<?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>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Watch the 2026 Dragon Con Parade: Colorful, creative costumes take over downtown Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Con is in full swing, and downtown Atlanta has been transformed into a celebration of all things science fiction, fantasy, and pop culture.One of the highlights of the convention is always Saturday's Dragon Con Parade, which fills Peachtree Street with amazing costumes showcasing the creativity of participants from Georgia and around the world.This year, the convention is celebrating 40 years, meaning people are going all out to join in the fun, despite the Georgia heat.CBS News Atlanta i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/watch-the-2026-dragon-con-parade-colorful-creative-costumes-take-over-downtown-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/watch-the-2026-dragon-con-parade-colorful-creative-costumes-take-over-downtown-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sheriff criticizes Flock after audit ends with deputies fired: "Failed from the beginning"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hall County Sheriff has some harsh words for Flock Safety after finishing a widespread audit into the alleged misuse of its license plate reader system.The Georgia law enforcement agency finished its audit on Friday night, saying that three employees have been fired and four resigned while under investigation.Officials say the final resignation happened on Friday. Brandon Sanders is accused of using the Flock system multiple times while off duty for searches not authorized by the sheriff's o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sheriff-criticizes-flock-after-audit-ends-with-deputies-fired-failed-from-the-beginning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sheriff-criticizes-flock-after-audit-ends-with-deputies-fired-failed-from-the-beginning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buford High School softball star helps lead team to undefeated start]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excellence has come to be the standard for the Buford High School softball team. The Lady Wolves has claimed three national championships in the last four years and is undefeated this season. Sam Crenshaw takes a closer look at one of the team's star players, junior Ansley Kehren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buford-high-school-softball-star-helps-lead-team-to-undefeated-start/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buford-high-school-softball-star-helps-lead-team-to-undefeated-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta Caribbean communities celebrate Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Caribbean community is bringing its own twist to Labor Day celebrations across metro Atlanta this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-caribbean-communities-celebrate-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-caribbean-communities-celebrate-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after being struck by train near Buford Highway, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police say a pedestrian was killed after they were struck by a train on Friday night.According to police, officers were called to the 7000 block of Buford Highway after reports of a collision involving a train. There, they found the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner's Office.Investigators say there were no designated crossing points near where the officers found the pedestrian.The deadly crash involving a pedestrian and a tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-train-near-buford-highway-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/pedestrian-dies-after-being-struck-by-train-near-buford-highway-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez, Braves beat Phillies and extend lead to 5 games in NL East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's Chris Sale outdueled Cristopher S&aacute;nchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers, and the Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Friday night to extend their lead in the NL East to five games.Ronald Acu&ntilde;a had three hits and drove in a run and Mauricio Dub&oacute;n homered for the Braves, who won for the ninth time in 11 games.Alec Bohm homered and doubled and drove in both runs for the Phillies, who lost for just the fourth time in 19 games.Sale (14-9) allowe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chris-sale-outduels-cristopher-snchez-braves-beat-phillies-and-extend-lead-to-5-games-in-nl-east/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chris-sale-outduels-cristopher-snchez-braves-beat-phillies-and-extend-lead-to-5-games-in-nl-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane crashes near Paulding County airport, leaving flight student and instructor injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal investigators are now working to determine why a small plane carrying a flight student and instructor crashed into trees near a Paulding County airport Thursday night.The National Transportation Safety Board said it has opened an investigation into the crash of the Piper PA-28 about 2 miles east of Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport in Dallas.Investigators will examine three main areas: the pilots, the aircraft and the conditions surrounding the flight. The agency plans to collect flight]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-plane-crashes-near-paulding-county-airport-leaving-flight-student-and-instructor-injured/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-plane-crashes-near-paulding-county-airport-leaving-flight-student-and-instructor-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Gwinnett County police officers fired, arrested in investigation into Flock camera misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gwinnett County Police Department has fired and arrested three officers as part of an investigation into the misuse of the county's Flock license plate cameras.In a release on Friday, authorities say they arrested Renee Downer in May, charging her with simple battery and stalking. The agency also arrested Derric Holmes and Matthew Lau, charging the former officers with six counts and one count of misuse of license plate data, respectively.The investigation remains ongoing and officials say t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-gwinnett-county-police-officers-fired-arrested-in-investigation-into-flock-camera-misuse/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-gwinnett-county-police-officers-fired-arrested-in-investigation-into-flock-camera-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta braces for packed Labor Day weekend: What to know about events, safety, and traffic]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAA ranks Atlanta among the top 10 domestic travel destinations for Labor Day weekend, and the metro area is preparing for massive crowds with nearly 50 planned events scheduled across the city.From parades honoring the American worker to end-of-summer celebrations, marquee gatherings will fill downtown and beyond. Major events drawing visitors include Dragon Con, Atlanta Black Pride Weekend, the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, WWE at State Farm Arena, the Atlanta Hip Hop Day Festiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braces-for-packed-labor-day-weekend-what-to-know-about-events-safety-and-traffic/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braces-for-packed-labor-day-weekend-what-to-know-about-events-safety-and-traffic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta prepared for packed Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The metro Atlanta area is preparing for massive crowds with nearly 50 planned events scheduled across the city during Labor Day weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-prepared-for-packed-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-prepared-for-packed-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerously hot weather threatens Labor Day events in metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of Georgia is feeling the high temperatures, with the heat indexes reaching triple digits at the start of the Labor Day weekend The area won't get rain to cool it down until the start of next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerously-hot-weather-threatens-labor-day-events-in-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerously-hot-weather-threatens-labor-day-events-in-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experimental treatment could offer new hope for people with ALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new therapy that focuses on the immune system could help slow down the symptoms of the debilitating muscle disorder known as ALS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/experimental-treatment-could-offer-new-hope-for-people-with-als/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/experimental-treatment-could-offer-new-hope-for-people-with-als/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officials share warning of rare flesh-eating bacteria at beaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bacteria can be found in warm, brackish water during the summer months and enters the body through open wounds, no matter how small.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/officials-share-warning-of-rare-flesh-eating-bacteria-at-beaches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/officials-share-warning-of-rare-flesh-eating-bacteria-at-beaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta officials considering Parking Bill of Rights to increase transparency for drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking in Atlanta can sometimes come with more than just the cost of a space. Because of that, city officials are considering a Parking Bill of Rights as a proposed ordinance.Ordinance 26-O-1370 is sponsored by District 4 Councilmember James Dozier.It would require private lots and garages to be more upfront about their rules and penalties, requiring operators to clearly post prices, payment options, and potential penalties.The ordinance would also give drivers 30 days to dispute a charge.For s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-officials-considering-parking-bill-of-rights-to-increase-transparency-for-drivers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-officials-considering-parking-bill-of-rights-to-increase-transparency-for-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As midterms approach, voters look at gas prices and Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[As affordability becomes a key issue in upcoming midterms, gas prices has spiked and officials have not given a timeline for the end of the war with Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/as-midterms-approach-voters-look-at-gas-prices-and-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/as-midterms-approach-voters-look-at-gas-prices-and-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Delta matching Trump Accounts contribution, air conditioning repairs, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines announced it will match the federal government's one-time $1,000 contribution to Trump Accounts opened for eligible employees' children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-delta-matching-trump-accounts-contribution-air-conditioning-repairs-and-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-delta-matching-trump-accounts-contribution-air-conditioning-repairs-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta officials considering Parking Bill of Rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking in Atlanta can sometimes come with more than just the cost of a space, but officials are hoping a new ordinance can help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-officials-considering-parking-bill-of-rights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-officials-considering-parking-bill-of-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New measles cases associated with metro Atlanta day care outbreak confirmed, health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health officials have confirmed additional measles cases connected to an outbreak of the virus connected with a metro Atlanta day care.On Friday, the Fulton County Department of Health announced that state officials have confirmed three additional cases associated with the outbreak, which brings the number of cases up to eight.Details about the outbreak remain limited, but Fulton County officials say it "is associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area" and that the childre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-measles-cases-associated-with-metro-atlanta-day-care-outbreak-confirmed-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-measles-cases-associated-with-metro-atlanta-day-care-outbreak-confirmed-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dead bat found inside Snellville home tests positive for rabies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health officials are warning Gwinnett County residents to protect themselves and their pets after a dead bat found inside a Snellville home tested positive for rabies.The bat was discovered on Aug. 28 at a residence near Stockton Walk Lane, according to Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement and GNR Public Health. Officials did not say whether anyone was exposed to the bat.Rabies can spread to people and pets through bites or scratches from infected animals, including bats and foxes. Hea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dead-bat-found-inside-snellville-home-tests-positive-for-rabies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dead-bat-found-inside-snellville-home-tests-positive-for-rabies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officer explains why he shot beloved donkey HeeHaw during search for missing girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[A newly released police report provides the first detailed account from the Cedartown officer who shot and killed HeeHaw, a bottle-raised donkey, while helping search for a missing 12-year-old girl in Polk County.Officer Trenton Garner wrote that he fired one shot after the donkey charged toward officers and 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 Departme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-explains-why-he-shot-beloved-donkey-heehaw-during-search-for-missing-girl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-explains-why-he-shot-beloved-donkey-heehaw-during-search-for-missing-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy mistrial declared after higher court denies emergency appeal over one juror's behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lindsay Clancy murder trial ended in a mistrial Friday afternoon, after jurors announced for a third time that they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict. It capped a day in court filled with turmoil and arguments over one juror's behavior during deliberations.Follow:&nbsp; live updates from court"It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision," the jury's note to the judge read.The 12 jurors deliberated for more than 36 hours over the course of seve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-declared-after-higher-court-denies-emergency-appeal-over-one-jurors-behavior/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-declared-after-higher-court-denies-emergency-appeal-over-one-jurors-behavior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy mistrial declaration on hold as SJC hears emergency appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then granted the defense an emergency delay in order to make a plea to the state's highest court.Follow:&nbsp;Live updates from courtJurors sent a note Friday morning indicating for the third time that they were deadlocked. "It is with a heavy heart that we report we are unable to come to a unanimous decision," the note read.After hearing from both attorneys, Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan said he w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-declaration-on-hold-as-sjc-hears-emergency-appeal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-mistrial-declaration-on-hold-as-sjc-hears-emergency-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 students facing criminal charges for bringing firearm to Cobb County high school, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Cobb County students are in custody after officials say they brought a firearm to a high school.A district spokesperson confirmed to CBS News Atlanta that the incident happened on Thursday at Wheeler High School.According to the spokesperson, both students face criminal charges. Authorities did not identify the students, explain how the firearm was found, or detail the specific charges."Keeping our schools and students safe remains our number one priority, and we ask students and parents to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-students-facing-criminal-charges-for-bringing-firearm-to-cobb-county-high-school-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-students-facing-criminal-charges-for-bringing-firearm-to-cobb-county-high-school-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge indicates mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, then approves emergency delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then granted the defense a one-hour delay in order to make a plea to the state's highest court.Follow:&nbsp;Live updates from courtJurors sent a note Friday morning indicating for the third time that they were deadlocked. Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan told attorneys he was declaring a mistrial.Moments before jurors entered the courtroom for the formal mistrial declaration, defense attorney Kevin Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-indicates-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-then-approves-emergency-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-indicates-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-then-approves-emergency-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta to match $1,000 Trump Account deposits for eligible employees' children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delta Air Lines employees with eligible young children could receive another $1,000 to help build their children's savings.The Atlanta-based airline announced it will match the federal government's one-time $1,000 contribution to&nbsp;Trump Accounts opened for eligible employees' children. Delta did not say when it will begin making the deposits or how many children may qualify.Trump Accounts&nbsp;are tax-deferred investment accounts created under the tax and spending law President Donald Trump]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-to-match-1000-trump-account-deposits-for-eligible-employees-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-to-match-1000-trump-account-deposits-for-eligible-employees-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat advisory issued for nearly all of North Georgia ahead of Labor Day activities]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as dangerous heat threatens outdoor events across metro Atlanta and North Georgia through Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisory-issued-for-nearly-all-of-north-georgia-ahead-of-labor-day-activities/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisory-issued-for-nearly-all-of-north-georgia-ahead-of-labor-day-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta coffee shop Larakin keeps it simple with no fancy syrups and no tipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Midtown coffee shop that skips fancy syrups and tipping is the latest stop on CBS News Atlanta's Morning Menu.Larakin is a patio coffee shop near the entrance to Piedmont Park."The cappuccino here is so good that I now always have a cappuccino first thing in the morning," said Caroline Fredericks, who lives nearby.Since Larakin opened in 2022, it has become part of Fredericks' routine."There are regulars who come every morning, there are people who come every time they're visiting Atlanta, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-coffee-shop-larakin-keeps-it-simple-with-no-fancy-syrups-and-no-tipping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-coffee-shop-larakin-keeps-it-simple-with-no-fancy-syrups-and-no-tipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of setting Cobb County Flock cameras on fire taken into custody, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 25-year-old man accused of setting fire to multiple Flock cameras in Cobb County has been arrested, officials say.Colby Williams is charged with four counts of third-degree arson, four counts of second-degree criminal damage to property, interference with government property, and reckless conduct.According to the Cobb County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to multiple fires where Flock cameras were damaged on Aug. 1.Detectives were able to identify Williams as the suspect responsible for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-setting-cobb-county-flock-cameras-on-fire-taken-into-custody-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-setting-cobb-county-flock-cameras-on-fire-taken-into-custody-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Fulton Police Department mourning death of beloved officer: "She was family"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of South Fulton Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.The police department announced on Facebook that Officer Danielle McClendon had died.Officials said that the loss of McClendon has been felt deeply in the department, which will not be the same without her."Danielle was more than an officer and colleague, she was family. The bonds formed in this profession are unlike those of an ordinary job," the police department wrote. "We spend countless hours together, depend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-police-department-mourning-death-of-beloved-officer-she-was-family/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-police-department-mourning-death-of-beloved-officer-she-was-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate who escaped while working at  Douglas County Sheriff's Office car wash back in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Douglas County inmate who went on the run after escaping while working at a car wash is back in custody.According to authorities, Isaac Giovanni Kindle was assigned to work at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office car wash on Thursday morning, but left in a sedan driven by a woman.The driver was later stopped and taken into custody in Cobb County, however, officials say Kindle was no longer with her.On Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office shared video on Facebook showing deputies escorting K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inmate-who-escaped-while-working-at-douglas-county-sheriffs-office-car-wash-back-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inmate-who-escaped-while-working-at-douglas-county-sheriffs-office-car-wash-back-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Labor Day weekend weather: Dangerous heat threatens Dragon Con, Black Pride and Georgia football]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect as dangerous heat threatens outdoor events across metro Atlanta and North Georgia through Saturday.Heat advisories now cover nearly all of North Georgia, including metro Atlanta, until 8 p.m. Saturday. High temperatures in the mid-90s, combined with increasing humidity, could push the heat index as high as 106 degrees.The Labor Day weekend will bring plenty of events to metro Atlanta and North Georgia, but the heat will be the biggest weather story before rain c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-labor-day-weekend-weather-dangerous-heat-threatens-dragon-con-black-pride-and-georgia-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-labor-day-weekend-weather-dangerous-heat-threatens-dragon-con-black-pride-and-georgia-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge indicates mistrial in Lindsay Clancy trial, then approves 1-hour delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge indicated the Lindsay Clancy murder trial would end in a mistrial Friday, then granted the defense a one-hour delay in order to make a plea to the state's highest court.Follow:&nbsp; live updates from courtJurors sent a note Friday morning indicating for the third time that they were deadlocked. Plymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan told attorneys he was declaring a mistrial.Defense attorney Kevin Reddington then asked for time to make an emergency motion to the state's Supreme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-indicates-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-then-approves-1-hour-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-indicates-mistrial-in-lindsay-clancy-trial-then-approves-1-hour-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech graduate, cancer survivor gets chance to test robotic surgery system that saved his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Sculley was blown away when he got to get up close and personal with the robotic surgery system that saved his life. &nbsp;"I've never even seen anything like this before," Sculley said. "It's quite easy to use, actually. It's quite intuitive." &nbsp;It's called the Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, technology that helps doctors perform surgeries with precision in a less invasive way using cameras and robot arms. Intuitive, the developer, says it leads to faster recovery tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-graduate-cancer-survivor-gets-chance-to-test-robotic-surgery-system-that-saved-his-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-graduate-cancer-survivor-gets-chance-to-test-robotic-surgery-system-that-saved-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech graduate tests technology used to remove his lung cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system helps doctors perform surgeries with precision in a less invasive way using cameras and robot arms. Georgia Tech graduate Jonathan Sculley says that it saved his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-graduate-tests-technology-used-to-remove-his-lung-cancer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-graduate-tests-technology-used-to-remove-his-lung-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech’s comeback falls short against Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech&rsquo;s comeback attempt ended when Colorado blocked a potential game-winning field goal, handing the Yellow Jackets a 14-13 season-opening loss. Coach Brent Key said Georgia Tech did not play well enough but remains confident in the team. The Yellow Jackets will host Tennessee next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-techs-comeback-falls-short-against-colorado/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-techs-comeback-falls-short-against-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 students hospitalized after vehicle crashes into DeKalb County school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Lakeside High School students were taken to hospitals Friday morning after a passenger vehicle ran a red light and struck their school bus, district officials said.The crash happened around 8:48 a.m. at Fisher Trail and Briarcliff Road, according to a message from the DeKalb County School District.The bus was carrying 30 students at the time. District officials said no serious injuries were reported, but five students were taken to nearby hospitals for further observation.The remaining stud]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-students-hospitalized-after-vehicle-crashes-into-dekalb-county-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-students-hospitalized-after-vehicle-crashes-into-dekalb-county-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy trial jury might be close to a verdict or a mistrial, depending on holdout juror]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed Friday in Massachusetts as jurors returned for a seventh day of deliberations following a stunning turn of events.The jury is split 11-to-1 after discussing the case for more than 36 hours. Clancy's attorney Kevin Reddington is assuming the split is in favor of acquittal. The one holdout is allegedly not following the judge's orders on reasonable doubt.Motion to further question holdout juror deniedPlymouth Superior Court Judge William Sullivan held a hear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-might-be-close-to-a-verdict-or-a-mistrial-depending-on-holdout-juror/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-trial-jury-might-be-close-to-a-verdict-or-a-mistrial-depending-on-holdout-juror/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FAA awards Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport $100 million for safety and infrastructure projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is getting $100 million in federal funding for major improvements to its runways, taxiways and terminals.The Federal Aviation Administration announced the grant as part of a $481 million investment in airport infrastructure and safety projects across the country.Atlanta's airport will use the money for runway, taxiway and terminal reconstruction, along with improvements to runway safety areas, according to the FAA.A Delta plane near an air traffic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/faa-awards-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport-100-million-for-safety-and-infrastructure-projects/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/faa-awards-hartsfield-jackson-atlanta-international-airport-100-million-for-safety-and-infrastructure-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta coffee shop Larakin keeps it simple with no syrups and no tipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Midtown coffee shop that skips fancy syrups and tipping is the latest stop on CBS News Atlanta's Morning Menu.Larakin is a patio coffee shop near the entrance to Piedmont Park."The cappuccino here is so good that I now always have a cappuccino first thing in the morning," said Caroline Fredericks, who lives nearby.Since Larakin opened in 2022, it has become part of Fredericks' routine."There are regulars who come every morning, there are people who come every time they're visiting Atlanta, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-coffee-shop-larakin-keeps-it-simple-with-no-syrups-and-no-tipping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-coffee-shop-larakin-keeps-it-simple-with-no-syrups-and-no-tipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing woman found safe in Atlanta area after search closed Georgia state park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old woman whose disappearance prompted an extensive search at Fort Yargo State Park has been found safe in the Atlanta area, police said Friday.Erica Gibson is no longer considered missing, according to an update from the Winder Police Department.Police did not release additional details about where or how she was found.Gibson was reported missing Wednesday evening after she was last known to be at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder. The search led authorities to close most of the park Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-woman-found-safe-in-atlanta-area-after-search-closed-georgia-state-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-woman-found-safe-in-atlanta-area-after-search-closed-georgia-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed at luxury Buckhead apartment building; 3 suspects captured in Cobb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three suspects are in custody after a man was shot and killed inside the parking deck of a Buckhead apartment building early Friday, Atlanta police said.Officers responded around 1:39 a.m. to 2171 Peachtree Road NE and found the man suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking deck.Grady EMS attempted to save him but pronounced him dead at the scene, according to the Atlanta Police Department.Another man described by police as an associate of the victim sustained injuries that were not consider]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-killed-at-luxury-buckhead-apartment-building-3-suspects-captured-in-cobb-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-killed-at-luxury-buckhead-apartment-building-3-suspects-captured-in-cobb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Menu: Larakin keeps coffee simple and skips tipping]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just steps from Piedmont Park, Larakin keeps its coffee menu and checkout process simple. The Midtown shop builds hospitality into its prices instead of accepting tips, giving employees more predictable paychecks. At night, Larakin becomes a wine bar serving tinned fish and hosting special omakase events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morning-menu-larakin-keeps-coffee-simple-and-skips-tipping/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morning-menu-larakin-keeps-coffee-simple-and-skips-tipping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta heat index could top 105 before Labor Day cooldown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta will reach the mid-90s Friday and Saturday, with the humidity making it feel like 105 degrees or hotter. People attending the Dragon Con parade or Georgia&rsquo;s