas" midseason return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Perry's "Sistas" is back, and before the drama picks up again, Sharon Lawson caught up with two of its stars. Crystal Renee Hayslett and KJ Smith-Black sat down to talk about life behind the characters and to share a few hints at what viewers can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/crystal-renee-hayslett-and-kj-smith-black-on-tyler-perrys-sistas-midseason-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/crystal-renee-hayslett-and-kj-smith-black-on-tyler-perrys-sistas-midseason-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chrystal Renee Hayslett and KJ Smith-Black on Tyler Perry's "Sistas" midseason return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Perry's "Sistas" is back, and before the drama picks up again, Sharon Lawson caught up with two of its stars. Chrystal Renee Hayslett and KJ Smith-Black sat down to talk about life behind the characters and to share a few hints at what viewers can expect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chrystal-renee-hayslett-and-kj-smith-black-on-tyler-perrys-sistas-midseason-return/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chrystal-renee-hayslett-and-kj-smith-black-on-tyler-perrys-sistas-midseason-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Americans feeling seriously anxious about AI's impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll by CBS found that more than half of Americans feel that artificial intelligence will harm humans, which is leading to worry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/americans-feeling-seriously-anxious-about-ais-impact/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/americans-feeling-seriously-anxious-about-ais-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital valet bring joys to patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a New York cancer center, patients get a boost before they even walk in the door. That&rsquo;s thanks to John Avery, who gives patients a bit of curbside service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hospital-valet-bring-joys-to-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hospital-valet-bring-joys-to-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gulf residents preparing for Tropical Storm Isaias]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities around the Gulf that are in Isaias&rsquo; potential path are moving quickly to prepare before the storm is predicted to make landfall as soon as Friday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gulf-residents-preparing-for-tropical-storm-isaias/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gulf-residents-preparing-for-tropical-storm-isaias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: ICE warehouse sale, Atlanta Pride, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is retreating from a plan to use warehouses in a small Georgia town to host immigrant detainees, a letter obtained by CBS News Atlanta reveals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-ice-warehouse-sale-atlanta-pride-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-ice-warehouse-sale-atlanta-pride-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia family remembers loved one killed in Oct. 7 Hamas attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday marks three years since the attack on Israel led by Hamas. One Johns Creek family lost one of their loved ones that night, and they spoke to CBS News Atlanta about their shock at the day's events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-remembers-loved-one-killed-in-oct-7-hamas-attacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-remembers-loved-one-killed-in-oct-7-hamas-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves facing Dodgers in must-win Game 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Braves face elimination after a heartbreaking loss on Tuesday, but fans are coming out in full force to cheer on the team i hopes of a comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-facing-dodgers-in-must-win-game-4/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-facing-dodgers-in-must-win-game-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans feeling the Braves spirit in National League Division Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the playoffs on the line, fans are coming from hundreds of miles to cheer on the Braves against the Dodgers at Truist Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fans-feeling-the-braves-spirit-in-national-league-division-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fans-feeling-the-braves-spirit-in-national-league-division-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia woman charged after taking thousands for wedding flowers she never made, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[In what could be described as a bride's worst nightmare, a Georgia woman is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after officials say she took thousands of dollars for wedding floral arrangements that she never made.According to the Floyd County Sheriff's Office, 27-year-old Lauren Taylor Bogardus received money for flowers and other wedding supplies from at least eight victims between May 2025 and June 2026. The victims were couples in Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-charged-after-taking-thousands-for-wedding-flowers-she-never-made-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-charged-after-taking-thousands-for-wedding-flowers-she-never-made-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward increased for Atlanta man accused of posing as officer during armed I-20 kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Bureau of Investigation is increasing the reward for an Atlanta man accused of kidnapping a driver at gunpoint on Interstate 20.A reward of $20,000 is now being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of 38-year-old Julious George Khalid.Khalid is accused of being part of a kidnapping operation that happened on the metro Atlanta interstate near Panola Road on Aug. 7. According to the FBI, Khalid and others allegedly impersonated law enforcement to stop a drive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reward-increased-for-atlanta-man-accused-of-posing-as-officer-during-armed-i-20-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reward-increased-for-atlanta-man-accused-of-posing-as-officer-during-armed-i-20-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repeat felony offenders celebrate Canine Cellmates graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of repeat felony offenders hoping to turn a page in their lives celebrated a major milestone by graduating from different phases of a special program that connects them with adoptable shelter dogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/repeat-felony-offenders-celebrate-canine-cellmates-graduation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/repeat-felony-offenders-celebrate-canine-cellmates-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA to airdrop rabies vaccine baits across Northwest Georgia in effort to stop virus's spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is planning to airdrop more than 500,000 tiny packages that smell like fish across northwest Georgia in the next few weeks in an ongoing effort to protect the state's residents.The massive aerial operation is part of an annual operation to spread rabies vaccination baits targeting raccoons and other wildlife in the state.According to the USDA, more than 500,000 baits containing the RABORAL V-RG&reg; oral rabies vaccine (ORV) will be spread across over 7,000 square kilomete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usda-to-airdrop-rabies-vaccine-baits-across-northwest-georgia-in-effort-to-stop-viruss-spread/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usda-to-airdrop-rabies-vaccine-baits-across-northwest-georgia-in-effort-to-stop-viruss-spread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves face must-win Game 4 against Dodgers at Truist Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves will try to keep their postseason run alive when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. Atlanta trails the series 2-1, with Tyler Mahle set to face Tyler Glasnow. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Truist Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-face-must-win-game-4-against-dodgers-at-truist-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-face-must-win-game-4-against-dodgers-at-truist-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane threat looms over Georgia-Alabama game President Trump plans to attend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane this weekend, hours before No. 2 Georgia plays at No. 6 Alabama in a major college football game on Saturday night that President Donald Trump is planning to attend. Forecasters say Isaias could become a hurricane by Thursday and make landfall late Friday or early Saturday somewhere along the Alabama-Mississippi-Florida coastlines before moving north. The storm could prompt schools to cancel games, change kickoff tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-threat-looms-over-georgia-alabama-game-president-trump-plans-to-attend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-threat-looms-over-georgia-alabama-game-president-trump-plans-to-attend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane threat looms over Georgia-Alabama game Trump plans to attend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias could make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane this weekend, hours before No. 2 Georgia plays at No. 6 Alabama in a major college football game on Saturday night that President Donald Trump is planning to attend. Forecasters say Isaias could become a hurricane by Thursday and make landfall late Friday or early Saturday somewhere along the Alabama-Mississippi-Florida coastlines before moving north. The storm could prompt schools to cancel games, change kickoff tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-threat-looms-over-georgia-alabama-game-trump-plans-to-attend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-threat-looms-over-georgia-alabama-game-trump-plans-to-attend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police offering reward for man accused of armed motorcycle hijacking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Police Department is asking the public for help finding a man accused of stealing a motorcycle in an armed vehicle jacking over the weekend.Officials are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for any information that leads to an arrest or indictment in the case.According to the police department, officers were called to the 600 block of Hutchens Road around 4 p.m. on Oct. 4.The victim said he was riding his Honda CRF100 motorcycle when he fell off. Before he could get back on, investigat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-offering-reward-for-man-accused-of-armed-motorcycle-hijacking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-offering-reward-for-man-accused-of-armed-motorcycle-hijacking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia seeing calm before Tropical Storm Isaias' impacts hit state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias has formed off eastern Mexico on Wednesday morning and is expected to develop into the first hurricane of the season. For Georgia, the weather will remain calm until we feel some of the storm's impacts at the end of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-calm-before-tropical-storm-isaias-impacts-hit-state/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-calm-before-tropical-storm-isaias-impacts-hit-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person hit, pole struck in serious Gainesville shopping center crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are investigating after a vehicle struck a person and apparently crashed into a building at a Gainesville shopping center, police said.Gainesville police responded to the Limestone Marketplace shopping center after receiving reports that a person had been hit by a vehicle. Investigators believe the vehicle then crashed into a building, according to the Gainesville Police Department.Police have not released information about the person's condition or said what led to the crash.A s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-hit-pole-struck-in-serious-gainesville-shopping-center-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-hit-pole-struck-in-serious-gainesville-shopping-center-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person hit, building struck in serious Gainesville shopping center crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews are investigating after a vehicle struck a person and apparently crashed into a building at a Gainesville shopping center, police said.Gainesville police responded to the Limestone Marketplace shopping center after receiving reports that a person had been hit by a vehicle. Investigators believe the vehicle then crashed into a building, according to the Gainesville Police Department.Police have not released information about the person's condition or said what led to the crash.Off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-hit-building-struck-in-serious-gainesville-shopping-center-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-hit-building-struck-in-serious-gainesville-shopping-center-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-DeKalb County police sergeant indicted in 15-year-old cold case rape investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former DeKalb County police sergeant has been indicted in a cold case investigation after officials say DNA from another arrest linked them to the sexual assault of two teens almost 15 years ago.On Tuesday, a DeKalb County grand jury indicted 47-year-old Cameron Livsey on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, among others.&nbsp;In a press conference on Wednesday, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry said the police investi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-dekalb-county-police-sergeant-indicted-in-15-year-old-cold-case-rape-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-dekalb-county-police-sergeant-indicted-in-15-year-old-cold-case-rape-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride Parade 2026: Route, road closures, MARTA and what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Pride weekend is bringing a major parade, three community marches, and two days of events to Midtown.The free Atlanta Pride Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11, at Piedmont Park. Organizers expect hundreds of thousands of people throughout the weekend.&nbsp;When and where is the Atlanta Pride Parade?The Atlanta Pride Parade begins at noon Sunday near the Civic Center MARTA station.The 2.2-mile route travels north on Peachtree Street, turns right onto 10th Stre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-parade-2026-route-road-closures-marta-and-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pride-parade-2026-route-road-closures-marta-and-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to vote by mail in Georgia for the 2026 midterm elections and who is eligible]]></title><description><![CDATA[The midterm elections are less than a month away, and the next major deadline for Georgia voters is applying to vote by mail.Here is what Georgia voters need to know about voting by mail:Who is eligible to vote by mail in Georgia?Unlike some other states, Georgia has few restrictions on who can vote by absentee ballot.To vote by mail, you must be registered to vote. The registration deadline has already passed for the midterm election, but you can register to vote for future elections at this ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-vote-by-mail-in-georgia-for-the-2026-midterm-elections-and-who-is-eligible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-vote-by-mail-in-georgia-for-the-2026-midterm-elections-and-who-is-eligible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Infant's death under investigation in Decatur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after an infant was found dead in Decatur.&nbsp;According to the DeKalb County Police Department, the child was reported deceased around 3:00 p.m. Tuesday. Detectives from the department, along with officials from the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office, responded to the Decatur home to determine the circumstances surrounding the infant's death.&nbsp;The department said it is in the early stages of the investigation, and at this time, it remains unclear how the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/infants-death-under-investigation-in-decatur/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/infants-death-under-investigation-in-decatur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias could bring flooding, strong winds to metro Atlanta this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather Team is closely tracking Isaias.Isaias officially became a tropical storm as of 5 a.m. on Wednesday.Isaias is likely to develop into a hurricane soon.CBS News Atlanta The official track from the Hurricane Center brings the storm into the northern Gulf as a category two hurricane by Friday morning with winds up to 110 mph.CBS News Atlanta It will likely make landfall as a category two hurricane somewhere between New Orleans and Panama City Beach, Florida.The stor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tropical-storm-isaias-could-bring-flooding-strong-winds-to-metro-atlanta-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tropical-storm-isaias-could-bring-flooding-strong-winds-to-metro-atlanta-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth person arrested in Georgia park mass shooting that wounded 12]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the mass shooting that wounded 12 people at a birthday party in a Macon park.The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the latest suspect as 18-year-old Jaylen Williams. Investigators interviewed Williams on Tuesday before arresting him and taking him to the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center.Williams faces 11 counts of aggravated assault as a party to a crime, meaning authorities accuse him of participating in the offenses. He is being held]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sixth-person-arrested-in-georgia-park-mass-shooting-that-wounded-12/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sixth-person-arrested-in-georgia-park-mass-shooting-that-wounded-12/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vote now to choose MARTA’s official Atlanta Pride Parade bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA is asking the public to choose among three Pride bus designs. All three will travel across metro Atlanta, but only the winning design will appear in Sunday&rsquo;s Atlanta Pride Parade. Voting ends at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/vote-now-to-choose-martas-official-atlanta-pride-parade-bus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/vote-now-to-choose-martas-official-atlanta-pride-parade-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, strong winds to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunshine continues through Friday, but Tropical Storm Isaias could bring 2 to 3 inches of rain, damaging wind gusts and a chance of isolated tornadoes to metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tropical-storm-isaias-could-bring-heavy-rain-strong-winds-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tropical-storm-isaias-could-bring-heavy-rain-strong-winds-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LL Cool J, Scott Caan preview new ‘NCIS: New York’ spinoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[LL Cool J and Scott Caan explain how &ldquo;NCIS: New York&rdquo; honors the franchise while bringing fresh energy, more grit and a spotlight on the city itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ll-cool-j-scott-caan-preview-new-ncis-new-york-spinoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ll-cool-j-scott-caan-preview-new-ncis-new-york-spinoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream face Liberty in Game 2 without injured Allisha Gray]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream carry a 1-0 WNBA semifinal lead into Game 2 against the New York Liberty, but will play without Allisha Gray. Coach Karl Smesko says veteran DeWanna Bonner is helping keep Atlanta focused on its championship goal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-face-liberty-in-game-2-without-injured-allisha-gray/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-face-liberty-in-game-2-without-injured-allisha-gray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Line: Atlanta fans choose sides as Braves, Dream chase championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Braves and Dream both in the playoffs, Atlanta fans shared their favorite teams, players and what they would sacrifice to see another championship celebration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-atlanta-fans-choose-sides-as-braves-dream-chase-championships/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-atlanta-fans-choose-sides-as-braves-dream-chase-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mableton swears-in first ever police chief, set to hire 70 new officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was another night of historic progress in Mableton on Tuesday.The Mableton City Council swore in the city's first police chief, Anita Allen.Mableton resident Monica Delancy attended Allen's swearing-in ceremony Tuesday evening."I'm looking forward to the great things that's going to take place in Mableton," Delancy said. "We're confident that Chief Allen will do a great job, so I'm glad that the process is taking place, and we're ready."The establishment of the Mableton Police Department has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-swears-in-first-ever-police-chief-set-to-hire-70-new-officers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-swears-in-first-ever-police-chief-set-to-hire-70-new-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former baseball player given surprise of a lifetime by family, Atlanta community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marvin Wiggins is a man of many passions. His friends and family say they love to hear him sing. But the pastime he's most crazy about? Baseball."This is what I grew up loving," Wiggins said, staring at a baseball he held up in the air. Wiggins was sitting in his wheelchair in the A.G. Rhodes nursing home while speaking to CBS News Atlanta.Wiggins fell in love with baseball as a child growing up in New York City when his father took him and his brothers to games at Yankee Stadium. His passion ra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-baseball-player-given-surprise-of-a-lifetime-by-family-atlanta-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-baseball-player-given-surprise-of-a-lifetime-by-family-atlanta-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta baseball fan gets surprise of a lifetime amid Braves playoff run]]></title><description><![CDATA[As 74-year-old Marvin Wiggins loses his sight to glaucoma, loved ones and Second Wind Dreams celebrated his lifelong passion for baseball with Braves tickets and a Willie Mays-style glove.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-baseball-fan-gets-surprise-of-a-lifetime-amid-braves-playoff-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-baseball-fan-gets-surprise-of-a-lifetime-amid-braves-playoff-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge frustrated by delays in Atlanta spa shooting death penalty case]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fulton County judge criticized the defense for seeking more time to review the case against accused Atlanta spa shooter Robert Aaron Long. The next hearing is scheduled for Jan. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-frustrated-by-delays-in-atlanta-spa-shooting-death-penalty-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-frustrated-by-delays-in-atlanta-spa-shooting-death-penalty-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mableton appoints Anita Allen as city’s first police chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anita Allen was sworn in as Mableton&rsquo;s first police chief Tuesday. The new department plans to hire 70 officers as it prepares to begin patrols.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-appoints-anita-allen-as-citys-first-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-appoints-anita-allen-as-citys-first-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemp expands fuel relief for Georgia farmers and truckers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is giving truckers and farmers more time and flexibility as high fuel costs continue to strain their budgets.Gov. Brian Kemp has extended the state's motor fuel tax suspension through Nov. 5 and temporarily waived state penalties for using off-road "dyed" diesel in vehicles traveling on public roads.The changes are part of an amended state of emergency for disruptions to petroleum supplies. The order took effect Tuesday and will expire at 11:59 p.m. Nov. 5 unless it is renewed or ended e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kemp-expands-fuel-relief-for-georgia-farmers-and-truckers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kemp-expands-fuel-relief-for-georgia-farmers-and-truckers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yamamoto is dominant again as Dodgers ride homers from Hernández and Freeman to 3-1 win over Braves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 in seven innings, Kik&eacute; Hern&aacute;ndez hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Tuesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.Yamamoto dominated the much-anticipated matchup with Atlanta ace Chris Sale, who allowed three runs and seven hits in five innings. Yamamoto, the MVP of the 2025 World Series, permitted only four hits with one walk while improving to 8-1 in his postseason career.The Dodgers can w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/yamamoto-is-dominant-again-as-dodgers-ride-homers-from-hernndez-and-freeman-to-3-1-win-over-braves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/yamamoto-is-dominant-again-as-dodgers-ride-homers-from-hernndez-and-freeman-to-3-1-win-over-braves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane trackers monitoring tropical disturbance in Gulf]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the rest of the week, CBS News Atlanta will track the continued development of a tropical disturbance over the southwestern Gulf that could have an impact on the weekend for the Southeastern United States and North Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-trackers-monitoring-tropical-disturbance-in-gulf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-trackers-monitoring-tropical-disturbance-in-gulf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Souper Jenny's Zadie Project turns 1,000 quarts of soup a week into help for Atlanta families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Souper Jenny opens for business on Tuesday mornings, the restaurant becomes an assembly line.Volunteers carry large containers of freshly made soup from the cooler. Others ladle it into quart containers, snap on lids, and pack the containers into boxes.By the time they are finished, hundreds of quarts are ready to leave the restaurant. Over the course of a week, the Zadie Project distributes about 1,000 quarts of soup to schools and community organizations across metro Atlanta."The job re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/souper-jennys-zadie-project-turns-1000-quarts-of-soup-a-week-into-help-for-atlanta-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/souper-jennys-zadie-project-turns-1000-quarts-of-soup-a-week-into-help-for-atlanta-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pediatricians warning parents about health risks from raw milk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The American Academy of Pediatrics says unpasteurized milk and other dairy products are a source of several pathogens, and drinking it can increase the risk of life-threatening infections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pediatricians-warning-parents-about-health-risks-from-raw-milk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pediatricians-warning-parents-about-health-risks-from-raw-milk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Zadie Project works to feed hungry Atlantans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before Souper Jenny opens for business on Tuesday mornings, the restaurant becomes an assembly line, with volunteers quickly packing hundreds of quarts of soup across metro Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-zadie-project-works-to-feed-hungry-atlantans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-zadie-project-works-to-feed-hungry-atlantans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump facing backlash over Iran War and California comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is taking heat over a controversial comment where he appeared to suggest letting Iran "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-facing-backlash-over-iran-war-and-california-comments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-facing-backlash-over-iran-war-and-california-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Televangelist and "PTL Club" Jim Bakker dies at 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Bakker, who rose to national prominence with his first wife Tammy Faye, has died at the age of 86.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/televangelist-and-ptl-club-jim-bakker-dies-at-86/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/televangelist-and-ptl-club-jim-bakker-dies-at-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson, Bottoms to face off in Georgia gubernatorial debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bottoms will square off on Tuesday night in the only confirmed gubernatorial debate ahead of the tightly-contested midterm election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jackson-bottoms-to-face-off-in-georgia-gubernatorial-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jackson-bottoms-to-face-off-in-georgia-gubernatorial-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves fans pack the battery with sights on big win against Dodgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[With their National League Division Series tied, all eyes are on Truist Park as the Braves try to keep their momentum against the Dodgers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-fans-pack-the-battery-with-sights-on-big-win-against-dodgers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-fans-pack-the-battery-with-sights-on-big-win-against-dodgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICE wants to sell Oakwood, Georgia warehouses purchased to be immigrant detention facilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to open a new detention facility in the small Georgia city of Oakwood may be going back to the drawing board.In a letter sent to the city of Flowery Branch last week, Department of Homeland Security officials said they are proposing to sell their property on the 3600 block of Atlanta Highway.As part of the letter, the federal agency said it "is proposing to sell its excess property," and invites Oakwood and Flowery Branch officials, federally recogni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ice-wants-to-sell-oakwood-georgia-warehouses-purchased-to-be-immigrant-detention-facilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ice-wants-to-sell-oakwood-georgia-warehouses-purchased-to-be-immigrant-detention-facilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 charged in investigation into nearly 1,500 guns stolen from Georgia shipping facilities, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into a series of thefts that stole nearly 1,500 guns from Georgia shipping facilities has led to the indictment of 20 people.Federal investigators say multiple people indicted were members of the Atlanta-based GoodFellas street gang, which is allegedly involved in drug and firearms trafficking, robbery, carjacking, and other criminal activities.According to prosecutors, the charges stem from multiple thefts at shipping facilities within less than two months.The first theft alleg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/20-charged-in-investigation-into-nearly-1500-guns-stolen-from-georgia-shipping-facilities-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/20-charged-in-investigation-into-nearly-1500-guns-stolen-from-georgia-shipping-facilities-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream moving home games to State Farm Arena for 2027 season due to fan demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream&nbsp;are moving to State Farm Arena due to the high demand from fans.On Tuesday, the Dream announced an agreement with State Farm Arena that would make the downtown Atlanta sports and entertainment venue the host of all 25 of the team's home games during the 2027 WNBA season and beyond.The team, which played its home games at Gateway Center Arena since 2021, has played some standout games at State Farm Arena in recent years.Dream leadership said the move was due in part to high]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-moving-home-games-to-state-farm-arena-for-2027-season-due-to-fan-demand/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dream-moving-home-games-to-state-farm-arena-for-2027-season-due-to-fan-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricane trackers monitoring tropical disturbance in Gulf: Here's how it could affect Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the rest of the week, CBS News Atlanta will track the continued development of a tropical disturbance over the southwestern Gulf that could have an impact on the weekend for the Southeastern United States and North Georgia. Although it is too early to know the specific track, intensity, and impacts as of Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center has labeled this area with a 90% chance of tropical formation in the next seven days. Therefore, it is likely that this system will become either a tro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-trackers-monitoring-tropical-disturbance-in-gulf-heres-how-it-could-affect-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hurricane-trackers-monitoring-tropical-disturbance-in-gulf-heres-how-it-could-affect-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[42-year-old detainee dies after overnight medical emergency at Cobb County Jail, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 42-year-old detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center has died after officials say he experienced a medical emergency overnight.Authorities say Martin Floyd was pronounced deceased at Kennestone Hospital at 12:26 a.m. on Tuesday.According to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, Floyd had been evaluated by medical staff on Monday and it was determined that "his vitals were well within normal range." Later that night, detainees alerted deputies that Floyd was experiencing an issue. Despite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/42-year-old-detainee-dies-after-overnight-medical-emergency-at-cobb-county-jail-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/42-year-old-detainee-dies-after-overnight-medical-emergency-at-cobb-county-jail-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mableton City Council to vote on city's first police chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mableton City Council plans to vote Tuesday evening on the appointment of the city's first police chief.Mayor Michael Owens and recently appointed Public Safety Director Kerry Stallings are expected to attend the 6:30 p.m. meeting at the Riverside EpiCenter.Stallings became Mableton's first public safety director in late August following a 5-1 City Council vote. He is responsible for overseeing the development of the city's police department and broader public safety system.A police services]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-city-council-to-vote-on-citys-first-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-city-council-to-vote-on-citys-first-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia reports record-breaking tourism for 4th year in a row: "A top destination"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Peach State has a lot to offer, and that means a record number of tourists and tourism dollars are coming to Georgia.In late September, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that the state broke its tourism record for the fourth year in a row.According to Kemp, Georgia saw a record 175.6 million domestic and international visitors in 2025. Those visitors spent more than $46 billion in lodging, restaurants, transportation, and more, beating the previous record by more than 2%.The governor also announced]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-reports-record-breaking-tourism-for-4th-year-in-a-row-a-top-destination/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-reports-record-breaking-tourism-for-4th-year-in-a-row-a-top-destination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction worker rescued by firefighters after falling down manhole in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction worker who was trapped in a manhole is now rescued thanks to the quick work of the Atlanta Fire Department.Officials say the scary situation happened Tuesday morning on the 3400 block of Roxboro Road.According to Atlanta Fire Rescue, the construction worker fell around 20 feet from a ladder inside a city sewer access point that was less than 4 feet wide.While the worker was conscious and able to talk with rescuers, they weren't able to get out. While rescuers worked to get the wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/construction-worker-rescued-by-firefighters-after-falling-down-manhole-in-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/construction-worker-rescued-by-firefighters-after-falling-down-manhole-in-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia city under curfew after mass shooting at block party kills 2, injures 35]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nighttime curfew is now in effect in Vienna after gunfire erupted at a crowded homecoming block party, killing two people and injuring 35 others.Mayor Eddie Daniels declared a state of emergency beginning at noon Monday and imposed a temporary curfew for 72 hours. The order may be changed, extended or ended early by the city.&nbsp;The curfew runs from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights and from midnight to 6 a.m. on weekends. During those hours, people may not gather, travel or r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-city-under-curfew-after-mass-shooting-at-block-party-kills-2-injures-35/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-city-under-curfew-after-mass-shooting-at-block-party-kills-2-injures-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midtown robbery suspect arrested after stealing police car, crashing on interstate, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man wanted for a violent robbery in Midtown Atlanta is now in custody after officials say he stole a police car and crashed during a chase on a Georgia interstate.The man, identified as 31-year-old Phelan Thorpe, is expected to appear in court on Tuesday on multiple charges.Investigators say Thorpe is accused of following a woman from the Midtown MARTA station on Saturday afternoon to a crosswalk near the intersection of 10th Street and West Peachtree Street NW. There, he allegedly claimed he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/midtown-robbery-suspect-arrested-after-stealing-police-car-crashing-on-interstate-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/midtown-robbery-suspect-arrested-after-stealing-police-car-crashing-on-interstate-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's when Zoo Atlanta's new giant pandas will make their debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta has announced that Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make their public debut Friday, Nov. 6, in the newly renovated Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove.&nbsp;The pandas arrived from China on Sept. 27 and have remained out of public view while quarantining in a secure area and adjusting to their new home.&nbsp;"This is a momentous occasion in Zoo Atlanta history," zoo President and CEO Raymond B. King said in a statement. "We are overjoyed to introduce Ping Ping and Fu Shuang and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heres-when-zoo-atlantas-new-giant-pandas-will-make-their-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heres-when-zoo-atlantas-new-giant-pandas-will-make-their-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former DeKalb superintendent Devon Horton pleads guilty to 3 federal charges in Illinois]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Horton pleaded guilty Monday to three federal charges in a case involving kickbacks, misuse of school district money and tax evasion at his former job in Illinois.Horton entered the pleas before U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin, according to a U.S. District Court spokesman for the Northern District of Illinois. Sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2027. Horton pleaded guilty to counts covering wire fraud involving kickbacks, misuse of school dist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-dekalb-superintendent-devon-horton-pleads-guilty-to-3-federal-charges-in-illinois/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-dekalb-superintendent-devon-horton-pleads-guilty-to-3-federal-charges-in-illinois/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta forecast: Sunny week, tropical system may bring weekend rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta can expect sunshine through Friday, with a high of 77 degrees today and low 80s later this week. A developing tropical system in the Gulf could bring significant rain and possible flooding Saturday and Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-sunny-week-tropical-system-may-bring-weekend-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-forecast-sunny-week-tropical-system-may-bring-weekend-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost hiker rescued from steep ravine in North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews rescued a lost hiker found several miles off a trail in a steep ravine in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area. Multiple agencies assisted in the Fannin County rescue, and the hiker was airlifted to safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lost-hiker-rescued-from-steep-ravine-in-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lost-hiker-rescued-from-steep-ravine-in-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves host Dodgers for NLDS Game 3; free party at The Battery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Braves return to Truist Park to face the Dodgers in Game 3 with the NLDS tied. A free postseason block party starts at 3:30 p.m. at The Battery Atlanta, featuring games, kids&rsquo; activities, and live entertainment before the 6 p.m. first pitch. Fans without tickets can watch at restaurants throughout The Battery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-host-dodgers-for-nlds-game-3-free-party-at-the-battery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-host-dodgers-for-nlds-game-3-free-party-at-the-battery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10-year-old's bravery during house fire recognized at College Park City Council meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 10-year-old College Park boy was honored Monday for his bravery after he helped fight a fire at his family's home in August.Cornelius Chones said his family was on his mind when he jumped into action.At his grandfather's direction, Chones climbed onto the roof with a garden hose to try to contain the flames as they spread to the attic. His mother, grandfather and six siblings, including his older sister Nyasia Smith, were home at the time.Smith said firefighters credited her brother with helpi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/10-year-olds-bravery-during-house-fire-recognized-at-college-park-city-council-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/10-year-olds-bravery-during-house-fire-recognized-at-college-park-city-council-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black-owned Atlanta brewery celebrating fall season with sweet potato pie beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[While pumpkin spice lattes and hot apple cider dominate seasonal menus across the city, a brewery in the heart of Castleberry Hill is serving up a distinctly Southern autumn staple: sweet potato pie beer.Atlantucky Brewing, founded and operated by Fish Scales and Skinny DeVille of the Grammy-nominated hip-hop group Nappy Roots, is one of only a small number of Black-owned breweries in the country. Nestled in Castleberry Hill's vibrant arts district, the brewery has evolved into both a neighborho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/black-owned-atlanta-brewery-celebrating-fall-season-with-sweet-potato-pie-beer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/black-owned-atlanta-brewery-celebrating-fall-season-with-sweet-potato-pie-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nappy Roots members bring sweet potato pie beer to Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nappy Roots members Skinny DeVille and Fish Scales are serving up fall flavors at their Castleberry Hill brewery. Their &ldquo;Two Whole Pies&rdquo; beer features a family recipe and sweet potatoes grown by local Black farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nappy-roots-members-bring-sweet-potato-pie-beer-to-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nappy-roots-members-bring-sweet-potato-pie-beer-to-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Park honors 10-year-old who helped save family from fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[College Park honored 10-year-old Cornelius Jones for his bravery after firefighters say his quick actions helped save his six siblings, mother and grandfather during an August house fire. Jones used a garden hose to slow the flames before firefighters arrived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-honors-10-year-old-who-helped-save-family-from-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-honors-10-year-old-who-helped-save-family-from-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York man accused of threatening to kill Georgia Rep. Mike Collins, lawmaker's son-in-law]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Buffalo, New York man is facing charges in Georgia after authorities say he made a death threat toward Rep. Mike Collins and his son-in-law.Investigators with the Butts County Sheriff's Office say they learned about the death threat last week toward Collins and began working with state and federal partners to locate the suspect.On Friday, &nbsp;Butts County Sheriff's Office deputies and agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation traveled to New York. There, they and members of the FBI's B]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-york-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-georgia-rep-mike-collins-lawmakers-son-in-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-york-man-accused-of-threatening-to-kill-georgia-rep-mike-collins-lawmakers-son-in-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAD unveils massive film backlot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11-acre backlot in Savannah creates a working production space for students to learn in and for professional productions to use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/scad-unveils-massive-film-backlot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/scad-unveils-massive-film-backlot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta organization helps formerly-incarcerated Georgians have a voice on election day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridgette Simpson says life was difficult and lonely when she got out of prison in 2018. Fast forward to today, and she is surrounded by her team of voting rights advocates at her organization, Barred Business.Based in Atlanta's Mechanicsville neighborhood, the organization helps people who have been incarcerated or otherwise impacted by the criminal justice system get to the polls. "We've served our time, and we want to leave that time behind and move forward," Simpson said. According to the Ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-organization-helps-formerly-incarcerated-georgians-have-a-voice-on-election-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-organization-helps-formerly-incarcerated-georgians-have-a-voice-on-election-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organization works to get vulnerable Georgia voters to the polls]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 40% of the 11 million people who live in Georgia have a criminal history. The team at Barred Business says that group has major voting power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/organization-works-to-get-vulnerable-georgia-voters-to-the-polls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/organization-works-to-get-vulnerable-georgia-voters-to-the-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pleasant changes moving into Georgia overnight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A front that has brought clouds and a lot of rain to Georgia is heading out, which means that things are going to get nice and dry until the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pleasant-changes-moving-into-georgia-overnight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pleasant-changes-moving-into-georgia-overnight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors urge Georgians be ready for respiratory virus season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Respiratory virus season is here and one of the most dangerous virus is RSV. Data from the CDC estimates that the virus caused about 25,000 deaths in 2025 and expects this year to be similar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/doctors-urge-georgians-be-ready-for-respiratory-virus-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/doctors-urge-georgians-be-ready-for-respiratory-virus-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump heads to Nebraska for midterm rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is starting his week campaigning in Nebraska, rallying Republicans in one of the country's tight Senate races.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-heads-to-nebraska-for-midterm-rally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-heads-to-nebraska-for-midterm-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 killed, 35 injured in mass shooting at Georgia block party]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a day after a Georgia homecoming block party erupted in gunfire, investigators are attempting to piece together what happened and identify possible suspects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-killed-35-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-georgia-block-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-killed-35-injured-in-mass-shooting-at-georgia-block-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Midtown Atlanta attack, Gatorade recall, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police need the public's help finding a man accused of attacking and robbing a woman in the middle of Midtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-midtown-atlanta-attack-gatorade-recall-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-midtown-atlanta-attack-gatorade-recall-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonprofit offers solutions to price repairs for Atlanta homeowners: "Hold on to the legacy"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some Atlanta homeowners, owning a home does not mean they can afford to keep it in good repair.As homes age, expensive fixes can put longtime residents in a tough spot.Home repair organizations from across the country are in Atlanta this week for the ReFrame Conference, looking at how to preserve homes that are already here.CBS News Atlanta met one homeowner who showed just how quickly a repair problem can turn into a much bigger financial one and the help that allowed her to hold on to her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nonprofit-offers-solutions-to-price-repairs-for-atlanta-homeowners-hold-on-to-the-legacy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nonprofit-offers-solutions-to-price-repairs-for-atlanta-homeowners-hold-on-to-the-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County celebrating record-breaking graduation rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the sixth year in a row, Fulton County has broke its graduation rate record, and the school district celebrated the milestone in style.