home game should hydrate and take frequent breaks. Scattered storms are possible through the holiday weekend before temperatures fall to around 89 degrees on Labor Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-heat-index-could-top-105-before-labor-day-cooldown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-heat-index-could-top-105-before-labor-day-cooldown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cosplayers find community at Dragon Con in Atlanta: "This is like our family reunion"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Con is in full swing, with tens of thousands of people from around the world attending the annual pop culture convention in Atlanta.The Hyatt Regency Atlanta is one of the host hotels where superheroes and villains are gathering for Dragon Con's 40th celebration.CBS News Atlanta We spoke with cosplayers dressed as some of their favorite heroes and villains."I'm dressed up as Scarlet Witch from 'WandaVision,'" attendee Maddie McIntosh said. "I'm most looking forward to the people. In all m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cosplayers-find-community-at-dragon-con-in-atlanta-this-is-like-our-family-reunion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cosplayers-find-community-at-dragon-con-in-atlanta-this-is-like-our-family-reunion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heroes, villains and monsters descend on Atlanta for Dragon Con]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Con&rsquo;s 40th celebration is underway in downtown Atlanta, with tens of thousands of fans expected to attend. The convention&rsquo;s popular parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday on Peachtree Street and will feature more than 1,000 participants dressed as characters from Disney, &ldquo;Star Wars,&rdquo; &ldquo;Star Trek,&rdquo; video games and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heroes-villains-and-monsters-descend-on-atlanta-for-dragon-con/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heroes-villains-and-monsters-descend-on-atlanta-for-dragon-con/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small plane crashes near Paulding County airport, leaving flight student and instructor critically injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[An 18-year-old flight student and his 22-year-old instructor survived a small-plane crash in Paulding County, then helped rescuers locate them by calling 911 from the wreckage, authorities said.The single-engine plane went down shortly before 8:06 p.m. Thursday in a wooded area off Hulseytown Road, east of Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office.Deputies and firefighters arrived around 8:09 p.m. and found the plane approximately a quarter-mile into t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-plane-crashes-near-paulding-county-airport-leaving-flight-student-and-instructor-critically-injured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-plane-crashes-near-paulding-county-airport-leaving-flight-student-and-instructor-critically-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech kicks off football season at home against Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech's quest for a championship begins Thursday night as the Yellow Jackets take on Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-kicks-off-football-season-at-home-against-colorado/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-kicks-off-football-season-at-home-against-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After beating rare cancer, Cobb County young man continues dream of becoming a pilot]]></title><description><![CDATA[From a young age, Nico Leonardo knew he wanted to become a pilot. A rare cancer diagnosis put the Pope High School graduate's plans on pause, but he's continued to fight to return to the skies.His dreams of flying started with a role model close to him."My grandfather was a pilot, and I grew up watching him fly," Leonardo said. "He used to do aerobatics and air shows, and as a kid I just thought it was the most fascinating thing."Last year, the Auburn University student dealt with turbulence on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-beating-rare-cancer-cobb-county-young-man-continues-dream-of-becoming-a-pilot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-beating-rare-cancer-cobb-county-young-man-continues-dream-of-becoming-a-pilot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young cancer survivor gets a chance to return to the skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare cancer diagnosis put the Nico Leonardo's plans of being a pilot on pause, but he to fought to return to the skies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-cancer-survivor-gets-a-chance-to-return-to-the-skies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-cancer-survivor-gets-a-chance-to-return-to-the-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New school safety requirements in place 2 years after deadly shooting at Apalachee High School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years after the shooting at Apalachee High School, its impact is still shaping school security across Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-school-safety-requirements-in-place-2-years-after-deadly-shooting-at-apalachee-high-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-school-safety-requirements-in-place-2-years-after-deadly-shooting-at-apalachee-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At 75, Atlanta female impersonator Lena Lust looks back at decades-long career, overcoming obstacles]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly five decades, female impersonator Lena Lust has been stealing the show and earning tips in Atlanta's drag scene.Lust, whose official name is Lester West, has worked in Atlanta's drag scene since 1977. Her career as a performer offers a window into decades of change, as well as challenges Black members of the community have faced over the years."I think a lot of them do not understand it until they are confronted with it, when someone brings it out," Lust said, referring to the challen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/at-75-atlanta-female-impersonator-lena-lust-looks-back-at-decades-long-career-overcoming-obstacles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/at-75-atlanta-female-impersonator-lena-lust-looks-back-at-decades-long-career-overcoming-obstacles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small storms not stopping Georgia's heat wave, but rain's coming Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia saw scattered showers on Thursday afternoon, but the rain didn't make the high temperatures feel that much cooler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-storms-not-stopping-georgias-heat-wave-but-rains-coming-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-storms-not-stopping-georgias-heat-wave-but-rains-coming-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer deaths linked to alcohol abuse has doubled, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent study from the University of Miami found that more than 23,000 Americans died from alcohol-linked cancer in 2023, compared to 11,000 in 1990.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cancer-deaths-linked-to-alcohol-abuse-has-doubled-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cancer-deaths-linked-to-alcohol-abuse-has-doubled-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for 21-year-old Georgia woman reported missing at Fort Yargo State Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia state park was shut down for most of Thursday as crews search for a 21-year-old woman who was reported missing on Wednesday night.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says its game wardens were notified that Erica Gibson went missing at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder around 7:30 p.m.Crews spent the day using side sonar and dive teams to search the 260-acre lake.Erica Gibson was reported missing at Fort Yargo State Park on Wednesday night.Winder Police Department On Thursday eve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-continues-for-21-year-old-georgia-woman-reported-missing-at-fort-yargo-state-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-continues-for-21-year-old-georgia-woman-reported-missing-at-fort-yargo-state-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta drag queen Lena Lust looks back at nearly 50 years of performing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lena Lust has been entertaining people in Atlanta since the 1970s, and at 75 year old, this fixture of the nightlife scene is using her platform for good.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-drag-queen-lena-lust-looks-back-at-nearly-50-years-of-performing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-drag-queen-lena-lust-looks-back-at-nearly-50-years-of-performing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem, trailblazing feminist, dead at age 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloria Steinem, one of the most visible symbols of the U.S. women's liberation movement, has died at her New York home. She was 92 years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gloria-steinem-trailblazing-feminist-dead-at-age-92/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gloria-steinem-trailblazing-feminist-dead-at-age-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Search for missing Georgia woman, football game fight, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's nearly a day since 21-year-old Erica Gibson went missing at Fort Yargo State Park, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-search-for-missing-georgia-woman-football-game-fight-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-search-for-missing-georgia-woman-football-game-fight-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As temperatures rise, metro Atlanta cooling stations open to provide relief to residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fall may be just weeks away, but summer temperatures are holding on across Georgia.With temperatures pushing well into the 90s, municipal cooling stations are opening across metro Atlanta to provide some relief from the heat.At the Selena S. Butler Park Recreation Center in Atlanta, doors opened at 11 a.m., offering air conditioning, indoor seating, and complimentary bottled water. Staff at the center say the facility provides a critical respite for those without access to reliable cooling."The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/as-temperatures-rise-metro-atlanta-cooling-stations-open-to-provide-relief-to-residents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/as-temperatures-rise-metro-atlanta-cooling-stations-open-to-provide-relief-to-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta cooling centers help residents beat intense heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures pushing well into the 90s in Georgia, municipal cooling stations are opening across metro Atlanta to help residents beat the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-cooling-centers-help-residents-beat-intense-heat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-cooling-centers-help-residents-beat-intense-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas County inmate escapes from jail while working at sheriff's office's car wash, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies are searching for an inmate who has gone on the run after escaping while working at the department's car wash.Authorities say Isaac Giovanni Kindle was assigned to work at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office car wash on Thursday morning, but left in a sedan driven by a woman.The driver was later stopped and taken into custody in Cobb County, but Kindle was no longer in the vehicle.Jail records show that Kindle was in custody without bond on charges of failure to appear and theft by shop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/douglas-county-inmate-escapes-from-jail-while-working-at-sheriffs-offices-car-wash-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/douglas-county-inmate-escapes-from-jail-while-working-at-sheriffs-offices-car-wash-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral arrangements announced for Warm Springs police officer killed in shooting while on duty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funeral arrangements have been set for the Warm Springs Police officer killed in a shooting while on duty.Sgt. Christopher Fisher, 36, was finishing up an unrelated traffic stop just before midnight on Tuesday when a driver pulled next to his patrol car and fired multiple shots, killing him.The driver, later identified as Jimmy Lee Steverson, was later found with what authorities called a self-inflicted gunshot wound during a traffic stop on Interstate 85 in South Carolina. Steverson was pronoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-warm-springs-police-officer-killed-in-shooting-while-on-duty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-warm-springs-police-officer-killed-in-shooting-while-on-duty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star indicted on sex crime charges by Georgia grand jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fulton County grand jury has indicted the teenage son of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak and former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kroy Biermann on seven felony counts.Kroy Biermann Jr. is facing charges of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated sodomy, false imprisonment, and three counts of sexual battery against a child under the age of 16.The indictment comes after officers arrested the 15-year-old in August on charges of aggravated sodomy and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/son-of-former-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-indicted-on-sex-crime-charges-by-georgia-grand-jury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/son-of-former-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-indicted-on-sex-crime-charges-by-georgia-grand-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Triple-digit heat indexes hit Georgia ahead of busy Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a lot to do in metro Atlanta for Labor Day weekend, but the hot weather may make you want to just stay in the air conditioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/triple-digit-heat-indexes-hit-georgia-ahead-of-busy-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/triple-digit-heat-indexes-hit-georgia-ahead-of-busy-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man smuggled cocaine from Mexico to Georgia in fruit, electronic shipments, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta man's elaborate scheme to import hundreds of pounds of cocaine using fake companies has ended with him facing a decade in federal prison, officials say.Prosecutors say 37-year-old Carlos Salazar-Garcia used shipments of fruit and electronics to bring the drugs from Mexico to the metro area.