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-celebrating-record-breaking-graduation-rates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-celebrating-record-breaking-graduation-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta nonprofit offers solutions for pricey home repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some Atlanta homeowners, owning a home does not mean they can afford to keep it in good repair. But when repair problems turn pricy, the Nehemiah Project is here to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nonprofit-offers-solutions-for-pricey-home-repairs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nonprofit-offers-solutions-for-pricey-home-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Power customer data may have been accessed in data breach, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Power is investigating an unauthorized data breach that may have accessed some of its customers' information.In an email sent to some Georgia Power customers, the company said that it detected unauthorized activity by a third party on some accounts recently.The company said that the unauthorized party had access to some information connected to accounts, including names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, and the last four digits of social security numbers. The breach did not allow the th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-customer-data-may-have-been-accessed-in-data-breach-company-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-customer-data-may-have-been-accessed-in-data-breach-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver's license renewal leads to Georgia cold case murder suspect's arrest in Texas, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call about a South Carolina driver's license renewal ended with a woman arrested in Texas for a 17-year-old cold case in Georgia's Gwinnett County, officials say.Authorities say that Tamaira Angell Smith had been on the run since 2009 before she made a mistake that led to her arrest.According to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, Smith was wanted for the murder of 29-year-old Eyanna Moore, who allegedly received silicone injections from Smith at a Holiday Inn Express. After receiving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/drivers-license-renewal-leads-to-georgia-cold-case-murder-suspects-arrest-in-texas-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/drivers-license-renewal-leads-to-georgia-cold-case-murder-suspects-arrest-in-texas-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Point police officers, driver hospitalized after crash while on duty, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two East Point police officers and at least one other driver have been taken to the hospital after a crash at an intersection on Monday.Officials say the crash happened at the intersection of Norman Berry Drive and Cleveland Avenue.According to investigators, the officers were responding to assist another officer at a scene who was dealing with a suspicious person who had a warrant out for their arrest.As the officers entered the intersection going southbound with their lights and sirens activat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-point-police-officers-driver-hospitalized-after-crash-while-on-duty-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-point-police-officers-driver-hospitalized-after-crash-while-on-duty-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men threatened employee with hammer during robbery at Atlanta gas station, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are searching for two men accused of forcing their way into a gas station's gaming machine and threatening an employee with a hammer when he tried to stop them.Officials say the robbery happened on Sunday around 8:30 a.m. at an Exxon gas station on the 1100 block of Metropolitan Parkway.According to an employee, the two men broke into the gambling machine to take some cash. When the employee went to stop them, one of the men threatened him with a hammer before fleeing the scene.In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-threatened-employee-with-hammer-during-robbery-at-atlanta-gas-station-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-threatened-employee-with-hammer-during-robbery-at-atlanta-gas-station-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost hiker rescued from ravine by helicopter in Georgia's remote Cohutta Wilderness]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hiker who had gotten lost in Georgia's massive Cohutta Wilderness Area was successfully airlifted to safety following a rescue operation over the weekend, officials say.On Sunday, the Fannin County Emergency Management Agency said that it received a call about the hiker on Saturday morning, which led to a search that involved the agency's Search and Rescue team as well as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.According to officials, the hiker was found several miles off the trail thousan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lost-hiker-rescued-from-ravine-by-helicopter-in-georgias-remote-cohutta-wilderness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lost-hiker-rescued-from-ravine-by-helicopter-in-georgias-remote-cohutta-wilderness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leftovers from weekend storms keeping Georgia from drying out]]></title><description><![CDATA[After all the rain over the weekend, Georgia is feeling a bit damp. The remnants of the front are sticking around for a bit, but should clear up by Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/leftovers-from-weekend-storms-keeping-georgia-from-drying-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/leftovers-from-weekend-storms-keeping-georgia-from-drying-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men killed in Georgia homecoming party mass shooting identified as search for suspects continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a day after a Georgia homecoming block party erupted in gunfire, law enforcement officials are attempting to piece together what happened and identify possible suspects.The shooting early Sunday morning in the city of Vienna, about 50 miles south of Macon, left two people dead and another 35 injured, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.On Sunday night, Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy identified the two people killed as 21-year-old Ja'Quavion Aderious Jackson, of Cordele, and 23-y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-killed-in-georgia-homecoming-party-mass-shooting-identified-as-search-for-suspects-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-killed-in-georgia-homecoming-party-mass-shooting-identified-as-search-for-suspects-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County School Board approves Dr. Norman C. Sauce as district's new superintendent]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County has a new school superintendent.On Monday, the DeKalb County Board of Education approved making interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III the permanent leader of the metro Atlanta school district. He had been named the sole finalist for the position in September."Dr. Sauce has already brought steady leadership, a clear focus on student success, and a commitment to working alongside our schools, staff, families, and community. We look forward to continuing this work together as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-school-board-approves-dr-norman-c-sauce-as-districts-new-superintendent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-school-board-approves-dr-norman-c-sauce-as-districts-new-superintendent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rockdale County teacher takes lessons beyond the classroom and onto the football field]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Lindsay Ezell, teaching does not end when students leave her math classroom.At Rockdale County High School, Ezell also coaches girls flag football, using the field as another place to teach, challenge and encourage her students.Practice starts with the basics - stretching, warming up, and getting a few throws in. But for Ezell, the work is about more than football.When Lindsay Ezell isn't in the classroom teaching math, she's on the football field.CBS News Atlanta Her relationship with team]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-county-teacher-takes-lessons-beyond-the-classroom-and-onto-the-football-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rockdale-county-teacher-takes-lessons-beyond-the-classroom-and-onto-the-football-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeroom: Georgia teacher makes impact in classroom and on the field]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Rockdale County High School, math teacher LindsayEzell also coaches girls flag football, using the field as another place to teach, challenge and encourage her students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/homeroom-georgia-teacher-makes-impact-in-classroom-and-on-the-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/homeroom-georgia-teacher-makes-impact-in-classroom-and-on-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for suspect in brutal attack, robbery of woman at Midtown Atlanta crosswalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators are asking the public for help identifying a man accused of attacking and robbing a woman in the middle of the day in Midtown Atlanta.Authorities say the robbery happened near the intersection of 10th and West Peachtree Street NW shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday.According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were called to Peachtree Street after getting a report of a robbery and found an injured vehicle. Paramedics took the woman to a local hospital for an evaluation.Officia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-searching-for-suspect-in-brutal-attack-robbery-of-woman-at-midtown-atlanta-crosswalk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-searching-for-suspect-in-brutal-attack-robbery-of-woman-at-midtown-atlanta-crosswalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Football Hall of Fame exhibit celebrates legacy and vibrancy of HBCU marching bands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historically Black college and university marching bands are taking center stage at Atlanta's College Football Hall of Fame. A new exhibit at the Hall of Fame celebrates the legacy of some of the nation's popular HBCU marching bands.Atlanta's Morehouse College is one of 15 marching bands selected for the HBCU Battle of the Bands exhibit. The exhibit features more than 40 large fabric paintings that capture the color, movement, and personality of drum majors and majorettes."It's mainly about Blac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-football-hall-of-fame-exhibit-celebrates-legacy-and-vibrancy-of-hbcu-marching-bands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-football-hall-of-fame-exhibit-celebrates-legacy-and-vibrancy-of-hbcu-marching-bands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta art exhibit celebrates HBCU marching bands]]></title><description><![CDATA[HBCU marching bands are taking center stage at Atlanta&rsquo;s College Football Hall of Fame with a special exhibit celebrating the legacy and rhythm of countless performers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-art-exhibit-celebrates-hbcu-marching-bands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-art-exhibit-celebrates-hbcu-marching-bands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sisters chasing a championship with Buford softball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siblings can be rivals, but Jamie and LG Goldin are teammates, looking to bring home another championship for the Buford Wolves softball team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sisters-chasing-a-championship-with-buford-softball/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sisters-chasing-a-championship-with-buford-softball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oktoberfest in full swing in Helen, Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen's 56th annual Oktoberfest is in full swing, and rain is the last thing on people's minds as they celebrate the city's most popular time to visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/oktoberfest-in-full-swing-in-helen-georgia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/oktoberfest-in-full-swing-in-helen-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to check your Georgia voter status and register online or in person before the deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday is the last day for Georgians to register to vote or update their registration ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.The deadline to register for Georgia's general election is Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Georgia Secretary of State's 2026 election calendar. The deadline also applies to registered voters who need to change their address before the election.The Nov. 3 election will include races for U.S. Senate, all 14 of Georgia's U.S. House districts, governor and other statewide offi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-check-your-georgia-voter-status-and-register-online-or-in-person-before-the-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-to-check-your-georgia-voter-status-and-register-online-or-in-person-before-the-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last day to register to vote in Georgia ahead of Nov. 3 election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgians have until 11:59 p.m. Monday to register online for the Nov. 3 election, with in-person registration opportunities also available across metro Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/last-day-to-register-to-vote-in-georgia-ahead-of-nov-3-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/last-day-to-register-to-vote-in-georgia-ahead-of-nov-3-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[120 years after Atlanta Race Massacre, students reflect on violence and connection to today]]></title><description><![CDATA[One hundred and twenty years after mob violence tore through downtown Atlanta, students at Morris Brown College confronted the history of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre and drew connections to today. The four-day wave of violence from Sept. 22 to Sept. 25, 1906, left Black Atlantans beaten, killed, and driven from their businesses after false accusations against Black men spread through local newspapers. During that time, students at the University Center could not return to school until Oct. 1,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/120-years-after-atlanta-race-massacre-students-reflect-on-violence-and-connection-to-today/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/120-years-after-atlanta-race-massacre-students-reflect-on-violence-and-connection-to-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Innocents host homecoming game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Golden Bears of Holy Innocents are hosting their homecoming game against the Lovett Lions with a special game played in daylight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/holy-innocents-host-homecoming-game/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/holy-innocents-host-homecoming-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee County volunteers build beds for children who don't have one: "No kid sleeps on the floor"]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rainy Saturday in Canton, the sound of saws, sanders, and drills filled the covered entrance of a local Lowe's store.Dozens of volunteers came to cut, sand, drill, stain, and assemble stacks of lumber into something most people rarely have to think about: a bed.The volunteers are part of the new Cherokee County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit with a simple mission: "No kid sleeps on the floor."Dan and Nancy Kohl started the local chapter after volunteering at a bed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-volunteers-build-beds-for-children-who-dont-have-one-no-kid-sleeps-on-the-floor/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-volunteers-build-beds-for-children-who-dont-have-one-no-kid-sleeps-on-the-floor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgians build beds for kids in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rainy weekend in Canton, dozens of volunteers came to cut, sand, drill, stain, and assemble stacks of lumber into something most people rarely have to think about: a bed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgians-build-beds-for-kids-in-need/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgians-build-beds-for-kids-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves fans pack the battery to send off team]]></title><description><![CDATA[There wasn't a lot of sleep last night for Braves Country after the thrilling win that sent the team into the next round, but that didn't stop fans from coming out to cheer on the players as they head to Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-fans-pack-the-battery-to-send-off-team/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-fans-pack-the-battery-to-send-off-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms expected to hit Georgia through the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get your rain gear out, because the weekend is expected to be a wet one in most of Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-expected-to-hit-georgia-through-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-expected-to-hit-georgia-through-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New flash therapy could change how cancer is treated]]></title><description><![CDATA[About half of cancer patients get some form of radiation as treatment. A new flash therapy being tested on some cancers could reduce the process from months to days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-flash-therapy-could-change-how-cancer-is-treated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-flash-therapy-could-change-how-cancer-is-treated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking down the Atlanta Dream's historic season by the numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirty wins, four record-setting stars, and a season that changed the Atlanta Dream record book: Let's break down the Dream's historic regular season by the numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/breaking-down-the-atlanta-dreams-historic-season-by-the-numbers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/breaking-down-the-atlanta-dreams-historic-season-by-the-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beef prices see record highs as cattle shortage continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef has never been more expensive, but cattle ranchers say they aren't cashing in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beef-prices-see-record-highs-as-cattle-shortage-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beef-prices-see-record-highs-as-cattle-shortage-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students examine impact of 1906 Atlanta race massacre]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a century after mob violence tore through downtown Atlanta, students at Morris Brown College confronted the history of the 1906 Atlanta Race Massacre and drawing connections to today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/students-examine-impact-of-1906-atlanta-race-massacre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/students-examine-impact-of-1906-atlanta-race-massacre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With holidays on the way, nonprofit Open Hand Atlanta works to make sure people don't go hungry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Hand Atlanta is heading into one of its busiest times of the year, getting thousands of meals to people living with chronic illness.CBS News Atlanta got an inside look at what it takes to get thousands of meals out the door.On Friday, 40 volunteers packed around 4,000 meals in roughly two hours, and getting each one out the door takes a small army. Inside Open Hand Atlanta, volunteers move from station to station, each taking on a piece of the process."We have a huge menu of proteins and ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/with-holidays-on-the-way-nonprofit-open-hand-atlanta-works-to-make-sure-people-dont-go-hungry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/with-holidays-on-the-way-nonprofit-open-hand-atlanta-works-to-make-sure-people-dont-go-hungry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Space Station welcomes Crew-13 astronauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two NASA astronauts, a cosmonaut and a Canadian flier are the newest members onboard the International Space Station for a six-month mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/international-space-station-welcomes-crew-13-astronauts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/international-space-station-welcomes-crew-13-astronauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons legend Jeff Van Note dead at 80 years old]]></title><description><![CDATA[Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank called Jeff Van Note "one of the most respected and beloved players in our history."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-legend-jeff-van-note-dead-at-80-years-old/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-legend-jeff-van-note-dead-at-80-years-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library's Tech Budy program helps residents navigate digital world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you need help with everyday computer basics, apps, or just figuring out a new device, support is available at Fulton County libraries through their free Tech Buddy program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/librarys-tech-budy-program-helps-residents-navigate-digital-world/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/librarys-tech-budy-program-helps-residents-navigate-digital-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Open Hand Atlanta's operation to fight hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open Hand Atlanta is heading into one of its busiest times of the year, getting thousands of meals to people living with chronic illnesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-open-hand-atlantas-operation-to-fight-hunger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-open-hand-atlantas-operation-to-fight-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Griffin commissioners name new interim city manager days after former official's firing without cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Griffin commissioners have named a new interim city manager days after the abrupt firing of the previous person in the position.On Thursday, the board of commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Freeman, the assistant city manager of utilities, as interim city manager, effective immediately.Freeman will oversee day-to-day operations and work with the board to provide services to the community, city officials said in a press release."Jennifer's 30 years of service have given her a deep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/griffin-commissioners-name-new-interim-city-manager-days-after-former-officials-firing-without-cause/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/griffin-commissioners-name-new-interim-city-manager-days-after-former-officials-firing-without-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired Florida deputy acquitted in killing of Black U.S. airman from Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Florida sheriff's deputy has been found not guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in the killing of Roger Fortson, a Black U.S. Air Force airman fatally shot at his apartment during a domestic disturbance call.An Okaloosa County jury acquitted Eddie Duran, 38, on Thursday. Duran had faced up to 30 years in prison.Duran, who is Hispanic, worked for the Okaloosa County sheriff's department in May 2024 when he responded to Fortson's Fort Walton Beach apartment near Hurlburt Field, where th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fired-florida-deputy-acquitted-in-killing-of-black-us-airman-from-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fired-florida-deputy-acquitted-in-killing-of-black-us-airman-from-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia deputy fired for creating fake Facebook profile to target someone he arrested]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cherokee County sheriff's deputy has been fired after an investigation found evidence that he violated department policy by allegedly creating a fake Facebook account targeting someone he had previously arrested.The Cherokee Sheriff's Office said it recently received a complaint accusing Cpl. Charles Mills of creating the account to target a person he arrested in 2025.Mills was placed on administrative leave while the department investigated the allegation.Although the investigation is continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-deputy-fired-for-creating-fake-facebook-profile-to-target-someone-he-arrested/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-deputy-fired-for-creating-fake-facebook-profile-to-target-someone-he-arrested/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone Mountain man who killed ex-wife's sister, injured brother in store shooting to serve life in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Stone Mountain man who killed his ex-wife's sister and shot her brother before turning the gun on himself will spend the rest of his life in prison.Teodros Mulat Shibeshi, 64, pleaded guilty to malice murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony before his case went to trial.According to prosecutors, Shibeshi went to the Lilburn store where 57-year-old Tigist Lulesegud and 65-year-old Abebe D. Yeshetela were working on April 27, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stone-mountain-man-who-killed-ex-wifes-sister-injured-brother-in-store-shooting-to-serve-life-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stone-mountain-man-who-killed-ex-wifes-sister-injured-brother-in-store-shooting-to-serve-life-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belk to shut down Gwinnett County department store after 25 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retailer Belk has announced its plans to shut down one of its metro Atlanta stores next year.The Charlotte-based retailer confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that it will be closing its Belk on Peachtree Parkway in Norcross after 25 years in business.The last day the store will be open will be Friday, Jan. 15, 2027."We are grateful for the contributions of our associates at the store and are providing them with support during the transition, including the opportunity to transfer to other Belk locati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/belk-to-shut-down-gwinnett-county-department-store-after-25-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/belk-to-shut-down-gwinnett-county-department-store-after-25-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Georgia school bus monitor arrested, charged with enticing child for indecent purposes, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies in Whitfield County have arrested a school bus monitor on charges of enticing a child for indecent purposes and failing to report suspected child abuse, officials say.On Thursday, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office announced that deputies took Maria Susanne Roberts into custody at her home for actions while she was a school bus monitor.According to authorities, Roberts allegedly gave a juvenile an adult man's contact information in an attempt to connect them. Investigators did not na]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-georgia-school-bus-monitor-arrested-charged-with-enticing-child-for-indecent-purposes-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-georgia-school-bus-monitor-arrested-charged-with-enticing-child-for-indecent-purposes-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain clouds about to make their mark across metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might want to have some indoors plans this weekend if you're living in metro Atlanta. After holding off all week, the area is about to get a series of storms coming from a long-promised cold front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rain-clouds-about-to-make-their-mark-across-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rain-clouds-about-to-make-their-mark-across-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest made in decades-old cold case murder of 20-year-old Coffee County mother, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three decades after a young Coffee County mother was found stabbed to death near her vehicle, officials say they've made an arrest in her case.On Sept. 15, 1998, Christy Dawn Myers was found on Broxton-Fitzgerald Highway. Investigators say they determined that the 20-year-old had been stabbed multiple times the night before.Witnesses reported seeing Myers socializing at a local store. She left alone. Neighbors near the crime scene say they heard a conversation and then a car accelerate. W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/arrest-made-in-decades-old-cold-case-murder-of-20-year-old-coffee-county-mother-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/arrest-made-in-decades-old-cold-case-murder-of-20-year-old-coffee-county-mother-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons legend Jeff Van Note dies at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons legend and Ring of Honor member Jeff Van Note has died, the team announced Friday. He was 80.Falcons owner and chairman Arthur Blank called Van Note "one of the most respected and beloved players in our history.""He embodied toughness, resilience, humility, and an unwavering commitment to his team, qualities that earned him the admiration of generations of Falcons fans," Blank said. "Jeff's contributions to this organization cannot be measured solely by his accomplishments on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-legend-jeff-van-note-dies-at-80/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-legend-jeff-van-note-dies-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward offered for leads in deadly shooting of 21-year-old man at Atlanta apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in the deadly shooting of a 21-year-old man that happened earlier this week outside a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.Authorities say the killing of 21-year-old D'Juan Hill was the third fatal shooting at the complex on Cushman Circle SW since June.Early Tuesday morning, officers were called to the complex after receiving a report that a person had been shot. At the scene, officers found Hill suffering from at least one gunshot woun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reward-offered-for-leads-in-deadly-shooting-of-21-year-old-man-at-atlanta-apartments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reward-offered-for-leads-in-deadly-shooting-of-21-year-old-man-at-atlanta-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quavo opens up about fatherhood, healing and honoring Takeoff on new album "QR&Ouml;MELIFE"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quavo has spent much of his career setting trends. These days, he's more focused on what will last.The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to a daughter, he says that growth is at the heart of his new album "QR&Ouml;MELIFE," out Friday. The 14-track offering is executive produced by Pharrell Williams, who Quavo says helped him tune out the noise and return to the melodic instincts that made him a defining voice with the rap grou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/quavo-opens-up-about-fatherhood-healing-and-honoring-takeoff-on-new-album-qroumlmelife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/quavo-opens-up-about-fatherhood-healing-and-honoring-takeoff-on-new-album-qroumlmelife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC staffing drops 30% as layoffs, retirements and resignations reshape agency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is operating with about 30% fewer employees than it had last spring, according to a new union-backed analysis that offers one of the clearest pictures yet of the agency's workforce cuts.The analysis estimates that the CDC had 12,705 civil service employees in March 2025. By May 2026, 3,539 had left the agency and another 271 remained on paid administrative leave without being allowed to perform their regular duties.That amounts to an estimated loss]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cdc-staffing-drops-30-as-layoffs-retirements-and-resignations-reshape-agency/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cdc-staffing-drops-30-as-layoffs-retirements-and-resignations-reshape-agency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia voting flaw raises ballot secrecy concerns weeks before midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Republicans on Georgia's state election board Thursday criticized a proposal by their own party to address a flaw in Georgia's voting equipment that can allow voters to be matched to their ballots after they have been cast.The software vulnerability does not allow votes to be changed or cast doubt on election results, but it could let someone see how others voted. That's important because ballot secrecy is a fundamental right under the state constitution and violations could create an openin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voting-flaw-raises-ballot-secrecy-concerns-weeks-before-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voting-flaw-raises-ballot-secrecy-concerns-weeks-before-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett principal sleeps on school roof after students raise more than $52,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gwinnett County principal is spending the night on the roof of her school to raise money to support students.Sheri Tolar promised students at Duncan Creek Elementary School she would sleep on the roof if they met the PTA's fundraising goal of $35,000. They raised over $52,000.&nbsp;This follows a week of Tolar and teachers carrying out dares like getting slimed and duct-taped to chairs.&nbsp;Money from the fundraiser will go towards things like school field trips, playground equipment, classro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-principal-sleeps-on-school-roof-after-students-raise-more-than-52000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-principal-sleeps-on-school-roof-after-students-raise-more-than-52000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Atlanta hotel once listed in Green Book transformed into affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A building that once offered Black travelers a safe place to stay during segregation is beginning a new chapter, more than 70 years after it opened in West Atlanta.The Waluhaje Hotel opened in 1951 under Walter H. "Chief" Aiken. The hotel became one of Atlanta's destinations listed in the "Green Book," the travel guide that helped Black Americans find hotels, restaurants, and other businesses that would welcome them during segregation.The hotel also became a gathering place for the Black communi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/historic-atlanta-hotel-once-listed-in-green-book-transformed-into-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/historic-atlanta-hotel-once-listed-in-green-book-transformed-into-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese’s mom surprises her with WNBA Defensive Player of the Year trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Reese became the first Atlanta Dream player to win WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Her mother delivered the trophy during an emotional team meeting ahead of Sunday&rsquo;s playoff game against the New York Liberty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reeses-mom-surprises-her-with-wnba-defensive-player-of-the-year-trophy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reeses-mom-surprises-her-with-wnba-defensive-player-of-the-year-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic Green Book hotel becomes affordable housing on Atlanta’s west side]]></title><description><![CDATA[The WaluhaJe once welcomed Black travelers during segregation and hosted future Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Now, the historic Atlanta property has been transformed into 102 affordable housing units with supportive services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/historic-green-book-hotel-becomes-affordable-housing-on-atlantas-west-side/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/historic-green-book-hotel-becomes-affordable-housing-on-atlantas-west-side/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett principal sleeps on school roof after PTA fundraiser tops $52,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duncan Creek Elementary School&rsquo;s principal celebrated a fundraiser that surpassed its $35,000 goal by spending the night on the roof. The money will support playground upgrades, teacher grants, student activities and family events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-principal-sleeps-on-school-roof-after-pta-fundraiser-tops-52000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-principal-sleeps-on-school-roof-after-pta-fundraiser-tops-52000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy weekend rain could trigger flooding across metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers move in Saturday before heavier downpours arrive Sunday. Metro Atlanta and north Georgia could receive 1 to 2 inches of rain, creating a risk of localized and flash flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-weekend-rain-could-trigger-flooding-across-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-weekend-rain-could-trigger-flooding-across-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make-A-Wish Georgia 5K proceeds help grant Cobb County teen's wish to see Porsche factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make-A-Wish Georgia granted the wish of a Cobb County teen with help from the proceeds of the annual Make-A-Wish 5K in Cobb County. This Saturday, the Make-A-Wish 5K will take place in Marietta. Its proceeds go toward granting wishes for kids in Cobb County.In July, one of those Cobb County teens' wishes were granted. Eighteen-year-old Mack Webber was diagnosed with a gastrointestinal illness just before his 11th birthday. Webber loves cars and, after being in and out of hospital rooms, he crave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/make-a-wish-georgia-5k-proceeds-help-grant-cobb-county-teens-wish-to-see-porsche-factory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/make-a-wish-georgia-5k-proceeds-help-grant-cobb-county-teens-wish-to-see-porsche-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emory Healthcare enforces annual flu shot requirement as respiratory illness season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[As flu season begins, Emory Healthcare employees have until Nov. 1 to get vaccinated. Emory Healthcare says those who miss the deadline without an approved exemption will be suspended without pay."Emory Healthcare requires all employees, including contractors, to receive flu vaccinations annually," Janet Christenbury, the health system's vice president of media relations, said in a statement.Christenbury said anyone who has not submitted proof of vaccination or received a medical or religious ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/emory-healthcare-enforces-annual-flu-shot-requirement-as-respiratory-illness-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/emory-healthcare-enforces-annual-flu-shot-requirement-as-respiratory-illness-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County runners help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of runners will turn every mile into hope this weekend by raising money for Make-A-Wish Georgia. One teen explains how his dream trip to Germany became much more than a vacation for his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-runners-help-grant-wishes-for-children-with-critical-illnesses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-runners-help-grant-wishes-for-children-with-critical-illnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flu shot deadline could cost some metro Atlanta health workers a paycheck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials are urging families to get vaccinated as flu season begins. At Emory Healthcare, employees and contractors without a flu shot or an approved exemption by Nov. 1 could be suspended without pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flu-shot-deadline-could-cost-some-metro-atlanta-health-workers-a-paycheck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flu-shot-deadline-could-cost-some-metro-atlanta-health-workers-a-paycheck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves jump Nola, Wheeler to advance to NLDS, end Phillies' season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Harris II slugged a three-run first-inning home run and the Atlanta Braves clobbered the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-2, Thursday night in Game 3 of the NL Wild Card Series.The Braves advanced to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Division Series.Atlanta chased Phillies starter Aaron Nola in the second inning. Nola allowed three runs on two hits, two walks and a strikeout in 1 2/3 innings. He made it through the Braves' lineup once.A day after a dramatic comeback win in Game 2, the Phillies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-jump-nola-wheeler-to-advance-to-nlds-end-phillies-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-jump-nola-wheeler-to-advance-to-nlds-end-phillies-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of noncitizens in Georgia expected to lose Medicaid benefits due to One Big Beautiful Bill changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beginning Thursday, thousands of immigrants living legally in communities across Atlanta may lose health benefits due to reductions required by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. President Trump signed it into law on July 4, 2025. States will no longer receive full matching funds for Medicaid and CHIP coverage, also known as the Children's Health Insurance Program or PeachCare for Kids, as it's known in Georgia.The cuts may heavily impact people, including refugees of war, asylees escaping persecut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-of-noncitizens-in-georgia-expected-to-lose-medicaid-benefits-due-to-one-big-beautiful-bill-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-of-noncitizens-in-georgia-expected-to-lose-medicaid-benefits-due-to-one-big-beautiful-bill-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta library dares visitors to "Read Fearlessly" in new campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kirkwood Library's "Read Fearlessly" encourages readers to go beyond their comfort zone and try new genres or authors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-library-dares-visitors-to-read-fearlessly-in-new-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-library-dares-visitors-to-read-fearlessly-in-new-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County honors Jimmy Carter Day with special storytime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday would have been former President Jimmy Carter's 102nd birthday, and communities across Georgia are celebrating his life and legacy. In Gwinnett County, a special storytime was hosted exploring Carter's life and themes of friendship, community building and helping others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-honors-jimmy-carter-day-with-special-storytime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-honors-jimmy-carter-day-with-special-storytime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion takes center stage to support St. Jude]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Runway for a Cause brought together designers, models, and fashion lovers all in support for the mission of St. Jude Research Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fashion-takes-center-stage-to-support-st-jude/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fashion-takes-center-stage-to-support-st-jude/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dirt and Glitter Plant Show brings drag, flora, and sparkle to Atlantic Station]]></title><description><![CDATA[An upcoming plant festival is putting a shimmering twist on a traditional plant show by bringing together rare flora, drag performers, and an emphasis on inclusion.The inaugural Dirt &amp; Glitter Plant Show is heading to Atlantic Station for a three-day celebration rooted in diversity and community. Founder Steven Crafton says the goal of the event is simple: unite two vibrant worlds."A mixture of the plant community and the queer community together and really bringing together dirt and glitter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dirt-and-glitter-plant-show-brings-drag-flora-and-sparkle-to-atlantic-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dirt-and-glitter-plant-show-brings-drag-flora-and-sparkle-to-atlantic-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible heavy rain and flooding threats coming to Georgia this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Next Weather Alert has been issued for Saturday and Sunday because of the potential for heavy rain and isolated flooding across north Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/possible-heavy-rain-and-flooding-threats-coming-to-georgia-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/possible-heavy-rain-and-flooding-threats-coming-to-georgia-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drag meets horticulture in special Atlanta plant festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[An upcoming plant festival is putting a shimmering twist on a traditional plant show by bringing together rare flora, drag performers, and an emphasis on inclusion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/drag-meets-horticulture-in-special-atlanta-plant-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/drag-meets-horticulture-in-special-atlanta-plant-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise can reduce cognitive decline in breast cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many breast cancer survivors report brain fog and problems with attention and memory, but physical activity could help, according to new research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exercise-can-reduce-cognitive-decline-in-breast-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exercise-can-reduce-cognitive-decline-in-breast-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exercise an reduce cognitive decline in breast cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many breast cancer survivors report brain fog and problems with attention and memory, but physical activity could help, according to new research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exercise-an-reduce-cognitive-decline-in-breast-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exercise-an-reduce-cognitive-decline-in-breast-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee pausing capital punishments after botched lethal injection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tennessee canceled its remaining scheduled execution this year after Christa Pike, the only woman on its death row, survived two doses of a botched lethal injection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tennessee-pausing-capital-punishments-after-botched-lethal-injection/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tennessee-pausing-capital-punishments-after-botched-lethal-injection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump hits campaign trail ahead of midterms]]></title><description><![CDATA[With less than five weeks before the midterm elections and with polling numbers showing low support, President Trump is hitting the campaign trail to rally voters in pivotal races.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-hits-campaign-trail-ahead-of-midterms/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-hits-campaign-trail-ahead-of-midterms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia firefighter resigns after alleged antisemitic comments investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cobb County firefighter has chosen to resign instead of being fired after an investigation into allegations of antisemitic comments while on duty, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-firefighter-resigns-after-alleged-antisemitic-comments-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-firefighter-resigns-after-alleged-antisemitic-comments-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands in Georgia losing Medicaid coverage due to federal cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, thousands of people in metro Atlanta may lose their federal health benefits, and the cuts are expected to impact refugees of war, people escaping persecution, and victims of sex trafficking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-in-georgia-losing-medicaid-coverage-due-to-federal-cuts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-in-georgia-losing-medicaid-coverage-due-to-federal-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves take on Phillies for decisive Wild Card Game 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the National League Wild Card Series tied, it's win or the season is over for the Atlanta Braves. CBS News Atlanta was at Truist Park to talk with plans and previous all the excitement of Thursday's game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-take-on-phillies-for-decisive-wild-card-game-3/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-take-on-phillies-for-decisive-wild-card-game-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conyers parents charged with murder in 2-year-old daughter's death, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Conyers have charged two parents with murder in connection with the death of their 2-year-old daughter in May.Authorities say on May 3, officers were called to a home in Conyers after receiving a report of an unresponsive child. The girl, identified as 2-year-old Nevaeh Wynn, was rushed to Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.Investigators say a search warrant of the home led officers to discover used nitrous oxide canisters and an empty container of kratom capsule]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-parents-charged-with-murder-in-2-year-old-daughters-death-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-parents-charged-with-murder-in-2-year-old-daughters-death-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alleged Cornell gang rape victim said "I had so much ketamine, my eyes were crossed, and you still had sex with me," Title IX investigation transcripts show]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News New York has been combing through records that take us inside Cornell University's Title IX investigation into an alleged gang rape at a fraternity.&nbsp;The records offer a closer look at how Jane Doe described what she says happened to her that night&nbsp;and in the days that followed, as well as how people around her remembered it.&nbsp;The records include interviews with Doe, six of the seven men named in Doe's bombshell civil lawsuit, and 20 witnesses.&nbsp;Some of the information]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alleged-cornell-gang-rape-victim-said-i-had-so-much-ketamine-my-eyes-were-crossed-and-you-still-had-sex-with-me-title-ix-investigation-transcripts-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alleged-cornell-gang-rape-victim-said-i-had-so-much-ketamine-my-eyes-were-crossed-and-you-still-had-sex-with-me-title-ix-investigation-transcripts-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain could bring flash flooding to metro Atlanta and north Georgia this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Next Weather Alert has been issued for Saturday and Sunday because of the potential for heavy rain and isolated flooding across north Georgia. The weather could disrupt weekend outdoor plans.CBS News Atlanta Flash flood watches and warnings may be issued, especially Sunday. A slight risk of excessive rainfall, rated Level 2 of 4, begins Saturday and continues into Sunday.CBS News Atlanta The main threat will be heavy rain beginning Friday afternoon and lasting through Sunday. Most areas could]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-could-bring-flash-flooding-to-metro-atlanta-and-north-georgia-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-could-bring-flash-flooding-to-metro-atlanta-and-north-georgia-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transgender Georgia high school student calls for change to who can run for homecoming queen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clayton County high school student has started a petition attempting to change the rules about who can run for homecoming queen.Riley Williams, a transgender teen who attends Clayton County's Charles R. Drew High School, writes in the Change.org petition that she was barred from running for the homecoming position due to state policy, which she says "enforces traditional gender roles on students.""The policy in question requires students to run for homecoming court positions based strictly on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/transgender-georgia-high-school-student-calls-for-change-to-who-can-run-for-homecoming-queen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/transgender-georgia-high-school-student-calls-for-change-to-who-can-run-for-homecoming-queen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moisture manifesting as mugginess across Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is bracing for a massive cold front expected to hit the state over the weekend, bringing the risks of serious storms. Until then, the state is dealing with mugginess and sunshine that's making it feel like summer never left.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/moisture-manifesting-as-mugginess-across-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/moisture-manifesting-as-mugginess-across-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County firefighter resigns after investigation into alleged antisemitic comments at work]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into allegations of antisemitic comments at work has ended with a Cobb County firefighter resigning, officials say.In a statement to CBS News Atlanta, Cobb County Fire Chief Dr. Michael Cunningham said that crew members brought the comments to leadership's attention and they quickly started the investigation.Based on what they learned, Cunningham said his command staff recommended the firefighter be terminated. After a meeting with the chief, the firefighter chose to resign inst]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-firefighter-resigns-after-investigation-into-alleged-antisemitic-comments-at-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-firefighter-resigns-after-investigation-into-alleged-antisemitic-comments-at-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Southern Company CEO Thomas A. Fanning approved as next University System of Georgia chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas A. Fanning, the retired head of Southern Company, has been named the next chancellor of the University System of Georgia.On Thursday, the USG Board of Regents approved Fanning's appointment, meaning that he will lead the state's public university system, which has 25 public colleges and universities, more than 50,000 faculty and staff, and over 382,000 students. He had previously been named the sole finalist for the role in September.Fanning will succeed Chancellor and former Georgia Gov.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-southern-company-ceo-thomas-a-fanning-approved-as-next-university-system-of-georgia-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-southern-company-ceo-thomas-a-fanning-approved-as-next-university-system-of-georgia-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta massage parlor bust leads to 6 arrests, 9 possible trafficking victims found]]></title><description><![CDATA[A months-long investigation into massage businesses across metro Atlanta has led to six arrests, the discovery of nine possible human trafficking victims and the seizure of more than $400,000, according to the Peachtree City Police Department.About 100 officers from federal, state and local agencies searched nine locations at the same time on Sept. 29. Peachtree City Police said the investigation involved Oak and Stone Massage in Peachtree City, Serene Spa and Healing Massage in Tyrone, and Ivy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-massage-parlor-bust-leads-to-6-arrests-9-possible-trafficking-victims-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-massage-parlor-bust-leads-to-6-arrests-9-possible-trafficking-victims-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fired Gwinnett County deputy facing new sex crime charges after arrest in separate case, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Gwinnett County deputy previously charged with child molestation is facing additional sex crime charges in connection with another investigation, this time out of Butts County, authorities say.In a Facebook post, the Butts County Sheriff's Office announced that Rylee Conner Willis was arrested during the execution of a search warrant at a home on the 800 block of B. Dean Patrick Road on Sept. 15.While details about the investigation remain limited, authorities said that it involved the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fired-gwinnett-county-deputy-facing-new-sex-crime-charges-after-arrest-in-separate-case-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fired-gwinnett-county-deputy-facing-new-sex-crime-charges-after-arrest-in-separate-case-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes in Roswell park test positive for West Nile virus again, treatments underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Roswell says mosquitoes trapped at one of the area's parks have once again tested positive for West Nile virus.In a post on Facebook, Roswell officials say the virus was confirmed in mosquitoes trapped at Roswell Area Park. Mosquitoes at the park had previously tested positive in early September.Authorities say the Fulton County Board of Public Health worked with its mosquito control contractor, Vector Disease Control International, to treat the park on Tuesday and Wednesday night.&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mosquitoes-in-roswell-park-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-again-treatments-underway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mosquitoes-in-roswell-park-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-again-treatments-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Ross arrested after woman accuses rapper of strangling, hitting her at Miami Beach home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Rick Ross was arrested Thursday in connection with a domestic violence incident at his Star Island mansion, where a woman accused him of repeatedly striking her and restricting her breathing during an altercation in August, according to Miami Beach police.Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts II, voluntarily surrendered to detectives at Miami Beach Police headquarters Thursday before being taken into custody, police said. He was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rick-ross-arrested-after-woman-accuses-rapper-of-strangling-hitting-her-at-miami-beach-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rick-ross-arrested-after-woman-accuses-rapper-of-strangling-hitting-her-at-miami-beach-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on felony battery by strangulation charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Rick Ross was arrested by Miami Beach police early Thursday on domestic violence charges, including felony battery by strangulation, according to Miami-Dade jail and court records.Ross, whose legal name is William Leonard Roberts, was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 6:10 a.m. this Thursday.The 50-year-old rapper faces one felony count of battery by strangulation and one misdemeanor count of battery. Both charges are listed as involving domestic violence.Ross']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rapper-rick-ross-arrested-in-miami-beach-on-felony-battery-by-strangulation-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rapper-rick-ross-arrested-in-miami-beach-on-felony-battery-by-strangulation-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person of interest located after man shot in head, killed in Atlanta, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police have located a person of interest after a man was shot and killed early Thursday morning, following what investigators described as an ongoing dispute.Officers responded to a report of a person shot at 3720 Zip Industrial Boulevard around 1:30 a.m., Atlanta police Lt. Christopher Butler said.They found a 26-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died despite efforts to save him, Butler said.Detectives believe the victim and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-of-interest-located-after-man-shot-in-head-killed-in-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-of-interest-located-after-man-shot-in-head-killed-in-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline reaches major milestone in plan to complete trail loop by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Beltline now has the land rights needed to build its entire 22-mile mainline trail.&nbsp;Atlanta Beltline Inc. announced Thursday that it has finished assembling the property and agreements required to connect more than 45 neighborhoods along the trail.The work took more than 20 years and involved nearly 200 closings totaling more than $200 million, according to the organization. The Beltline acquired about 90 properties and secured 230 easements across more than 270 acres."This is a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-reaches-major-milestone-in-plan-to-complete-trail-loop-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-reaches-major-milestone-in-plan-to-complete-trail-loop-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Horror Film Festival returns for 20th year with films, parties and bar crawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 20th Annual Atlanta Horror Film Festival begins Thursday, Oct. 1st and runs through Oct. 4th.The festival will be screening 96 films over four days. Festivalgoers can meet the people involved in making the movies. Parties and mixers will be held every night. There will be a Horror Crawl, which is a Halloween-themed bar crawl through Little Five Points.This is the festival's first time being located in the Little Five Points neighborhood.The screenings will be located at the 7 Stages Theater.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-horror-film-festival-returns-for-20th-year-with-films-parties-and-bar-crawl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-horror-film-festival-returns-for-20th-year-with-films-parties-and-bar-crawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Horror Film Festival brings 96 scary movies to Little Five Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Horror Film Festival kicks off four days of screenings, filmmaker meet-and-greets and parties in Little Five Points. The neighborhood&rsquo;s spooky season also includes ghost tours, a monster sticker hunt and other Halloween events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-horror-film-festival-brings-96-scary-movies-to-little-five-points/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-horror-film-festival-brings-96-scary-movies-to-little-five-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Hope Atlanta honors breast cancer survivors and the moments they fought to reclaim]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Lucy Gibbs, surviving breast cancer is measured not only by finishing treatment, but by the everyday moments she is still here to experience.Football games. Practices. Work. Time with her husband and three children. Even making sure her 13-year-old son's football team has Gatorade and pickles."I want to be there and be present as much as possible in life," Gibbs said.As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins in October, Gibbs is sharing the journey that brought her to a breast cancer survivors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-hope-atlanta-honors-breast-cancer-survivors-and-the-moments-they-fought-to-reclaim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-hope-atlanta-honors-breast-cancer-survivors-and-the-moments-they-fought-to-reclaim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast cancer survivor celebrates the everyday moments she fought to keep]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Lucy Gibbs, surviving breast cancer is measured not only by finishing treatment, but by the everyday moments she is still here to experience.Football games. Practices. Work. Time with her husband and three children. Even making sure her 13-year-old son's football team has Gatorade and pickles."I want to be there and be present as much as possible in life," Gibbs said.As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins in October, Gibbs is sharing the journey that brought her to a breast cancer survivors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/breast-cancer-survivor-celebrates-the-everyday-moments-she-fought-to-keep/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/breast-cancer-survivor-celebrates-the-everyday-moments-she-fought-to-keep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot, sunny Thursday leads to a wet weekend and flooding concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta will reach about 88 degrees before temperatures fall near 80 for the Braves&rsquo; 8 p.m. first pitch. Rain arrives Friday and could total 2 to 4 inches by Sunday, raising concerns about weekend flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hot-sunny-thursday-leads-to-a-wet-weekend-and-flooding-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hot-sunny-thursday-leads-to-a-wet-weekend-and-flooding-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Julie Chen Moonves previews “Big Brother” finale, remembers Mickey Lee]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Big Brother&rdquo; host Julie Chen Moonves discusses the reality show&rsquo;s record-setting run, its enduring appeal and its tribute to late Atlanta houseguest Mickey Lee. She also previews the Season 28 finale, where one contestant will win $750,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/julie-chen-moonves-previews-big-brother-finale-remembers-mickey-lee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/julie-chen-moonves-previews-big-brother-finale-remembers-mickey-lee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breast cancer survivor finds strength in family and everyday moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[After surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, Lucy Gibbs is celebrating the moments she fought to experience, from her son&rsquo;s football practices to time with family. Her story opens Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a message about continuing to live through treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/breast-cancer-survivor-finds-strength-in-family-and-everyday-moments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/breast-cancer-survivor-finds-strength-in-family-and-everyday-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia family surprised with $20,000 backyard soccer pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aiden and Quinn are avid soccer players who often show off their moves in their front yard. They also attended nearly every FIFA watch party at Decatur Square.What they did not know was that an hour away in Canton, another family was preparing to surprise them with a soccer pitch of their own.It started with a contest offering a $20,000 backyard turf soccer field.Beth and Darryl Dulong own Great American Green, a family-owned landscaping and turf company in Canton that is celebrating 50 years in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-surprised-with-20000-backyard-soccer-pitch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-surprised-with-20000-backyard-soccer-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soccer-loving Decatur family wins $20,000 backyard pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Decatur family devoted to soccer received the surprise of a lifetime: a $20,000 turf field for its backyard. A family-owned Canton business awarded the prize to help the young players practice at home and spend more time together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/soccer-loving-decatur-family-wins-20000-backyard-pitch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/soccer-loving-decatur-family-wins-20000-backyard-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia still rebuilding 2 years after Hurricane Helene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricane Helene caused about $7.1 billion in damage, and some Georgia communities are still recovering two years later. Sen. Raphael Warnock says he has helped secure $1.6 billion in federal relief and is pushing FEMA and the Trump administration for more aid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-still-rebuilding-2-years-after-hurricane-helene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-still-rebuilding-2-years-after-hurricane-helene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of 4 describes frantic escape from southwest Atlanta apartment fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A southwest Atlanta mother of four is crediting a neighbor with possibly saving the lives of her family and several other neighbors.Linda Damisca said she heard neighbor Cuwana Dotson pounding on her door late Tuesday night."Next thing you know, I heard boom, boom, boom on the door. It was my neighbor saying fire, fire, fire," said Damisca. The fire happened at the Colonial Square apartments on Old Hapeville Road SW.Damisca said she was getting her children, ages 9 to 15, ready for bed on a scho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-of-4-describes-frantic-escape-from-southwest-atlanta-apartment-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-of-4-describes-frantic-escape-from-southwest-atlanta-apartment-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbor’s late-night warning helps family escape Atlanta apartment fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother says a neighbor pounded on her door, helping her and her four children escape a fire that damaged six apartments on Old Hapeville Road. No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting 20 displaced residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/neighbors-late-night-warning-helps-family-escape-atlanta-apartment-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/neighbors-late-night-warning-helps-family-escape-atlanta-apartment-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bohm's homer in 10th inning helps Phillies beat Braves 4-3, tying Wild Card Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alec Bohm put Philadelphia ahead with a two-out home run in the 10th inning and the Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3 on Wednesday to force a decisive third game in their National League Wild Card Series.The Phillies rallied with back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper after trailing 3-1 in the seventh. Harper's homer made up for a crucial fielding mistake an inning earlier.Andrew Painter (1-0), a starter in the regular season, saved the Phillies' beleaguered bullpen with thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bohms-homer-in-10th-inning-helps-phillies-beat-braves-4-3-tying-wild-card-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bohms-homer-in-10th-inning-helps-phillies-beat-braves-4-3-tying-wild-card-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta barbershop helps start conversation about high blood pressure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is partnering with the Atlanta Mayor's Office to spark conversations around high blood pressure outside of the doctor's office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-barbershop-helps-start-conversation-about-high-blood-pressure/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-barbershop-helps-start-conversation-about-high-blood-pressure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher-free school driven by AI opens in Chicago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpha Chicago teaches kindergarteners through eight grade completely through AI with some supervisors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/teacher-free-school-driven-by-ai-opens-in-chicago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/teacher-free-school-driven-by-ai-opens-in-chicago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves and Phillies heading to must-win Game 3 in NL Wild Card]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a heartbreaking loss in the 10th inning, the Atlanta Braves now have to beat the Phillies in a pivotal Game 3 to keep their hopes alive on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-and-phillies-heading-to-must-win-game-3-in-nl-wild-card/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-and-phillies-heading-to-must-win-game-3-in-nl-wild-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humidity and rain chances rising as Georgia gets closer to weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Got outside plans this weekend and live in Georgia? You may want to be keeping a close eye on the skies and bring your umbrella.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-and-rain-chances-rising-as-georgia-gets-closer-to-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-and-rain-chances-rising-as-georgia-gets-closer-to-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GLP-1 diabetes medications lead to weight loss, studies find]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new studies of a GLP-1 drugs that help manage diabetes found that some patients lost 25% of their body weight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/glp-1-diabetes-medications-lead-to-weight-loss-studies-find/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/glp-1-diabetes-medications-lead-to-weight-loss-studies-find/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 60 acres of Gay, Georgia hit the market as family prepares to sell piece of historic small town]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sizable portion of the city of Gay in Georgia's Meriwether County is listed for sale at $13.5 million.A real estate listing says the Summerour family is selling about 60 acres, including 17 buildings, in Gay, which is about an hour south of Atlanta.The release states the listing includes commercial storefronts, hospitality venues, homes, farm and timber land along with the grounds of the Gay Cotton Fair. "It's not most of the town. The downtown area, what we call a historical commercial area,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-60-acres-of-gay-georgia-hit-the-market-as-family-prepares-to-sell-piece-of-historic-small-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-60-acres-of-gay-georgia-hit-the-market-as-family-prepares-to-sell-piece-of-historic-small-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 60 acres of historic Georgia town for sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 60 acres and 17 buildings in the small town of Gay, Georgia is offering a buyer a chance to own a big part of Meriwether County history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-60-acres-of-historic-georgia-town-for-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-60-acres-of-historic-georgia-town-for-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight to Israel makes emergency landing after fight in cockpit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Israel was forced to land after officials said one of the pilots attempted to take control of the plane and crash it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flight-to-israel-makes-emergency-landing-after-fight-in-cockpit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flight-to-israel-makes-emergency-landing-after-fight-in-cockpit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: New Georgia measles cases, Macon shooting arrests, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the new cases reported in Jasper County, 2026 now has the highest number of cases reported in Georgia in the last decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-new-georgia-measles-cases-macon-shooting-arrests-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-new-georgia-measles-cases-macon-shooting-arrests-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia gubernatorial candidates focus on affordability as midterm gets closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms unveiled what she called her "Drive Plan" during a Wednesday news conference at an Atlanta gas station.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gubernatorial-candidates-focus-on-affordability-as-midterm-gets-closer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gubernatorial-candidates-focus-on-affordability-as-midterm-gets-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge dismisses Trump administration's lawsuit attempting to obtain Georgia's sensitive voter data]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has tossed out a&nbsp;U.S. Justice Department lawsuit&nbsp;against Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger over the federal government's attempt to obtain Georgia's complete voter rolls.The lawsuit was part of an effort in nearly every state to obtain the sensitive voter information, which included unredacted personal information such as voters' birthdates, addresses, and driver's license numbers.In a ruling filed on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert agreed with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-dismisses-trump-administrations-lawsuit-attempting-to-obtain-georgias-sensitive-voter-data/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-dismisses-trump-administrations-lawsuit-attempting-to-obtain-georgias-sensitive-voter-data/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outkast and Waffle House collaborating on special merch drop releasing soon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outkast and Waffle House are coming together for a stylish new collaboration that's as Atlanta as they come.The musical duo and the fast-food chain has announced a merch drop featuring shirts, hats, socks, and more.The chain teased the collaboration on Tuesday, posting a photo of a Waffle House sign with the words "Gator belts and patty melts," a reference to Outkast's 2000 hit song "So Fresh, So Clean."Fans were wondering what the hint might mean. That was answered on Wednesday, when Outkast an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/outkast-and-waffle-house-collaborating-on-special-merch-drop-releasing-soon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/outkast-and-waffle-house-collaborating-on-special-merch-drop-releasing-soon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia investigator accused of using Flock cameras for non-law enforcement purposes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hall County sheriff's investigator is accused of using the county's Flock license plate reader system for reasons unrelated to law enforcement, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.The GBI arrested 42-year-old Justin Brown of Dahlonega on two counts of misusing a license plate reader system and two counts of violating his oath of office.Brown worked as an investigator for the Hall County Sheriff's Office when the alleged misuse occurred, the GBI said.The sheriff's office asked the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-investigator-accused-of-using-flock-cameras-for-non-law-enforcement-purposes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-investigator-accused-of-using-flock-cameras-for-non-law-enforcement-purposes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia measles cases hit 21 in 2026, with 5 new cases connected to Jasper County family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health officials have confirmed five measles cases connected to one Jasper County family.With these additional cases, 2026 has the highest number of cases reported in Georgia in the last decade with 21. There were 18 cases reported in 2019.The new cases are siblings who were either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated with at least one sibling having a recent history of out-of-state travel, the Georgia Department of Public Health said in a press release.The Department of Public Health is wor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-measles-cases-hit-21-in-2026-with-5-new-cases-connected-to-jasper-county-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-measles-cases-hit-21-in-2026-with-5-new-cases-connected-to-jasper-county-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mississippi man sentenced to 30 years for sexual abuse of Gwinnett County teen, DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mississippi man will serve decades in prison for the sexual abuse of a teenage girl in Georgia, Gwinnett County, officials say.A jury found 25-year-old Caleb Jamal Burton guilty of aggravated sexual battery, aggravated child molestation, and six counts of child molestation.Authorities say Burton forced a 15-year-old to do sex acts against her will at a Suwanee home between April and November of 2021. When the girl told her family about the abuse, officials say Burton, who was 19 at the time, f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mississippi-man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-gwinnett-county-teen-da-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mississippi-man-sentenced-to-30-years-for-sexual-abuse-of-gwinnett-county-teen-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weather going downhill for Georgia in days to come]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hints of fog on Wednesday morning are the first signs of things to come for Georgia, with clouds and rain making their move into the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/weather-going-downhill-for-georgia-in-days-to-come/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/weather-going-downhill-for-georgia-in-days-to-come/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms unveils new "Drive Plan" to cut gas and car insurance costs for Georgians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keisha Lance Bottoms is making driving costs a key issue in her campaign for Georgia governor. She is proposing fuel and car insurance tax cuts that she says would provide long-term relief.Bottoms, the Democratic candidate for governor, unveiled what she called her "Drive Plan" during a Wednesday news conference at an Atlanta gas station. The proposal would eliminate Georgia's 2.25% tax on car insurance premiums and require insurance companies to pass the savings directly to policyholders.Bottom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/keisha-lance-bottoms-unveils-new-drive-plan-to-cut-gas-and-car-insurance-costs-for-georgians/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/keisha-lance-bottoms-unveils-new-drive-plan-to-cut-gas-and-car-insurance-costs-for-georgians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uber reaches settlement with Georgia teen over sex trafficking lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber has reached a settlement with a Georgia mother and teenager for a lawsuit accusing the ride-hailing service of not doing enough to prevent the young girl's sex trafficking.Court documents obtained by CBS News Atlanta show that the company and the Georgia residents, identified only as Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #14, have reached a settlement to resolve all claims.While specific details about the amount of the settlement are limited, the documents show that the minor will receive more than $25,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uber-reaches-settlement-with-georgia-teen-over-sex-trafficking-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uber-reaches-settlement-with-georgia-teen-over-sex-trafficking-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Runner attacked by man during Coweta County high school cross country meet, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bizarre attack at a Coweta County high school cross country meet has ended with a 19-year-old charged with battery, police say.Officers with the Newnan Police Department say they were called to a home on Sewell Road on Saturday after receiving a 911 call reporting an assault at the sporting event.Witnesses and the victim told police that a man holding rocks and wearing an East Coweta High School cross-country jersey emerged from the woods in the middle of a race. The man allegedly pushed a run]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/runner-attacked-by-man-during-coweta-county-high-school-cross-country-meet-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/runner-attacked-by-man-during-coweta-county-high-school-cross-country-meet-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[15-year-old becomes fifth person charged in Georgia park mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old is the latest person to be arrested in connection with a mass shooting that wounded 12 people at a birthday party in a Macon park, bringing the number of arrests to five.The Bibb County Sheriff's Office identified the teenager as Ahmad Lundy. Investigators interviewed him Tuesday before arresting him on 12 counts of aggravated assault.Lundy is being charged as an adult, according to the sheriff's office. After being processed at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center, he was transf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/15-year-old-becomes-fifth-person-charged-in-georgia-park-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/15-year-old-becomes-fifth-person-charged-in-georgia-park-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death investigation underway near exit ramp to I-20 in Conyers, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A death investigation is underway near an exit ramp to Interstate 20 in Conyers on Wednesday morning, authorities say.The Conyers Police Department posted on Facebook that detectives are investigating a death by the exit ramp to the interstate at Highway 138.At this time, police have shut down the ramp and are asking motorists to use alternate routes to get to the highway.Authorities have not shared any details about the investigation, including whether they believe that foul play is involved.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-investigation-underway-near-exit-ramp-to-i-20-in-conyers-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-investigation-underway-near-exit-ramp-to-i-20-in-conyers-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DA in Cornell University case says he never saw transcript of campus police interview with alleged rape victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten says he never saw a transcript of a conversation between an alleged rape victim and investigators showing what she told Cornell University campus police before his office decided not to bring charges.The transcript, which CBS News New York exclusively obtained from a source, shows the victim told campus police more than three weeks after the alleged assault,&nbsp; "I can say with 100% confidence I was raped.""I'm going to follow up on this bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/da-in-cornell-university-case-says-he-never-saw-transcript-of-campus-police-interview-with-alleged-rape-victim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/da-in-cornell-university-case-says-he-never-saw-transcript-of-campus-police-interview-with-alleged-rape-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens shot in southwest Atlanta neighborhood, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers were shot in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood on Tuesday evening, and police are still searching for a suspect.&nbsp;The Atlanta Police Department said its officers responded to reports of two people shot at 59 Oak Drive SW shortly after 7 p.m.Officers found a 16-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy with gunshot wounds.&nbsp;CBS News Atlanta The girl was taken by ambulance to a hospital in stable condition. Police said the boy was alert, conscious and breathing when he was taken to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-teens-shot-in-southwest-atlanta-neighborhood-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-teens-shot-in-southwest-atlanta-neighborhood-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas tax suspension offers limited relief to Georgia farmers facing record diesel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diesel prices have hit record highs just as farmers fuel up for harvest in Georgia.Fueling up farm equipment is costing thousands more than it did just last year, according to a cotton farmer CBS News spoke with.Lee Nunn is a third-generation farmer in Morgan County. Right now, he's harvesting cotton with seven pieces of equipment. Nunn estimates he burns 80 gallons of diesel an hour between all of those machines. &nbsp;He is out on that equipment eight to ten hours a day, burning about 800 gall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-tax-suspension-offers-limited-relief-to-georgia-farmers-facing-record-diesel-prices/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-tax-suspension-offers-limited-relief-to-georgia-farmers-facing-record-diesel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia farmer says diesel prices could add $100K to harvest costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Morgan County cotton farmer says his equipment burns up to 800 gallons of diesel each day, pushing his projected fuel costs more than $100,000 higher this year. He says Georgia&rsquo;s gas tax suspension will help, but farmers need longer-term relief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-farmer-says-diesel-prices-could-add-100k-to-harvest-costs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-farmer-says-diesel-prices-could-add-100k-to-harvest-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Line I North Georgia farm celebrates Dolly Parton with fall corn maze]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta's Culture Contributor Damez heads off the Beltline to explore Jaemor Farms&rsquo; Dolly Parton-themed corn maze, where visitors celebrate the country music legend, share their favorite songs and enjoy family-friendly fall activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-i-north-georgia-farm-celebrates-dolly-parton-with-fall-corn-maze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-i-north-georgia-farm-celebrates-dolly-parton-with-fall-corn-maze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain brings weekend flash flood risk to North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta will stay sunny and hot Wednesday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. Rain arrives Friday, and 2 to 6 inches could fall across North Georgia through Sunday, prompting Next Weather Alert Days for Saturday and Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-brings-weekend-flash-flood-risk-to-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-brings-weekend-flash-flood-risk-to-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New "A Different World" series holds deep connection to Atlanta HBCUs]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been three decades since the show "A Different World" ended. Now a new generation is heading to the fictional HBCU Hillman College. The new Netflix series was filmed on Atlanta HBCU campuses in the Atlanta University Center. Actress Jasmine Guy is back as Whitley Gilbert. She's now a mother watching her youngest child leave for college."I'm loving revisiting our roles from the original show, but also the interaction with our new Hillman class, the freshman class," Guy said.For Guy, the new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-a-different-world-series-holds-deep-connection-to-atlanta-hbcus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-a-different-world-series-holds-deep-connection-to-atlanta-hbcus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“A Different World” returns with new class and Atlanta HBCU ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jasmine Guy returns as Whitley Gilbert as a new generation heads to Hillman College. Cast members explain how filming at Atlanta HBCUs and working with HBCU students and alumni brought authenticity to the Netflix series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/a-different-world-returns-with-new-class-and-atlanta-hbcu-ties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/a-different-world-returns-with-new-class-and-atlanta-hbcu-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta cancer survivor establishing nonprofit to help others discover identity after treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Blood Cancer Awareness Month ends this week, a metro Atlanta graduate student and blood cancer survivor is using his story to help others discover themselves beyond treatment. In 2022, Owen Abeles was just a few months into his freshman year at Oxford College of Emory University when he was diagnosed with Stage 3 Hodgkin Lymphoma. During that time, Abeles was put in a quarantine house and couldn't go to the dining hall for his meals. That's when he began to discover his love for cooking. "It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-cancer-survivor-establishing-nonprofit-to-help-others-discover-identity-after-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-cancer-survivor-establishing-nonprofit-to-help-others-discover-identity-after-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County voters question candidates face to face ahead of midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County voters had the opportunity to question candidates face to face Tuesday night ahead of the midterm elections. Marietta voter Laurie Williamson-Holliday arrived with a list of questions."It was nice to have the opportunity to actually meet them before going into that, before voting," Williamson-Holliday said. "Seeing somebody and talking to them is a little different from seeing their name on a piece of paper."The League of Women Voters of Georgia and the League of Women Voters of Mari]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-voters-question-candidates-face-to-face-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-voters-question-candidates-face-to-face-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympic flame will begin U.S. journey in Atlanta for 2028 Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta will serve as the first U.S. stop for the Olympic flame after it is lit in Greece ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The relay will bring the flame back to Georgia for the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and travel through all 50 states.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/olympic-flame-will-begin-us-journey-in-atlanta-for-2028-games/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/olympic-flame-will-begin-us-journey-in-atlanta-for-2028-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emory cancer survivor helps young adults rebuild after treatment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owen Abeles was diagnosed with stage 3 Hodgkin lymphoma during his freshman year of college. Now in remission, the Emory graduate student is using cooking, medicine and his nonprofit, The Cairn Project, to help other young adults rediscover themselves after cancer treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/emory-cancer-survivor-helps-young-adults-rebuild-after-treatment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/emory-cancer-survivor-helps-young-adults-rebuild-after-treatment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton DA, Atlanta police chief hold LGBTQ+ public safety town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum met with members of the LGBTQ+ community to hear their public safety concerns and strengthen communication ahead of Atlanta Pride Month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-da-atlanta-police-chief-hold-lgbtq-public-safety-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-da-atlanta-police-chief-hold-lgbtq-public-safety-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County voters question candidates ahead of midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[With five weeks until the midterm elections, Cobb County voters met candidates face to face at a nonpartisan forum in Marietta. One voter explained why meeting candidates and researching the ballot are essential before heading to the polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-voters-question-candidates-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-voters-question-candidates-ahead-of-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County man sentenced to life for murder of parking service employee over car boot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County man has been sentenced to life for the killing of a parking service employee sent to remove a boot from his brother's car.On Friday, a jury found 34-year-old Otis Blakes guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.According to prosecutors, the shooting happened on the morning of July 19, 2025, at an apartment complex on the 2300 block of Peachwood Circle in Atlanta.Officers arrived at the scene around 7]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-man-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-of-parking-service-employee-over-car-boot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-man-sentenced-to-life-for-murder-of-parking-service-employee-over-car-boot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gas tax suspension brings some relief to Georgia drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers in Georgia are paying an average of $4.18 across the state. Gov. Brian Kemp says he wants to give relief to hard-working Georgians by suspending the state's fuel tax as of Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-tax-suspension-brings-some-relief-to-georgia-drivers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gas-tax-suspension-brings-some-relief-to-georgia-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[False fall? Big changes coming to metro Atlanta weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfectly pleasant weather weather feels like fall minus the leaves changing, but another type of change is coming in the near future to Georgia this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/false-fall-big-changes-coming-to-metro-atlanta-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/false-fall-big-changes-coming-to-metro-atlanta-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC recommends Americans get flu shot ahead of flu season]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's nearly flu season, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends getting an immunization to lower the risk of serious illness and death from the virus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cdc-recommends-americans-get-flu-shot-ahead-of-flu-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cdc-recommends-americans-get-flu-shot-ahead-of-flu-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks and volunteers pack more than a million meals for hungry Georgia families]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks teamed up with thousands of volunteers over the weekend to pack more than a million meals at State Farm Arena.Those meals are now headed to food banks and community partners across metro Atlanta.The focus now is getting all of that food out of boxes and into the communities that need it most.The Atlanta Community Food Bank received about a third of the meals packed. CBS News Atlanta visited the food bank to find out the next steps."We've received over 38,000 pounds of the food]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-and-volunteers-pack-more-than-a-million-meals-for-hungry-georgia-families/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-and-volunteers-pack-more-than-a-million-meals-for-hungry-georgia-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highlights magazine celebrates 80 years of publication]]></title><description><![CDATA[For generations of American kids, Highlights for Children has been a familiar sight, with many loving its puzzles, jokes, comics and hidden pictures. Now at 80 years old, the magazine is celebrating standing the test of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/highlights-magazine-celebrates-80-years-of-publication/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/highlights-magazine-celebrates-80-years-of-publication/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump meets with AI executives amid concerns over safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump met with the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies at the White House to discuss safety concerns about the new technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-meets-with-ai-executives-amid-concerns-over-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-meets-with-ai-executives-amid-concerns-over-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Olympic torch rally plans, voting stickers, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Los Angeles will host the 2028 Summer Olympics in July, but the celebration is starting in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-olympic-torch-rally-plans-voting-stickers-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-olympic-torch-rally-plans-voting-stickers-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holiday airfares reach 10-year high]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you plan to travel for the holidays, you could face sticker shock as high jet fuel costs drive up domestic airfares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/holiday-airfares-reach-10-year-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/holiday-airfares-reach-10-year-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Hawks help pack a million meals for Georgians]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Hawks teamed up with thousands of volunteers over the weekend to pack more than a million meals at State Farm Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-help-pack-a-million-meals-for-georgians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-help-pack-a-million-meals-for-georgians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Autopsy reveals woman killed at Smyrna apartment complex was shot in the head, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An autopsy has revealed a woman whose body parts were discovered a Smyrna apartment complex was shot in the head.The Smyrna Police Department provided the new information into their investigation into the death of Shanteria "KT" Mosley on Tuesday afternoon.Investigators believe Mosley was killed&nbsp;between 10 a.m. and noon on Sept. 23 at the Park Valley Apartments on the 4500 block of Valley Parkway.The investigation began that night when Mosley's family contacted police after finding her phon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/autopsy-reveals-woman-killed-at-smyrna-apartment-complex-was-shot-in-the-head-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/autopsy-reveals-woman-killed-at-smyrna-apartment-complex-was-shot-in-the-head-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Once a Spaghetti Junction "eyesore," old Presidential Hotel could see transformation to apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A massive tower that has stood empty close to Spaghetti Junction for more than a decade may soon have a new chapter.On Monday, DeKalb County announced its Department of Planning and Sustainability has issued a permit for the former Presidential Hotel on Presidential Parkway, in an effort to bring new life to the Interstate 85 structure.Built in 1973, the distinct hotel became a landmark of nearby Spaghetti Junction. The hotel closed after 14 years in operation, later reopening as the Ramada Peri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/once-a-spaghetti-junction-eyesore-old-presidential-hotel-could-see-transformation-to-apartments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/once-a-spaghetti-junction-eyesore-old-presidential-hotel-could-see-transformation-to-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane crashes in Morgan County field, shuts down highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A North Georgia highway has been shut down after a small plane crash on Tuesday afternoon.The Federal Aviation Administration tells CBS News Atlanta that a Smith Pitts Special S-1 crashed in a field in Madison, Ga., around 2 p.m.The Morgan County Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook that Dixie Highway is shut down at Shoals Court due to the crash. Power also may be out in the area, with officials saying crews are working to fix downed lines.The agency is asking residents to avoid the area at this]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-plane-crashes-in-morgan-county-field-shuts-down-highway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-plane-crashes-in-morgan-county-field-shuts-down-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia grocery store chain settles federal religious discrimination lawsuit for $65,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia Piggly Wiggly franchisee has settled a federal discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against an employee who asked for Sundays off for religious reasons, officials say.The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced on Monday that Reynolds IGA Foodliner, Inc. will pay $65,000 and provide other relief to settle the lawsuit.According to the EEOC, the employee was hired as a deli clerk at a Hazlehurst Piggly Wiggly and asked to have Sundays off to observe the Sabbath. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-grocery-store-chain-settles-federal-religious-discrimination-lawsuit-for-65000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-grocery-store-chain-settles-federal-religious-discrimination-lawsuit-for-65000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta outlines plan to collect unpaid water bills without overlooking families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta is working to collect $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills while helping residents who are struggling to pay.Lena Hardy, communications director for the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, said the city will increase shutoffs for eligible delinquent accounts, write off inactive accounts and hold corporations with unpaid balances accountable.At the same time, Hardy said residents facing financial hardship will be offered payment options and information about available assi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-outlines-plan-to-collect-unpaid-water-bills-without-overlooking-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-outlines-plan-to-collect-unpaid-water-bills-without-overlooking-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rome City Schools mourning death of 13-year-old middle school student: "Deeply saddened"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rome City Schools is mourning the loss of a 13-year-old middle school student who died last week.On Monday, the school district wrote on Facebook that it was "deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Rome Middle School student Daelyn Godfrey."The school said that counselors and support staff would be on-site at the middle school for any students, faculty, and staff who need help processing the loss."Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends, and loved ones," the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rome-city-schools-mourning-death-of-13-year-old-middle-school-student-deeply-saddened/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rome-city-schools-mourning-death-of-13-year-old-middle-school-student-deeply-saddened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia debuts new "I Voted" sticker by metro Atlanta artist for 2026 midterm election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgians who head to the polls to cast their ballots for the midterm elections will leave with a special piece of art.The Secretary of State's Office announced that the 2026 general election will feature new "I Voted" stickers created by Georgia artist Steve Penley.The sticker features a shot of the Georgia Capitol's gold dome in front of the state flag. The words "I Voted" are written in white on top of the image."We are excited to debut this one-of-a-kind sticker by renowned artist Steve Penl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-debuts-new-i-voted-sticker-by-metro-atlanta-artist-for-2026-midterm-election/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-debuts-new-i-voted-sticker-by-metro-atlanta-artist-for-2026-midterm-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Front bringing changes and rainy weather to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A front is on its way to Georgia, turning the mild and warm weather into something a lot wetter in the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/front-bringing-changes-and-rainy-weather-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/front-bringing-changes-and-rainy-weather-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former metro Atlanta bank teller charged with fraud in alleged cryptocurrency transfer scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Stone Mountain woman has been arrested on federal charges for allegedly defrauding Ameris Bank out of more than $900,000 when she worked with the company.