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, federal agents in Laredo, Texas, found 119 pounds of cocaine hidden among a shipment of electronic transformers on its w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-smuggled-cocaine-from-mexico-to-georgia-in-fruit-electronic-shipments-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-smuggled-cocaine-from-mexico-to-georgia-in-fruit-electronic-shipments-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Kemp declares Sept. 4 Apalachee Remembrance Day 2 years after deadly school shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed Friday, Sept. 4, as Apalachee Remembrance Day during a ceremony Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol. Families, school leaders, first responders and members of the Barrow County community attended."Two years on, the pain of September 4th is still here, and it will continue to be for quite some time," Kemp said. "But the people of Winder and Barrow County are also still here, showing up every day, working to help each other and putting one foot in front of the other as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-declares-sept-4-apalachee-remembrance-day-2-years-after-deadly-school-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-declares-sept-4-apalachee-remembrance-day-2-years-after-deadly-school-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia school vendor sentenced for using AI to make child sexual abuse material]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gilmer County man who worked as a vendor at a local school has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for using artificial intelligence to turn photographs into child sexual abuse material.Authorities say some of the altered photos found in 49-year-old Ronald Richardson's home, car, and devices were of minors who deputies recognized from their community.In August, a judge found Richardson guilty of 118 counts of sexual exploitation of children.Officials with the DeKalb County District Attorney's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-school-vendor-sentenced-for-using-ai-to-make-child-sexual-abuse-material/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-school-vendor-sentenced-for-using-ai-to-make-child-sexual-abuse-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican national coordinated large methamphetamine trafficking ring from inside Georgia jail cell]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mexican national has been sentenced to decades in prison for orchestrating massive drug deals while in custody at a Georgia prison, authorities say.Ismael Guerrero-Moya, 51, was serving a 30-year sentence at Ware State Prison after his conviction on drug trafficking and firearm charges.Prosecutors say Guerrero-Moya used a contraband cell phone to run the methamphetamine trafficking ring from his jail cell. According to information presented in court, Guerrero-Moya worked with Michael Childers,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mexican-national-coordinated-large-methamphetamine-trafficking-ring-from-inside-georgia-jail-cell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mexican-national-coordinated-large-methamphetamine-trafficking-ring-from-inside-georgia-jail-cell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia high school football coaches, players suspended after pregame fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Georgia high school football coaches and several players have been suspended for one game after a fight broke out during pregame warmups last week.The altercation happened Friday, Aug. 28, at Rockdale County High School. The Rockdale County Bulldogs and Heritage High School Patriots, both 1-0 at the time, were scheduled to play, but the game was canceled before kickoff.The Georgia High School Association announced its penalties this week, fining both schools and suspending the players involv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-high-school-football-coaches-players-suspended-after-pregame-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-high-school-football-coaches-players-suspended-after-pregame-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fort Yargo State Park shut down as crews search for missing 21-year-old Georgia woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia state park has been shut down as crews search for a 21-year-old woman who was reported missing on Wednesday night.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says its game wardens were notified that Erica Gibson went missing at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder around 7:30 p.m.Crews are currently on the scene using side sonar to search the 26-acre lake.Erica Gibson was reported missing at Fort Yargo State Park on Wednesday night.Winder Police Department The Winder Police Department descr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fort-yargo-state-park-shut-down-as-crews-search-for-missing-21-year-old-georgia-woman/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fort-yargo-state-park-shut-down-as-crews-search-for-missing-21-year-old-georgia-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech sells out season opener against Deion Sanders, Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech is preparing for a sold-out season opener against Deion Sanders and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The local football roundup also includes Kennesaw State naming Rickie Collins its starting quarterback, Clark Atlanta preparing to face rival Morehouse and the Falcons evaluating a crowded quarterback room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-sells-out-season-opener-against-deion-sanders-colorado/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-sells-out-season-opener-against-deion-sanders-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia faces triple-digit heat for UGA home opener, Dragon Con]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta faces intense heat heading into Labor Day weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and the heat index potentially reaching 105 to 110 degrees. Scattered storms are possible this weekend, but the forecast is not expected to be a total washout. Fans attending Georgia&rsquo;s home opener and Dragon Con festivities should prepare for the heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-faces-triple-digit-heat-for-uga-home-opener-dragon-con/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-faces-triple-digit-heat-for-uga-home-opener-dragon-con/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Con 2026 guide: Parade route, road closures, celebrity guests, events and what to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Con begins Thursday, with tens of thousands of people from around the world expected to attend the annual pop culture convention in downtown Atlanta.One of the convention's biggest draws is Saturday's parade. The route begins on Peachtree Street near Pine Street and ends near the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.Over the next several days, heroes, villains and monsters will take over Atlanta for Dragon Con's 40th celebration. Each year, spectators line the streets, many dressed as their favorite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dragon-con-2026-guide-parade-route-road-closures-celebrity-guests-events-and-what-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dragon-con-2026-guide-parade-route-road-closures-celebrity-guests-events-and-what-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Con returns to Atlanta for its 40th celebration and popular Peachtree Street parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dragon Con begins Thursday, with tens of thousands of people from around the world expected to attend the annual pop culture convention in downtown Atlanta.One of the convention's biggest draws is Saturday's parade. The route begins on Peachtree Street near Pine Street and ends near the Atlanta Marriott Marquis.Over the next several days, heroes, villains and monsters will take over Atlanta for Dragon Con's 40th celebration. Each year, spectators line the streets, many dressed as their favorite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dragon-con-returns-to-atlanta-for-its-40th-celebration-and-popular-peachtree-street-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dragon-con-returns-to-atlanta-for-its-40th-celebration-and-popular-peachtree-street-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dragon Con takes over downtown Atlanta for its 40th celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of fans are expected in downtown Atlanta as Dragon Con returns with heroes, villains and monsters. The celebration includes Saturday&rsquo;s popular parade along Peachtree Street, featuring more than 1,000 costumed participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dragon-con-takes-over-downtown-atlanta-for-its-40th-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dragon-con-takes-over-downtown-atlanta-for-its-40th-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County revives $1.2 million rental assistance program with Urban League for families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County is reviving a program that provides rental assistance to families in need. The county is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to reach residents facing housing instability.The program, called Hope to Home, will use $1.2 million in federal funding to help eligible residents pay a portion of their rent. Officials said the goal is to provide greater housing stability and help participants become more independent.Johnette Brown is the senior director of the Urban League']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-revives-12-million-rental-assistance-program-with-urban-league-for-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-revives-12-million-rental-assistance-program-with-urban-league-for-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County brings back rental assistance for families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County is partnering with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta to help eligible families pay part of their rent. The Hope to Home program will serve residents who live in Fulton County but outside Atlanta city limits and meet income and housing requirements. Applications are expected to open soon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-brings-back-rental-assistance-for-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-brings-back-rental-assistance-for-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bethel Towers residents struggle through weeks without AC as Atlanta temperatures soar: "I gasp for air"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents inside the all-brick Bethel Towers apartments say they are living without working air conditioning, some for over a week, and others for three weeks.Shay Boyd says the AC unit in her apartment stopped working last Tuesday. By late morning, the indoor thermostat was already reading 97 degrees."I have breathing problems, and at night, I gasp for air; I can't sleep, you can't even cook because it's so hot," Boyd said. "Nobody wants to live in this heat; it's hot outside and even hotter in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bethel-towers-residents-struggle-through-weeks-without-ac-as-atlanta-temperatures-soar-i-gasp-for-air/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bethel-towers-residents-struggle-through-weeks-without-ac-as-atlanta-temperatures-soar-i-gasp-for-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clark Atlanta prepares for rivalry game against Morehouse College]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's never too early for a rivalry game, and the Clark Atlanta Panthers are starting the season off with one against Morehouse College this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-prepares-for-rivalry-game-against-morehouse-college/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clark-atlanta-prepares-for-rivalry-game-against-morehouse-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musical instruments donated to Fulton County high school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benjamin Banneker High School's music department got a revamp in just one afternoon after a nonprofit donated dozens of instruments to the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/musical-instruments-donated-to-fulton-county-high-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/musical-instruments-donated-to-fulton-county-high-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wife shot, husband found dead after SWAT situation in South Fulton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A domestic dispute turned into a dangerous active-shooter response Tuesday night after a man opened fire on South Fulton police officers, forcing them to take cover until a SWAT team could reach them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/wife-shot-husband-found-dead-after-swat-situation-in-south-fulton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/wife-shot-husband-found-dead-after-swat-situation-in-south-fulton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small Georgia city mourns death of officer killed in motel shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for a 23-year-old man wanted for the killing of a Georgia police officer has ended with the suspect confirmed dead in South Carolina, officials say. In the small town of Warm Springs, the community is mourning their loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-georgia-city-mourns-death-of-officer-killed-in-motel-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-georgia-city-mourns-death-of-officer-killed-in-motel-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-record heat keeping Georgia toasty before stormy Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are getting extremely close to breaking heat records for this time of year in Georgia, and we're going to stay like this for the next couple of days until the rain hits on the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/near-record-heat-keeping-georgia-toasty-before-stormy-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/near-record-heat-keeping-georgia-toasty-before-stormy-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presidential Physical Fitness Test returns to some schools with plans to expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[First introduced in schools in the 1950s, the Presidential Physical Fitness Test is coming back for students at more than 150 schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/presidential-physical-fitness-test-returns-to-some-schools-with-plans-to-expand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/presidential-physical-fitness-test-returns-to-some-schools-with-plans-to-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. and Iran trade airstrikes as Middle East tensions rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump called the latest round of airstrikes against Iran "large and powerful," warning that there is more to come after Iran retaliated overnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/us-and-iran-trade-airstrikes-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/us-and-iran-trade-airstrikes-as-middle-east-tensions-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: New MARTA Dodge vans, West Nile virus in Roswell parks, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA Reach riders will begin seeing new vans across metro Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 5, months after a safety recall delayed the fleet's debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-new-marta-dodge-vans-west-nile-virus-in-roswell-parks-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-new-marta-dodge-vans-west-nile-virus-in-roswell-parks-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta apartment residents say they've been without AC for weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 200 people living at Atlanta's Bethel Towers say they've spent weeks of the hottest time of the year living without air conditioning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-apartment-residents-say-theyve-been-without-ac-for-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-apartment-residents-say-theyve-been-without-ac-for-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decatur man sentenced to life for deadly 2025 shooting using "ghost gun" at DeKalb apartments]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old Decatur man has been sentenced to life in prison for a deadly shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex.On Aug. 28, a jury found Azavier Lilly guilty of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, and more for the killing of 28-year-old Rashad Walker.Prosecutors say DeKalb County police officers were called to an apartment complex on Candler on the night of March 6, 2025, after hearing reports of a person shot. The officers found Walker lying in the breezewa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decatur-man-sentenced-to-life-for-deadly-2025-shooting-using-ghost-gun-at-dekalb-apartments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/decatur-man-sentenced-to-life-for-deadly-2025-shooting-using-ghost-gun-at-dekalb-apartments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 charged with murder in deadly 2022 shooting at northeast Georgia bar, GBI announces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested five people in connection with a deadly shooting at a Hartwell bar that left two dead and more injured in 2022.Officials say the shooting happened at Jack's Bar and Grill in Hartwell on Sept. 5, 2022. Roberius Thomas, 39, and Joseph Johnson, 24, were both killed in the violence. Several others were injured.After an investigation, the GBI says its agents arrested and charged 31-year-old Ke'Ardrick Tucker, 33-year-old Jo'Beau Almond, 25-year-old Kya]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-charged-with-murder-in-deadly-2022-shooting-at-northeast-georgia-bar-gbi-announces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-charged-with-murder-in-deadly-2022-shooting-at-northeast-georgia-bar-gbi-announces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former small Georgia town accountant accused of forging documents to buy $1.7 million home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former accountant for a small Georgia city is accused of forging documents in an effort to buy a $1.7 million home, according to investigators.Whitni Brooke Davis, 35, of Cornelia, has been charged with five counts of computer forgery. Davis previously worked as a staff accountant for the city of Baldwin.In February, the Baldwin Police Department asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to investigate forgery allegations involving Davis.GBI agents determined that Davis created, altered or del]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-small-georgia-town-accountant-accused-of-forging-documents-to-buy-17-million-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-small-georgia-town-accountant-accused-of-forging-documents-to-buy-17-million-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nile virus found in mosquitoes trapped at 2 Roswell parks, treatments underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Treatments are underway in Roswell after more mosquitoes trapped in Fulton County have tested positive for West Nile virus.On Monday, the city of Roswell announced that mosquito traps at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park tested positive for the virus.In response to the positive tests, the county's mosquito control contractor treated the area within a quarter-mile radius of the positive traps on Tuesday and expects to do the same on Wednesday. The treatment will last about an hour each n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-nile-virus-found-in-mosquitoes-trapped-at-2-roswell-parks-treatments-underway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-nile-virus-found-in-mosquitoes-trapped-at-2-roswell-parks-treatments-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect accused of killing Warm Springs officer dead after shooting himself during South Carolina traffic stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manhunt for a 23-year-old man wanted for the killing of a Georgia police officer has ended with the suspect found in South Carolina, officials say.