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, 35-year-old Mercedes Henry worked as a universal banker for Ameris Bank at multiple locations around metro Atlanta.Prosecutors say between September 2021 and November 2021, Henry used six customers' bank account numbers and other identifying information to link thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-metro-atlanta-bank-teller-charged-with-fraud-in-alleged-cryptocurrency-transfer-scheme/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-metro-atlanta-bank-teller-charged-with-fraud-in-alleged-cryptocurrency-transfer-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to sell downtown Atlanta jail to Fulton County passes important city committee]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan to sell the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for $68 million has cleared a major political hurdle.On Monday, the Atlanta City Council Public Safety &amp; Legal Administration Committee favorably approved a resolution authorizing Mayor Andre Dickens to sell the facility to the county.The approval comes after a work session last week where the public was able to comment on the possible sale."Following the public Work Session, I have confidence that Atlantans public safety wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/plan-to-sell-downtown-atlanta-jail-to-fulton-county-passes-important-city-committee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/plan-to-sell-downtown-atlanta-jail-to-fulton-county-passes-important-city-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report reveals new details about University of Georgia student's fall from 8th-story window]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly-released incident report from Athens-Clarke County Police has revealed more information about a terrifying fall that sent a University of Georgia student to the hospital.The student, identified in the report as 21-year-old Kristin Sargent, fell from an eighth-floor window from her apartment on Saturday night, officials say.At around 7:37 p.m., officers, firefighters, and emergency services were called to the Rambler Athens on West Broad Street, close to UGA's campus.Witnesses told invest]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/report-reveals-new-details-about-university-of-georgia-students-fall-from-8th-story-window/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/report-reveals-new-details-about-university-of-georgia-students-fall-from-8th-story-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Republicans shift focus from Georgia to defending Senate seats elsewhere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republicans once saw Georgia and North Carolina as promising pieces of their strategy to keep control of the Senate. But hopes of winning the two states have been fading, and the GOP is increasingly focused on playing defense elsewhere with five weeks until the midterm elections.Republicans haven't abandoned the Southern battlegrounds, which Donald Trump carried narrowly in the 2024 presidential race, though they are shifting greater resources to states they see as more competitive. The party no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/republicans-shift-focus-from-georgia-to-defending-senate-seats-elsewhere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/republicans-shift-focus-from-georgia-to-defending-senate-seats-elsewhere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2028 Olympic torch relay to start in Atlanta ahead of Los Angeles games, organizers announce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2028 Olympics may be in Los Angeles, but the celebration will start with a full circle moment in Atlanta.On Tuesday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, LA28 chair and president Casey Wasserman, and other officials announced that the torch relay for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will begin in Atlanta, home of the last U.S. Summer Games in 1996, and travel through all 50 states.The Olympic flame will be lit in Olympia, Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, before beginning its journey around]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2028-olympic-torch-relay-to-start-in-atlanta-ahead-of-los-angeles-games-organizers-announce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2028-olympic-torch-relay-to-start-in-atlanta-ahead-of-los-angeles-games-organizers-announce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men arrested after 12 people wounded in Georgia park mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested after 12 people were wounded in a shooting at a birthday party in a Macon, Georgia park.Investigators identified David Pitts, 24, and Jaquez Bailey, 20, as suspects in the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park. Deputies arrested both men Monday while serving search and arrest warrants with help from local and federal law enforcement agencies.Pitts is charged with 12 counts of aggravated assault as a party to a crime, meaning investigators accuse him of participating in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-arrested-after-12-people-wounded-in-georgia-park-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-arrested-after-12-people-wounded-in-georgia-park-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia reports highest high school graduation rate in state history]]></title><description><![CDATA[More Georgia students are graduating from high school on time than ever before.Georgia's four-year high school graduation rate climbed to a record 88.5% for the class of 2026, up from 87.2% in 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Education.The statewide rate has increased by 21.1 percentage points since 2011, when it stood at 67.4%.The department said 147 school districts recorded graduation rates of at least 90% this year. Of those, 69 districts reached or exceeded 95%."I'm incredibly p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-reports-highest-high-school-graduation-rate-in-state-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-reports-highest-high-school-graduation-rate-in-state-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third deadly shooting since June reported at southwest Atlanta apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Tuesday outside an apartment building in southwest Atlanta, marking the third fatal shooting at the complex since June, police said.Atlanta police officers responded to 3230 Cushman Circle SW around 3:20 a.m. after receiving reports of a person shot. Officers found the man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Lt. Christopher Butler.Despite efforts to save him, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.Investigators recovered ballistic evidence b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/third-deadly-shooting-since-june-reported-at-southwest-atlanta-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/third-deadly-shooting-since-june-reported-at-southwest-atlanta-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spelman senior helps turn fleece into hope for people experiencing homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a Morehouse College gym, students from across the Atlanta University Center turned pieces of fleece, everyday essentials, and handwritten notes into something meant for people they may never meet.The service project, called "Wrapped in Hope," brought students together to make no-sew blankets, assemble hygiene and comfort kits, and write messages of encouragement for people experiencing homelessness, including veterans.For Spelman College senior Genesis Price, the work has become familiar. Pri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-senior-helps-turn-fleece-into-hope-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-senior-helps-turn-fleece-into-hope-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves open Wild Card Series against rival Phillies at Truist Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves begin postseason play Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, the team that ended their playoff runs in 2022 and 2023. All games in the best-of-three Wild Card Series will be played at Truist Park, with afternoon start times expected to affect traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-open-wild-card-series-against-rival-phillies-at-truist-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-open-wild-card-series-against-rival-phillies-at-truist-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chilly Atlanta morning gives way to sunshine and warmer temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a chilly morning, metro Atlanta will climb to about 84 degrees Tuesday under sunny skies. Dry weather is expected for the Braves&rsquo; Wild Card game, but temperatures will approach 90 later this week before rain arrives Friday and continues through the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chilly-atlanta-morning-gives-way-to-sunshine-and-warmer-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chilly-atlanta-morning-gives-way-to-sunshine-and-warmer-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Point youth soccer program moves practices after losing access to field]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of East Point children have a new place to play soccer after parents said the team was forced off its former field in the middle of the season."I think the thing that kind of bugs us is that it happened in the middle of a season," parent Abe Okie said. "If you don't want to renew the contract, that's fine. You have that right. Absolutely. But the kids got booted midway through the season."Soccer in the Streets, an Atlanta nonprofit that has offered youth soccer programs since 1989, moved]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-point-youth-soccer-program-moves-practices-after-losing-access-to-field/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-point-youth-soccer-program-moves-practices-after-losing-access-to-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta welcomes 2 new giant pandas from China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived in Atlanta aboard the FedEx Panda Express. The bears will remain in quarantine for about a month before making their public debut at Zoo Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/zoo-atlanta-welcomes-2-new-giant-pandas-from-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/zoo-atlanta-welcomes-2-new-giant-pandas-from-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Point youth soccer team forced to change fields midseason]]></title><description><![CDATA[East Point children held their first practice at Sumner Park after losing access to their field near a MARTA station. Parents question the timing and reasons behind the move and say the new location will be harder for some families to reach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-point-youth-soccer-team-forced-to-change-fields-midseason/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/east-point-youth-soccer-team-forced-to-change-fields-midseason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spelman senior wraps people experiencing homelessness in hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from across the Atlanta University Center made blankets, packed hygiene kits and wrote encouraging notes for people experiencing homelessness, including veterans. Spelman senior Genesis Price explains why she keeps returning to serve people she has never met.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-senior-wraps-people-experiencing-homelessness-in-hope/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-senior-wraps-people-experiencing-homelessness-in-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement builds as giant pandas prepare to make their debut at Zoo Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement is building for the two giant pandas who are making their home at Zoo Atlanta after a trip from China.Soon, visitors to the zoo will be able to see 6-year-old Ping Ping and 5-year-old Fu Shuang.&nbsp;The duo arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday morning via a special "'FedEx Panda Express' Boeing 777 aircraft," the zoo announced over the weekend.&nbsp;Ping Ping and Fu Shuang are on a 10-year loan to the zoo as part of a conservation agreement with the China Wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/excitement-builds-as-giant-pandas-prepare-to-make-their-debut-at-zoo-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/excitement-builds-as-giant-pandas-prepare-to-make-their-debut-at-zoo-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves preparing for postseason Wild Card run]]></title><description><![CDATA[After capturing the NL East title, the Braves are getting ready to host the Philadelphia Phillies in a best-of-three Wild Card Series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braves-preparing-for-postseason-wild-card-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braves-preparing-for-postseason-wild-card-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures ticking up as fall cool seems fleeting in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's been enjoying some fall weather after a season of scorching heat, but temperatures and rain chances are going up as the week goes by.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/temperatures-ticking-up-as-fall-cool-seems-fleeting-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/temperatures-ticking-up-as-fall-cool-seems-fleeting-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SALSAtlanta teaches city to dance casino, building community along the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a crowded Atlanta ballroom floor in Buckhead, the instructions come quickly. Couples turn, change partners, and move around a circle as music fills the room.For experienced dancers, it can look almost effortless. For newcomers, not so much. &nbsp;"I swear, one day I'm gonna get it on the first try," one relatively new dancer joked during a recent class.The couples are learning casino, a Cuban social dance commonly referred to in the United States as Cuban salsa. For nearly three decades, Juli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/salsatlanta-teaches-city-to-dance-casino-building-community-along-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/salsatlanta-teaches-city-to-dance-casino-building-community-along-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New NWSL Atlanta expansion unveils name and logo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's newest professional sports team now has a name, a phoenix and a date to take the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-nwsl-atlanta-expansion-unveils-name-and-logo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-nwsl-atlanta-expansion-unveils-name-and-logo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SALSAtlanta classes build community while teaching dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly three decades, Julian Mej&iacute;a has been teaching Atlantans how to dance casino, also known as Cuban salsa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/salsatlanta-classes-build-community-while-teaching-dance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/salsatlanta-classes-build-community-while-teaching-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organizers use golf fundraiser to build homes for veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members are coming together at Canton's BridgeMill Athletic Club to raise money to develop housing for veterans facing homelessness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/organizers-use-golf-fundraiser-to-build-homes-for-veterans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/organizers-use-golf-fundraiser-to-build-homes-for-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech student honors grandfather's legacy on campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia Tech student is following in the footsteps of his grandfather who made history on that same campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-student-honors-grandfathers-legacy-on-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-student-honors-grandfathers-legacy-on-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Full body scans growing in popularity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A method of healthcare outside the standard doctor room visit is growing in popularity. The full body scans involving both 2D and 3D imaging and blood tests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/full-body-scans-growing-in-popularity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/full-body-scans-growing-in-popularity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Georgia student falls from 8th-floor window near campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Georgia student was dancing on a couch when she fell out the 8th-floor window, sending her plummeting to the pool deck below, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-student-falls-from-8th-floor-window-near-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-student-falls-from-8th-floor-window-near-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Ballet dancers perform at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a full dance of dance magic as members of the Atlanta Ballet 2 company visited Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to give an enchanted performance to some of the hospital's patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-ballet-dancers-perform-at-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-ballet-dancers-perform-at-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Spot America auctioning rides and memorabilia after closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arcade games, go-karts, amusement rides, and more from Fun Spot America are all up for grabs following the Fayetteville park's recent closure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fun-spot-america-auctioning-rides-and-memorabilia-after-closure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fun-spot-america-auctioning-rides-and-memorabilia-after-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Kemp suspends Georgia gas tax, declares state of emergency as fuel costs surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is once again suspending the state's gas tax as prices continue to rise at the pump.In an executive order filed on Monday, Kemp announced the tax would take effect after midnight on Tuesday and continue through Oct. 19.The executive order also suspends weight limits on commercial vehicles in an effort to reduce costs need to transport goods.Georgia's gas tax is 33.3 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel."Over the past several years, with the hel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-suspends-georgia-gas-tax-declares-state-of-emergency-as-fuel-costs-surge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-suspends-georgia-gas-tax-declares-state-of-emergency-as-fuel-costs-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock cameras help identify suspect in deadly Gwinnett County hit-and-run crash, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driver is in custody facing charges in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened in Gwinnett County over the weekend, police say.The Gwinnett County Police Department says Flock Safety cameras helped them identify the driver as Trudon Kassansa.According to police, the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. on Sunday in the center turn lane of Killian Hill Road.Investigators say the situation happened when a car hit two pedestrians who were working on a vehicle that was disabled in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flock-cameras-help-identify-suspect-in-deadly-gwinnett-county-hit-and-run-crash-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flock-cameras-help-identify-suspect-in-deadly-gwinnett-county-hit-and-run-crash-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clerical error leads to ex-MARTA cleaner receiving $620,000 in unearned overtime, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA officials are trying to get back more than $600,000 in overtime pay the agency says was accidentally put on a former employee's paycheck.Officials with the agency confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that a "clerical error" resulted in a station cleaner receiving $620,000 in unearned overtime."We worked with the employee in an effort to recover those funds and hoped to resolve the matter without legal action," a MARTA spokesperson said in a statement. "Unfortunately, the employee has yet to ret]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clerical-error-leads-to-ex-marta-cleaner-receiving-620000-in-unearned-overtime-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clerical-error-leads-to-ex-marta-cleaner-receiving-620000-in-unearned-overtime-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Georgia student seriously injured after fall from 8th-floor window]]></title><description><![CDATA[A University of Georgia student is recovering after she fell from a window on the 8th floor of an apartment building close to campus.According to the Athens-Clarke County Police, the scary situation happened at an apartment complex on West Broad Street shortly before 8 p.m. on Saturday.Investigators say the student was dancing on a couch near an open window when she fell.The student landed on the pool deck below, police say.Medics rushed the student to the hospital. As of the last update, offici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-student-seriously-injured-after-fall-from-8th-floor-window/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-student-seriously-injured-after-fall-from-8th-floor-window/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornell fraternity rape case will be reopened after woman said she was raped for hours by multiple students]]></title><description><![CDATA[The investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University in 2024 will be reopened, authorities said Monday.&nbsp;The move comes after a lawsuit was filed earlier this month by a woman who claimed she was drugged and raped by multiple people at a fraternity house over the course of several hours.Investigation is being reopened"I have been asked by the community to revisit the decision whether to pursue criminal charges against the seven fraternity members. I have already begun that process, s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cornell-fraternity-rape-case-will-be-reopened-after-woman-said-she-was-raped-for-hours-by-multiple-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cornell-fraternity-rape-case-will-be-reopened-after-woman-said-she-was-raped-for-hours-by-multiple-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta woman charged in Florida in bitcoin jury duty scam linked to Georgia inmates, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta woman accused of taking part in a bitcoin scam that stole $15,000 from a victim has been extradited to Florida.Annie Ashley, 61, is now in custody at the Volusia County Jail charged with grand theft in connection with a Georgia prison scam ring, authorities said.In a video posted on Facebook, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said that the scam involves callers contacting residents in Florida and all over the country pretending to be law enforcement. The callers claim that their vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-charged-in-florida-in-bitcoin-jury-duty-scam-linked-to-georgia-inmates-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-charged-in-florida-in-bitcoin-jury-duty-scam-linked-to-georgia-inmates-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia enjoying pleasant weather, but more heat is coming]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy Georgia's cool, sunny, and nice fall weather while you can, because it's going to start heating up with rising rain chances by the end of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-enjoying-pleasant-weather-but-more-heat-is-coming/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-enjoying-pleasant-weather-but-more-heat-is-coming/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Spot America Atlanta auctions rides, go-karts and memorabilia after closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arcade games, go-karts, amusement rides, and more from Fun Spot America are all up for grabs following the Fayetteville park's recent closure.Online bidding is underway for the park's equipment and other assets via auctioneer Bill Ramsey and Associates. The auction also includes restaurant and concession equipment, maintenance equipment and memorabilia.Bidding through the auctioneer's website will close Oct. 14 at 2 p.m. All purchases will include a 15% buyer's premium and are subject to the sel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fun-spot-america-atlanta-auctions-rides-go-karts-and-memorabilia-after-closure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fun-spot-america-atlanta-auctions-rides-go-karts-and-memorabilia-after-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgian sickened in E. coli outbreak connected with California company's raw milk cheese]]></title><description><![CDATA[A multistate E. coli outbreak connected with cheese made from raw milk has made 13 people sick, including one in Georgia, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.According to an announcement by the federal agency, the Sierra Nevada Cheese Company, LCC agreed to a recall of all its Graziers Raw Milk Cheeses on Sept. 24.The recall includes the brand's medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack, and Monterey jack. The cheeses were sold at retail in 8-ounce or 16-ounce packages as well as to fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgian-sickened-in-e-coli-outbreak-connected-with-california-companys-raw-milk-cheese/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgian-sickened-in-e-coli-outbreak-connected-with-california-companys-raw-milk-cheese/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Marietta parents arrested after welfare check finds 15 children living "deplorable conditions," police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An attempt by Georgia Division of Family and Children Services to do a welfare check at a Marietta apartment has ended with police arresting three adults on charges of child cruelty and more.Authorities say they went to the apartment on the 1900 block of Bells Ferry Road to check on two children and found 15 living in what they called "deplorable conditions."According to the Marietta Police Department, officers were asked by DFCS to help its staff perform a welfare check at the apartment last we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-marietta-parents-arrested-after-welfare-check-finds-15-children-living-deplorable-conditions-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-marietta-parents-arrested-after-welfare-check-finds-15-children-living-deplorable-conditions-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smyrna police identify Shanteria Mosley after body parts found in trunk; suspect faces malice murder charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smyrna police now believe Shanteria "KT" Mosley was killed during a two-hour window Wednesday morning, hours before officers found her remains and arrested an 18-year-old in the case.Investigators believe Mosley was killed&nbsp;between 10 a.m. and noon on Sept. 23, according to an update released Sunday by the Smyrna Police Department.Police said they did not receive any calls about screaming, unusual noises or suspicious activity in the area during that period. Detectives have canvassed the are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-police-identify-shanteria-mosley-after-body-parts-found-in-trunk-suspect-faces-malice-murder-charge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-police-identify-shanteria-mosley-after-body-parts-found-in-trunk-suspect-faces-malice-murder-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County Teacher of the Year helps Spanish-speaking students find their voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Hispanic Heritage Month, a Mableton Elementary School teacher is helping Spanish-speaking students build confidence in the classroom &mdash; one lesson at a time.Kylie Hardy, Cobb County School District's Elementary Teacher of the Year, teaches English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Rather than pulling students out of their classrooms for English lessons, Hardy brings the learning to them, rolling her cart from class to class."The fact that you don't know a language should not make]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-teacher-of-the-year-helps-spanish-speaking-students-find-their-voices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-teacher-of-the-year-helps-spanish-speaking-students-find-their-voices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Obama Park reopens after four years in metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[After four years, visitors can once again use Michelle Obama Park in DeKalb County.County leaders celebrated the park's reopening over the weekend with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Intrenchment Creek trailhead. The park had been closed while crews worked to improve the space, according to the county.Christopher Bass, director of DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs, said reopening the trailhead restores an important part of the county's trail system.CBS News Atlanta "This tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michelle-obama-park-reopens-after-four-years-in-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michelle-obama-park-reopens-after-four-years-in-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19-year-old identified as 12th victim in mass shooting during birthday party at Georgia park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12th person has now been linked to the mass shooting at a birthday gathering in a Macon park, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's office said a 19-year-old man arrived at a local medical facility around 12:24 p.m. Sunday with a gunshot wound that was not considered life-threatening. Investigators later determined he was wounded in the shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park earlier that morning. He was listed in stable condition.The shooting was reported shortly after midnight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/19-year-old-identified-as-12th-victim-in-mass-shooting-during-birthday-party-at-georgia-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/19-year-old-identified-as-12th-victim-in-mass-shooting-during-birthday-party-at-georgia-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Pleasant Baptist marks 118 years, honors 104-year-old member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mount Pleasant Baptist Church celebrated its 118th anniversary with a special Sunday service featuring gospel artist Darwin Hobbs. The congregation also honored one of its oldest members for her lasting connection to the historic church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mount-pleasant-baptist-marks-118-years-honors-104-year-old-member/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mount-pleasant-baptist-marks-118-years-honors-104-year-old-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhyne Howard, DeWanna Bonner lead Dream to 92-77 playoff win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream overcame a slow first half and took control after halftime to beat the Washington Mystics in Game 1. Howard scored 26 points, while Bonner provided a third-quarter spark off the bench before Wednesday&rsquo;s Game 2 in Washington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rhyne-howard-dewanna-bonner-lead-dream-to-92-77-playoff-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rhyne-howard-dewanna-bonner-lead-dream-to-92-77-playoff-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giant pandas return to Zoo Atlanta, but fans must wait to meet them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived from China aboard the FedEx Panda Express and will spend about a month in quarantine. The pair will live at Zoo Atlanta under a 10-year loan agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/giant-pandas-return-to-zoo-atlanta-but-fans-must-wait-to-meet-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/giant-pandas-return-to-zoo-atlanta-but-fans-must-wait-to-meet-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Madonna, Taylor Swift make history during big night at VMAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madonna dominated the MTV Video Music Awards with seven wins, while Taylor Swift became the first recipient of a new directing honor. Atlanta rapper Gunna also joined Shaboozey for the first live performance of &ldquo;High Noon.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-madonna-taylor-swift-make-history-during-big-night-at-vmas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-madonna-taylor-swift-make-history-during-big-night-at-vmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[12 teens hospitalized after shooting at Macon birthday party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say an argument led to gunfire during a birthday party at a park in Bibb County. Twelve teenagers were taken to the hospital as investigators worked to determine what happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/12-teens-hospitalized-after-shooting-at-macon-birthday-party/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/12-teens-hospitalized-after-shooting-at-macon-birthday-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeroom I Cobb County teacher helps English learners find their voices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mableton Elementary teacher Kylie Hardy brings English lessons directly into students&rsquo; classrooms while helping Spanish-speaking children build confidence. The Cobb County Elementary Teacher of the Year says every student deserves to feel supported, included and ready to learn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/homeroom-i-cobb-county-teacher-helps-english-learners-find-their-voices/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/homeroom-i-cobb-county-teacher-helps-english-learners-find-their-voices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michelle Obama Park reopens in DeKalb County after 4 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County leaders celebrated the reopening of Michelle Obama Park at the Intrenchment Creek trailhead after years of improvement work. Officials say restoring the trailhead closes a major gap in the county&rsquo;s growing trail network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michelle-obama-park-reopens-in-dekalb-county-after-4-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michelle-obama-park-reopens-in-dekalb-county-after-4-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovett volleyball star Kari Knotts chases another state title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six-foot-4 sophomore Kari Knotts is leading the Lovett Lions&rsquo; pursuit of another state volleyball championship. Knotts helped the team win the title last season and was named Gatorade Georgia Volleyball Player of the Year as a freshman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lovett-volleyball-star-kari-knotts-chases-another-state-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lovett-volleyball-star-kari-knotts-chases-another-state-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father-daughter duo shares special bond through Atlanta Dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Earley became an Atlanta Dream fan after taking his daughter, Ky, to a game. Now, the season-ticket holders are preparing to cheer on their favorite team in a playoff matchup moved to State Farm Arena because of high demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/father-daughter-duo-shares-special-bond-through-atlanta-dream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/father-daughter-duo-shares-special-bond-through-atlanta-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New giant pandas from China arrive in Atlanta zoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two giant pandas from China have arrived in the U.S. as part of an agreement between the Chinese and American governments, the Atlanta zoo confirmed on Sunday.The zoo said giant pandas Ping Ping and Fu Shuang arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Sunday morning "via a dedicated 'FedEx Panda Express' Boeing 777 aircraft.""This is a thrilling day for Zoo Atlanta and a historic moment for the City of Atlanta, the state of Georgia and beyond," said Raymond B. King, the zoo's preside]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-giant-pandas-from-china-arrive-in-atlanta-zoo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-giant-pandas-from-china-arrive-in-atlanta-zoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fieldhouse opens at Jonesboro's Tara Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[The field at Tara Stadium in Jonesboro bears the name of football great Hines Ward, and now the facility has a big upgrade for teams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-fieldhouse-opens-at-jonesboros-tara-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-fieldhouse-opens-at-jonesboros-tara-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia speech therapist boosts young clients' confidence through free haircuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A haircut can go a long way toward boosting confidence, but for people with sensory needs, the cut itself can be challenging.A Dawsonville speech therapist is using fun, hands-on lessons to help children and young adults feel more comfortable.What looks like a simple haircut lines up with many goals at Prosper Therapy Services in Dawsonville."I consider it like art, so it's an enjoyable experience to provide something for people that have difficulty with them," said Kevin Simmons. He's a certifi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-speech-therapist-boosts-young-clients-confidence-through-free-haircuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-speech-therapist-boosts-young-clients-confidence-through-free-haircuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia speech therapist provides free sensory haircuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[For young people with sensory needs, a haircut can be challenging, but one Georgia speech therapist is helping the activity be more comfortable through a free service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-speech-therapist-provides-free-sensory-haircuts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-speech-therapist-provides-free-sensory-haircuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decades of devotion: 86 Vietnamese couples renew vows in Norcross after surviving war and separation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Draped in crimson and white, glowing beneath traditional Vietnamese lanterns, and sprinkled with touches of gold, the First Senior Center of Georgia hosted a celebration of enduring love. Eighty-six elderly couples gathered at the senior center to renew their wedding vows, marking decades of commitment that have withstood war, political imprisonment, and resettlement in a new country.For many in attendance, the ceremony was far more than an anniversary milestone. Following the Vietnam War, sever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decades-of-devotion-86-vietnamese-couples-renew-vows-in-norcross-after-surviving-war-and-separation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decades-of-devotion-86-vietnamese-couples-renew-vows-in-norcross-after-surviving-war-and-separation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton State University hosts social mobility summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton State University wants to help metro Atlanta students get a head start on higher eduction, hosting a special summit to discuss opportunities for high school students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-state-university-hosts-social-mobility-summit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-state-university-hosts-social-mobility-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vietnamese couples in Georgia celebrate last love with vow renewal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Love was in the air in Georgia as dozens of elderly Vietnamese couples renewed their wedding vows, celebrating how their relationships outlasted war, political imprisonment, and resettlement in a new country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/vietnamese-couples-in-georgia-celebrate-last-love-with-vow-renewal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/vietnamese-couples-in-georgia-celebrate-last-love-with-vow-renewal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nor'easter bringing cool, fall weather to Georgia at last]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's got a really nice few days of weather coming, with temperatures below average courtesy of the nor'easter storm system up the East Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/noreaster-bringing-cool-fall-weather-to-georgia-at-last/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/noreaster-bringing-cool-fall-weather-to-georgia-at-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Tiny Doors give viewers whimsical glimpse at city's history and culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are only a few inches tall, but they have become part of Atlanta's landscape.Karen Anderson Singer, the artist behind Tiny Doors ATL, told CBS News Atlanta that each one is designed to help people connect with the city and leave room for their own interpretation."We know doors are entrances, and I like to think of it as an entrance to your imagination," said Singer.The doors are placed throughout the city, with some outliers in Kennesaw, Buckhead, and Decatur.You can find the Tiny Doors acr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-tiny-doors-give-viewers-whimsical-glimpse-at-citys-history-and-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-tiny-doors-give-viewers-whimsical-glimpse-at-citys-history-and-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta artist builds tiny doors to bring people together]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tiny Doors that Karen Anderson Singer builds across the city are only a few inches tall, but they have become part of Atlanta's landscape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artist-builds-tiny-doors-to-bring-people-together/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artist-builds-tiny-doors-to-bring-people-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UGA researchers discover genes that help worms regrow their brains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Georgia have identified nearly a dozen genes that flatworms use to turn stem cells into dopamine that produce neurons and guide them into the right places to regrow their brains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-researchers-discover-genes-that-help-worms-regrow-their-brains/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-researchers-discover-genes-that-help-worms-regrow-their-brains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Cobb County Jail attack, massive meat recall, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say a deputy suffered a broken jaw and a concussion in an attack by a detainee at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-cobb-county-jail-attack-massive-meat-recall-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-cobb-county-jail-attack-massive-meat-recall-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Heal provides healthcare lifeline in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from the National Institutes of Health shows patients experiencing homelessness have increased rates of hospital readmission after discharge. A program named Project Heal in metro Atlanta is helping provide stable housing so people can get better, quicker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/project-heal-provides-healthcare-lifeline-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/project-heal-provides-healthcare-lifeline-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County breaks ground on new pantry warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pantry at Hamilton Mill broke ground on a new 8,400-square-foot facility designed to expand its capacity to serve families throughout the metro Atlanta area on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-breaks-ground-on-new-pantry-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-breaks-ground-on-new-pantry-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Financial aid delays impacting some Morehouse medical students]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some students at Morehouse School of Medicine, delays in financial aid are creating problems far beyond paying for school. Some say they are struggling to pay for basic needs, including food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/financial-aid-delays-impacting-some-morehouse-medical-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/financial-aid-delays-impacting-some-morehouse-medical-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA testing leads to life sentence for suspect in DeKalb County rape cold case, DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Decatur man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty this week to a rape charge in connection with the assault of a woman in her apartment 36 years ago.DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said that 67-year-old Moses Robinson's identity remained a mystery for decades until the work of the Georgia Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Task Force (GASAKI) helped connect him with the crime.According to officials, the attack happened on Jan. 13, 1990, at the Misty Waters Apartme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dna-testing-leads-to-life-sentence-for-suspect-in-dekalb-county-rape-cold-case-da-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dna-testing-leads-to-life-sentence-for-suspect-in-dekalb-county-rape-cold-case-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County deputy hospitalized with broken jaw after brutal attack by detainee at jail, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cobb County deputy has been rushed to the hospital after officials said they were attacked by a murder suspect detained at the county jail.The Cobb County Sheriff's Office says the deputy was attacked on Friday by an individual who was awaiting extradition to Tennessee.The deputy suffered a broken jaw and a concussion and was taken to a local hospital for treatment."Today's incident serves as a stark reminder that despite our best efforts, detention center operations can be extremely dangerous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-deputy-hospitalized-with-broken-jaw-after-brutal-attack-by-detainee-at-jail-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-deputy-hospitalized-with-broken-jaw-after-brutal-attack-by-detainee-at-jail-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smyrna police search for answers after woman's death: "A particularly gruesome crime"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smyrna police are still working to identify a woman whose body was found at an apartment complex Wednesday night as detectives investigate how she knew the 18-year-old arrested in the case.Officers found the woman's body after responding to Park Valley Apartments at 4590 Valley Parkway, according to the Smyrna Police Department. Police arrested Smyrna resident Kingston Bradley in connection with the investigation.Lt. Meredith Holt, the department's public information officer, described Bradley a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-police-search-for-answers-after-womans-death-a-particularly-gruesome-crime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-police-search-for-answers-after-womans-death-a-particularly-gruesome-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keke Wyatt denies reports of child cruelty, aggravated assault charges after metro Atlanta arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singer Keke Wyatt is pushing back on reports about the charges she faces after a recent arrest in Henry County, saying court records show only one simple assault charge.Wyatt, whose legal name is Ketara Wyatt Darring, was booked Sept. 20, according to booking information from Henry County. The booking entry listed aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts, and third-degree cruelty to children as a misdemeanor.In a statement posted to Wyatt's Instagram account, her representatives disputed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/keke-wyatt-denies-reports-of-child-cruelty-aggravated-assault-charges-after-metro-atlanta-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/keke-wyatt-denies-reports-of-child-cruelty-aggravated-assault-charges-after-metro-atlanta-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man damaged nonverbal 3-year-old's spine and arms, tried to run over son's mother, DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia man will spend decades in prison after a jury found him guilty on all counts of physically abusing a nonverbal 3-year-old child who had developmental disabilities.On Wendnesday, a Greene County jury found Damian Andre Wright guilty of first- and second-degree cruelty to children and three counts of aggravated battery.The Ocmulgee District Attorney's Office said the victim's injuries in the case included fractures to their spine and both arms.Following the three-day trial and conviction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-damaged-nonverbal-3-year-olds-spine-and-arms-tried-to-run-over-sons-mother-da-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-damaged-nonverbal-3-year-olds-spine-and-arms-tried-to-run-over-sons-mother-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia feeling the fall weather as nor'easter brings in dry air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia won't feel the rain or the winds of a nor'easter hitting the East Coast, but the state will feel the benefits of the cool, dry air it's bringing to the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-feeling-the-fall-weather-as-noreaster-brings-in-dry-air/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-feeling-the-fall-weather-as-noreaster-brings-in-dry-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philadelphia man sentenced to life for deadly double shooting at metro Atlanta extended stay motel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Philadelphia man will spend the rest of his life in jail for the deadly shooting of two people at a metro Atlanta extended stay motel.On Wednesday, a jury found 39-year-old William Leftenent guilty of two counts of malice murder, four counts of felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, and gun charges for the killing of Lamar Pringle, 32, and Mariana Greene, 35, in 2024.According to investigators, officers with the DeKalb County Police Department were called to a motel on Flat Shoals Pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/philadelphia-man-sentenced-to-life-for-deadly-double-shooting-at-metro-atlanta-extended-stay-motel/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/philadelphia-man-sentenced-to-life-for-deadly-double-shooting-at-metro-atlanta-extended-stay-motel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Georgia woman last seen walking through Canton neighborhood in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two months have passed since Dina Michelle Spencer was last seen in Canton, Georgia.Police are asking for the public's help finding Spencer as investigators work to determine what happened to her.Spencer was last seen on the morning of July 15 in a residential neighborhood along Mountain Laurel Drive.She was seen walking away from the address wearing an orange T-shirt, gray sweatpants and open-toed shoes. Spencer is 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs about 155 pounds and has brown hair and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-georgia-woman-last-seen-walking-through-canton-neighborhood-in-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-georgia-woman-last-seen-walking-through-canton-neighborhood-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's officially Dolly Parton Day, honoring the late icon with parades, pink lights and book drives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It's Dolly Parton Day.Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton's hit song "9 to 5."Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an impressive legacy over the decades as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur &mdash; leaving big and small ways to honor the icon.So whether it's dusting off your rhinestones, donating a book or throwing b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/its-officially-dolly-parton-day-honoring-the-late-icon-with-parades-pink-lights-and-book-drives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/its-officially-dolly-parton-day-honoring-the-late-icon-with-parades-pink-lights-and-book-drives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 80 tons of meat connected with Georgia distributor recalled over fake inspection marks]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 83 tons of meat connected with a Georgia distributor have been recalled across the U.S. because the products were not properly inspected by federal authorities and were shipped out with falsified inspection stickers, the Department of Agriculture said.Star Meat Delivery Inc., based in Lucama, North Carolina, is recalling more than 167,000 pounds&nbsp;of raw pork, beef, and goat products nationwide. That number may grow as the USDA continues its investigation into the situation.Accordin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-than-80-tons-of-meat-connected-with-georgia-distributor-recalled-over-fake-inspection-marks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-than-80-tons-of-meat-connected-with-georgia-distributor-recalled-over-fake-inspection-marks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 suspects facing charges in deadly shooting at Atlanta's South Bend Park, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been taken into custody in connection with a body found at an Atlanta park earlier in September.On the morning of Sept. 2, an Atlanta police officer was patrolling near the area of South Bend Park on Compton Drive SE when the officer discovered a man who had been shot at least once.Medics pronounced the victim dead at the scene, and investigators quickly determined that it was a homicide.On Sept. 16, officers and members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Crime Task Forc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-suspects-facing-charges-in-deadly-shooting-at-atlantas-south-bend-park-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-suspects-facing-charges-in-deadly-shooting-at-atlantas-south-bend-park-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men stabbed outside Atlanta nightclub after fight inside, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after two men were stabbed outside an Atlanta nightclub early Friday morning.Atlanta police said officers were called to The Marquette Restaurant &amp; Lounge, also known as Club 868, at 868 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. around 3:45 a.m.When officers arrived, they found two men with stab wounds to their faces. Both were conscious and breathing and were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening.CBS News Atlanta Investigators bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-stabbed-outside-atlanta-nightclub-after-fight-inside-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-stabbed-outside-atlanta-nightclub-after-fight-inside-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's officially Dolly Parton Day, with parades, pink lights and book drives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pour yourself a cup of ambition. It's Dolly Parton Day.Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton's hit song "9 to 5."Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an impressive legacy over the decades as a singer-songwriter, actor, philanthropist and entrepreneur &mdash; leaving big and small ways to honor the icon.So whether it's dusting off your rhinestones, donating a book or throwing b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/its-officially-dolly-parton-day-with-parades-pink-lights-and-book-drives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/its-officially-dolly-parton-day-with-parades-pink-lights-and-book-drives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sequoyah volleyball standout sets sights on becoming a pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senior Hilary Praytor is helping Sequoyah High School chase another deep playoff run while attending flight school. The Canton student-athlete hopes to study aviation in college and eventually fly for Delta Air Lines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sequoyah-volleyball-standout-sets-sights-on-becoming-a-pilot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sequoyah-volleyball-standout-sets-sights-on-becoming-a-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School bus carrying DeKalb County students collides with box truck near I-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[A school bus and a box truck collided Friday morning at Tucker Hill Road and the I-20 eastbound exit ramp.DeKalb County police said officers responded to the crash around 6:17 a.m. No drivers or passengers were seriously injured.A DeKalb County School District spokesperson said the bus was carrying students from Warren Technical School. The bus driver was the only person who required medical attention from emergency responders, according to the district.Another bus picked up the students and too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/school-bus-carrying-dekalb-county-students-collides-with-box-truck-near-i-20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/school-bus-carrying-dekalb-county-students-collides-with-box-truck-near-i-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta eviction filings climb to more than three times the national average]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many metro Atlanta renters, one unexpected bill can be enough to put their housing at risk.Tarnesha Beaford said she was evicted last year after struggling to keep up with rent and other expenses. She now sells water and sports drinks alongside her children to earn money."When you get evicted, it's hard to get somewhere else to go," Beaford said. "I don't want to just be out here begging."Beaford said rent for a two-bedroom apartment can reach $1,500, an amount she described as difficult to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-eviction-filings-climb-to-more-than-three-times-the-national-average/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-eviction-filings-climb-to-more-than-three-times-the-national-average/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia's first all-pink cafe brings brunch and bold decor to Buckhead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's first all-pink cafe has opened in Buckhead.High Noon Brunchery moved from Douglasville to Atlanta in August, bringing its Southern-inspired brunch menu and distinctive pink decor to the neighborhood.The menu features chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, plus a selection of pink cocktails and coffee drinks."I feel like there are a lot of places in the city that are Instagrammable, pretty and aesthetically pleasing, but then you get the lunch or the brunch and it's subpar," customer Em]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-first-all-pink-cafe-brings-brunch-and-bold-decor-to-buckhead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-first-all-pink-cafe-brings-brunch-and-bold-decor-to-buckhead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lantern Parade returns to Atlanta Beltline Saturday for 16th year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is happening this weekend after being postponed because of last week's weather.The parade will begin at the intersection of Allene Avenue and the Southwest Trail at 8 p.m. Saturday. It will travel along the trail before ending in the Lee + White parking lot.This is the event's 16th year. It debuted in 2010 with a few hundred participants and has since grown to attract tens of thousands of people, according to the Beltline's arts and culture program.The public]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lantern-parade-returns-to-atlanta-beltline-saturday-for-16th-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lantern-parade-returns-to-atlanta-beltline-saturday-for-16th-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckhead brunch spot serves Southern favorites with a pink twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[High Noon Brunchery recently moved from Douglasville to Buckhead, bringing its pink d&eacute;cor, cocktails and coffee to Atlanta. Owner Porche Perryman explains the inspiration behind the caf&eacute; while customers sample its Southern-inspired brunch menu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buckhead-brunch-spot-serves-southern-favorites-with-a-pink-twist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buckhead-brunch-spot-serves-southern-favorites-with-a-pink-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool mornings and warm afternoons shape Atlanta’s weekend forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures begin in the 50s and 60s across metro Atlanta before climbing to a high near 78 degrees Friday. Sunshine, dry conditions and highs in the low 80s are expected through the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cool-mornings-and-warm-afternoons-shape-atlantas-weekend-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cool-mornings-and-warm-afternoons-shape-atlantas-weekend-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Atlanta artists to watch at the MTV Video Music Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta's culture contributor Damez previews the Atlanta artists nominated at the MTV Video Music Awards, including Latto, Gunna and first-time nominee Mariah the Scientist. He also shares what viewers can expect from Taylor Swift and host Snoop Dogg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-atlanta-artists-to-watch-at-the-mtv-video-music-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-atlanta-artists-to-watch-at-the-mtv-video-music-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands expected for Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16th annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade steps off Saturday night along the Southwest Trail after being postponed by bad weather. The public can join the illuminated procession with a lantern, while the event will also feature live performances, food and market vendors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-expected-for-atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-expected-for-atlanta-beltline-lantern-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Book Bird credits DeKalb County resources with helping its business grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's Small Business Opportunity Week in DeKalb County, and local business owners say the support they have found is helping them grow.The county, the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce and the Decide DeKalb Development Authority are encouraging small business owners to use the resources available to help their companies succeed.The co-owners of The Book Bird in Avondale Estates have been in business for only three years, but they said promotions from those organizations have helped them reach new custom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-book-bird-credits-dekalb-county-resources-with-helping-its-business-grow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-book-bird-credits-dekalb-county-resources-with-helping-its-business-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients meet NASA astronaut to hear space stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta had a special visitor on Thursday. Retired U.S. Army Colonel and former NASA Astronaut Shane Kimbrough stopped by the hospital to meet with kids and tell his stories about space. One of those patients, London Parks, is receiving care for her blood disorder at Arthur M. Blank Hospital. But on Thursday, she was able to focus on something else. "I've never met an astronaut before, you know, it's a first time for everything," Parks said. She didn't want t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients-meet-nasa-astronaut-to-hear-space-stories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients-meet-nasa-astronaut-to-hear-space-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former NASA astronaut inspires young patients at Atlanta hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired Army Col. Shane Kimbrough visited patients at Children&rsquo;s Healthcare of Atlanta to share stories from his space missions. The former astronaut encouraged children receiving care to dream big and see new possibilities for their futures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-nasa-astronaut-inspires-young-patients-at-atlanta-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-nasa-astronaut-inspires-young-patients-at-atlanta-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Business Opportunity Week highlights help for DeKalb entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small Business Opportunity Week is highlighting loans, marketing and networking support available to DeKalb County entrepreneurs. The co-owners of The Book Bird explain how those resources helped their Avondale Estates shop reach new customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-business-opportunity-week-highlights-help-for-dekalb-entrepreneurs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-business-opportunity-week-highlights-help-for-dekalb-entrepreneurs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons facing Green Bay in prime-time game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr.'s return as the Falcons face Green Bay comes at a time when the team need someone to provide a jolt for their struggling offense.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-falcons-facing-green-bay-in-prime-time-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-falcons-facing-green-bay-in-prime-time-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ponce City Market marks 100 years as Atlanta landmark, economic engine and gathering place]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 100 years, the massive brick building now known as Ponce City Market has been part of Atlanta's economic and cultural life, reinventing itself as the city around it changed.It opened in 1926 as a Sears, Roebuck and Co. retail store and distribution center, later became home to Atlanta city government and, after years when much of the sprawling complex sat unused, was transformed into Ponce City Market.Now, as the landmark celebrates its centennial, its owners are looking back at the building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ponce-city-market-marks-100-years-as-atlanta-landmark-economic-engine-and-gathering-place/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ponce-city-market-marks-100-years-as-atlanta-landmark-economic-engine-and-gathering-place/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools helps residents find opportunity through free English as a Second Language classes]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 people move to metro Atlanta daily, the Atlanta Regional Commission says. Some of those new residents are new to the United States and speak languages other than English.To make the transition easier, Atlanta Public Schools offers free opportunities through its education programs designed to help residents build their English-language skills, earn a GED or HiSET, and prepare for greater career and educational opportunities. APS also partners with local nonprofits that help particip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-helps-residents-find-opportunity-through-free-english-as-a-second-language-classes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-helps-residents-find-opportunity-through-free-english-as-a-second-language-classes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wounded during 2024 Trump rally shooting in Butler County, Pennsylvania, dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the men who was wounded in the attempted assassination of President Trump&nbsp;at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died.&nbsp;In a statement on behalf of his family,&nbsp;Jim Copenhaver's&nbsp;lawyer confirmed the "devoted" husband, father and grandfather died on Wednesday, two years after he was "gravely wounded" during a shooting at a Trump rally.&nbsp;"James's dedication to this great country was a defining part of his life," the statement said. "As a veteran, he prou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-wounded-during-2024-trump-rally-shooting-in-butler-county-pennsylvania-dies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-wounded-during-2024-trump-rally-shooting-in-butler-county-pennsylvania-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ponce City Market celebrates 100 years as an Atlanta landmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 100 years, the massive brick building now known as Ponce City Market has been part of Atlanta's economic and cultural life, reinventing itself as the city around it changed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ponce-city-market-celebrates-100-years-as-an-atlanta-landmark/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ponce-city-market-celebrates-100-years-as-an-atlanta-landmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools program boosting English skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools is giving free opportunities to adults through its education programs designed to help residents build their English-language skills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-program-boosting-english-skills/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-program-boosting-english-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta sees massive drop in temperatures as fall moves in]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just a few days, metro Atlanta's high temperatures have dropped by double digits, and the area is finally getting a real touch of fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-sees-massive-drop-in-temperatures-as-fall-moves-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-sees-massive-drop-in-temperatures-as-fall-moves-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Self-Care Con tackles educator burnout with wellness and mental health tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[While conventions like MomoCon and Dragon Con draw massive crowds celebrating pop culture and fandoms, one Atlanta educator has launched an annual gathering for a different group of heroes: teachers.Applemania Bradford, an award-winning teacher with 17 years of experience, created Self-Care Con to help educators combat the emotional and physical toll of the profession. For Bradford, burnout among educators isn't a sign of unhappiness with the job. It is the direct result of caring deeply for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-self-care-con-tackles-educator-burnout-with-wellness-and-mental-health-tools/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-self-care-con-tackles-educator-burnout-with-wellness-and-mental-health-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta expanding paid parental leave to 12 weeks for city employees]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Atlanta employees will soon have access to one of the most comprehensive paid parental leave policies in Georgia following a unanimous vote by the Atlanta City Council.Beginning in January, eligible city workers welcoming a new child, whether through birth, adoption, or foster care, will receive 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. The updated policy significantly expands previous allowances, strips away traditional "primary" and "secondary" caregiver distinctions, and grants both pare]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-expanding-paid-parental-leave-to-12-weeks-for-city-employees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-expanding-paid-parental-leave-to-12-weeks-for-city-employees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia educator creates Self-Care Con to help teachers recharge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Designed as a back-to-school wellness program. Self-Care Con equips teachers with sustainable mental health and wellness tools they can carry throughout the entire school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-educator-creates-self-care-con-to-help-teachers-recharge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-educator-creates-self-care-con-to-help-teachers-recharge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you should know about atrial fibrillation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects 10 million people in the United States could lead to serious health issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/what-you-should-know-about-atrial-fibrillation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/what-you-should-know-about-atrial-fibrillation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump meets President Xi at White House for high-stakes summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to his first White House visit in over a decade Thursday as the two world leaders navigate major topics like artificial intelligence, the war with Iran, and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-meets-president-xi-at-white-house-for-high-stakes-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-meets-president-xi-at-white-house-for-high-stakes-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Fulton County property tax hike proposal, suspicious Atlanta fire, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fulton County Board of Commissioners says it plans to increase the county's 2026 General Fund property taxes this year by to keep up with the growing market value.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-fulton-county-property-tax-hike-proposal-suspicious-atlanta-fire-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-fulton-county-property-tax-hike-proposal-suspicious-atlanta-fire-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia kicks off National Child Passenger Safety Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Governor's Office of Highway Safety is joining the Georgia Department of Public Health&rsquo;s Child Occupant Safety Project are providing free child passenger safety screenings, designed to help parents and caregivers make sure their children are safely strapped in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-kicks-off-national-child-passenger-safety-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-kicks-off-national-child-passenger-safety-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Atlanta expands paid parental family leave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta officials have voted to give more paid time off to city employees who are having a baby, adopting, or caring for a foster child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-atlanta-expands-paid-parental-family-leave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-atlanta-expands-paid-parental-family-leave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ole Miss student found dead identified as 20-year-old Atlanta man as investigation continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old Atlanta man has been identified as one of two University of Mississippi students found dead this week as investigators work to learn what happened.Authorities say the students were found Monday afternoon in different locations, one on campus and the other off campus.On Thursday, the university identified the students as Robert Strang, a 20-year-old junior from Atlanta, and Aidan Hamilton, an 18-year-old freshman from Englewood, Colorado."The families have asked for privacy as they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ole-miss-student-found-dead-identified-as-20-year-old-atlanta-man-as-investigation-continues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ole-miss-student-found-dead-identified-as-20-year-old-atlanta-man-as-investigation-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate dies after being found wounded in DeKalb County jail cell, GBI reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a 24-year-old inmate at the DeKalb County Jail.Deputies found David Addo-Wright unresponsive in a cell at the jail with multiple wounds on Wednesday, officials say.Addo-Wright was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His body has now been taken to the DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy.Details about what led to Addo-Wright's death remain limited at this time.This investigation remains ongoing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inmate-dies-after-being-found-wounded-in-dekalb-county-jail-cell-gbi-reports/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inmate-dies-after-being-found-wounded-in-dekalb-county-jail-cell-gbi-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta honors Debbie Allen as "A Different World" returns with new Netflix series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta honored Debbie Allen with the Phoenix Award on Wednesday, one day before Netflix premieres its new "A Different World" sequel series.The Phoenix Award recognizes the renowned entertainer's contributions to television, dance and storytelling.&nbsp;Allen serves as an executive producer on all 10 episodes and reprises her role as Dr. Langhorne, an academic adviser and counselor at the fictional Hillman College.City of Atlanta The series was filmed entirely in Atlanta, including scenes at Cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-honors-debbie-allen-as-a-different-world-returns-with-new-netflix-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-honors-debbie-allen-as-a-different-world-returns-with-new-netflix-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI offers $10,000 reward for Atlanta man accused of posing as officer, extorting driver]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta man is wanted after the FBI said he impersonated a law enforcement officer, stopped a driver at gunpoint on an interstate and extorted money from the victim.The FBI's Atlanta Field Office announced Thursday that it is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Julious George Khalid.Khalid, 38, is wanted in connection with an Aug. 7 kidnapping and extortion on I-20 near Panola Road. The FBI said the victim was released after Khalid and ot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-atlanta-man-accused-of-posing-as-officer-extorting-driver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-atlanta-man-accused-of-posing-as-officer-extorting-driver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Secretary of State's Office investigating whether Georgia House candidate voted in 2 state primaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Secretary of State's Office has opened an investigation into whether a state House of Representatives candidate cast ballots in two different state primaries this year.In a press release, the state agency said it received reports that a candidate voted in the May 19 primary in Georgia and Nevada's June 9 primary."Voting in another state's primary while claiming to be a legal Georgia resident is a very serious allegation," said Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. "My office has ope]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/secretary-of-states-office-investigating-whether-georgia-house-candidate-voted-in-2-state-primaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/secretary-of-states-office-investigating-whether-georgia-house-candidate-voted-in-2-state-primaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive arrested by SWAT team in Florida, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the Atlanta Police Department's Top 10 Most Wanted fugitives is now in custody after he was apprehended in Florida, officials say.Authorities say Jonathan Soto was wanted for murder in connection with the killing of Michael Gidewon, the co-owner of the now-closed Republic Lounge.According to police, officers were called to the nightclub on Brady Avenue NW on the morning of Feb. 4, 2023. There, they found a man, later identified as Gidewon, shot in the head. He was pronounced dead at the s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-top-10-most-wanted-fugitive-arrested-by-swat-team-in-florida-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-top-10-most-wanted-fugitive-arrested-by-swat-team-in-florida-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests made in deadly shooting of Norfolk Southern contractor in Cobb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County police have arrested two men in connection with the killing of a Norfolk Southern contractor outside the railroad company's Whitaker Intermodal Terminal.The deadly shooting happened on the night of Sept. 14 at the facility at 6000 Dr. Luke Glenn Garrett Jr. Memorial Highway, authorities say.In a statement to CBS News Atlanta, Norfolk Southern said the contractor was shot in the parking lot. The man, later identified as 27-year-old Curdravious Clark, was taken to a hospital, where he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/arrests-made-in-deadly-shooting-of-norfolk-southern-contractor-in-cobb-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/arrests-made-in-deadly-shooting-of-norfolk-southern-contractor-in-cobb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooler weather is here in Georgia, but will it last?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of hot weather, Georgians woke up to clouds and cooler temperatures on Thursday. While we may not get back to the 90s, the highs may pop back up to the 80s for a little while longer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cooler-weather-is-here-in-georgia-but-will-it-last/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cooler-weather-is-here-in-georgia-but-will-it-last/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemalan national pinned under ICE vehicle while running from agents, state patrol says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia State Patrol says a man was pinned under an ICE vehicle while attempting to run from an immigration stop in Albany, Georgia.The agency said a trooper was sent to a "vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash" at 5:34 a.m. on Sept. 17 on the Liberty Expressway at Exit 1 in Dougherty County. Dougherty County police officers were already there when the trooper arrived.According to the GSP, ICE agents had stopped a vehicle in the area, and everyone inside the vehicle ran away on foot. A 2021 Dodge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/guatemalan-national-pinned-under-ice-vehicle-while-running-from-agents-state-patrol-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/guatemalan-national-pinned-under-ice-vehicle-while-running-from-agents-state-patrol-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Park hotel ordered to pay $164 million to victim in child sex trafficking lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal jury has awarded an unidentified survivor of sex trafficking a $164 million verdict in her lawsuit against a Georgia motel owner.Attorneys for Andersen, Tate &amp; Carr, the legal firm that represented the woman, said that it was the largest sex trafficking verdict ever returned in the United States.In her lawsuit, the victim, identified only as J.R., claimed she was only 15 years old when traffickers brought her to the Super 8 hotel on Old National Highway in College Park in 2020. She]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-hotel-ordered-to-pay-164-million-to-victim-in-child-sex-trafficking-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-hotel-ordered-to-pay-164-million-to-victim-in-child-sex-trafficking-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York murder suspect wanted by U.S. Marshals apprehended in Gwinnett County, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man wanted by U.S. Marshals in connection with a murder in New York has been taken into custody in Gwinnett County.Authorities say 35-year-old Kean Wiggins had been on the run since the deadly shooting of Shardonay Tyce in Troy, New York, on May 6, 2026 and was considered to be armed and dangerous. Wiggins was facing charges of second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon in connection with the killing.On Thursday morning, the Gwinnett County Police Department said th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-york-murder-suspect-wanted-by-us-marshals-apprehended-in-gwinnett-county-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-york-murder-suspect-wanted-by-us-marshals-apprehended-in-gwinnett-county-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police charge Georgia teen after woman's body found during missing person search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Smyrna say a missing person call at an apartment complex ended with the discovery of a body and an arrest.According to the Smyrna Police Department, officers responded around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday to a missing person call at Park Valley Apartments, 4590 Valley Parkway. During the investigation, they found the body of a woman, police said.Kingston Bradley, 18, of Smyrna, has been charged in connection with the investigation, the department said.Police described it as an active investigati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-charge-georgia-teen-after-womans-body-found-during-missing-person-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-charge-georgia-teen-after-womans-body-found-during-missing-person-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of woman found in apartment by Atlanta firefighters deemed suspicious, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at an Atlanta apartment complex on Wednesday night has led to a police investigation into the death of a woman found the building, authorities say.Officials tell CBS News Atlanta that firefighters responded to an apartment complex on the 1700 block of Staunton Road around 9:45 p.m. after getting reports of fire.While the building did not show signs of damage or active flames, firefighters discovered an adult woman dead inside an apartment that had smoke damage present.Police are investiga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-of-woman-found-in-apartment-by-atlanta-firefighters-deemed-suspicious-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-of-woman-found-in-apartment-by-atlanta-firefighters-deemed-suspicious-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China's Xi says they will send 2 giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, calling them "envoy of friendship"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese President Xi Jinping announced some panda diplomacy on Thursday during a meeting with President Trump and other White House officials, saying that two pandas are an "envoy of friendship."&nbsp;The short announcement was the latest update since the Atlanta zoo announced a new research agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. As part of that agreement, the organization expects to send over male panda Ping Ping and female panda Fu Shuang, from the Chengdu Research Base of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chinas-xi-says-they-will-send-2-giant-pandas-to-zoo-atlanta-calling-them-envoy-of-friendship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chinas-xi-says-they-will-send-2-giant-pandas-to-zoo-atlanta-calling-them-envoy-of-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China to send 2 giant pandas to Zoo Atlanta, President Xi Jinping says: "Envoy of friendship"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to the White House in more than a decade has brought some good news for Atlanta.During Thursday's meeting with President Trump and other White House officials, Xi announced that China will be sending two pandas to Zoo Atlanta, calling the animals an "envoy of friendship."The short announcement was the latest update since the Atlanta zoo announced a new research agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. As part of that agreement, the or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/china-to-send-2-giant-pandas-to-zoo-atlanta-president-xi-jinping-says-envoy-of-friendship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/china-to-send-2-giant-pandas-to-zoo-atlanta-president-xi-jinping-says-envoy-of-friendship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officer fires at charging dogs and wounds resident, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fairburn police officer fired shots at two dogs that charged toward the officer, but the gunfire struck a resident in the foot, according to South Fulton police.The shooting happened at a home in the 300 block of Bishop Road near Herndon Road. South Fulton police said it occurred shortly after midnight Thursday.&nbsp;According to South Fulton police's initial report, Fairburn officers were investigating a report of a woman in the roadway and approached the home seeking more information.CBS New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-fires-at-charging-dogs-and-wounds-resident-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-fires-at-charging-dogs-and-wounds-resident-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta master barber says a fresh cut can change more than a person's appearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[For master barber Ali Da Barber, a haircut is about more than what a client sees in the mirror. It's about how they feel when they get out of the chair.Ali says that understanding started with his own haircut years ago when he was in the eighth grade and preparing for prom. His barber made a mistake, and Ali went home determined to fix it himself.His mother brought him clippers."I had to fix my own cut, bro," Ali said.The experience gave him confidence that he could cut hair. Before long, his cl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-master-barber-says-a-fresh-cut-can-change-more-than-a-persons-appearance/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-master-barber-says-a-fresh-cut-can-change-more-than-a-persons-appearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Greek Festival shifts to drive-thru format during renovations]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 50 years of celebrating Greek food and culture, renovations are changing how the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation will hold its annual festival in Atlanta.This year, the festival is becoming a drive-thru experience.The drive-thru will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, allowing visitors to buy grape leaves, moussaka and other Greek favorites."The takeaway from it is our hospitality," Father Christos Mara said. "Though we're not able to offer the festival on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-greek-festival-shifts-to-drive-thru-format-during-renovations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-greek-festival-shifts-to-drive-thru-format-during-renovations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta master barber uses haircuts to restore confidence and community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Da Barber turned a bad haircut before prom into a lifelong calling. Now, he says each fresh cut can offer clients confidence, hope and a chance to see themselves differently.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-master-barber-uses-haircuts-to-restore-confidence-and-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-master-barber-uses-haircuts-to-restore-confidence-and-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: Cloudy, cool Thursday before a sunny weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Light drizzle and mostly cloudy skies will keep Thursday&rsquo;s high near 76 degrees. Lows fall into the 50s Friday morning before sunshine and dry weather return for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-cloudy-cool-thursday-before-a-sunny-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-cloudy-cool-thursday-before-a-sunny-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greek Fest returns to Atlanta with a drive-thru twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual festival is serving Greek favorites through a drive-thru Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. while the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation undergoes renovations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/greek-fest-returns-to-atlanta-with-a-drive-thru-twist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/greek-fest-returns-to-atlanta-with-a-drive-thru-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta food bank absorbs record-high diesel costs to keep feeding Georgia families]]></title><description><![CDATA[With diesel prices having reached a record high in Georgia, agencies serving vulnerable communities are feeling the pinch.&nbsp;The Atlanta Community Food Bank says it relies on a fleet of 30 tractor-trailers and box trucks to get food to community partners for vulnerable families. The bank says it is fighting to keep families fed despite rising diesel prices, but admits it's an uphill battle."We pay for the food that is coming in because the people who provide it charge us for it, and then we h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-food-bank-absorbs-record-high-diesel-costs-to-keep-feeding-georgia-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-food-bank-absorbs-record-high-diesel-costs-to-keep-feeding-georgia-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record diesel prices could cost Atlanta food bank an extra $100,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Community Food Bank says it is absorbing higher fuel costs as its trucks deliver food across 29 counties, including rural communities facing the greatest need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-diesel-prices-could-cost-atlanta-food-bank-an-extra-100000/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-diesel-prices-could-cost-atlanta-food-bank-an-extra-100000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves celebrate Latino heritage during Los Bravos Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Braves turned Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta into a fiesta, honoring Hispanic and Latino players, fans and culture before their game against the Cincinnati Reds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braves-celebrate-latino-heritage-during-los-bravos-night/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braves-celebrate-latino-heritage-during-los-bravos-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons heading to Green Bay with Michael Penix Jr. set to start]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's less than 24 hours until Michael Penix Jr. makes his long-awaited return to the field, hoping to turn around the team's season with a win against Green Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-heading-to-green-bay-with-michael-penix-jr-set-to-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-heading-to-green-bay-with-michael-penix-jr-set-to-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County launches $250,000 youth violence prevention effort after Stone Mountain killings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days after two young boys were shot and killed in Stone Mountain, DeKalb County leaders announced a $250,000 initiative aimed at preventing youth violence by teaching students how to manage conflict, regulate emotions, and make better decisions.The program, called Education to Empowerment, will include a 12-week, in-school program for students in grades six through 12, focusing on leadership, emotional intelligence, behavior regulation and conflict resolution.County officials said the initiative]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-launches-250000-youth-violence-prevention-effort-after-stone-mountain-killings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-launches-250000-youth-violence-prevention-effort-after-stone-mountain-killings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County launches new youth violence prevention effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days after two young boys were shot and killed, DeKalb County leaders announced a $250,000 initiative aimed at preventing youth violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-launches-new-youth-violence-prevention-effort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-launches-new-youth-violence-prevention-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta criminal defense attorney Alexis Levine takes on "Survivor" Season 51]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fans count down the final hours until the premiere of "Survivor" Season 51 on CBS, one Atlanta contestant is bringing a unique blend of grit, courtroom experience, and resilience to the ultimate game. Alexis Levine, an Atlanta-based criminal defense attorney, is set to compete on the upcoming season. For Levine, the island's challenges are backed by personal battles that defined her life long before she set foot on the beach. "I was one of many people who were part of what we now call the opi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-criminal-defense-attorney-alexis-levine-takes-on-survivor-season-51/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-criminal-defense-attorney-alexis-levine-takes-on-survivor-season-51/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colder and drier air heading to Georgia after evening storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Part of North Georgia are dealing with some rain on Wednesday night, but things will soon be very pleasant, especially considering how hot and humid it has been in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/colder-and-drier-air-heading-to-georgia-after-evening-storms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/colder-and-drier-air-heading-to-georgia-after-evening-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta attorney plays the ultimate game in "Survivor 51"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Atlanta attorney Alexis Levine, "Survivor's" challenges are backed by personal battles that defined her life long before she set foot on the beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-attorney-plays-the-ultimate-game-in-survivor-51/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-attorney-plays-the-ultimate-game-in-survivor-51/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for keeping fall allergies under control]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now that we've reached the fall, it's about time for allergies to kick in. Don't worry, there's some things you can do to make the season a little less painful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tips-for-keeping-fall-allergies-under-control/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tips-for-keeping-fall-allergies-under-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta artist gives passersby on the Beltline a chance to slow down and relax]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spend a lot of time thinking about what's next, whether it's the next task, the next place, or the next thing that needs our attention.But on the Atlanta Beltline, one artist is giving the community a reason to slow down and listen.Healing artist and hypnotist Becky Shanks brings her singing bowls to the popular walking trail, creating frequencies she says can help the body relax and the mind settle.No appointment is necessary, just an invitation to listen."They are deeply relaxing. They're g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artist-gives-passersby-on-the-beltline-a-chance-to-slow-down-and-relax/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artist-gives-passersby-on-the-beltline-a-chance-to-slow-down-and-relax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist helps people slow down on the Atlanta Beltline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life can be busy, but on the Atlanta Beltline, artist Becky Shanks is giving anyone who walks by a reason to slow down and listen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/artist-helps-people-slow-down-on-the-atlanta-beltline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/artist-helps-people-slow-down-on-the-atlanta-beltline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump to meet with China President Xi Jinping]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House is his first visit in 11 years, and lawmakers are pushing Mr. Trump to press Xi on some tough issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-to-meet-with-china-president-xi-jinping/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-to-meet-with-china-president-xi-jinping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: MARTA app changes, expanding parental leave, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA is making big changes to its apps starting in October, with the standalone MARTA See &amp; Say application no longer available for download or service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-marta-app-changes-expanding-parental-leave-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-marta-app-changes-expanding-parental-leave-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warnock urges Justice Department to add safeguards to Flock camera use]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock&#8203; is pushing federal authorities to create action to stop potential abuse of Flock cameras by law enforcement across the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warnock-urges-justice-department-to-add-safeguards-to-flock-camera-use/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warnock-urges-justice-department-to-add-safeguards-to-flock-camera-use/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organizations offer help to Atlantans facing eviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a new study, more than 140,000 eviction cases were filed over the past year in metro Atlanta. That's about one in four rental hopes, triple the national average.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/organizations-offer-help-to-atlantans-facing-eviction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/organizations-offer-help-to-atlantans-facing-eviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warnock calls for federal guardrails on Flock cameras: "Bring some some sanity to this system"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock is pushing federal authorities to give guidance on how state and local law enforcement can avoid potential misuse of Flock Safety cameras and other automatic license plate readers.This week, Warnock and Alabama Sen. Katie Britt sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Department of Justice to answer their questions about how the agency is mitigating any misuse or unauthorized data access.In the letter, Warnock notes that at least 20 law enforcement o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warnock-calls-for-federal-guardrails-on-flock-cameras-bring-some-some-sanity-to-this-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warnock-calls-for-federal-guardrails-on-flock-cameras-bring-some-some-sanity-to-this-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men charged in deadly shooting of 23-year-old at Jackson County Subway, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers have arrested two men in connection with a deadly shooting of a 23-year-old at an East Georgia Subway.Authorities say the shots rang out at the Subway on U.S. Highway 129 in Jefferson shortly before 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday.According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, officers responded to the Subway after getting a 911 call and found 23-year-old Aaron Winston Johnson shot multiple times.Medics took Johnson to a regional hospital, where he later died from his injuries.Investigators bel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-charged-in-deadly-shooting-of-23-year-old-at-jackson-county-subway-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-charged-in-deadly-shooting-of-23-year-old-at-jackson-county-subway-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff, Collins trade words over Republican lawmaker's former aide ahead of midterm election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Mike Collins are in a battle of words over the Republican lawmaker's former aide.On Tuesday, Ossoff held a press conference in Atlanta, criticizing his opponent over what he described as "extensive ties to white nationalism and neo-Nazi ideology."Next to Ossoff during the conference were transcripts that he said were between Kip Talley, Collins' former chief of staff, and a group that included white nationalists&nbsp;Nick Fuentes and Richard Spencer.In the chats,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-collins-trade-words-over-republican-lawmakers-former-aide-ahead-of-midterm-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-collins-trade-words-over-republican-lawmakers-former-aide-ahead-of-midterm-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison in New York sexual assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie mogul, was sentenced to 15 years in prison Wednesday morning for a criminal sexual assault conviction from 2025.Weinstein, 74, was found guilty&nbsp;of committing a sexual act against former Project Runway production assistant Miriam Haley at his Manhattan apartment in 2006.Haley and Weinstein both spoke in a court in Lower Manhattan during Wednesday's sentencing. Haley talked about the devastating impact the assault and subsequent trial has had on her life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-in-new-york-sexual-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-in-new-york-sexual-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Jordan helps Morehouse open multimedia center for future journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Jordan is helping Morehouse College prepare the next generation of journalists and content creators through a new multimedia center on campus.The college celebrated the grand opening of the Morehouse Multimedia Center on Wednesday with a program launch and ribbon-cutting ceremony.The center will provide hands-on training in digital storytelling, sports broadcasting, podcasting, filmmaking and emerging media technology. Students will use professional equipment and learn from award-winning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michael-jordan-helps-morehouse-open-multimedia-center-for-future-journalists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michael-jordan-helps-morehouse-open-multimedia-center-for-future-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall starts in Georgia with waves of storms and cooler weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia may see some showers as the day goes on, but the wet weather is a sign of dropping temperatures as the hints of fall weather start to move in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fall-starts-in-georgia-with-waves-of-storms-and-cooler-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fall-starts-in-georgia-with-waves-of-storms-and-cooler-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Georgia school districts disagree over alleged racism at high school football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools says a review by Jefferson City Schools does not fully address what Maynard Jackson High School band members reported experiencing during a recent road football game.APS said multiple band members reported being called racial slurs as they entered Jefferson High School's stadium, near a restroom and while leaving after the Sept. 11 game."Our students' voices matter and their experiences matter," APS said in a statement Tuesday. "Allegations involving racism and discriminat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/two-georgia-school-districts-disagree-over-alleged-racism-at-high-school-football-game/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/two-georgia-school-districts-disagree-over-alleged-racism-at-high-school-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes trapped in 4 more DeKalb County locations]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County health officials have confirmed mosquitoes caught in four traps around the county have tested positive for the West Nile virus.On Wednesday, the county announced that the positive traps were located in the following ZIP codes:&nbsp;30032 &ndash; Unincorporated DeKalb (Belvedere Park and Candler-McAfee)30058 &ndash; Lithonia and Stonecrest30084 &ndash; Tucker30341 &ndash; Unincorporated DeKalb and ChambleeWith the four new positive tests, the number of trap locations that have found]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-nile-virus-detected-in-mosquitoes-trapped-in-4-more-dekalb-county-locations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-nile-virus-detected-in-mosquitoes-trapped-in-4-more-dekalb-county-locations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Georgia corrections officer indicted on drug trafficking, firearms charges after prison sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Georgia Department of Corrections officer who served a five-year prison sentence for smuggling methamphetamine is now facing new drug trafficking and firearm charges.Early this month, a federal grand jury indicted 41-year-old Mark Edward Jeffery on charges of possession with the intent to distribute a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.Authorities say Jeffery previously worked at Hays]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-georgia-corrections-officer-indicted-on-drug-trafficking-firearms-charges-after-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-georgia-corrections-officer-indicted-on-drug-trafficking-firearms-charges-after-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian tire company Pirelli plans $1.2 billion expansion at Georgia headquarters, creating 1,000 jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Italian tire manufacturer is planning to invest $1.2 billion to expand its U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility in Rome, Georgia.Pirelli and Gov. Brian Kemp announced on Tuesday that the multi-year expansion would create 1,000 new jobs.According to a press release announcing the expansion, Pirelli expects to install the company's latest-generation robotics equipment and then add the traditional manufacturing process, which will require the hiring of more workers."For over two decades,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/italian-tire-company-pirelli-plans-12-billion-expansion-at-georgia-headquarters-creating-1000-jobs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/italian-tire-company-pirelli-plans-12-billion-expansion-at-georgia-headquarters-creating-1000-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star out on bond month after arrest on sex crimes charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., is out of custody and at home with his mother a month after his arrest on felony sex crime charges.Biermann, the teenage son of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak and former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kroy Biermann, was released from the Atlanta Metro Regional Youth Detention Center in the last few days, TMZ reports.In August, Biermann, 15, was arrested in Alpharetta on charges of aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery connected to an incident i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/son-of-former-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-out-on-bond-month-after-arrest-on-sex-crimes-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/son-of-former-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-out-on-bond-month-after-arrest-on-sex-crimes-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen arrested after 2 boys killed, 2 women injured in DeKalb County shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two days after two young boys were killed in a Stone Mountain-area shooting, DeKalb County police say they have arrested a suspect.Investigators arrested 18-year-old Julian Ellis in connection with the shooting deaths of 11-year-old Jamarion Rolle and 12-year-old Jakhi Clark, according to an update from the DeKalb County Police Department.Ellis is charged with two counts of felony murder and six counts of aggravated assault.The shooting happened Sunday night on North Hairston Road. Officers resp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/teen-arrested-after-2-boys-killed-2-women-injured-in-dekalb-county-shooting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/teen-arrested-after-2-boys-killed-2-women-injured-in-dekalb-county-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech students build anti-drone system designed to detect hidden threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Georgia Tech students are betting on something new, turning an idea into a defense technology company with help from a university program designed to bring startups to life."This is the cradle. We live and die by this box," said Tejas Balaji, the company's co-founder.After years of dreaming and months of building, the hard work is beginning to pay off for Balaji and fellow Georgia Tech student Maxwell Hadaway. The two founded Sokol Technologies, a company developing anti-drone technology and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-students-build-anti-drone-system-designed-to-detect-hidden-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-students-build-anti-drone-system-designed-to-detect-hidden-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walk