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert for Jimmie Steverson following the death of Officer Chris Fisher. The incident happened around 11:57 p.m. Tuesday in Warm Springs, according to the GBI.The GBI says that Fisher was shot while finishing up an unrelated traffic stop in the parking lot of the Meriwether Country Inn on Spring Stree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-accused-of-killing-warm-springs-officer-dead-after-shooting-himself-during-south-carolina-traffic-stop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-accused-of-killing-warm-springs-officer-dead-after-shooting-himself-during-south-carolina-traffic-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta seeing record-tying heat as temperatures keep rising in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta is seeing levels of heat that it hasn't seen in decades, and the hot weather is sticking around through the rest of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-seeing-record-tying-heat-as-temperatures-keep-rising-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-seeing-record-tying-heat-as-temperatures-keep-rising-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect accused of killing Warm Springs officer found shot in South Carolina after manhunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manhunt for a 23-year-old man wanted for the killing of a Georgia police officer has ended with the suspect found in South Carolina, officials say.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert for Jimmie Steverson following the death of Officer Chris Fisher. The incident happened around 11:57 p.m. Tuesday in Warm Springs, according to the GBI.The GBI says that Fisher was shot while finishing up an unrelated traffic stop in the parking lot of the Meriwether Country Inn on Spring Stree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-accused-of-killing-warm-springs-officer-found-shot-in-south-carolina-after-manhunt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-accused-of-killing-warm-springs-officer-found-shot-in-south-carolina-after-manhunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 deputies, Georgia corrections special agent arrested for alleged misuse of Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four more law enforcement officers across Georgia have been arrested in connection with the misuse of their agencies' Flock license plate readers, authorities say.The arrests span across the central and northern part of the state and involve three deputies and a Georgia Department of Corrections special agent in charge.According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, 40-year-old Clayton County Deputy Errol Farrell Jr. and 45-year-old GDC Special Agent in Charge Robert "Bobby" Michael Keim are b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-deputies-georgia-corrections-special-agent-arrested-for-alleged-misuse-of-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-deputies-georgia-corrections-special-agent-arrested-for-alleged-misuse-of-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA Reach rolls out new Dodge ProMaster vans with easier Breeze payments Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA Reach riders will begin seeing new vans across metro Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 5, months after a safety recall delayed the fleet's debut.The new blue Dodge ProMaster vans will replace the temporary Ford vehicles MARTA has used since launching its on-demand service in March. MARTA said the vans offer more space, low-floor entry and better access for riders who use mobility devices.Photo courtesy of MARTA The vehicles will operate across MARTA Reach's 12 service zones, which connect neighbo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-reach-rolls-out-new-dodge-promaster-vans-with-easier-breeze-payments-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-reach-rolls-out-new-dodge-promaster-vans-with-easier-breeze-payments-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta mother arrested after child found wandering alone by passerby, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mother has been arrested after police say her child was found wandering alone in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday night, police say.According to authorities, a passerby found the child at around 11:35 p.m. on the 400 block of Luckie Street, just a few blocks away from the Georgia Aquarium, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, and the World of Coca-Cola.Police say the child appeared to be nonverbal and was only clothed in a black T-shirt.The child was taken to Children's Healthcare of Atl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-arrested-after-child-found-wandering-alone-by-passerby-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-arrested-after-child-found-wandering-alone-by-passerby-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Richmond County Sheriff's Office major arrested on sex crimes charges, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former major with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office has been arrested on sex crime charges in connection with a tip sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, authorities say.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested and charged 59-year-old Robert "Robbie" W. Silas with pandering, solicitation of sodomy, and violating his oath of office on Monday.Authorities say the FBI received a tip alleging that Silas had solicited sodomy and prostitution in the Augusta area. On Aug. 28, the Richmon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-richmond-county-sheriffs-office-major-arrested-on-sex-crimes-charges-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-richmond-county-sheriffs-office-major-arrested-on-sex-crimes-charges-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta could tie 1957 heat record as northwest Georgia feels like 107 degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are tracking more extreme heat across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia.The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather team is tracking a new heat advisory in effect for Northwest Georgia from 1 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday.CBS News Atlanta This will include areas like Dalton, Calhoun and Rome.Temperatures will feel like up to 107&deg; during that time.Most of Metro Atlanta is not included in the advisory, but temperatures will be hot. Temperatures will actually tie a record in Atlanta on Wednesday.CBS News Atla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-could-tie-1957-heat-record-as-northwest-georgia-feels-like-107-degrees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-could-tie-1957-heat-record-as-northwest-georgia-feels-like-107-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia authorities launch manhunt for armed suspect after Warm Springs officer is killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A manhunt is underway for a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with the death of a Warm Springs police officer.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation issued a Blue Alert for Jimmie Steverson following the death of Officer Chris Fisher. The incident happened around 11:57 p.m. Tuesday in Warm Springs, according to the GBI.Gov. Brian Kemp expressed condolences to Fisher's family and colleagues Wednesday morning."Marty, the girls, and I are deeply saddened this morning by the news that Officer Chris]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-authorities-launch-manhunt-for-armed-suspect-after-warm-springs-officer-is-killed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-authorities-launch-manhunt-for-armed-suspect-after-warm-springs-officer-is-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police training takes focus in Richard Goodin’s sexual assault retrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers testified about East Point Police Department policies for traffic stops, juvenile transport and searches of women. Prosecutors argue former Sgt. Richard Goodin violated those rules to commit and conceal alleged sexual assaults, while his defense maintains he is innocent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-training-takes-focus-in-richard-goodins-sexual-assault-retrial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-training-takes-focus-in-richard-goodins-sexual-assault-retrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta college football fans debate rivalries and tailgate favorites I Walk the Line]]></title><description><![CDATA[College football is back, and Atlanta fans on the Beltline are sharing their favorite teams, fiercest rivalries and must-have tailgate foods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-college-football-fans-debate-rivalries-and-tailgate-favorites-i-walk-the-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-college-football-fans-debate-rivalries-and-tailgate-favorites-i-walk-the-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Black Pride celebrates 20 years with Pure Heat festival, parties and community events]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Black Pride begins Wednesday, Sept. 2.The annual celebration of Atlanta's Black LGBTQ+ community features nearly a week of entertainment, empowerment and community events.This year marks the 20th anniversary of Atlanta Black Pride Weekend. Events begin Wednesday with a skate party at Skate Town and continue through Labor Day.The 14th annual Pure Heat Community Festival will take place Sunday at Piedmont Park, featuring food, music and live entertainment. Rapper Saucy Santana is scheduled]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-pride-celebrates-20-years-with-pure-heat-festival-parties-and-community-events/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-pride-celebrates-20-years-with-pure-heat-festival-parties-and-community-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat advisory issued as parts of north Georgia could feel like 110 degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta is forecast to reach 97 degrees, potentially tying the daily record, while parts of northwest Georgia could feel as hot as 110. Rain chances will remain low before increasing through Labor Day weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisory-issued-as-parts-of-north-georgia-could-feel-like-110-degrees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisory-issued-as-parts-of-north-georgia-could-feel-like-110-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons linebacker JD Bertrand donates Guardian Caps to Roswell alma mater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons linebacker JD Bertrand donated padded Guardian Cap helmet covers to football players at Blessed Trinity in Roswell. Bertrand said his own injury led him to research the equipment and its potential to reduce the force of impacts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-linebacker-jd-bertrand-donates-guardian-caps-to-roswell-alma-mater/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-linebacker-jd-bertrand-donates-guardian-caps-to-roswell-alma-mater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Black Pride celebrates 20 years with events across the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Black Pride begins a week of entertainment, empowerment and community events, culminating with the Pure Heat Community Festival at Piedmont Park. Saucy Santana and Summer Walker are scheduled to perform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-pride-celebrates-20-years-with-events-across-the-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-pride-celebrates-20-years-with-events-across-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winder-Barrow High School students fight to keep graduation on school's football field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Winder-Barrow High School are pushing back against a plan to move graduation from the school's football field to an arena in another county, ending a decades-old tradition.The principal sent a letter to the incoming senior class in June announcing that graduation would move from W. Clair Harris Stadium to Akins Ford Arena in Ring in Athens, more than 30 minutes away. Several students spoke against the decision Tuesday before the Barrow County school board."I was honestly devastated b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/winder-barrow-high-school-students-fight-to-keep-graduation-on-schools-football-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/winder-barrow-high-school-students-fight-to-keep-graduation-on-schools-football-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Fulton active shooter fires on police after wife is shot; husband found dead following SWAT standoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[A domestic dispute turned into a dangerous active-shooter response Tuesday night after a man opened fire on South Fulton police officers, forcing them to take cover until a SWAT team could reach them, city officials said.Officers responded around 7:34 p.m. to a home in the 3300 block of Flat Shoals Road, according to interim Public Safety Director Cedric Alexander. A woman had called 911 and reported that her husband had a rifle.Alexander said officers were fired upon as they arrived and returne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-active-shooter-fires-on-police-after-wife-is-shot-husband-found-dead-following-swat-standoff/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-active-shooter-fires-on-police-after-wife-is-shot-husband-found-dead-following-swat-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Hall County deputies resign amid Flock camera misuse investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Hall County deputies have resigned amid an investigation into unauthorized Flock camera searches. Investigators said one deputy conducted 10 searches for another deputy who did not have access to the system, bringing the number of department employees who have resigned or been fired in the past month to five.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-hall-county-deputies-resign-amid-flock-camera-misuse-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-hall-county-deputies-resign-amid-flock-camera-misuse-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winder-Barrow students rally to keep graduation at longtime stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winder-Barrow High School students are opposing plans to move graduation from W. Clair Harris Stadium to Akins Ford Arena in Athens. A student petition to preserve the decades-long tradition has received more than 1,000 signatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/winder-barrow-students-rally-to-keep-graduation-at-longtime-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/winder-barrow-students-rally-to-keep-graduation-at-longtime-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia college graduate's diploma withheld by New York university over health insurance charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was supposed to be a celebratory milestone for a Georgia college graduate has instead turned into a frustrating financial roadblock.Dylan Merrell of Alpharetta spent two years on the field playing football for Long Island University (LIU) in New York. After graduating this past spring, he learned that his diploma and official transcripts were being withheld due to a medical hold on his account totaling $6,824."I found out that I had a medical hold on my record for insurance reasons, which c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-college-graduates-diploma-withheld-by-new-york-university-over-health-insurance-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-college-graduates-diploma-withheld-by-new-york-university-over-health-insurance-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia college graduate's degree withheld by New York university over health insurance charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was supposed to be a celebratory milestone for a Georgia college graduate has instead turned into a frustrating financial roadblock.Dylan Merrell of Alpharetta spent two years on the field playing football for Long Island University (LIU) in New York. After graduating this past spring, he learned that his diploma and official transcripts were being withheld due to a medical hold on his account totaling $6,824."I found out that I had a medical hold on my record for insurance reasons, which c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-college-graduates-degree-withheld-by-new-york-university-over-health-insurance-charge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-college-graduates-degree-withheld-by-new-york-university-over-health-insurance-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man reclaims title of oldest hiker to complete Appalachian Trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 91 years old, Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders is now the oldest hiker to ever complete the nearly-2,200-mile trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-reclaims-title-of-oldest-hiker-to-complete-appalachian-trail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-reclaims-title-of-oldest-hiker-to-complete-appalachian-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech preparing for primetime matchup against Colorado]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Tech Yellowjackets are opening their season against the Colorado Buffaloes on Thursday and are hoping for a second win against Deion Sanders' team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-preparing-for-primetime-matchup-against-colorado/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-preparing-for-primetime-matchup-against-colorado/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riverdale townhome residents say yearslong garbage problem has left them searching for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a Clayton County townhome community say they are caught in a dispute with their homeowners association over a problem that is hard to ignore: a growing pile of garbage they say has become a smelly and potentially hazardous fixture in the neighborhood.At Lake Ridge, a modest subdivision of 193 townhomes in Riverdale, residents say household trash, furniture, mattresses, toilets and other discarded items have been dumped for years at a street corner in the community.A resident says th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/riverdale-townhome-residents-say-yearslong-garbage-problem-has-left-them-searching-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/riverdale-townhome-residents-say-yearslong-garbage-problem-has-left-them-searching-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton County residents fighting their HOA over trash disposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Clayton County townhome community, residents say household trash, furniture, mattresses, toilets and other discarded items have been dumped for years at a street corner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-residents-fighting-their-hoa-over-trash-disposal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-residents-fighting-their-hoa-over-trash-disposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-dangerous heat conditions expected in Georgia ahead of Labor Day weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mid-week sunshine isn't helping the high temperatures that made things potentially dangerous across North Georgia,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/near-dangerous-heat-conditions-expected-in-georgia-ahead-of-labor-day-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/near-dangerous-heat-conditions-expected-in-georgia-ahead-of-labor-day-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Americans turning to hospice care for terminally ill pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing pets to illness can be heartbreaking, but a new growing industry could make the process a little bit easier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-americans-turning-to-hospice-care-for-terminally-ill-pets-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-americans-turning-to-hospice-care-for-terminally-ill-pets-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Americans turning to hospice care for terminally-ill pets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Losing pets to illness can be heartbreaking, but a new growing industry could make the process a little bit easier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-americans-turning-to-hospice-care-for-terminally-ill-pets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-americans-turning-to-hospice-care-for-terminally-ill-pets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI use for emotional support may be a sign of psychological distress]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your child or teen is using artificial intelligence for emotional support, but a new study finds that those using it are twice as likely to have emotional problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ai-use-for-emotional-support-may-be-a-sign-of-psychological-distress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ai-use-for-emotional-support-may-be-a-sign-of-psychological-distress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduated college athlete's diploma withheld over health insurance charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta family is asking a New York university to remove a health insurance charge from their son's college account that they say is keeping him from getting his diploma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/graduated-college-athletes-diploma-withheld-over-health-insurance-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/graduated-college-athletes-diploma-withheld-over-health-insurance-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graduated college athlete's degree withheld over health insurance charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta family is asking a New York university to remove a health insurance charge from their son's college account that they say is keeping him from getting his diploma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/graduated-college-athletes-degree-withheld-over-health-insurance-charge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/graduated-college-athletes-degree-withheld-over-health-insurance-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Atlanta jail negotiations, Labor Day travel, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County officials are expected to discuss the city of Atlanta's counteroffer on the price of the Atlanta City Detention Center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-atlanta-jail-negotiations-labor-day-travel-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-atlanta-jail-negotiations-labor-day-travel-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro area police departments help feed families at Atlanta Community Food Bank]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Cobb County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office, Cobb County Police Department, Austell Police Department, MARTA Police Department, Brookhaven Police Department and Dunwoody Police Department came together to fight hunger and serve communities across the metro area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-area-police-departments-help-feed-families-at-atlanta-community-food-bank/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-area-police-departments-help-feed-families-at-atlanta-community-food-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police recruit killed after crash while driving motorcycle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Police Department is mourning one of its own after police recruit Moses Russ was hit while on his way to training early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-recruit-killed-after-crash-while-driving-motorcycle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-recruit-killed-after-crash-while-driving-motorcycle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 more Hall County deputies resign as agency continues Flock camera system audit, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three deputies under investigation in Hall County have resigned while the agency continues auditing its Flock camera system.The resignations come less than a month after the Hall County Sheriff's Office fired two other investigators for allegedly misusing the system.According to the agency, Jason Orellana, a deputy with the Uniform Patrol Division, submitted his resignation on Aug. 26 after an internal investigation showed he made 10 unauthorized searches on the system.&nbsp;Authorities say Orel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-more-hall-county-deputies-resign-as-agency-continues-flock-camera-system-audit-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-more-hall-county-deputies-resign-as-agency-continues-flock-camera-system-audit-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol distributor RNDC shutting down Georgia operations, laying off 558 workers after bankruptcy filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the nation's largest wholesale alcohol distributors is closing its Georgia operations and eliminating more than 550 jobs as it winds down under bankruptcy protection.Republic National Distributing Company and affiliated businesses filed four WARN notices covering 558 employees at facilities at 1 National Drive SW in Atlanta and 4300 Wildwood Parkway SE near Marietta.The permanent layoffs are expected to begin Oct. 19 or within the following two weeks. The affected employees will not have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alcohol-distributor-rndc-shutting-down-georgia-operations-laying-off-558-workers-after-bankruptcy-filing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alcohol-distributor-rndc-shutting-down-georgia-operations-laying-off-558-workers-after-bankruptcy-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC researcher stole $1 million in autism grant money to buy Atlanta home and Harley-Davidson, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 14 years as a fugitive, a Danish researcher has admitted to stealing more than $1 million in federal grant money meant for autism and other public health research.Poul Thorsen, 65, pleaded guilty Monday to wire fraud in federal court in Atlanta, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.Between 2000 and 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded more than $11 million to two Danish government agencies. The grants supported studi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cdc-researcher-stole-1-million-in-autism-grant-money-to-buy-atlanta-home-and-harley-davidson-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cdc-researcher-stole-1-million-in-autism-grant-money-to-buy-atlanta-home-and-harley-davidson-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[24-year-old Atlanta police recruit killed in crash on Moreland Avenue: "A very tough time"]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta police recruit has died in a crash on Moreland Avenue early Tuesday morning, officials say.According to the Atlanta Police Department, the deadly crash happened shortly before 7:17 a.m. near the intersection of McDonough Boulevard and Moreland Avenue and involved at least one vehicle and a motorcycle.At a press conference, Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Chief of Police Darin Schierbaum said that 24-year-old recruit Moses Russ was involved in the accident while on his way to work. Med]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/24-year-old-atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-crash-on-moreland-avenue-a-very-tough-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/24-year-old-atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-crash-on-moreland-avenue-a-very-tough-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for missing Georgia girl ends with man sentenced to prison for rape, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A search for a missing juvenile in Walton County ended with a man sentenced to serve decades in Georgia prison, deputies say.Officials with the Carroll County Sheriff's Office say their investigation began on May 24, 2024, when they were contacted by officials in Walton County about a missing girl who may have been near Lamar Moody Park.While deputies weren't able to find her at that time, they sent out an alert to be on the lookout for the girl.The search ended after two travelers from Alabama]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-for-missing-georgia-girl-ends-with-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-rape-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-for-missing-georgia-girl-ends-with-man-sentenced-to-prison-for-rape-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police recruit killed in crash on Moreland Avenue: "A very tough time"]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta police recruit has died in a crash on Moreland Avenue early Tuesday morning, officials say.According to the Atlanta Police Department, the deadly crash happened shortly before 7:17 a.m. near the intersection of McDonough Boulevard and Moreland Avenue and involved at least one vehicle and a motorcycle.At a press conference, Mayor Andre Dickens and Atlanta Chief of Police Darin Schierbaum said that 24-year-old recruit Russ Moses was involved in the accident while on his way to work. Med]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-crash-on-moreland-avenue-a-very-tough-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-recruit-killed-in-crash-on-moreland-avenue-a-very-tough-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women from Florida, Georgia accused of sexually abusing, confining 4 children in semi-truck for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women from Florida and Georgia are facing criminal charges in the Sunshine State after investigators said four children spent more than six years living in the cab of a semi-truck, where they were sexually abused, beaten and denied basic care.Tamra Marshon Stewart, 37, of Jacksonville and Keysha Monique Epps, 51, of Atlanta, Georgia, were charged in Orange County with sexually battering, molesting and neglecting the four children, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced.According to in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/women-from-florida-georgia-accused-of-sexually-abusing-confining-4-children-in-semi-truck-for-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/women-from-florida-georgia-accused-of-sexually-abusing-confining-4-children-in-semi-truck-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High temperatures feeling even hotter across North Georgia as humidity sinks in]]></title><description><![CDATA[We may be getting closer to Labor Day, but that doesn't mean the heat is going around any time soon in Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-temperatures-feeling-even-hotter-across-north-georgia-as-humidity-sinks-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-temperatures-feeling-even-hotter-across-north-georgia-as-humidity-sinks-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia Sam's Club employee found guilty in massive cellphone, identity fraud scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Douglas County Sam's Club employee has been found guilty of an identity fraud scheme involving more than 100 cell phone accounts, officials say.On Aug. 28, a jury found Darlita Lynette McKeever guilty of five counts of theft by taking, two counts of theft by deception, and four counts of identity fraud, the Douglas County District Attorney announced.Prosecutors say that McKeever was arrested on Sept. 24, 2020, after an investigation by local law enforcement and internal Walmart