the Line I Atlantans discuss dating red flags as cuffing season begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Singles, engaged couples and long-distance partners share their honest takes on Atlanta&rsquo;s dating scene, relationship red flags and finding a &ldquo;boo&rdquo; as cuffing season begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-i-atlantans-discuss-dating-red-flags-as-cuffing-season-begins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/walk-the-line-i-atlantans-discuss-dating-red-flags-as-cuffing-season-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Midtown Restaurant Week: Where to find special menus and deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-ever West Midtown Restaurant Week is underway.The West Midtown Alliance and Livable Buckhead are helping organize the event to bring attention and business to restaurants in the neighborhood.More than 30 restaurants are participating, offering prix fixe menus, shareable plates, tasting flights, signature cocktails and other deals throughout the week."We're here to celebrate the diversity, the experiences you can have here, some long-standing restaurants and some new ones that have popp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-midtown-restaurant-week-where-to-find-special-menus-and-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-midtown-restaurant-week-where-to-find-special-menus-and-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant Week aims to revive dining scene in Atlanta’s West Midtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 30 restaurants are offering special menus and deals during West Midtown&rsquo;s first Restaurant Week, an effort to bring diners back after a wave of closures. The event runs through Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/restaurant-week-aims-to-revive-dining-scene-in-atlantas-west-midtown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/restaurant-week-aims-to-revive-dining-scene-in-atlantas-west-midtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: Clouds, spotty showers before a sunny fall weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta will stay cloudy with a 20% chance of showers and a high near 83 Wednesday. Cooler temperatures and plenty of sunshine arrive Thursday through the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-clouds-spotty-showers-before-a-sunny-fall-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-clouds-spotty-showers-before-a-sunny-fall-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools parents demand answers as district moves forward with closing 16 schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools is engaging parents and community members about its plans to consolidate schools and reassign students as part of APS Forward 2040. However, some people say those efforts are not enough.The district still plans to close 16 schools as part of the broader consolidation plan. At a community meeting Tuesday at Jean Childs Young Middle School, officials told parents that the district may eventually reopen Peyton Forest Elementary, one of the schools scheduled to close at the en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-parents-demand-answers-as-district-moves-forward-with-closing-16-schools/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-parents-demand-answers-as-district-moves-forward-with-closing-16-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta facility dogs compete for “top dog”]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five facility dogs faced off in an Olympic-style tournament while highlighting how Children&rsquo;s Healthcare of Atlanta&rsquo;s 16 working dogs comfort and support young patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-facility-dogs-compete-for-top-dog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-facility-dogs-compete-for-top-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta students welcome fall with old-fashioned apple cider pressing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at the Atlanta History Center watched apples turn into fresh cider while learning about traditional skills through hands-on fall activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-welcome-fall-with-old-fashioned-apple-cider-pressing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-welcome-fall-with-old-fashioned-apple-cider-pressing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents raise concerns over APS Forward 2040 school closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools still plans to close 16 schools, but officials say Peyton Forest Elementary could eventually reopen. Parents are demanding clearer communication about rezoning and transportation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parents-raise-concerns-over-aps-forward-2040-school-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parents-raise-concerns-over-aps-forward-2040-school-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestra Noir celebrating decade of creating space for Black musicians on stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years ago, Orchestra Noir was little more than an idea shared by a husband and wife who moved to Atlanta with a love of music and a desire to create something they didn't see often on the orchestral stage.Today, the Atlanta-based orchestra is celebrating a decade of performances, education, and community connection while giving audiences a different way to experience orchestral music in the city and around the world.Co-founders and husband and wife Jason and Keisha Rodgers said the idea for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/orchestra-noir-celebrating-decade-of-creating-space-for-black-musicians-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/orchestra-noir-celebrating-decade-of-creating-space-for-black-musicians-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One month after deadly Nepal flood, Georgia couple grapples with why they made it home]]></title><description><![CDATA[One month after a catastrophic flash flood swept through a Himalayan river valley, a Suwanee couple is safely back home. &nbsp;The people they were traveling with are not.Mita and Hemant Parikh were part of a group of 47 people on a long-planned spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet. Nearly a month after the flood, the tour company that organized their trip tells CBS News Atlanta that none of the missing families from their group have been found either alive or deceased. Seven guides ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/one-month-after-deadly-nepal-flood-georgia-couple-grapples-with-why-they-made-it-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/one-month-after-deadly-nepal-flood-georgia-couple-grapples-with-why-they-made-it-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lovett volleyball takes on Westminister in heated match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Less than two miles separate Lovett and Westminister High School, and any time the two volleyball teams meet, it turns into a major showdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lovett-volleyball-takes-on-westminister-in-heated-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lovett-volleyball-takes-on-westminister-in-heated-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta History Center puts old-school skills in the hands of new generations during Fall Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[For kids growing up with technology at their fingertips, some of the best lessons may come from going back in time.From making candles to learning how food was grown and prepared, Fall Fest at the Atlanta History Center (AHC) is helping history leap off the page.It's an annual one-day event where children can learn how Georgians lived hundreds of years ago.At 11 years old, Caroline is growing up in a world where almost anything she wants to know is a click away, but at AHC this past weekend, she]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-history-center-puts-old-school-skills-in-the-hands-of-new-generations-during-fall-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-history-center-puts-old-school-skills-in-the-hands-of-new-generations-during-fall-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council moves to protect historic Just Us Neighbors community with landmark designation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta City Council has taken a major step toward preserving one of the Westside's most historic communities. Council members voted Monday to begin the historic landmark designation process for the Just Us Neighbors community, setting protections in motion for an area deeply rooted in Atlanta's civil rights and Black history.Widely recognized as Atlanta's very first Black-owned and Black-developed subdivision, Just Us Neighbors holds the distinction of being the city's smallest official nei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-moves-to-protect-historic-just-us-neighbors-community-with-landmark-designation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-moves-to-protect-historic-just-us-neighbors-community-with-landmark-designation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta kids learn the fall traditions of Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[From making candles to learning how food was grown and prepared, Fall Fest at the Atlanta History Center is helping history leap off the page.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-kids-learn-the-fall-traditions-of-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-kids-learn-the-fall-traditions-of-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council moves to preserve the Just Us neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Widely recognized as Atlanta's very first Black-owned and Black-developed subdivision, Just Us Neighbors holds the distinction of being the city's smallest official neighborhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-moves-to-preserve-the-just-us-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-moves-to-preserve-the-just-us-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepal flooding survivors share their story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mita and Hemant Parikh decided to split from their group and take a side trip during their long-planned pilgrimage. They're now safely back home, but none of the families they were traveling with have been found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nepal-flooding-survivors-share-their-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nepal-flooding-survivors-share-their-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms calm down but some threats remain across Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cold front isn't through Georgia yet, despite the stormy weather getting a bit quieter across the state. Keep an eye on the skies through the night and into the morning because showers may pop up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-calm-down-but-some-threats-remain-across-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-calm-down-but-some-threats-remain-across-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder suspect falls to his death during SWAT situation at Fulton County apartment building, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A SWAT situation in Atlanta ended on Tuesday morning with a murder suspect falling to his death from a balcony, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.According to the GBI, the situation began around 5:40 a.m. when a Fulton County Sheriff's Office SWAT team responded to an apartment complex on Chattahoochee Avenue NW to assist the U.S. Marshals with locating a suspect.The man, identified as 32-year-old Chicago resident Genesis Denton, was wanted on a murder warrant out of another state, offici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/murder-suspect-falls-to-his-death-during-swat-situation-at-fulton-county-apartment-building-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/murder-suspect-falls-to-his-death-during-swat-situation-at-fulton-county-apartment-building-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orchestra Noir celebrates 10 years of opening musical doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a decade, Orchestra Noir has brought a new look and sound to classical music in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/orchestra-noir-celebrates-10-years-of-opening-musical-doors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/orchestra-noir-celebrates-10-years-of-opening-musical-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand jury decides no charges in Nolan Wells' death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Nolan Wells is questioning a grand jury's decision not to charge anyone in the Mississippi 18-year-old's death&#8203; over the Fourth of July weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/grand-jury-decides-no-charges-in-nolan-wells-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/grand-jury-decides-no-charges-in-nolan-wells-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran in U.N. speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[In his sixth address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump warned Iran about a crossroads in the months-long war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-threatens-to-annihilate-iran-in-un-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-threatens-to-annihilate-iran-in-un-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia officer sentenced to life in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has sentenced former East Point police officer Richard Gooddine to life in prison plus 20 years after he was convicted of multiple sexual battery and assault charges earlier in September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-officer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-officer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piedmont to spend nearly $600 million to relocate, modernize Newton County hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piedmont plans to spend nearly $600 million to relocate and modernize its hospital in Covington.The Georgia health system announced on Tuesday that it has filed a Letter of Determination with the state's Department of Community Health to build a new hospital for Piedmont Newton.Officials say the relocation would be the second-largest capital project in Piedmont's history, only behind the opening of Marcus Tower at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital's campus in 2020. The entire cost of the project would b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/piedmont-to-spend-nearly-600-million-to-relocate-modernize-newton-county-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/piedmont-to-spend-nearly-600-million-to-relocate-modernize-newton-county-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police searching for leads in deadly shooting of man on Centennial Olympic Park Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Police Department is asking the public for help solving a deadly shooting that happened earlier this month on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.A reward of up to $5,000 is available for anyone with information that leads to an arrest and indictment in&nbsp;the killing of Jaylon "JBake" Baker.Jaylon Baker was found shot to death in Atlanta shortly after noon on Sept. 2.Atlanta Police Department According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers were called to the 400 block of Centennial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-searching-for-leads-in-deadly-shooting-of-man-on-centennial-olympic-park-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-searching-for-leads-in-deadly-shooting-of-man-on-centennial-olympic-park-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truett McConnell University student dies on campus; investigation underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truett McConnell University is mourning the death of a student on campus.The student died Sunday, Sept. 20, according to a statement from the university. School officials did not release the student's name or provide details about what happened, citing the family's privacy and an active investigation."Our community is heartbroken, and our prayers are with the student's family, friends, classmates and all who are grieving," the university said.The school said it is working with authorities and wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/truett-mcconnell-university-student-dies-on-campus-investigation-underway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/truett-mcconnell-university-student-dies-on-campus-investigation-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of killing Gwinnett County police officer at hotel faces new charge in indictment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County man accused of killing a Gwinnett County police officer&nbsp;during a shooting at a hotel is facing a new charge.&nbsp;An arraignment hearing took place for 35-year-old Kevin Andrews Jr. on Tuesday afternoon in Gwinnett County.In April, a grand jury indicted 35-year-old Kevin Andrews Jr. on malice murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of unlawful criminal gang activity, identity fraud, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-killing-gwinnett-county-police-officer-at-hotel-faces-new-charge-in-indictment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-killing-gwinnett-county-police-officer-at-hotel-faces-new-charge-in-indictment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia State University opens new 9-story Research Tower in downtown Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia State University is celebrating the opening of its new Research Tower in downtown Atlanta.The new tower, located off Decatur Street and next to the Petit Science Center and Research Science Center, is nine stories and 155,000 square feet.&nbsp;On the building's first two floors, there are classrooms, a lecture space, and teaching labs. Further up are research spaces for faculty, including members of the university's Institute for Biomedical Sciences. The top floors remain open for possib]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-state-university-opens-new-9-story-research-tower-in-downtown-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-state-university-opens-new-9-story-research-tower-in-downtown-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing 14-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after he was convicted of sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl.&nbsp;Investigators said Alejandro Rangel, 59, of Lawrenceville, began touching the girl inappropriately and against her will in May 2024. The abuse continued through June, according to prosecutors.Later that year, the girl encountered Rangel again. Her family noticed that she appeared uncomfortable and was crying around him. She then reported the abuse to family members, who c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-14-year-old/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-sexually-abusing-14-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, possible flooding expected in North Georgia Tuesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBS News Atlanta Next Weather Team is calling Tuesday a Next Weather Alert Day as we track heavy rain and the risk of stronger winds this afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-possible-flooding-expected-in-north-georgia-tuesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-possible-flooding-expected-in-north-georgia-tuesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of killing Gwinnett County police officer at hotel heading to court for hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County man accused of killing a Gwinnett County police officer&nbsp;during a shooting at a hotel is set to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon.&nbsp;A motions hearing and an arraignment hearing are both scheduled for 35-year-old Kevin Andrews Jr. at 1 p.m. in Gwinnett County.In April, a grand jury indicted 35-year-old Kevin Andrews Jr. on malice murder, felony murder, two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of unlawful criminal gang activity, identity fraud, possession of a fire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-killing-gwinnett-county-police-officer-at-hotel-heading-to-court-for-hearing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-killing-gwinnett-county-police-officer-at-hotel-heading-to-court-for-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nolan Wells' family continues push for answers after grand jury declines to charge anyone in teen's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found after a July 4 boating trip and party on an island off the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is questioning a grand jury's decision not to charge anyone in his death.&nbsp;The decision announced late Monday by Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath, who has overseen the investigation into Wells' death, comes after months of intense speculation about how he went missing from the bustling party and why the friends who fe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nolan-wells-family-continues-push-for-answers-after-grand-jury-declines-to-charge-anyone-in-teens-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nolan-wells-family-continues-push-for-answers-after-grand-jury-declines-to-charge-anyone-in-teens-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of Georgians eligible for restitution, debt relief in $694 million auto loan settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Georgians are eligible for restitution and debt relief as part of a multi-state settlement against one of the country's largest auto finance companies.The Georgia Attorney General's Office announced that it is one of 41 states that entered into a $694 million settlement agreement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC).As part of the settlement, the company agreed to pay more than $28.19 million in relief for over 4,800 Georgians as well as a payment of more than $373,000 to the st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-of-georgians-eligible-for-restitution-debt-relief-in-694-million-auto-loan-settlement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-of-georgians-eligible-for-restitution-debt-relief-in-694-million-auto-loan-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spelman College named nation's No. 1 HBCU for 20th consecutive year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spelman College has once again been named the No. 1 historically Black college or university in the country by U.S. News &amp; World Report.It is the 20th consecutive year the Atlanta women's college has claimed the top spot in the publication's annual rankings. Spelman also ranked No. 2 for social mobility and rose three spots to No. 34 among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Spelman is known for its STEM programs. The college says it is the nation's leading producer of Black women who earn Ph.D.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-college-named-nations-no-1-hbcu-for-20th-consecutive-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-college-named-nations-no-1-hbcu-for-20th-consecutive-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's 911 operations restored after technical issues, crews investigating problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators are working to learn what caused the technical difficulties that brought down the city of Atlanta's 911 emergency services on Monday night.Just before 9 p.m., the city of Atlanta announced that its 911 service was experiencing problems affecting its operators' ability to receive and dispatch emergency calls.While the Atlanta Police Department's team worked to resolve the issue, the city's 911 calls were transferred to the Fulton County Emergency Communications Center and the Atlant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-911-operations-restored-after-technical-issues-crews-investigating-problem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-911-operations-restored-after-technical-issues-crews-investigating-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netflix's "A Different World" revival hosts premiere party at Morehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds packed the campus of Morehouse College for the HBCU celebration of the "A Different World" sequel, set to premiere on Netflix on Sept. 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/netflixs-a-different-world-revival-hosts-premiere-party-at-morehouse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/netflixs-a-different-world-revival-hosts-premiere-party-at-morehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta mayor proposes new rules for Flock cameras and other city surveillance tools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta could soon have citywide rules governing how surveillance technology is approved, used and monitored.Mayor Andre Dickens introduced proposed legislation Monday that would establish a review and oversight system for surveillance tools used by city departments and agencies. The plan would replace a review process based largely on cost with one that also considers a technology's capabilities, intended use, scale, data practices and potential effects, according to the mayor's office."Technol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-proposes-new-rules-for-flock-cameras-and-other-city-surveillance-tools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-proposes-new-rules-for-flock-cameras-and-other-city-surveillance-tools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death investigation underway in South Fulton; man found dead in woods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a man was found dead in a wooded area in South Fulton following reports of gunfire.Officers responded to the area near Blake Loop and Peyton Trail on Monday evening after receiving reports of shots fired, according to Capt. Nick Wilson Williams with the South Fulton Police Department.Police found the man in the wooded area. Medical officials pronounced him dead at the scene.CBS News Atlanta Investigators have not determined whether the reported gunfire was connecte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-investigation-underway-in-south-fulton-man-found-dead-in-woods/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/death-investigation-underway-in-south-fulton-man-found-dead-in-woods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms prompt Atlanta airport ground stop as flood warnings cover North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep the umbrella handy and check your flight status before heading to the airport Tuesday. Heavy rain, possible flooding and damaging winds could create problems across North Georgia and metro Atlanta.The CBS News Atlanta Next Weather team has declared a Next Weather Alert Day as a slow-moving front brings rounds of rain and storms through the region.Flash flood warnings are in effect for Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Pickens, Gordon and Murray counties. Some areas have received several inches of rai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thunderstorms-prompt-atlanta-airport-ground-stop-as-flood-warnings-cover-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thunderstorms-prompt-atlanta-airport-ground-stop-as-flood-warnings-cover-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: Flood warnings, strong storms before fall cooldown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flash flood warnings are in effect in parts of north Georgia as another round of storms could bring heavy rain and damaging winds to metro Atlanta from 3 to 10 p.m. Cooler, drier weather arrives later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-flood-warnings-strong-storms-before-fall-cooldown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-flood-warnings-strong-storms-before-fall-cooldown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist returns to City of Hope Atlanta to thank former doctor through chalk art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly three years after a health scare brought her to City of Hope Atlanta searching for answers, artist Lata Fields returned to the cancer center for a different reason: to say thank you.Fields was among the artists participating in City of Hope's Healing Power of Hope and Art event during Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. Her subject was Dr. Natalie Godbee, the gynecologic oncologist who treated her during a frightening period of uncertainty.Fields said she had experienced abdominal pain fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/artist-returns-to-city-of-hope-atlanta-to-thank-former-doctor-through-chalk-art/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/artist-returns-to-city-of-hope-atlanta-to-thank-former-doctor-through-chalk-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh food, healthy minds: Atlanta seniors receive produce during World Alzheimer's Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[September is World Alzheimer's Month, an international campaign focused on raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.The Atlanta Community Food Bank and its partners are promoting brain health by providing fresh produce boxes to underserved seniors across Atlanta.About 1,350 boxes will be distributed. Each contains fresh vegetables, including spinach and zucchini.John West with the food bank said organizers selected foods that can support brain health."We're fortuna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fresh-food-healthy-minds-atlanta-seniors-receive-produce-during-world-alzheimers-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fresh-food-healthy-minds-atlanta-seniors-receive-produce-during-world-alzheimers-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta artist thanks doctor who gave her hope with a chalk portrait]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a year of pain and a frightening health scare, Lata Fields returned to City of Hope Atlanta to honor the doctor who cared for her through art.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-artist-thanks-doctor-who-gave-her-hope-with-a-chalk-portrait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-artist-thanks-doctor-who-gave-her-hope-with-a-chalk-portrait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta food bank distributes 1,350 produce boxes to support brain health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Community Food Bank and its partners are delivering fresh produce to underserved seniors as experts highlight Alzheimer&rsquo;s warning signs and brain-healthy habits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-food-bank-distributes-1350-produce-boxes-to-support-brain-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-food-bank-distributes-1350-produce-boxes-to-support-brain-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s top fall searches reveal fashion, football and outdoor trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Google search trends show Atlanta is embracing chartreuse fashion, searching for NFL teams and looking for pumpkin patches and apple-picking destinations this fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-top-fall-searches-reveal-fashion-football-and-outdoor-trends/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-top-fall-searches-reveal-fashion-football-and-outdoor-trends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After devastating car crash, Rome teen finds passion volunteering to help other children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Rome high school student is using a life-changing experience to fuel his volunteer work for other children. Will Bowerman says he's lucky to be alive after he got seriously hurt in a car crash when he was 9.&nbsp;He detailed his injuries while speaking to CBS Atlanta: "Cardiac arrest, spinal fracture. Rib fractures. Broke my clavicle. Biggest thing was my spleen. Ruptured my spleen and that had to be taken out." He says it was a slow, intense recovery process, learning to walk again.Once he re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-devastating-car-crash-rome-teen-finds-passion-volunteering-to-help-other-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-devastating-car-crash-rome-teen-finds-passion-volunteering-to-help-other-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Truck Drivers react to record-high diesel prices in Georgia and across the country]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average price of a gallon of diesel reached a record high in Georgia on Friday, according to AAA.&nbsp;AAA said diesel prices in Georgia hit $6.35 per gallon.&nbsp;Carl Knapp was filling up in Gwinnett County on Monday. He has been driving trucks since 1974, but his 52-year stint may be coming to an end. &nbsp;"I've been doing this a very long time, and for a while it was halfway lucrative," Knapp said. "It's not anymore."&nbsp;Knapp said if he fills up from empty, it costs him $1,300.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/truck-drivers-react-to-record-high-diesel-prices-in-georgia-and-across-the-country/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/truck-drivers-react-to-record-high-diesel-prices-in-georgia-and-across-the-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell inspires Forsyth County students to read]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Georgia Bulldog and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell read to students at a Forsyth County public library and explained how reading transformed his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/super-bowl-champion-malcolm-mitchell-inspires-forsyth-county-students-to-read/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/super-bowl-champion-malcolm-mitchell-inspires-forsyth-county-students-to-read/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia teen turns crash recovery into service for children with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[After surviving a serious crash and learning to walk again, 17-year-old Will Bowerman found purpose volunteering with Extra Special People, which is opening a new facility in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-teen-turns-crash-recovery-into-service-for-children-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-teen-turns-crash-recovery-into-service-for-children-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-high Georgia diesel prices squeeze longtime truck drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia&rsquo;s average diesel price reached a record $6.35 per gallon, leaving truck drivers struggling with soaring fuel costs that could eventually increase prices for consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-high-georgia-diesel-prices-squeeze-longtime-truck-drivers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/record-high-georgia-diesel-prices-squeeze-longtime-truck-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council backs light rail along full 22-mile Beltline loop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Monday to back a plan that could move the long-debated question of&nbsp;light rail on the Atlanta Beltline&nbsp;closer to a decision on whether and how to build it.Council members approved the resolution 14-0, affirming the city's support for light rail along the full 22-mile Beltline corridor and calling on the mayor's office to work with MARTA, Atlanta Beltline, Inc., and other city departments on next steps to implement and fund the project.The resol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-backs-light-rail-along-full-22-mile-beltline-loop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-backs-light-rail-along-full-22-mile-beltline-loop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights at Newark, JFK, LaGuardia airports resume following equipment outage, FAA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights into and out of Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports resumed Monday night, following an earlier equipment outage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The outage had and will continue to have a&nbsp;ripple effect on air traffic throughout the country.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said early Monday evening the telecom lines that had been damaged in an earlier incident on NJ Transit property were repaired. However, delays are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flights-at-newark-jfk-laguardia-airports-resume-following-equipment-outage-faa-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flights-at-newark-jfk-laguardia-airports-resume-following-equipment-outage-faa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's 911 system experiencing technical difficulties receiving emergency calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Atlanta's 911 emergency system is experiencing technical difficulties affecting its operators' ability to receive and dispatch emergency calls on Monday night.The Atlanta Police Department said its team is working to quickly resolve the issue and restore full 911 service.Officials have not given a reason for the service disruption.Authorities say anyone experiencing an emergency or requiring immediate assistance should go to their nearest hospital, fire station, or police precinct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-911-system-experiencing-technical-difficulties-receiving-emergency-calls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-911-system-experiencing-technical-difficulties-receiving-emergency-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights at Newark, JFK, LaGuardia airports set to resume following equipment outage, FAA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights into and out of Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are expected to resume shortly following an earlier equipment outage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.The outage had and will continue to have a&nbsp;ripple effect on air traffic throughout the country.Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Monday evening the telecom lines that had been damaged in an earlier incident on NJ Transit property have since been repaired. Howeve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flights-at-newark-jfk-laguardia-airports-set-to-resume-following-equipment-outage-faa-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flights-at-newark-jfk-laguardia-airports-set-to-resume-following-equipment-outage-faa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. starting quarterback for Week 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr. will take the field for the first time this season during the team's Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-name-michael-penix-jr-starting-quarterback-for-week-3/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-name-michael-penix-jr-starting-quarterback-for-week-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flight attendant joins her pilot father for his final Delta flight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delta pilot's final flight turned into a full-circle family moment with his daughter serving on his crew for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flight-attendant-joins-her-pilot-father-for-his-final-delta-flight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flight-attendant-joins-her-pilot-father-for-his-final-delta-flight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council approves Beltline light rail resolution]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta City Council has unanimously passed a resolution that would call for an implementation and funding plan for light rail on the Beltline by next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-approves-beltline-light-rail-resolution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-approves-beltline-light-rail-resolution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Georgia's extremely hot weather be coming to an end?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cold front is heading to Georgia in the next few days, and that will make a big difference in how things feel outside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/could-georgias-extremely-hot-weather-be-coming-to-an-end/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/could-georgias-extremely-hot-weather-be-coming-to-an-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia politicians sounding the alarm over digital manipulation from AI deepfakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is rapidly rewriting the rules of deception across Georgia, leaving voters, consumers, and public figures vulnerable to increasingly convincing digital manipulation.From local retail scams to high-profile political smear campaigns, the technology is blurring the line between fact and fiction. In Savannah, police recently arrested a man accused of using AI to falsify a Walmart delivery order. Meanwhile, in metro Atlanta, elected officials are speaking out after finding the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-politicians-sounding-the-alarm-over-digital-manipulation-from-ai-deepfakes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-politicians-sounding-the-alarm-over-digital-manipulation-from-ai-deepfakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of U.S. states has reached a deal with Paramount Skydance that addresses antitrust concerns over the media and entertainment company's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.The deal with a coalition of 12 state attorneys general clears the way for Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, to complete its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery."This settlement is not a vote of support for this merger," said California Attorney General Rob Bonta at a press conference on Monday to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/paramount-skydance-reaches-antitrust-deal-with-states-over-warner-bros-discovery-purchase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/paramount-skydance-reaches-antitrust-deal-with-states-over-warner-bros-discovery-purchase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research shows mahjong has benefits for the brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mahjong is drawing a new generation of fans who are getting into a game, and a growing body of research shows it could have benefits for your brain later in life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/research-shows-mahjong-has-benefits-for-the-brain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/research-shows-mahjong-has-benefits-for-the-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration facing lawsuit over blocking CNN, MS NOW and Politico]]></title><description><![CDATA[CNN, MS NOW and Politico were banned from White House grounds by President Trump and have argued that the move is unconstitutional.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-facing-lawsuit-over-blocking-cnn-ms-now-and-politico/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-facing-lawsuit-over-blocking-cnn-ms-now-and-politico/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, Presley Gerber death investigation, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new agreement between Paramount and 12 state attorneys general has paved the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-paramount-warner-bros-merger-presley-gerber-death-investigation-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-paramount-warner-bros-merger-presley-gerber-death-investigation-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia politicians concerned over impact of A.I. and digital manipulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of deception, leaving Georgia elected officials, voters, and others vulnerable to digital manipulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-politicians-concerned-over-impact-of-ai-and-digital-manipulation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-politicians-concerned-over-impact-of-ai-and-digital-manipulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia politicians concern over impact of A.I. and digital manipulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules of deception, leaving Georgia elected officials, voters, and others vulnerable to digital manipulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-politicians-concern-over-impact-of-ai-and-digital-manipulation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-politicians-concern-over-impact-of-ai-and-digital-manipulation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons name Michael Penix Jr. as starting quarterback for Week 3 game against Packers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Falcons have named Michael Penix Jr. the starting quarterback for the team's Thursday Night Football game against the Green Bay Packers.Penix's start comes as the team tries to turn around a season that began with two losses, the last of which was an overwhelming 34-3 defeat to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.In that game, quarterback Cooper Rush struggled, finishing 10 of 17 passes for 86 yards with two interceptions and a lost fumble. When coach Kevin Stefanski removed Rush with th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-name-michael-penix-jr-as-starting-quarterback-for-week-3-game-against-packers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-name-michael-penix-jr-as-starting-quarterback-for-week-3-game-against-packers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights at Newark, JFK, LaGuardia airports disrupted due to equipment outage, FAA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights into and out of Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are delayed due to an equipment outage, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The outage is having a ripple effect on air traffic throughout the country.&nbsp;A ground stop was ordered around 10 a.m. Monday to Newark and has been extended multiple times to at least 4:45 p.m.&nbsp;A stop was ordered at 12:38 p.m. for JFK, which is now a ground delay until 10:59 p.m.&nbsp;LaGuardi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flights-at-newark-jfk-laguardia-airports-disrupted-due-to-equipment-outage-faa-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flights-at-newark-jfk-laguardia-airports-disrupted-due-to-equipment-outage-faa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 men plead guilty to gang, drug charges connected with Atlanta summer crime operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Atlanta men accused of being connected with the Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips have pleaded guilty to gang and drug-related charges, Attorney General Chris Carr said.The Georgia Attorney General's Office says 32-year-old Chiquille Bell, 37-year-old Marcus Thornton and 36-year-old Contrellis Brooks were arrested as part of Operation Heatwave, an annual summer initiative targeting gangs, drugs, and guns around Atlanta, in 2023.During this case, officials say they recovered eight firearms, 326]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-men-plead-guilty-to-gang-drug-charges-connected-with-atlanta-summer-crime-operation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-men-plead-guilty-to-gang-drug-charges-connected-with-atlanta-summer-crime-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia seeing near-record heat before cold front swoops in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday may be one of the last 90-plus days for Georgia for the season ahead of another cold front on its way to the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-near-record-heat-before-cold-front-swoops-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-seeing-near-record-heat-before-cold-front-swoops-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Roswell homeowners opposed to proposed property tax increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners in Roswell will have another opportunity to give their opinion on a property tax increase, the city's first in a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/some-roswell-homeowners-opposed-to-proposed-property-tax-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/some-roswell-homeowners-opposed-to-proposed-property-tax-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decatur woman sentenced for role in $158,000 email scam targeting agriculture business, AG says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Decatur woman has been sentenced to prison in connection with an email scam that stole more than $150,000 from an agricultural company.Ogechi Urenna Udunka, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of theft by taking and two counts of money laundering in Gwinnett County Superior Court last week.According to prosecutors, Udunka was charged for taking part in a business email compromise scam, a targeted scheme in which a criminal sends a message that seems to be coming from a legitimate business source,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decatur-woman-sentenced-for-role-in-158000-email-scam-targeting-agriculture-business-ag-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decatur-woman-sentenced-for-role-in-158000-email-scam-targeting-agriculture-business-ag-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired teacher best friends team up to bring comfort to families with hospitalized children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronald McDonald House Atlanta needs more volunteers to help families staying there while their children are in the hospital.Ronald McDonald House Atlanta moved next to Arthur M. Blank Hospital in December 2025. The new facility&nbsp;has 110 rooms, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and more space for families to eat and rest while their children receive treatment."Families need a place to stay that's close to the hospital, and sometimes they can't afford a hotel or they want a space where they feel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/retired-teacher-best-friends-team-up-to-bring-comfort-to-families-with-hospitalized-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/retired-teacher-best-friends-team-up-to-bring-comfort-to-families-with-hospitalized-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 non-citizens living in Georgia charged with voting in federal elections, Justice Department says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people living in Georgia are facing federal charges for allegedly illegally voting in federal elections.Authorities with the U.S. Department of Justice say the three individuals from Mexico, Venezuela, and Antigua and Barbuda are among a group of 16 across the country charged in an investigation into non-citizens voting in elections.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, 65-year-old Pauline Lewis is accused of voting by absentee ballot in the 2020, 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-non-citizens-living-in-georgia-charged-with-voting-in-federal-elections-justice-department-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-non-citizens-living-in-georgia-charged-with-voting-in-federal-elections-justice-department-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[34 dead animals, including goats, ducks, pigeons, discovered along South River Trail in DeKalb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after finding several dead livestock near a popular DeKalb County walking trail.&nbsp;According to a spokesperson with the county's Animal Enforcement Services, 28 pigeons, three goats, two chickens, and one duck were found deceased near Cottonwood Drive at Fargo Place along the South River Trail. The department said the unusual discovery was made on Saturday morning around 10 a.m.&nbsp;Officers removed and disposed of the animals. Investigators are now working to d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/34-dead-animals-including-goats-ducks-pigeons-discovered-along-south-river-trail-in-dekalb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/34-dead-animals-including-goats-ducks-pigeons-discovered-along-south-river-trail-in-dekalb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 children killed, 2 women injured in DeKalb County shooting, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two boys were killed and two women were injured Sunday in a shooting that may have stemmed from an earlier fight or disagreement, DeKalb County police said.Officers responding to reports of several people shot in a Stone Mountain neighborhood found an 11-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. He died at the scene, according to the DeKalb County Police Department.A 12-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died. A 19-year-old woman and a 39-year-old woman were also hospi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-children-killed-2-women-injured-in-dekalb-county-shooting-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-children-killed-2-women-injured-in-dekalb-county-shooting-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrow High School guitar teacher helps students find their rhythm]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Morrow High School, music teacher Julien Dooley doesn't wait for students to come to him.Sometimes, he brings the music to them &mdash; guitar in hand, playing in the hallways between classes, at pep rallies and school events."He'll perform at the pep rallies, in the hallway&hellip;he just loves to be around the kids and will just perform and make us all happy," student Gianni Grace said.For Dooley, the guitar is more than an instrument. It's a way to connect with his students."I keep my guit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morrow-high-school-guitar-teacher-helps-students-find-their-rhythm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morrow-high-school-guitar-teacher-helps-students-find-their-rhythm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morrow High teacher uses music to help students find their confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guitar teacher Julien Dooley builds lessons around the music his students love while encouraging them to replace &ldquo;can&rsquo;t&rdquo; with confidence, persistence and a willingness to try.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morrow-high-teacher-uses-music-to-help-students-find-their-confidence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morrow-high-teacher-uses-music-to-help-students-find-their-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkview High student faces charges days after school's fourth AI-generated bomb threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Parkview High School student is facing criminal charges and school discipline after posting a threat against the school on social media, according to the principal.School police began investigating as soon as administrators learned about the post, Principal David T. Smith said in a letter to families dated Sept. 20. After meeting with the student and the student's parents, the student said the threat was not serious."Regardless of intent, making threats against our school will not be tolerated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parkview-high-student-faces-charges-days-after-schools-fourth-ai-generated-bomb-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parkview-high-student-faces-charges-days-after-schools-fourth-ai-generated-bomb-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta teen actor Aaron Harris stars in new film with Johnny Knoxville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen-year-old Atlanta actor Aaron Harris, who appears alongside Kathy Bates in &ldquo;Matlock,&rdquo; celebrated his new movie, &ldquo;Tiny Fugitives,&rdquo; with a private screening at the historic Tara Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-teen-actor-aaron-harris-stars-in-new-film-with-johnny-knoxville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-teen-actor-aaron-harris-stars-in-new-film-with-johnny-knoxville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug mentors Atlanta teens, shares message about guns and faith]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta native and Grammy-winning rapper Young Thug spent time mentoring teens and young men through the Next Level Boys Academy.The academy provides guidance and mentorship to young people involved in the criminal justice system. Some participate by court order.Young Thug sponsored a cookout for the teens, young men and their families, serving hot dogs and hamburgers.CBS News Atlanta The rapper was arrested in 2022 as part of a sweeping racketeering case. He was released from jail on Oct. 31, 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-thug-mentors-atlanta-teens-shares-message-about-guns-and-faith/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-thug-mentors-atlanta-teens-shares-message-about-guns-and-faith/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: Storms could bring 60 mph winds before fall cooldown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta could see isolated strong storms, gusty winds and localized flooding Monday afternoon and evening. After one more day in the 90s, temperatures will fall through the week, with highs reaching the upper 70s by Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-storms-could-bring-60-mph-winds-before-fall-cooldown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-storms-could-bring-60-mph-winds-before-fall-cooldown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who qualifies for Atlanta's e-bike rebate program? What applicants should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Propel Atlanta is partnering with the city of Atlanta to relaunch its e-bike rebate program.The program will distribute $1 million in e-bike vouchers to income-qualified Atlanta residents.An E-Bike Day event will be held at the Home Depot Backyard from 6:15 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees can learn more about the program and how to receive a voucher.Applicants must live in Atlanta, be at least 18 years old and meet certain income requirements. People can apply for a voucher at Monday's event or online. A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/who-qualifies-for-atlantas-e-bike-rebate-program-what-applicants-should-know/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/who-qualifies-for-atlantas-e-bike-rebate-program-what-applicants-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired best friends volunteer together at Ronald McDonald House Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former teachers Judy Landers and Ellen Blake are continuing a life of service in retirement as Ronald McDonald House Atlanta seeks more volunteers to support families with hospitalized children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/retired-best-friends-volunteer-together-at-ronald-mcdonald-house-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/retired-best-friends-volunteer-together-at-ronald-mcdonald-house-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fani Willis helps Fulton County students with college and job applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her staff offered students one-on-one guidance with college essays, job applications and unfamiliar paperwork during the No Violence Just Hoops event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fani-willis-helps-fulton-county-students-with-college-and-job-applications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fani-willis-helps-fulton-county-students-with-college-and-job-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Run the Vote rally encourages AUC community to prepare for midterm elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers helped people around the Atlanta University Center learn about the candidates, major issues and voting rights ahead of Georgia&rsquo;s Oct. 13 early voting kickoff and the Nov. 3 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/run-the-vote-rally-encourages-auc-community-to-prepare-for-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/run-the-vote-rally-encourages-auc-community-to-prepare-for-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons turn to rookie Jack Strand during ugly loss to Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons suffered a 34-3 loss to the Carolina Panthers as rookie Jack Strand made his NFL debut. Atlanta now faces a short turnaround and uncertainty at quarterback ahead of Thursday night&rsquo;s game in Green Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-turn-to-rookie-jack-strand-during-ugly-loss-to-panthers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-turn-to-rookie-jack-strand-during-ugly-loss-to-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta e-bike rebate program returns with $1 million in vouchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta&rsquo;s e-bike rebate program is back, offering about 400 vouchers to income-qualified city residents to help cover the cost of eligible electric bikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-e-bike-rebate-program-returns-with-1-million-in-vouchers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-e-bike-rebate-program-returns-with-1-million-in-vouchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Thug mentors Atlanta teens at Next Level Boys Academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta rapper Young Thug shared advice about gun violence and sponsored a cookout for teens and young men receiving guidance through the Next Level Boys Academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-thug-mentors-atlanta-teens-at-next-level-boys-academy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-thug-mentors-atlanta-teens-at-next-level-boys-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope volleyball’s Wynnie Abney carries family legacy into title chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope High School junior Wynnie Abney is emerging as a fierce leader for the Greyhounds while following in the footsteps of her older sister, Cooper, and chasing another state championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-volleyballs-wynnie-abney-carries-family-legacy-into-title-chase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-volleyballs-wynnie-abney-carries-family-legacy-into-title-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia mom with cerebral palsy defying odds to become CrossFit athlete]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Forsyth County mom has persevered through her neurological condition to become a respected athlete in her CrossFit community.Angela Brejcha has been taking CrossFit for six years at Lanier Strength and Conditioning in Cumming, but she's not the average athlete.Brejcha has cerebral palsy. It's a neurological disorder that affects people's ability to move, control their muscles, and maintain their balance and posture. Brejcha's coach, Amanda Thompson, says she has come leaps and bounds since she]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mom-with-cerebral-palsy-defying-odds-to-become-crossfit-athlete/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mom-with-cerebral-palsy-defying-odds-to-become-crossfit-athlete/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forsyth County mom with cerebral palsy finds strength through CrossFit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angela Brejcha has increased her deadlift from 40 pounds to 175 while training through cerebral palsy and two pregnancies, inspiring athletes at her Cumming gym.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forsyth-county-mom-with-cerebral-palsy-finds-strength-through-crossfit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forsyth-county-mom-with-cerebral-palsy-finds-strength-through-crossfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta weekend packed with fairs, festivals and Falcons football]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the Gwinnett County Fair and Shaky Knees to the Falcons&rsquo; home opener, families have plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend across metro Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-weekend-packed-with-fairs-festivals-and-falcons-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 12:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-weekend-packed-with-fairs-festivals-and-falcons-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons name Cooper Rush starting quarterback against Panthers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Falcons have settled their quarterback dilemma for Sunday's home opener: Cooper Rush will get another start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-name-cooper-rush-starting-quarterback-against-panthers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-name-cooper-rush-starting-quarterback-against-panthers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porsha Williams reveals she underwent an emergency partial hysterectomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Porsha Williams revealed to "CBS Mornings" co-anchor Gayle King that she had to undergo an emergency partial hysterectomy earlier this year after doctors discovered 21 uterine fibroids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/porsha-williams-reveals-she-underwent-an-emergency-partial-hysterectomy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/porsha-williams-reveals-she-underwent-an-emergency-partial-hysterectomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Muslim Voter Registration Day: What's motivating Georgia's Muslim voters ahead of the election?]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the West Cobb Islamic Center in Marietta on Friday, there was something else on the agenda besides prayer: getting people registered to vote.The effort was part of National Muslim Voter Registration Day, with the Georgia Muslim Voter Project working to register new voters, check existing registrations, and prepare people to head to the polls in November.But identifying what will motivate Muslim voters once they get to the voting booth is considerably more complicated."There's not like one sin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-muslim-voter-registration-day-whats-motivating-georgias-muslim-voters-ahead-of-the-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-muslim-voter-registration-day-whats-motivating-georgias-muslim-voters-ahead-of-the-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta nonprofit seeing families struggling with utility bills as city deals with unpaid water accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A report by the City Auditor's Office finds that nearly one in four Atlanta water and sewer accounts is delinquent. The audit says more than 60,000 accounts owe the city more than $236 million in unpaid bills. That includes government agencies, restaurants and, in many cases, families struggling to pay their bills.For some Atlanta families, a water bill is another monthly expense until they can't afford it.The Midtown Assistance Center, a social services organization in Atlanta, says it's seeing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nonprofit-seeing-families-struggling-with-utility-bills-as-city-deals-with-unpaid-water-accounts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nonprofit-seeing-families-struggling-with-utility-bills-as-city-deals-with-unpaid-water-accounts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's motivating Georgia's Muslim voters ahead of the midterm elections?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are roughly 100,000 registered Muslim voters across Georgia, most of them in metro Atlanta. With the midterms supposed to be close, getting them to the polls could make a difference.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/whats-motivating-georgias-muslim-voters-ahead-of-the-midterm-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/whats-motivating-georgias-muslim-voters-ahead-of-the-midterm-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Audit finds Atlanta owed over $236 million in outstanding water balances]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new audit says more than 60,000 accounts owe Atlanta more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills. That includes government agencies, restaurants and, in many cases, families struggling to pay their bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/audit-finds-atlanta-owed-over-236-million-in-outstanding-water-balances/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/audit-finds-atlanta-owed-over-236-million-in-outstanding-water-balances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polo and fashion mix at Atlanta fundraiser to support African American youths' sporting dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polo is known as the sport of kings, but when combined with runway couture, it becomes the annual Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic. Now in its ninth year, the signature weekend event blends elite equestrian competition with high fashion and serves as a major fundraiser supporting African American youth in equestrian sports.The vision behind the event belongs to fashion designer and founder Miguel Wilson. He began riding in childhood in Washington, D.C., where a camp experience changed his trajec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/polo-and-fashion-mix-at-atlanta-fundraiser-to-support-african-american-youths-sporting-dreams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/polo-and-fashion-mix-at-atlanta-fundraiser-to-support-african-american-youths-sporting-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm chances ramping up across parts of Georgia into the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered storms are forecast in parts of North Georgia on Friday evening with more expected over the weekend. While they may cool things off a bit, the heat's staying put for a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storm-chances-ramping-up-across-parts-of-georgia-into-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storm-chances-ramping-up-across-parts-of-georgia-into-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser supports African American youth in equestrian sports.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now in its ninth year, the Atlanta Fashion and Polo Classic blends elite equestrian competition with high fashion and serves as a major fundraiser supporting African American youth in equestrian sports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fundraiser-supports-african-american-youth-in-equestrian-sports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fundraiser-supports-african-american-youth-in-equestrian-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studies show exercise is key to a longer life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of studies are showing that exercise is key to living longer, with weekly routines being exceptionally beneficial for older individuals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/studies-show-exercise-is-key-to-a-longer-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/studies-show-exercise-is-key-to-a-longer-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump banning cable networks from White House]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump said on Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, and threatened to take similar action against other outlets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-banning-cable-networks-from-white-house/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-banning-cable-networks-from-white-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County cancer survivor uses her experience to help others battling the disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County woman is sharing her journey of beating cancer multiple times and using her experiences to actively help others who are battling the disease.In 1985, 24-year-old Cheryl Brown was in the shower one day when she noticed discharge coming from her breasts. She said she chose to stay quiet about it until she mentioned it to a co-worker, who then took her to the doctor to get checked. Brown was diagnosed with breast cancer."I had to get a total mastectomy done, and I pushed it all behi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-cancer-survivor-uses-her-experience-to-help-others-battling-the-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-cancer-survivor-uses-her-experience-to-help-others-battling-the-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Toni Morrison book removed, I-285 shutdown, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toni Morrison's 1970 novel "The Bluest Eye" is the 30th book removed from Cobb County school libraries since 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-toni-morrison-book-removed-i-285-shutdown-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-toni-morrison-book-removed-i-285-shutdown-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-time breast cancer survivor helping other patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheryl Brown has fought breast cancer three times and now uses her knowledge to make sure no one goes through that journey alone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/three-time-breast-cancer-survivor-helping-other-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/three-time-breast-cancer-survivor-helping-other-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Georgia researchers discover 7 new viruses in threatened sea turtle populations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Georgia say they've identified more than a dozen viruses, including seven of which had never been identified before in any species, that could threaten sea turtle species.The new research, published in August by scientists in UGA's College of Veterinary Medicine, could help establish a foundation that could help with the conservation efforts of the already endangered species.&nbsp;The university says the researchers used genetic sequences to identify 19 viruses i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-researchers-discover-7-new-viruses-in-threatened-sea-turtle-populations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-researchers-discover-7-new-viruses-in-threatened-sea-turtle-populations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council to vote on 22-mile Beltline light rail plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta City Council will consider a resolution Monday supporting light rail along the full 22-mile Beltline loop and asking city leaders to explain how the system would be built and paid for.The measure reaffirms light rail as a central part of the Beltline's original vision. It also supports using land already reserved for transit and installing rails within grass where possible.&nbsp;If approved, the resolution would ask Mayor Andre Dickens' administration, MARTA, Atlanta Beltline Inc. an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-to-vote-on-22-mile-beltline-light-rail-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-to-vote-on-22-mile-beltline-light-rail-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia parents facing charges after dispute at school bus stop, sheriff's office says]]></title><description><![CDATA[An incident involving a Lumpkin County school bus student drop-off route has ended with three adults facing criminal charges, deputies say.Officials with the Lumpkin County Sheriff's Office say the situation happened at the Highland Trace Apartments on Monday afternoon.According to the sheriff's office, the incident on bus 22-36 started before it even left Cottrell Elementary School, with reports of students yelling, fighting, throwing objects, and refusing to follow the instructions of school a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-parents-facing-charges-after-dispute-at-school-bus-stop-sheriffs-office-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-parents-facing-charges-after-dispute-at-school-bus-stop-sheriffs-office-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat meets with storm risks at end of week for Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the country is under an extreme heat dome, and Georgia is dealing with that combined with possible strong storms at the end of the workweek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/extreme-heat-meets-with-storm-risks-at-end-of-week-for-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/extreme-heat-meets-with-storm-risks-at-end-of-week-for-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canton theft leads to discovery of multistate criminal enterprise targeting Walmarts, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pricy theft at a Canton Walmart led investigators to find a criminal enterprise targeting Walmarts across the country, prosecutors say.Authorities say Anthony Lamar Belser, 56, and George Frank Mayo, 52, stole more than $360,000 in merchandise from Walmart stores in Georgia, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia in a crime spree that started in August 2022 and spanned 10 months.According to the Office of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/canton-theft-leads-to-discovery-of-multistate-criminal-enterprise-targeting-walmarts-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/canton-theft-leads-to-discovery-of-multistate-criminal-enterprise-targeting-walmarts-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warnock calls for AI regulations after false posts raise concerns about his health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fake social media posts about U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock's health looked convincing enough that friends and constituents called to say they were praying for his recovery.The Georgia senator said the stories were false and appeared alongside AI-generated images on a Facebook page he recently discovered."I recently ran across a page that was posting tons of fake AI-generated images about my health," Warnock wrote on his official Facebook page. "Just imagine how dangerous this could be to our democr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sen-warnock-calls-for-ai-regulations-after-false-posts-raise-concerns-about-his-health/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sen-warnock-calls-for-ai-regulations-after-false-posts-raise-concerns-about-his-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prosecutors ask court for forensic interviews with minors in Kroy Biermann Jr.'s sex crimes case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia prosecutors are asking a court to allow forensic interviews of minors for their case against Kroy "KJ" Biermann Jr., the teenage son of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak and former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kroy Biermann.In an emergency motion filed on Thursday obtained by CBS News Atlanta, the prosecution has asked the court for forensic interviews of minor children.&nbsp;The motion does not give any specifics on the children or the specifics on the interviews."The S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/prosecutors-ask-court-for-forensic-interviews-with-minors-in-kroy-biermann-jrs-sex-crimes-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/prosecutors-ask-court-for-forensic-interviews-with-minors-in-kroy-biermann-jrs-sex-crimes-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I-285 to close in both directions for weekend construction in Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Department of Transportation will close all lanes in both directions along a busy stretch of Interstate 285 this weekend for roadwork.The closures in southwest Fulton County are part of GDOT's ongoing I-285 Westside Rebuild project, which includes concrete slab reconstruction and rehabilitation.All northbound lanes will be closed between Cascade Road, Exit 7, and State Route 166/Langford Parkway, Exit 5. All southbound lanes will be closed between Langford Parkway and Cascade Road.Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/i-285-to-close-in-both-directions-for-weekend-construction-in-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/i-285-to-close-in-both-directions-for-weekend-construction-in-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DNA testing helps solve DeKalb County cold case mystery of DeKalb County man's murder, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested a 27-year-old DeKalb County man after investigators say advanced DNA testing linked him to a murder that happened more than six years ago.On Aug. 30, 2020, 21-year-old Tyler Hall was found shot multiple times at his home in Norcross, Georgia.Hall's death remained a mystery for years, eventually becoming a cold case. The GBI says they had a breakthrough after the agency's cold case unit partnered with Othram, Inc. The Texas company uses genome sequ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dna-testing-helps-solve-dekalb-county-cold-case-mystery-of-dekalb-county-mans-murder-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dna-testing-helps-solve-dekalb-county-cold-case-mystery-of-dekalb-county-mans-murder-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 man dead, 1 arrested in shooting after argument outside DeKalb County home, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fight overnight outside a DeKalb County home has ended with one man dead and another in custody, police say.DeKalb County police tell CBS News Atlanta that officers were called to the 1800 block of Fisher Trail just before midnight on Thursday after reports of a shooting.The responding officers found a man, later identified as 42-year-old Omer Mohammed Ahmadi, dead at the scene. Investigators say he had been shot at least once.Authorities say they believe the shooting happened during an argume]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-man-dead-1-arrested-in-shooting-after-argument-outside-dekalb-county-home-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-man-dead-1-arrested-in-shooting-after-argument-outside-dekalb-county-home-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Southern Shmooze helps Atlanta homeowners find trusted contractors through their neighbors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grassroots effort to connect Atlanta homeowners with reliable service providers is growing. The Southern Shmooze is a community-led online platform where people can get recommendations on contractors, repair companies, and more directly from their neighbors.Since launching in 2020, its community has grown to more than 17,000 members.For one woman, its impact goes further.Natalie Rogovin learned about The Southern Shmooze as a client first, and then she says it changed her life.Rogovin's home i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-southern-shmooze-helps-atlanta-homeowners-find-trusted-contractors-through-their-neighbors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-southern-shmooze-helps-atlanta-homeowners-find-trusted-contractors-through-their-neighbors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather forecast: Near-record heat and severe storms possible Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta could reach 96 degrees Friday before isolated showers and thunderstorms develop during the afternoon. Some storms could bring damaging wind gusts and heavy rain, while rain chances increase to 40% for Shaky Knees and the Falcons&rsquo; home opener this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-forecast-near-record-heat-and-severe-storms-possible-friday/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-forecast-near-record-heat-and-severe-storms-possible-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Shaky Knees Festival, Gwinnett Fair and Hawks singles night]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta's Culture Contributor Damez highlights what&rsquo;s trending around Atlanta, including the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park, the Gwinnett County Fair, Falcons stars rating NFL touchdown celebrations and the Hawks&rsquo; upcoming singles night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-shaky-knees-festival-gwinnett-fair-and-hawks-singles-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-shaky-knees-festival-gwinnett-fair-and-hawks-singles-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family honors legendary DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey with HBCU scholarship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of longtime Southwest DeKalb High School football coach William "Buck" Godfrey is working to continue his legacy through a scholarship supporting students attending historically Black colleges and universities.Godfrey died Aug. 1 at age 83. A public memorial service is scheduled for Saturday at 5 p.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.Godfrey coached football at Southwest DeKalb for 30 seasons, compiling 273 wins and leading the Panthers to the 1995 Class AAAA s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-honors-legendary-dekalb-coach-buck-godfrey-with-hbcu-scholarship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-honors-legendary-dekalb-coach-buck-godfrey-with-hbcu-scholarship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity hairstylist turned Atlanta restaurateur serves up must-try pancakes at Gocha's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Morning Menu takes us to Gocha's Breakfast Bar, a southwest Atlanta restaurant where the pancakes are served golden, light and fluffy.Brian Sago and his wife visit the restaurant about twice a month &mdash; and they do not share their pancakes."The pancakes! Me and her got two orders of pancakes so we don't have to share," Sago said. "They're the best pancakes in Atlanta. The pancakes have crispy edges and are nice, light and fluffy. The syrup and butter is a complement."Gocha Hawkins opened]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-hairstylist-turned-atlanta-restaurateur-serves-up-must-try-pancakes-at-gochas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-hairstylist-turned-atlanta-restaurateur-serves-up-must-try-pancakes-at-gochas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity hairstylist turned Atlanta breakfast boss now serves up must-try pancakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gocha Hawkins left her career as a celebrity hairstylist to open Gocha&rsquo;s Breakfast Bar in 2018. The restaurant now has locations in Atlanta and Fayetteville, serving customer favorites including fluffy pancakes, Cajun Creole shrimp and grits, omelets and French toast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-hairstylist-turned-atlanta-breakfast-boss-now-serves-up-must-try-pancakes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-hairstylist-turned-atlanta-breakfast-boss-now-serves-up-must-try-pancakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Schmooze connects homeowners with local service providers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Southern Schmooze connects homeowners with service providers recommended by their neighbors. The free community platform has grown to more than 17,000 members and has given one Atlanta-area woman the confidence to leave education and begin a career in interior design.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/southern-schmooze-connects-homeowners-with-local-service-providers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/southern-schmooze-connects-homeowners-with-local-service-providers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New scholarship honors legendary DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey's legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[William &ldquo;Buck&rdquo; Godfrey built a 30-season legacy at Southwest DeKalb High School with 273 wins and a state championship. After his death at 83, his family created an HBCU scholarship to continue the longtime coach and teacher&rsquo;s commitment to helping students.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-scholarship-honors-legendary-dekalb-coach-buck-godfreys-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-scholarship-honors-legendary-dekalb-coach-buck-godfreys-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta dentist works to expand dental care for Georgia Medicaid patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dentist in Hiram isn't just filling cavities; he's also filling gaps in care.&nbsp;It wasn't always the plan for Hassan Marwan to work at a Smile 4 U in Hiram, but once he saw the need for providers who accept Medicaid in the area, he didn't want to leave.&nbsp;"My mother used to take us all out of school to a place that accepts Medicaid, and so I see myself in them," Marwan said.&nbsp;Marwan said A Smile 4 U is one of the only practices in the area that accepts Medicaid for kids and adults. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-dentist-works-to-expand-dental-care-for-georgia-medicaid-patients/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-dentist-works-to-expand-dental-care-for-georgia-medicaid-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long inaccessible 26-acre forest could become southwest Atlanta's newest park]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, Renette Scott warned her students at Therrell High School in southwest Atlanta not to venture into the woods outside the school. She didn't know then that the land was owned by the city of Atlanta."This is a jewel that we don't know exists," Scott said.The land is known as Falling Water Park. The city bought the 26-acre forest in 2004 and classified it as a park-in-holding, meaning the greenspace was protected and closed to the public. Scott partnered with community members, the nonpr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/long-inaccessible-26-acre-forest-could-become-southwest-atlantas-newest-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/long-inaccessible-26-acre-forest-could-become-southwest-atlantas-newest-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons’ starting quarterback remains unclear before Panthers game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr. took snaps with the first-team offense as the Atlanta Falcons prepared for Sunday&rsquo;s home opener against the Carolina Panthers. Coach Kevin Stefanski is expected to provide another update as questions remain about who will start at quarterback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-starting-quarterback-remains-unclear-before-panthers-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-starting-quarterback-remains-unclear-before-panthers-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream dominate Sun as Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard make WNBA history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream returned from the international break with a dominant 103-59 win over the Connecticut Sun. Angel Reese recorded 30 points, 10 rebounds and her 30th double-double of the season as every Dream player scored. Atlanta hosts the Chicago Sky on Saturday at State Farm Arena.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-dominate-sun-as-angel-reese-and-rhyne-howard-make-wnba-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-dominate-sun-as-angel-reese-and-rhyne-howard-make-wnba-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Years of advocacy bring Atlanta park project back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta plans to transform a 26-acre forest near Langford Parkway into Falling Water Park after receiving a $2 million state grant. The city will contribute another $1 million toward trails, a fishing and birdwatching boardwalk, wildlife signs and outdoor recreation areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/years-of-advocacy-bring-atlanta-park-project-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/years-of-advocacy-bring-atlanta-park-project-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia dentist expands care for patients with Medicaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Hassan Marwan says about 80% of his patients at A Smile 4 U in Hiram use Medicaid. After seeing how difficult it was for local families to find participating dentists, he decided to stay and help close the community&rsquo;s gap in dental care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-dentist-expands-care-for-patients-with-medicaid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-dentist-expands-care-for-patients-with-medicaid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" removed from Cobb County school libraries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County officials have removed Toni Morrison's novel "The Bluest Eye" from school library bookshelves over material they say is not suitable for children.On Thursday, the Cobb County School District announced the removal of the novel from its libraries, saying a review process found passages violated the district's standards of acceptable content for sixth to 12th graders.The district specifically mentioned a passage depicting the rape of one of the main characters by her father."The words s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/toni-morrisons-the-bluest-eye-removed-from-cobb-county-school-libraries/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/toni-morrisons-the-bluest-eye-removed-from-cobb-county-school-libraries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Fulton Tennis Center hosts HBCU National Tennis Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 athletes and dozens of teams are taking part in the HBCU National Tennis Championships in South Fulton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-tennis-center-hosts-hbcu-national-tennis-championships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-tennis-center-hosts-hbcu-national-tennis-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive sewage spill at Atlanta airport has neighbors concerned]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sewage spill near a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport released an estimated 33,000 gallons into a wooded area, airport officials said Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/massive-sewage-spill-at-atlanta-airport-has-neighbors-concerned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/massive-sewage-spill-at-atlanta-airport-has-neighbors-concerned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Signs of fall ahead for Georgia, but heat is not leaving right away]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat can't stay forever in Georgia, and with fall right around the corner, there's a chance the state sees some cooler weather soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/signs-of-fall-ahead-for-georgia-but-heat-is-not-leaving-right-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/signs-of-fall-ahead-for-georgia-but-heat-is-not-leaving-right-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting snooze on your alarm could make you more tired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waking up to an alarm and hitting snooze multiple times is not ideal for healthy sleep, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hitting-snooze-on-your-alarm-could-make-you-more-tired/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hitting-snooze-on-your-alarm-could-make-you-more-tired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Dream's Chapel Program helps players on and off the court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the Atlanta Dream take the court, some of the team's players gather to find faith, community, and support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dreams-chapel-program-helps-players-on-and-off-the-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-dreams-chapel-program-helps-players-on-and-off-the-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prices expected to remain high through 2026 midterm election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high costs at the fuel pump are driving up prices for just about everything you buy, and those prices aren't expected to drop any time soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/prices-expected-to-remain-high-through-2026-midterm-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/prices-expected-to-remain-high-through-2026-midterm-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta audit shows more millions in unpaid water bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Atlanta is owed more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills from over 60,000 accounts, a new audit reveals.&#8203;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-audit-shows-more-millions-in-unpaid-water-bills/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-audit-shows-more-millions-in-unpaid-water-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family and friends honor life of Atlanta Police recruit Moses Russ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pews at Victory City Church were packed as family, friends, and fellow recruits gathered to share their love of Moses Russ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-and-friends-honor-life-of-atlanta-police-recruit-moses-russ/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-and-friends-honor-life-of-atlanta-police-recruit-moses-russ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 1 in 4 Atlanta water and sewer accounts delinquent with $236 million in unpaid bills, audit finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Atlanta is owed more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills from over 60,000 accounts, a new audit reveals.According to the City Auditor's Office, the amount of delinquent accounts has increased by thousands over the last few years. That's despite Department of Watershed Management writing off amounts that they had deemed uncollectible.The findings were presented at a recent Atlanta City Council Utilities Committee meeting and were a follow-up to an audit of the Department]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-1-in-4-atlanta-water-and-sewer-accounts-delinquent-with-236-million-in-unpaid-bills-audit-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-1-in-4-atlanta-water-and-sewer-accounts-delinquent-with-236-million-in-unpaid-bills-audit-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral held for Atlanta police recruit killed in motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends gathered Thursday&nbsp;in Forest Park to honor a 24-year-old Atlanta Police Department recruit who was killed in a motorcycle crash while traveling to training.Moses Russ&nbsp;died Sept. 1 after his Kawasaki Ninja collided with an SUV at Moreland Avenue and McDonough Boulevard, according to Atlanta police. Russ was traveling to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center when the crash happened. He was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital.During the service at Victory City]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-held-for-atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-held-for-atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loved ones celebrate the life of Atlanta police recruit Moses Russ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family, friends and former colleagues gathered to honor 24-year-old Moses Russ, who died in a motorcycle crash while traveling to police training. The Coast Guard veteran and former Atlanta corrections officer was remembered for his commitment to service and the lasting impact he made on others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/loved-ones-celebrate-the-life-of-atlanta-police-recruit-moses-russ/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/loved-ones-celebrate-the-life-of-atlanta-police-recruit-moses-russ/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta volunteer high school football coach arrested after on-field incident during game, officials say.]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta Public Schools volunteer football coach was arrested during a game against a Carroll County high school on Sept. 11, school officials say.The Carroll County School District tells CBS News Atlanta that the Temple Police Department arrested a visiting coach from Therrell High School after an "onfield incident" during Friday's game against Temple High School."Neither Temple High School nor the Carroll County School System is involved in the law enforcement action, but we are cooperating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-volunteer-high-school-football-coach-arrested-after-on-field-incident-during-game-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-volunteer-high-school-football-coach-arrested-after-on-field-incident-during-game-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over $43 million in grants awarded to Georgia organizations combatting veteran homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded more than $43 million in grants to Georgia community organizations in an effort to fight veteran homelessness in the state.The funding in Georgia is part of $1.17 billion in grants awarded to organizations across the country and will go to 21 organizations across the state, the agency said.The grants are an attempt to support the agency's Supportive Services for Veteran Families&nbsp;programs that help veterans who are at risk of losing their h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-43-million-in-grants-awarded-to-georgia-organizations-combatting-veteran-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-43-million-in-grants-awarded-to-georgia-organizations-combatting-veteran-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta continues dealing with hot weather and poor air quality]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the day is looking nice, it's going to be hot, and people in metro Atlanta may want to avoid going outside due to a Code Orange Air Quality Alert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-continues-dealing-with-hot-weather-and-poor-air-quality/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-continues-dealing-with-hot-weather-and-poor-air-quality/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Southern Company CEO named sole finalist for University System of Georgia chancellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has voted to name Thomas A. Fanning, the retired head of Southern Company, as the sole finalist for USG chancellor.If approved, Fanning would lead the state's public university system, which has 25 public colleges and universities, more than 50,000 faculty and staff, and over 382,000 students."Our university system's strong reputation brought us exceptional candidates from across the country, but Tom Fanning stood out immediately," Board C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-southern-company-ceo-named-sole-finalist-for-university-system-of-georgia-chancellor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-southern-company-ceo-named-sole-finalist-for-university-system-of-georgia-chancellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic stop during funeral procession leads to discovery of possible "mobile meth lab," sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traffic stop during a funeral procession ended with Georgia deputies discovering what they called a "mobile meth lab," officials say.The Towns County Sheriff's Office says the situation ended with a highway being shut down for hours as hazmat crews worked at the scene.According to the sheriff's office, the situation began around 2:39 p.m. Tuesday, when Deputy Jeremy Stanley was helping with a funeral escort on U.S. Highway 76.While assisting with the escort, authorities say Stanley noticed a C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/traffic-stop-during-funeral-procession-leads-to-discovery-of-possible-mobile-meth-lab-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/traffic-stop-during-funeral-procession-leads-to-discovery-of-possible-mobile-meth-lab-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial planned for Georgia College &amp; State University soccer player who died after battling rare melanoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[The memorial service for a Georgia College &amp; State University women's soccer player who passed away after a battle with cancer will take place in her hometown of Loganville on Friday.&nbsp;Isabella "Izzy" Sause was a 19-year-old student-athlete, majoring in pre-nursing. Her family says Izzy had a rare type of melanoma and had been undergoing serious treatments for over two years. She passed away on Aug. 30.&nbsp;In her freshman season for the GCSU Bobcats, Izzy played in two games and had tw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/memorial-planned-for-georgia-college-amp-state-university-soccer-player-who-died-after-battling-rare-melanoma/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/memorial-planned-for-georgia-college-amp-state-university-soccer-player-who-died-after-battling-rare-melanoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men hospitalized after shooting outside northwest Atlanta restaurant, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been rushed to the hospital after a late-night shooting outside a northwest Atlanta restaurant, police say.Officials tell CBS News Atlanta that&nbsp;officers were called to reports of a shooting at the Daiquiri Factory on the 1500 block of Howell Mill Road just after midnight on Thursday.At the scene, officers found two men who had been shot. Medics rushed the men to Grady Memorial Hospital. Officials say one of the men remains in critical condition.Investigators believe the inciden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-hospitalized-after-shooting-outside-northwest-atlanta-restaurant-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-hospitalized-after-shooting-outside-northwest-atlanta-restaurant-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County adds two more early voting sites in Stone Mountain and Tucker]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County voters will have two more places to cast ballots during the final week of early voting.The county is expanding from 20 to 22 early voting locations after continued planning and an August meeting focused on voter access, according to DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections.The two new sites are: Living Grace Lutheran Church in Tucker and the Wade Walker Park Family YMCA,&nbsp; in Stone MountainUnlike the county's other early voting sites, the two additions will operate only d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-adds-two-more-early-voting-sites-in-stone-mountain-and-tucker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-adds-two-more-early-voting-sites-in-stone-mountain-and-tucker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Georgia Tech student Caden Qiao found safe, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech student Caden Qiao has been found safe after disappearing Sunday evening, campus police announced Thursday morning."Thank you to every officer and community member who remained vigilant, shared information, and worked together to help bring our student home safely," the Georgia Tech Police Department said in a 9:30 a.m. update.Georgia Tech student Caden Qiao wen missing Sunday, Sept. 13.&nbsp;Photo courtesy of Georgia Tech University Police did not disclose where Qiao was found or p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-georgia-tech-student-caden-qiao-found-safe-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-georgia-tech-student-caden-qiao-found-safe-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta airport reports 33,000-gallon sewage spill near runway]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sewage spill near a runway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport released around&nbsp;33,000 gallons into a wooded area, airport officials said Wednesday.The spill occurred Tuesday at a sewer lift station near the west end of Runway 10-28. The sewage flowed into an area next to Sullivan Creek, according to an airport report.The cause remains under investigation.Airport officials said the lift station resumed normal operations about 90 minutes after the spill began. Crews applied]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-airport-reports-33000-gallon-sewage-spill-near-runway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-airport-reports-33000-gallon-sewage-spill-near-runway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech freshman missing after leaving residence hall without belongings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you seen Caden Qiao?&nbsp;Georgia Tech and Atlanta police are asking for the public's help finding a first-year student who has been missing since Sunday evening.Qiao was last seen at about 6:04 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13, heading east on 17th Street from Northside Drive, according to the Georgia Tech Police Department.Earlier surveillance footage showed Qiao leaving Eighth Street East, a Georgia Tech residence hall at 555 Eighth St., at approximately 5:06 p.m. Police said he left without any]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-freshman-missing-after-leaving-residence-hall-without-belongings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-freshman-missing-after-leaving-residence-hall-without-belongings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chateau Elan celebrates the art of winemaking during 28th annual Vineyard Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28th annual Vineyard Fest at Chateau Elan is this weekend in Braselton.The weekend-long event lets patrons sample the vineyard's wines while learning about how they're made."It's a huge tradition for the property. It's our biggest event of the year," said Raelynn Connor, the vineyard's senior marketing manager. "It really started as a celebration of our harvest. It started in August. It was maybe hundreds of people. Now we're up to 2,600 people and just more vendors, more food offerings, a w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chateau-elan-celebrates-the-art-of-winemaking-during-28th-annual-vineyard-fest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chateau-elan-celebrates-the-art-of-winemaking-during-28th-annual-vineyard-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chateau Elan’s Vineyard Fest showcases Georgia’s growing wine industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28th annual Vineyard Fest celebrates Chateau Elan&rsquo;s harvest while highlighting Georgia&rsquo;s wine industry and the economic impact of agritourism. The Braselton winery now produces more than 45,000 cases annually, up from 5,000 in 2012.