corporat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-sams-club-employee-found-guilty-in-massive-cellphone-identity-fraud-scam/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-sams-club-employee-found-guilty-in-massive-cellphone-identity-fraud-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta sends $68 million counteroffer to Fulton County over possible sale of city jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Atlanta has made a counteroffer to Fulton County in the continued negotiations over the possible purchase of the Atlanta City Detention Center.In August, five Fulton County commissioners sent an offer to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and the Atlanta City Council offering to pay $56.5 million for the downtown jail.County leaders pointed to a 2025 broker opinion of value from a commercial real estate firm as well as the renovation cost for the facility, which they estimated would be arou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-sends-68-million-counteroffer-to-fulton-county-over-possible-sale-of-city-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-sends-68-million-counteroffer-to-fulton-county-over-possible-sale-of-city-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police searching for persons of interest in deadly shooting of music producer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking the public's help identifying multiple persons of interest in a deadly shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.Investigators say the victim 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 33-year-old music producer dead.According to police, officers arrived at the Villages of Castleberry Hill apartments on McDaniel Street around]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-searching-for-persons-of-interest-in-deadly-shooting-of-music-producer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-searching-for-persons-of-interest-in-deadly-shooting-of-music-producer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alcohol distributor RNDC closing 2 metro Atlanta facilities, laying off 558 workers after bankruptcy filing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the nation's largest wholesale alcohol distributors is closing its Georgia operations and eliminating more than 550 jobs as it winds down under bankruptcy protection.Republic National Distributing Company and affiliated businesses filed four WARN notices covering 558 employees at facilities at 1 National Drive SW in Atlanta and 4300 Wildwood Parkway SE near Marietta.The permanent layoffs are expected to begin Oct. 19 or within the following two weeks. The affected employees will not have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alcohol-distributor-rndc-closing-2-metro-atlanta-facilities-laying-off-558-workers-after-bankruptcy-filing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alcohol-distributor-rndc-closing-2-metro-atlanta-facilities-laying-off-558-workers-after-bankruptcy-filing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother, teen daughters charged in golf club assault of 14-year-old in Newnan, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Newnan mother and her two teenage daughters are facing criminal charges for an attack that sent a 14-year-old to a metro Atlanta hospital, police say.Authorities with the Newnan Police Department say the situation began on Ball Street on Monday evening with an argument between the teens that turned into a physical assault.Police say they responded to a 911 call around 6:39 p.m. and say they learned that the 14-year-old victim was hit in the head with a golf club.According to investigators, 36-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-teen-daughters-charged-in-golf-club-assault-of-14-year-old-in-newnan-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-teen-daughters-charged-in-golf-club-assault-of-14-year-old-in-newnan-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta airport predicts busier Labor Day travel period with 2.3 million passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Labor Day travel is expected to bring another surge of passengers to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.About 2.3 million travelers are projected to pass through ATL from Wednesday, Sept. 2, through Wednesday, Sept. 9, according to the airport. Officials said that would be a 1% increase from last year's holiday travel period.Friday, Sept. 4, is expected to be the busiest day, with more than 335,000 passengers passing through the airport.The airport is urging domestic passengers to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-airport-predicts-busier-labor-day-travel-period-with-23-million-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-airport-predicts-busier-labor-day-travel-period-with-23-million-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia father among thousands missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gwinnett County family is holding on to its faith as it awaits word about a father who is among thousands of people unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding and landslides in Nepal.The humanitarian crisis continues across the Himalayan nation, where the death toll has climbed above 900. More than 4,400 people remain missing, including at least 85 Americans.Among them is Vivek Srivastav of Suwanee, who was on an eight-day religious pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a site revered in Hindu traditi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-father-among-thousands-missing-after-catastrophic-flooding-in-nepal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-father-among-thousands-missing-after-catastrophic-flooding-in-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of child found at DeKalb County gas station located, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County police say they have located the family of a young boy found at a gas station Monday afternoon.The child was found around 4:30 p.m. at a gas station in the 1400 block of Bouldercrest Road. Police said he appeared to be about 8 years old and seemed to be nonverbal.DeKalb County police say the boy was found on the 1400 block of Bouldercrest Road on Monday afternoon.DeKalb County Police Department The department initially asked the public for help identifying the child and locating hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-child-found-at-dekalb-county-gas-station-located-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-child-found-at-dekalb-county-gas-station-located-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookhaven adding nearly 200 bike racks across city parks and offices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Brookhaven is making it easier for people to ride bicycles to city parks and government offices by installing nearly 200 bike racks.Two racks were recently installed at Lynwood Park. Over the next several months, the city plans to add racks at parks and outside government buildings throughout Brookhaven.Burke Brennan, the city's communications director, said the Brookhaven Bike Alliance requested the racks."The bicycling community has made their needs known, and we're trying to accom]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-adding-nearly-200-bike-racks-across-city-parks-and-offices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-adding-nearly-200-bike-racks-across-city-parks-and-offices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta heat index could reach 105 before rain returns this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta will stay mostly dry as temperatures climb into the mid-90s and the heat index reaches 100 to 105 degrees. Rain chances are expected to increase to 40% during the holiday weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-heat-index-could-reach-105-before-rain-returns-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-heat-index-could-reach-105-before-rain-returns-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookhaven adding nearly 200 bike racks across the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brookhaven plans to install nearly 200 bike racks at parks and government buildings to encourage cycling as a healthy and efficient transportation option. The city will donate its older racks to local schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-adding-nearly-200-bike-racks-across-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-adding-nearly-200-bike-racks-across-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New tariffs on Canadian goods could mean higher prices, new pressure on Georgia businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect and Canada is expected to respond with tariffs of its own, Georgia businesses and consumers could be particularly exposed to the economic fallout.Canada is Georgia's largest international export market, and a new report from the Georgia Chamber Foundation says more than $13 billion in trade moves annually between Georgia and Canada.The latest tariff fight comes as businesses are already confronting higher costs &mdash; some of which ultimately ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-could-mean-higher-prices-new-pressure-on-georgia-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-could-mean-higher-prices-new-pressure-on-georgia-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast scooters, crowded paths and recent violence fuel concerns on the Beltline]]></title><description><![CDATA[After several recent acts of violence along the Atlanta Beltline, visitors are discussing how to make the trail safer for the community.People who spoke with CBS News Atlanta said they were disheartened by the violence, including a deadly stabbing two weekends ago and a shooting this past weekend.Although the incidents are not stopping them from enjoying the green space, some visitors said better trail etiquette could make the Beltline safer and more enjoyable for everyone.Allie Berk said she en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fast-scooters-crowded-paths-and-recent-violence-fuel-concerns-on-the-beltline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fast-scooters-crowded-paths-and-recent-violence-fuel-concerns-on-the-beltline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbridge councilwoman barred from deciding Mayor Jayden Williams' future, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge ruled Monday that Stockbridge Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt cannot participate in the City Council's decision on Mayor Jayden Williams' future in office."There was an email that was clearly a threat," Judge Gino Brogdon Sr. said.The ruling came ahead of a Sept. 12 hearing, when the City Council is expected to release the results of an independent investigation into Williams. The allegations include misuse of a city-issued purchasing card and sexual misconduct. Williams has denied wrongdoin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-councilwoman-barred-from-deciding-mayor-jayden-williams-future-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-councilwoman-barred-from-deciding-mayor-jayden-williams-future-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State prepare for college football openers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech prepares to host Deion Sanders and Colorado as quarterback Alberto Mendoza makes his debut, while Kennesaw State opens its season against West Georgia. Buford softball also improved to 8-0 with a 13-1 win over Jackson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-kennesaw-state-prepare-for-college-football-openers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-kennesaw-state-prepare-for-college-football-openers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge removes Stockbridge councilwoman from vote on mayor’s future]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Henry County judge ruled Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt cannot help decide whether Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams remains in office, citing an email he described as a threat. Gantt will not appeal the decision. Williams has denied allegations of financial and sexual misconduct.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-removes-stockbridge-councilwoman-from-vote-on-mayors-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-removes-stockbridge-councilwoman-from-vote-on-mayors-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurse testifies in former East Point officer Richard Goodin’s retrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[A retired nurse testified that Richard Goodin appeared agitated and refused to leave a hospital while a 15-year-old alleged victim underwent a rape kit examination. Goodin faces charges including aggravated sexual battery and child molestation after his first trial ended in a partial mistrial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nurse-testifies-in-former-east-point-officer-richard-goodins-retrial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nurse-testifies-in-former-east-point-officer-richard-goodins-retrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How safe is the Atlanta Beltline? Visitors share concerns and solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on the Atlanta Beltline discuss safety concerns following recent violence and call for slower scooters, better trail etiquette and stronger enforcement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-safe-is-the-atlanta-beltline-visitors-share-concerns-and-solutions/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-safe-is-the-atlanta-beltline-visitors-share-concerns-and-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta music producer turns talents toward making educational content for kids in his community]]></title><description><![CDATA[A music producer and artist from Atlanta is taking his talents in a new direction: Nosakhere Andrew is making educational content for kids in the community. The 32-year-old Andrew, better known as Mr. 2-17, said his artistry recently advanced to a higher level almost by accident after he remixed songs related to children's entertainer Ms. Rachel."The way I ended up doing children's music is really kind of funny, and I was remixing Ms. Rachel's songs," Andrew explained. "It went so viral that Ms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-music-producer-turns-talents-toward-making-educational-content-for-kids-in-his-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-music-producer-turns-talents-toward-making-educational-content-for-kids-in-his-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 40-year-old man last seen walking on highway in Fannin County found safe, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for a missing 40-year-old Georgia man has ended in good news after officials say he was found safe.The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency sent out an audio alert for 40-year-old James Hammond over the weekend. Since then, other agencies in multiple counties have joined the search for Hammond.James Hammond was last seen on Friday, Fannin County officials say.Fannin County Emergency Management Agency According to Fannin County officials, Hammond was traveling with family members]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-40-year-old-man-last-seen-walking-on-highway-in-fannin-county-found-safe-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-40-year-old-man-last-seen-walking-on-highway-in-fannin-county-found-safe-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police trying to identify possibly nonverbal young boy found in DeKalb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County police are asking the public for help identifying a child found on Monday afternoon.Police say the boy appears to be around 8 years old and seems to be nonverbal.According to police, the boy was found at around 4:30 p.m. at a gas station on the 1400 block of Bouldercrest Road.DeKalb County police say the boy was found on the 1400 block of Bouldercrest Road on Monday afternoon.DeKalb County Police Department Authorities are asking anyone with information about who the child is or wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-trying-to-identify-possibly-nonverbal-young-boy-found-in-dekalb-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-trying-to-identify-possibly-nonverbal-young-boy-found-in-dekalb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buford softball aims to continue undefeated start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Buford High School softball team went undefeated last season and won the state and national championship. Now the Lady Wolves hoping to keep their streak going with a game against Jackson County.