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chateau-elans-vineyard-fest-showcases-georgias-growing-wine-industry/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chateau-elans-vineyard-fest-showcases-georgias-growing-wine-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$6 million Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard improvements celebrated but residents call for more investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta transportation officials are celebrating a roughly $6 million improvement project along Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard on Thursday as some longtime residents call for similar investments deeper into surrounding neighborhoods.The Atlanta Department of Transportation will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at Lindsay Street Baptist Church in Atlanta's English Avenue neighborhood.The project covers Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard between Mitchell Street and Joseph E. Boone Boulevard. The city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-million-joseph-e-lowery-boulevard-improvements-celebrated-but-residents-call-for-more-investment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-million-joseph-e-lowery-boulevard-improvements-celebrated-but-residents-call-for-more-investment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta air quality alert issued as temperatures climb into the 90s]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta is under an air quality alert as temperatures reach the low 90s Wednesday and climb even higher Thursday. People with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity, while rain chances and cooler temperatures return next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-air-quality-alert-issued-as-temperatures-climb-into-the-90s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-air-quality-alert-issued-as-temperatures-climb-into-the-90s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Georgia Southern fraternities suspended during conduct investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Southern University suspended Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Nu while it investigates alleged student conduct violations. The university said the suspensions are not findings of wrongdoing, but new members cannot participate in chapter activities during the investigations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/two-georgia-southern-fraternities-suspended-during-conduct-investigations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/two-georgia-southern-fraternities-suspended-during-conduct-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Killer Mike champions local businesses at Atlanta Beltline funding fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Beltline&rsquo;s annual funding fair connected small-business owners with more than 20 resource stations. Atlanta rapper and entrepreneur Killer Mike urged leaders to ensure the city&rsquo;s growth includes businesses and people rooted in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/killer-mike-champions-local-businesses-at-atlanta-beltline-funding-fair/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/killer-mike-champions-local-businesses-at-atlanta-beltline-funding-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$6M safety upgrade transforms Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta is celebrating new crossings, lighting, sidewalks and accessible ramps along Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard. One longtime Westside resident says investments must extend deeper into surrounding neighborhoods and help existing residents remain as the area changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6m-safety-upgrade-transforms-joseph-e-lowery-boulevard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6m-safety-upgrade-transforms-joseph-e-lowery-boulevard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech students develop technology to detect hard-to-spot drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Georgia Tech students are building a defense technology company that uses sound and cameras to detect drones that may evade traditional systems such as radar. With help from the university&rsquo;s CREATE-X program, they are pursuing patents and seeking investors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-students-develop-technology-to-detect-hard-to-spot-drones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-students-develop-technology-to-detect-hard-to-spot-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta residents reflect on what the end of summer means to them: "The last blast of hot air"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depending on where you are in life, the end of summer can mean something different. For some, it's back to busy schedules. For others, it's a chance to slow down. At the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert in Piedmont Park on Sept. 9, people reflected on what the seasonal shift means to them.For Tahra Nichols and Barbara Coble, summer's end no longer comes with a deadline. "I'm a retired educator, so the end of summer for me used to mean back-to-school and back to work," said Coble.These days, it]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-residents-reflect-on-what-the-end-of-summer-means-to-them-the-last-blast-of-hot-air/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-residents-reflect-on-what-the-end-of-summer-means-to-them-the-last-blast-of-hot-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FIFA World Cup helped fuel $950M downtown Atlanta transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourism officials say the FIFA Men&rsquo;s World Cup helped drive an estimated $950 million into downtown Atlanta development, including Centennial Yards, the former CNN Center and South Downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-helped-fuel-950m-downtown-atlanta-transformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-helped-fuel-950m-downtown-atlanta-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta says goodbye to summer with music in Piedmont Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer winds down, Atlanta residents reflect on returning to busy routines, welcoming cooler weather and embracing a slower pace during a free Atlanta Symphony Orchestra concert in Piedmont Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-says-goodbye-to-summer-with-music-in-piedmont-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-says-goodbye-to-summer-with-music-in-piedmont-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgians react to first West Nile virus death of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia has confirmed its first West Nile virus death of the year after eight people contracted the disease. With mosquito traps testing positive in DeKalb, Fulton and Chatham counties, health officials are urging residents to use insect repellent and wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved clothing outdoors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgians-react-to-first-west-nile-virus-death-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgians-react-to-first-west-nile-virus-death-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Georgia-Texas interstate could bring industries to state, reduce congestion, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new interstate could connect much of the Southeast United States in the future, bringing new connections and improved freight transportation from Georgia to Texas. The Transportation Construction Coalition released its case study examining how the proposed multi-state corridor Interstate 14 could transform the communities around it. Congress designated the new "high-priority" route in 2021 in its Surface Transportation Law. A portion of Interstate 14 already exists in Texas. The start of the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-texas-interstate-could-bring-industries-to-state-reduce-congestion-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-texas-interstate-could-bring-industries-to-state-reduce-congestion-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quarterback questions linger as Falcons approach home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons are still a few days away from opening their home slate, but who will start as quarterback remains uncertain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/quarterback-questions-linger-as-falcons-approach-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/quarterback-questions-linger-as-falcons-approach-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New proposed Southern interstate could go through Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interstate 14 is only about 25 miles in Texas, but that could be changing, and Georgia could be one of the states connected with by the highway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-proposed-southern-interstate-could-go-through-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-proposed-southern-interstate-could-go-through-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb Schools hopes to begin installing stop-arm cameras that capture license plates by January]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County Schools is looking to build a districtwide automated stop-arm camera enforcement program, potentially covering more than 1,000 school buses.Currently in an RPF phase to find a vendor, Director of Student Transportation Bernando Brown said the stop-arm cameras would be at no cost to the district, which he said is similar to a grant feature. The district currently has 1,044 buses.&nbsp;Brown said cameras currently installed on buses are on the inside and focus more on what's happenin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-schools-hopes-to-begin-installing-stop-arm-cameras-that-capture-license-plates-by-january/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-schools-hopes-to-begin-installing-stop-arm-cameras-that-capture-license-plates-by-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta seeing downtown development surge after World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the FIFA Men's World Cup's lasting impacts on Atlanta could be the transformation of the city's downtown into a thriving neighborhood with a mixture of residential and commercial buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-seeing-downtown-development-surge-after-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-seeing-downtown-development-surge-after-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Companies look to technology to boost Georgia's healthcare workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is looking for ways to keep its future healthcare workforce here at home. Experts say one solution could be expanding what we think of as a career in medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/companies-look-to-technology-to-boost-georgias-healthcare-workforce/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/companies-look-to-technology-to-boost-georgias-healthcare-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County adding cameras to school buses to enforce safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County Schools is looking to build a districtwide automated stop-arm camera enforcement program, potentially covering more than 1,000 school buses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-adding-cameras-to-school-buses-to-enforce-safety/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-adding-cameras-to-school-buses-to-enforce-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia heading into fall with heat before storms pop up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The summer weather is not leaving Georgia easily, with sunshine staying through the workweek before the threat of storms increase by the end.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-heading-into-fall-with-heat-before-storms-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-heading-into-fall-with-heat-before-storms-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Research shows common factor among suicide deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and researchers at Johns Hopkins are hoping to avoid future deaths by learning from the past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/research-shows-common-factor-among-suicide-deaths/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/research-shows-common-factor-among-suicide-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interest rates rising for first time since 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Reserve is reversing course, raising interest rates for the first time in a few years as the United States deals with inflation and rising energy prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/interest-rates-rising-for-first-time-since-2023/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/interest-rates-rising-for-first-time-since-2023/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three dead after Los Angeles news helicopter crashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are dead in California after a NBC news helicopter covering a bus crash went down late Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/three-dead-after-los-angeles-news-helicopter-crashes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/three-dead-after-los-angeles-news-helicopter-crashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: APD trainee's funeral, MARTA's new fare gates, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Police Department recruit Moses Russ&#8203; died earlier this month in a motorcycle crash on his way to training. He was just 24 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-apd-trainees-funeral-martas-new-fare-gates-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-apd-trainees-funeral-martas-new-fare-gates-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family demands answers in 2022 Georgia State student's murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly four years ago, 19-year-old Malang Touray Jr. was found shot multiple times at an Atlanta apartment complex. Police say his killer has still not been identified.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-demands-answers-in-2022-georgia-state-students-murder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-demands-answers-in-2022-georgia-state-students-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First West Nile virus death confirmed in Georgia for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials are urging people in Georgia to avoid mosquitos after one person has died from the West Nile virus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-west-nile-virus-death-confirmed-in-georgia-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-west-nile-virus-death-confirmed-in-georgia-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3rd suspect in deadly mass shooting on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue arrested in Alabama, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect wanted in connection with a&nbsp;deadly mass shooting&nbsp;on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue last year has been arrested in Alabama, the Federal Bureau of Investigation says..Ze'kevious Zenard Perry, 24, has warrants out for his arrest for one count of felony murder and 10 counts of felony aggravated assault, authorities said.On Wednesday afternoon, the FBI said that one of its SWAT teams arrested Perry at a home in Montgomery, Alabama after receiving tips from the public.Police shared surv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3rd-suspect-in-deadly-mass-shooting-on-atlantas-edgewood-avenue-arrested-in-alabama-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3rd-suspect-in-deadly-mass-shooting-on-atlantas-edgewood-avenue-arrested-in-alabama-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elusive long-tailed weasels spotted in South Georgia for 1st time in decades by UGA researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Georgia have used a new detection technique to spot an elusive mammal in parts of the Peach State that it's never been reported seen before.In a new study, the UGA researchers were able to locate what the university called the "mammal equivalent of a needle in a haystack," the long-tailed weasel.The researchers say that these particular weasels are rarely detected by standard conventional survey techniques, so they used detection dogs to help them strategically p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/elusive-long-tailed-weasels-spotted-in-south-georgia-for-1st-time-in-decades-by-uga-researchers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/elusive-long-tailed-weasels-spotted-in-south-georgia-for-1st-time-in-decades-by-uga-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta family begging for answers in 2022 cold case murder of Georgia State student]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a Georgia State University student killed at an Atlanta apartment complex is asking the public for help bringing his killer to justice.On Dec. 28, 2022, officers were called to the Hills at Greenbriar apartments on the 2900 block of Campbellton Road SW after receiving reports of a person shot. At the scene, they found an injured man, later identified as 19-year-old Malang Touray Jr., who had been shot multiple times.Medics rushed Touray to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-family-begging-for-answers-in-2022-cold-case-murder-of-georgia-state-student/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-family-begging-for-answers-in-2022-cold-case-murder-of-georgia-state-student/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine sticking around Georgia for the rest of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is feeling the sun, and that means the state is dealing with a little bit of heat. The next chance for a major cooldown will be at the very end of the week, when storms may pop up and reduce the warm weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sunshine-sticking-around-georgia-for-the-rest-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sunshine-sticking-around-georgia-for-the-rest-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former youth minister accused of grooming boys at Atlanta, Virginia churches, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former youth minister who served at multiple Atlanta churches has been arrested in Ohio on child sexual exploitation charges, officials say.Jeffrey Turner Taylor, 66, is accused of grooming and sexually abusing minors while serving as a youth minister in Atlanta and Northern Virginia.Prosecutors say Taylor served as a youth minister at The Falls Church in Falls Church, Virginia, from 1990 to 2002. During that time, Taylor is accused of using sexual horseplay, probing questions, and discussions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-youth-minister-accused-of-grooming-boys-at-atlanta-virginia-churches-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-youth-minister-accused-of-grooming-boys-at-atlanta-virginia-churches-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia reports first West Nile virus death of 2026; 8 confirmed cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials in Georgia say one person has died from the West Nile Virus.&nbsp;The Georgia Department of Health announced the death Wednesday after eight people have contracted the disease this year, a number that they expected will increase. Mosquito traps in several counties, including Fulton, Chatham and DeKalb, have tested positive for the virus, but this is the first deadly case of 2026.&nbsp;Officials have not shared details about the deadly case, including when it happened, where it h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-reports-first-west-nile-virus-death-of-2026-8-confirmed-cases/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-reports-first-west-nile-virus-death-of-2026-8-confirmed-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Korean workers detained in Georgia Hyundai plant raid file claims against federal agencies]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 300 South Korean workers detained during a massive immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last year have begun the process of seeking damages from the U.S. government.Attorneys for the workers have started filing administrative claims with nine federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection, the FBI and the departments of Justice and Labor, according to an exclusive CNN report.The filings are requ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-korean-workers-detained-in-georgia-hyundai-plant-raid-file-claims-against-federal-agencies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-korean-workers-detained-in-georgia-hyundai-plant-raid-file-claims-against-federal-agencies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta mourns loss of oldest gorilla, celebrates new pregnancy of another]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta is mourning the death of its oldest gorilla while also celebrating a new pregnancy within the troop.On Tuesday, the zoo announced that Machi was humanely euthanized over the weekend. She was 50 years old.According to the zoo, Machi had been living with chronic osteoarthritis that was becoming increasingly severe. Veterinarians also discovered recently that she had other health concerns that made it unlikely she would recover."Despite the tireless efforts of our Primate and Veterinary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/zoo-atlanta-mourns-loss-of-oldest-gorilla-celebrates-new-pregnancy-of-another/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/zoo-atlanta-mourns-loss-of-oldest-gorilla-celebrates-new-pregnancy-of-another/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta man arrested in Miami 2 years after missing boyfriend found dead in Alabama, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than two years after an Atlanta man was found dead during a Fourth of July trip to his family, police have arrested his boyfriend in Miami for his killing.Julian Taylor Morris, 33, was taken into custody by the U.S. Marshals on Monday and is charged with murder for the death of his then-boyfriend, 31-year-old Deundray Cottrell, the Birmingham Police Department says.Police say Cottrell was reported missing on July 4, 2024, while visiting his family in Birmingham, Alabama. While searching for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-man-arrested-in-miami-2-years-after-missing-boyfriend-found-dead-in-alabama-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-man-arrested-in-miami-2-years-after-missing-boyfriend-found-dead-in-alabama-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man identified after body found stuck in vent at Atlanta soul food restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fulton County Medical Examiner has identified a man whose body was found stuck in an Atlanta soul food restaurant's vent.On Tuesday, officials told CBS News Atlanta that the man has been identified as 37-year-old Terrika Myers.The Atlanta Police Department says its officers were called to the 300 block of Cleveland Avenue SW on Monday morning. CBS News Atlanta's cameras identified the location as Walter's Soul Food Cafe.According to police, an employee said they had found a man stuck in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-identified-after-body-found-stuck-in-vent-at-atlanta-soul-food-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-identified-after-body-found-stuck-in-vent-at-atlanta-soul-food-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral arrangements announced for 24-year-old Atlanta police recruit killed in motorcycle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends will gather on Wednesday and Thursday to honor the life of a 24-year-old Atlanta Police Department recruit killed in a motorcycle crash on his way to training.Moses Russ died Sept. 1 after his Kawasaki Ninja collided with an SUV at Moreland Avenue and McDonough Boulevard, according to Atlanta police. Russ was traveling to the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center when the crash happened. He was pronounced dead at Grady Memorial Hospital.Officials say Russ was in his 16th week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-24-year-old-atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-24-year-old-atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-motorcycle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia contract nurse arrested after allegedly giving prescription drugs to Fulton County inmate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contract nurse at the Fulton County Jail is accused of giving prescription medication to an inmate with whom investigators say she had a romantic relationship.Shakimia G. Johnson, 36, was arrested on Sept. 14 and charged with a felony count of providing a prohibited drug to an inmate without authorization, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Her bond was set at $10,000.Investigators said Johnson had an undisclosed relationship with inmate Caleb Sims before the alleged incident. Sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-contract-nurse-arrested-after-allegedly-giving-prescription-drugs-to-fulton-county-inmate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-contract-nurse-arrested-after-allegedly-giving-prescription-drugs-to-fulton-county-inmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: Heat and humidity rise before weekend rain chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta will heat up into the low 90s as added humidity makes it feel even warmer. Most areas will stay dry Wednesday, but rain chances will increase heading into the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-heat-and-humidity-rise-before-weekend-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-heat-and-humidity-rise-before-weekend-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Stadium unveils new food for Falcons home opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Stadium is serving up new and returning menu items for the Falcons&rsquo; home opener against the Carolina Panthers. The lineup includes stadium nachos in a miniature stadium and wings seasoned with Dirty Bird Dust.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mercedes-benz-stadium-unveils-new-food-for-falcons-home-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mercedes-benz-stadium-unveils-new-food-for-falcons-home-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior Hawks wheelchair basketball team prepares for new season in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wheelchair basketball is giving young athletes with physical disabilities a place to compete and find community.The BlazeSports Junior Hawks wheelchair basketball program in Atlanta allows athletes to compete in the fast-paced adaptive sport.Braxton Munkel, 17, has played for the Junior Hawks since he was 9."I've been disabled from birth," Munkel said. "I was born with leptomeningeal, a type of tumor that's on my back. I have the ability to walk, but it's not anywhere near the capacity that I wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/junior-hawks-wheelchair-basketball-team-prepares-for-new-season-in-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/junior-hawks-wheelchair-basketball-team-prepares-for-new-season-in-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia health care workforce shortage puts pressure on patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health care leaders are focusing on the state's workforce shortage Wednesday and what it could mean for patients trying to find care. The issue is part of the conversation at Health Connect South at the Georgia Aquarium.Caylee Noggle, president and CEO of the Georgia Hospital Association, said the shortage includes nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals, and other health care workers.&nbsp;"When hospitals can't find enough nurses, physicians, behavioral health professionals,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-health-care-workforce-shortage-puts-pressure-on-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-health-care-workforce-shortage-puts-pressure-on-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Atlantans pronounce these tricky Georgia city names? I Walk the Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lithonia, Dahlonega, Dacula, Hoschton and LaFayette sparked plenty of debate. CBS News Atlanta hit the Beltline to see who could correctly pronounce some of Georgia&rsquo;s trickiest city names.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/can-atlantans-pronounce-these-tricky-georgia-city-names-i-walk-the-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/can-atlantans-pronounce-these-tricky-georgia-city-names-i-walk-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope volleyball claims region lead as Georgia football teams gear up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope defeated Sequoyah to move into first place in its region, while Falcons rookies served meals at an Atlanta homeless shelter. Georgia Tech and Georgia State are also preparing for weekend games against Mercer and UCF.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-volleyball-claims-region-lead-as-georgia-football-teams-gear-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-volleyball-claims-region-lead-as-georgia-football-teams-gear-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta wheelchair basketball team gives young athletes a place to belong]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BlazeSports Junior Hawks give young athletes with physical disabilities a competitive outlet and a supportive community. Players say wheelchair basketball has helped them build friendships, confidence and independence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-wheelchair-basketball-team-gives-young-athletes-a-place-to-belong/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-wheelchair-basketball-team-gives-young-athletes-a-place-to-belong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 2 in 3 Georgia medical graduates leave state for residency]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state survey found that 462 of 709 Georgia medical school graduates who matched with residency programs went out of state. Health care leaders are discussing how Georgia can expand training opportunities and keep more medical professionals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-2-in-3-georgia-medical-graduates-leave-state-for-residency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-2-in-3-georgia-medical-graduates-leave-state-for-residency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commuters register to vote at MARTA stations ahead of Georgia's general election]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, six MARTA stations hosted nonpartisan organizations to help people get registered to vote on National Voter Registration Day.&nbsp;McKinley Mosby was heading to work on Tuesday, but come November, he'll be heading to the polls after registering to vote.&nbsp;"The guy stopped me and said, 'Was I registered to vote?' and I said, 'Well, I need to, and he just said, 'Just come on over and register to vote,'" Mosby said. "So I said, yeah, I'll do it."&nbsp;Mosby was one of several people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/commuters-register-to-vote-at-marta-stations-ahead-of-georgias-general-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/commuters-register-to-vote-at-marta-stations-ahead-of-georgias-general-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County STEM High School reaches major construction milestone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry County school and community leaders marked the installation of the final steel beam at the county&rsquo;s new STEM high school. The school is scheduled to open in August 2027, and applications open Sept. 29.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-stem-high-school-reaches-major-construction-milestone/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-stem-high-school-reaches-major-construction-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA helps Georgians register to vote ahead of November election]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA and nonpartisan community organizations helped people register to vote at six rail stations on National Voter Registration Day. Georgia&rsquo;s registration deadline for the Nov. 3 general election is Oct. 5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-helps-georgians-register-to-vote-ahead-of-november-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-helps-georgians-register-to-vote-ahead-of-november-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Florida man arrested in Georgia cold case sexual assault of teen he met through Craigslist, DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than a decade after a DeKalb County 19-year-old was sexually assaulted and kidnapped, officials say they have arrested and extradited a 42-year-old Florida man in connection with the case.In August, a DeKalb County grand jury indicted Julius Hunter on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy, and kidnapping for the 2016 assault.According to investigators, the 19-year-old victim responded to a Craigslist ad purporting to look for an overnight babysitter on July 27, 2016. The victim spoke to a man]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/florida-man-arrested-in-georgia-cold-case-sexual-assault-of-teen-he-met-through-craigslist-da-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/florida-man-arrested-in-georgia-cold-case-sexual-assault-of-teen-he-met-through-craigslist-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope High School volleyball team chasing another title]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pope High School Greyhounds have won six state championships and are trying to knock Sequoyah High School out of the top spot in their division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-high-school-volleyball-team-chasing-another-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pope-high-school-volleyball-team-chasing-another-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lessons learned from Atlanta's FIFA World Cup hotel bookings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mercedes-Benz Stadium welcomes more than 544,000 fans across eight matches during the Men's World Cup, but did the city's hotels see the same traffic? We took a look at the impact of the matches and what Atlanta learned as it looks ahead to future events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lessons-learned-from-atlantas-fifa-world-cup-hotel-bookings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lessons-learned-from-atlantas-fifa-world-cup-hotel-bookings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer heat holding strong across metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's no sign of fall yet when it comes to weather in metro Atlanta. Expected the highs to keep staying above the average for mid-September, though parts of Georgia are feeling at bit cooler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/summer-heat-holding-strong-across-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/summer-heat-holding-strong-across-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six million Americans at risk of suffering an aneurysm]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is estimated that more than 6 million people in the United States are living with an unruptured brain aneurysm, and that could be deadly if it ruptures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-million-americans-at-risk-of-suffering-an-aneurysm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/six-million-americans-at-risk-of-suffering-an-aneurysm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Park master milliner transforms silent battle against depression into wearable art]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside his College Park studio, Otis Dam&oacute;n gently wets and steams a piece of fabric known in the trade as a "hood," preparing to shape it over a wooden block.To the fashion world and Hollywood, Dam&oacute;n is a master milliner whose striking, bespoke designs crown icons such as Whoopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, and Ne-Yo, regularly appearing on the big screen.For Dam&oacute;n, his shop is far more than a business. It is a lifeline. "I call this place my sanctuary. It's not just a studio,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-master-milliner-transforms-silent-battle-against-depression-into-wearable-art/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-park-master-milliner-transforms-silent-battle-against-depression-into-wearable-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parole board denies clemency for Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys ahead of execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied clemency for death inmate Stacey Humphreys a day before his scheduled execution.Humphreys is scheduled to be executed at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson.In a release on Tuesday, the board said that it made the decision "after thoroughly considering all the facts and circumstances of the case"The ruling comes days after Humphreys' attorneys filed a notice of appeal asking the Georgia Supreme Court to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parole-board-denies-clemency-for-georgia-death-row-inmate-stacey-humphreys-ahead-of-execution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parole-board-denies-clemency-for-georgia-death-row-inmate-stacey-humphreys-ahead-of-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man finds peace through millinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[For College Park's Otis Dam&oacute;n&#8203;, making bespoke hats has been a lifeline, helping him battle depression for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-finds-peace-through-millinery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-finds-peace-through-millinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future doctors training to address Georgia's critical pediatrician shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[New pediatricians from Emory School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine are training at the new Children's Healthcare of Atlanta location in Atlanta's Adamsville community. These up-and-coming doctors are meeting a critical need by addressing the state's pediatrician shortage. "We get to work in various areas of pediatrics and see a whole variety of patients with different complex needs," said Jacqueline Pesco, a resident training in Adamsville.Dr. Eunice Radcliff works alongside Pesco,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/future-doctors-training-to-address-georgias-critical-pediatrician-shortage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/future-doctors-training-to-address-georgias-critical-pediatrician-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court rejects plan to limit mail-in voting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's move to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/supreme-court-rejects-plan-to-limit-mail-in-voting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/supreme-court-rejects-plan-to-limit-mail-in-voting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Atlanta Flock regulations, new no-fee loans, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce legislation that would set permanent citywide rules for how public safety cameras and license plate readers are used.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-atlanta-flock-regulations-new-no-fee-loans-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-atlanta-flock-regulations-new-no-fee-loans-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future pediatricians training in Atlanta to fill coverage gap]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce, more than 60 counties in the state don't have licensed, practicing pediatricians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/future-pediatricians-training-in-atlanta-to-fill-coverage-gap/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/future-pediatricians-training-in-atlanta-to-fill-coverage-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police search for suspect in Gwinnett County road rage shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police say Sierra Iman Little crashed into a person's car, then fired multiple shots at the vehicle during a road rage incident because the victim honked at her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-search-for-suspect-in-gwinnett-county-road-rage-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-search-for-suspect-in-gwinnett-county-road-rage-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta residents noticing nationwide drop in crime in their neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Bureau of Investigation says crime is falling across the country and that trend is showing up in parts of Atlanta. New FBI data shows homicides dropped 18% nationwide last year.In Atlanta's District 12, homicides are also down. Data from the Atlanta Police Department for Zone 3, which includes District 12, shows homicides have dropped 13%. Robberies are down 57% year-to-date, and burglaries are down 20%.People who spend every day in the district told CBS News Atlanta they have notice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-residents-noticing-nationwide-drop-in-crime-in-their-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-residents-noticing-nationwide-drop-in-crime-in-their-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI seeing drops in crime across Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Bureau of Investigation says crime is falling across the country, and people in Atlanta's District 12 say they've noticed the change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-seeing-drops-in-crime-across-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-seeing-drops-in-crime-across-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jimmy Eat World drops out of Shaky Knees Music Festival due to health issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Shaky Knees Music Festival is set to take over Atlanta's Piedmont Park this weekend, but one popular rock band on the schedule unfortunately won't be able to make it.In a tour update posted to Instagram on Tuesday, Jimmy Eat World announced that they will miss their scheduled Saturday performance at Shaky Knees as well as Louisville's Louder Than Life Festival this week due to a health issue.Frontman Jim Adkins wrote that the band was preparing to play at Warped Tour in Mexico City on Sunday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jimmy-eat-world-drops-out-of-shaky-knees-music-festival-due-to-health-issue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jimmy-eat-world-drops-out-of-shaky-knees-music-festival-due-to-health-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodies found on Georgia's Mount Yonah possibly identified as couple, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities believe they have identified the remains of two people found by a hiker on a North Georgia mountain.The White County Sheriff's Office says a hiker on Mount Yonah reported discovering the bodies on the morning of Sept. 9.On Tuesday, the sheriff's office shared an update saying that it believes it knows who the man and woman are, but is waiting on dental records to confirm the details.While officials did not share the individuals' names, they said that they were not residents of White]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodies-found-on-georgias-mount-yonah-possibly-identified-as-couple-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodies-found-on-georgias-mount-yonah-possibly-identified-as-couple-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School districts investigating reports that Atlanta students were racially targeted during football game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials with Atlanta Public Schools say they are reviewing reports that some of their students were targeted with racist language after a football game last week.In an Instagram post made on Monday, Atlanta Public Schools said it was aware of reports that members of the Maynard Jackson High School marching band were subjected to racism while leaving the game against Jefferson High School on Friday night."Racism, harassment, and any behavior that threatens the safety or dignity of students are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/school-districts-investigating-reports-that-atlanta-students-were-racially-targeted-during-football-game/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/school-districts-investigating-reports-that-atlanta-students-were-racially-targeted-during-football-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta launching pilot no-interest loan program to help residents avoid evictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Atlanta is launching a pilot program to help some residents get no-fee, no-interest loans to help keep them in their homes.The pilot program, part of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative, will go for two years under the guidance of the nonprofit Flagstone Initiative, the city announced.As part of the pilot, eligible households could receive $500 loans to help prevent financial hardships that could lead to missed rent payments. Household would then pay $20 a week for 25 weeks to p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-launching-pilot-no-interest-loan-program-to-help-residents-avoid-evictions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-launching-pilot-no-interest-loan-program-to-help-residents-avoid-evictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia drug dealer sentenced to more than 30 years for fentanyl deaths of 2 high school students]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia drug dealer has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills that prosecutors say caused the overdose deaths of two teenagers.According to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office, 24-year-old Drolvin Calix-Rodriguez recently pleaded guilty to violating Georgia's RICO Act, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.Prosecutors said Calix-Rodr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-drug-dealer-sentenced-to-more-than-30-years-for-fentanyl-deaths-of-2-high-school-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-drug-dealer-sentenced-to-more-than-30-years-for-fentanyl-deaths-of-2-high-school-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedge of cooler air keeping parts of North Georgia cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some parts of North Georgia are getting a bit of relief from a wedge of cool air, but Atlanta is still feeling the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/wedge-of-cooler-air-keeping-parts-of-north-georgia-cool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/wedge-of-cooler-air-keeping-parts-of-north-georgia-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia health officials urge vaccinations as state grapples with higher number of measles cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health officials are asking doctors to encourage their patients to get vaccinated as the state deals with a measles outbreak.&nbsp;In a letter to physicians across the state, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen E. Toomey said that measles outbreaks across the country are at their highest levels in more than 30 years.Georgia has confirmed 16 cases of measles so far in 2026, more than last year and getting closer to the number of cases reported in 2019, which was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-health-officials-urge-vaccinations-as-state-grapples-with-higher-number-of-measles-cases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-health-officials-urge-vaccinations-as-state-grapples-with-higher-number-of-measles-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to propose citywide Flock camera rules as APD investigates flagged searches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce legislation that would set permanent citywide rules for how public safety cameras and license plate readers are used.The proposal is expected to be introduced at the Atlanta City Council's Sept. 21 meeting. It follows an Atlanta Police Department audit of 115,578 searches conducted this year using Flock license plate readers.APD flagged about 0.07% of those searches for additional investigation to determine whether they violated department policy or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-to-propose-citywide-flock-camera-rules-as-apd-investigates-flagged-searches/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-to-propose-citywide-flock-camera-rules-as-apd-investigates-flagged-searches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee man accused of murdering father arrested after police chase through Cobb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Tennessee man wanted for the murder of his father is now in custody after he was caught during a police chase in Cobb County, officials say.Anthony Peacock Rumbel, 21, is currently in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude police officers and other traffic misdemeanors.&nbsp;According to police, the Georgia State Patrol was asked to help find a pickup truck believed to be connected to a murder investigation on the evening of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tennessee-man-accused-of-murdering-father-arrested-after-police-chase-through-cobb-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tennessee-man-accused-of-murdering-father-arrested-after-police-chase-through-cobb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caregiver charged after 3-year-old boy found alone at Marietta intersection, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marietta police have charged the 22-year-old caregiver of a 3-year-old boy found wandering alone on a road on Monday afternoon.The boy was spotted around 5:45 p.m. standing on Franklin Gateway near the intersection of Twin Brooks Drive, officials say.&nbsp;The Marietta Police Department posted the child on Facebook, asking for the public's help in identifying him. About two hours later, authorities say they were able to reunite him with his family."We would like to express our gratitude to every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/caregiver-charged-after-3-year-old-boy-found-alone-at-marietta-intersection-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/caregiver-charged-after-3-year-old-boy-found-alone-at-marietta-intersection-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Reiner will not face the death penalty if convicted of his parents' murders, Los Angeles County DA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors said they will not seek the death penalty for Nick Reiner if he is convicted of killing his parents, Hollywood director Rob and photographer Michele, ahead of a pretrial hearing on Wednesday.Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman told reporters before the hearing that his office took the views of Nick's siblings, Jake and Romy, into consideration while making the decision.He said life in prison without the possibility of parole is now the maximum sentence Reiner could fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nick-reiner-will-not-face-the-death-penalty-if-convicted-of-his-parents-murders-los-angeles-county-da-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nick-reiner-will-not-face-the-death-penalty-if-convicted-of-his-parents-murders-los-angeles-county-da-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys convicted of killing 2 real estate agents appeals before execution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys is appealing a judge's decision denying him a new trial days before his scheduled execution.Humphreys' attorneys filed a notice of appeal Sept. 11 asking the Georgia Supreme Court to review Cobb County Superior Court Judge Tyler Browning's Sept. 10 decision, according to court records reviewed by CBS News Atlanta.The appeal concerns Humphreys' extraordinary motion for a new trial and related court rulings. His attorneys requested that the appellate recor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-death-row-inmate-stacey-humphreys-convicted-of-killing-2-real-estate-agents-appeals-before-execution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-death-row-inmate-stacey-humphreys-convicted-of-killing-2-real-estate-agents-appeals-before-execution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern contractor shot and killed at metro Atlanta terminal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Norfolk Southern contractor was shot and killed Sunday night in the parking lot of the railroad company's Whitaker Intermodal Terminal in Austell, according to the company.The shooting happened around 10 p.m. at the facility at 6000 Dr. Luke Glenn Garrett Jr. Memorial Highway.Norfolk Southern said the contractor was taken to a hospital but later died. The company did not release the person's name."Our hearts are heavy this morning with the loss of our colleague, and we extend our deepest sympa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norfolk-southern-contractor-shot-and-killed-at-metro-atlanta-terminal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norfolk-southern-contractor-shot-and-killed-at-metro-atlanta-terminal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia mother trains for first 5K after life-changing cancer journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Powder Springs mother is marking a major milestone after breast cancer: She has lost 50 pounds and is training to run her first 5K.Talya Johnson-Parker is preparing for the Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta Race for the Cure on Oct. 17. For her, the fitness journey is about more than reaching the finish line."I have a 5K coming up, and it's my goal to be able to run it," Johnson-Parker said.Her daily goal is to reach 10,000 steps. During workouts, she often keeps Beyonc&eacute;'s "Alien Superstar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mother-trains-for-first-5k-after-life-changing-cancer-journey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mother-trains-for-first-5k-after-life-changing-cancer-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powder Springs breast cancer survivor trains for first 5K after 50-pound weight loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Talia Johnson-Parker is sharing her health journey after surviving breast cancer and losing 50 pounds. The Powder Springs mother is now training for her first 5K and preparing to speak at Painted Pink for Breast Cancer&rsquo;s annual survivor brunch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powder-springs-breast-cancer-survivor-trains-for-first-5k-after-50-pound-weight-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powder-springs-breast-cancer-survivor-trains-for-first-5k-after-50-pound-weight-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Voter Registration Day events planned across metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgians have several opportunities Tuesday to register to vote or update their voter information as organizations across metro Atlanta mark National Voter Registration Day.MARTA will host nonpartisan voter registration events from 3 to 6 p.m. at six rail stations: College Park, H.E. Holmes, West End, Doraville, Kensington and North Springs.The transit agency is partnering with local civic organizations to help riders register to vote and explain the voting process.MARTA said it selected end-of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-voter-registration-day-events-planned-across-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-voter-registration-day-events-planned-across-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia voters urged to check registration before Oct. 5 deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Voter Registration Day is highlighting the upcoming deadline for Georgia&rsquo;s Nov. 3 general election. Voters have until Oct. 5 to register or update their information, and early voting begins Oct. 13, according to the Georgia election calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voters-urged-to-check-registration-before-oct-5-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voters-urged-to-check-registration-before-oct-5-deadline/</guid></item></channel></rss>