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buford-softball-aims-to-continue-undefeated-start/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buford-softball-aims-to-continue-undefeated-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the new Canada tariffs could impact Georgians]]></title><description><![CDATA[As new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods take effect, and with Canada expected to respond with tariffs of its own, it could be a potential hit to Georgia businesses and consumers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-the-new-canada-tariffs-could-impact-georgians/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-the-new-canada-tariffs-could-impact-georgians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sees clear skies and hot weather ahead of Labor Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The week before Labor Day will be bright and sunny across Georgia, which means that the heat is going to hit the state hard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sees-clear-skies-and-hot-weather-ahead-of-labor-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sees-clear-skies-and-hot-weather-ahead-of-labor-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta education content creator for children Mr. 217 takes off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A music producer from Atlanta is taking his talents in a new direction, making education content for kids in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-education-content-creator-for-children-mr-217-takes-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-education-content-creator-for-children-mr-217-takes-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta education content creator for children Mr. 2-17 takes off]]></title><description><![CDATA[A music producer from Atlanta is taking his talents in a new direction, making education content for kids in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-education-content-creator-for-children-mr-2-17-takes-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-education-content-creator-for-children-mr-2-17-takes-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about living with and treating psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psoriasis affects more than 7 million adults in the U.S. alone, but the autoimmune disease still remains misunderstood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/what-you-need-to-know-about-living-with-and-treating-psoriasis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/what-you-need-to-know-about-living-with-and-treating-psoriasis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search and rescue underway after Grand Canyon flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search continues for over a dozen missing people in Grand Canyon National Park after parts of the canyon were hit by major flash floods over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-and-rescue-underway-after-grand-canyon-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-and-rescue-underway-after-grand-canyon-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Jermaine Dupri's lawsuit, Messi's future, and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri and Sony Music Entertainment have resolved their royalty dispute, ending a federal lawsuit less than two months after it was filed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-jermaine-dupris-lawsuit-messis-future-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-jermaine-dupris-lawsuit-messis-future-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia governor names September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Georgia families joined Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp under the Gold Dome for the proclamation that September with be Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governor-names-september-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governor-names-september-childhood-cancer-awareness-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepal rescue efforts keep hope alive for Georgia family]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta-area family is holding out hope and waiting to hear from a loved one following the catastrophic flooding in Nepal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nepal-rescue-efforts-keep-hope-alive-for-georgia-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nepal-rescue-efforts-keep-hope-alive-for-georgia-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welfare check at Sandy Springs apartments ends with teen charged with murder, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A call about a welfare check in Sandy Springs ended with a teenager charged with murder in Cobb County, officials say.Christopher Castillo, 17, was taken into custody during a traffic stop near Barrett Parkway and Mall Boulevard over the weekend.Sandy Springs Police say that the incident began when officers went to The Celebration at Sandy Springs Apartments on Roswell Road after family members asked them to do a welfare check.When officers arrived at the apartments, they found 25-year-old Willi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/welfare-check-at-sandy-springs-apartments-ends-with-teen-charged-with-murder-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/welfare-check-at-sandy-springs-apartments-ends-with-teen-charged-with-murder-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 charged after fight breaks out at Coweta County high school football game, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say multiple teenagers and one 20-year-old are facing charges after a fight broke out at a Coweta County high school football game.The Coweta County Sheriff's Office says six people have been arrested in connection with Friday night's fight at East Coweta Football Stadium.According to authorities, deputies working the game between East Coweta High School and Newnan High School spotted a fight breaking out near the entrance of the stadium at around 9:10 p.m."Deputies on scene immediat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-charged-after-fight-breaks-out-at-coweta-county-high-school-football-game-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-charged-after-fight-breaks-out-at-coweta-county-high-school-football-game-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officials propose expanding protected species list to over 400 animals and plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[State wildlife officials are asking the public to weigh in on proposed changes to Georgia's protected species list, marking the first major update to the state's conservation catalog in 20 years.The public comment period opened Aug. 28 and runs through Sept. 20, 2026, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division announced. Under the proposed revisions, the total number of protected plant and animal species in the state would increase from 318 to 423.The proposed amend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officials-propose-expanding-protected-species-list-to-over-400-animals-and-plants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officials-propose-expanding-protected-species-list-to-over-400-animals-and-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ransomware attack hits Norcross' computer systems, leaving disruptions, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Norcross officials are investigating a ransomware attack targeting some of the city's computer systems earlier in August.Over the weekend, the city of Norcross announced that it had identified a ransomware incident that happened on Aug. 1 and that it is working to restore all of its systems."As soon as the incident was detected, the City took immediate steps to respond, including engaging experienced cybersecurity professionals and notifying law enforcement. We continue to actively work with the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ransomware-attack-hits-norcross-computer-systems-leaving-disruptions-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ransomware-attack-hits-norcross-computer-systems-leaving-disruptions-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia governor's race: Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson clash over debates before election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia's Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms is challenging Republican nominee Rick Jackson to six debates across the state.Bottoms announced Monday that she has accepted six televised debate invitations, including an Oct. 12 debate hosted by the Atlanta Press Club that she says Jackson has not yet accepted."Georgians deserve to hear directly from candidates for public office with multiple debates around the state," Bottoms said in a statement. "I'm ready to debate Rick Jackso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governors-race-keisha-lance-bottoms-and-rick-jackson-clash-over-debates-before-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governors-race-keisha-lance-bottoms-and-rick-jackson-clash-over-debates-before-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia soaking in the sun, but feeling the heat this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is in for some sunny days heading into Labor Day weekend, but that means that the summer heat is sticking around for a while.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-soaking-in-the-sun-but-feeling-the-heat-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-soaking-in-the-sun-but-feeling-the-heat-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta rapper sentenced to federal prison for check fraud theft scheme, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta rapper has been sentenced to years in federal prison as part of a fraud and identity theft scheme that officials say stole thousands of checks worth millions of dollars.Shamarri Tache Brooks pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft in May for his part in the scheme. U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia says Brooks had a lengthy rap sheet that included previous arrests and convictions for drug trafficking, weapon possession, battery, and mo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-rapper-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-check-fraud-theft-scheme-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-rapper-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-check-fraud-theft-scheme-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of bringing weapons into Clayton County Jail arrested in South Georgia, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man accused of trying to bring liquor, weapons, and other contraband into the Clayton County Jail has been arrested in South Georgia, officials say.The Clayton County Sheriff's Office says that 21-year-old Quentarrious Shivers was arrested on Aug. 28.According to deputies, Shivers was caught on video bringing contraband that included liquor, weapons, telecommunications devices across the Clayton County Jail's guard line and then fled.Shivers is now in custody at the jail charged with three cou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-bringing-weapons-into-clayton-county-jail-arrested-in-south-georgia-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-bringing-weapons-into-clayton-county-jail-arrested-in-south-georgia-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia police investigate fatal shooting of beloved baby donkey HeeHaw at Rockmart farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cedartown police officer has been placed on administrative leave while the department investigates the shooting death of a baby donkey.Hannah Israel, whose family owns Elsberry Riding &amp; Farm in Rockmart, said officers shot and killed HeeHaw, a bottle-raised donkey, early Sunday.Photo courtesy of Elsberry Riding and Farm Israel said the officers claimed they were in danger after HeeHaw ran toward them while braying. The officers used a Taser on the donkey before shooting him, she alleged in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-of-beloved-baby-donkey-heehaw-at-rockmart-farm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-police-investigate-fatal-shooting-of-beloved-baby-donkey-heehaw-at-rockmart-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search continues for missing 40-year-old man last seen walking on highway in Fannin County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search continues for a missing 40-year-old Georgia man who authorities say was last seen walking on the side of a highway on Friday.The Fannin County Emergency Management Agency sent out an audio alert for 40-year-old James Hammond over the weekend. Since then, other agencies in multiple counties have joined the search for Hammond.James Hammond was last seen on Friday, Fannin County officials say.Fannin County Emergency Management Agency According to officials, Hammond was last seen on Frida]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-continues-for-missing-40-year-old-man-last-seen-walking-on-highway-in-fannin-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/search-continues-for-missing-40-year-old-man-last-seen-walking-on-highway-in-fannin-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta actor and singer reflects on impact Dolly Parton had on him during filming of "Joyful Noise"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As tributes continue to pour in after the loss of music icon Dolly Parton, an Atlanta artist is reflecting on the lasting impact the beloved entertainer had on his life and career.Ivan Kelley Jr., an Atlanta-based singer, songwriter, and actor, shared screen time with Parton in the musical film "Joyful Noise," which also starred Queen Latifah and Keke Palmer.Kelley and other children on set hoped working on the movie might land them tickets to Dollywood. But he walked away with something far mor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-actor-and-singer-reflects-on-impact-dolly-parton-had-on-him-during-filming-of-joyful-noise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-actor-and-singer-reflects-on-impact-dolly-parton-had-on-him-during-filming-of-joyful-noise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Georgia golfer uses the sport to give back to her community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year, a pair of youth golfers are chosen to strike the ball at the Tour Championship in East Lake. Ariel Collins was one of the lucky two chosen for the honor this year, and the skilled golfer uses the sport to lift others and her community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-georgia-golfer-uses-the-sport-to-give-back-to-her-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-georgia-golfer-uses-the-sport-to-give-back-to-her-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri, Sony Music resolve $18 million royalty dispute; lawsuit dismissed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jermaine Dupri and Sony Music Entertainment have resolved their royalty dispute, ending a federal lawsuit less than two months after it was filed.Dupri, So So Def Recordings and So So Def Productions voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice on Friday, Aug. 28, according to a notice filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York."The parties have resolved the matter prior to joinder," attorney Christopher Brown wrote in the filing.The notice does not explain how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jermaine-dupri-sony-music-resolve-18-million-royalty-dispute-lawsuit-dismissed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jermaine-dupri-sony-music-resolve-18-million-royalty-dispute-lawsuit-dismissed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons keep 4 quarterbacks on initial 53-man roster for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Falcons are opening the Kevin Stefanski era with four quarterbacks on their initial roster.Michael Penix Jr., Tua Tagovailoa, Cooper Rush and Jack Strand all made the 53-man roster announced Sunday. It is the first roster assembled under Stefanski and general manager Ian Cunningham, according to the Falcons.The roster includes 23 offensive players, 27 defensive players and three specialists.Atlanta also activated second-year defensive back Billy Bowman Jr. from the physically unable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-keep-4-quarterbacks-on-initial-53-man-roster-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-keep-4-quarterbacks-on-initial-53-man-roster-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found shot to death near Greyhound Bus Staton in downtown Atlanta, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are trying to determine what led to the shooting death of a 35-year-old man in downtown Atlanta.Officers responded to a report of a person shot near 232 Forsyth St. SW shortly after 6:30 a.m. Sunday, according to the Atlanta Police Department.Police found the man with what appeared to be a gunshot wound. Emergency medical workers pronounced him dead at the scene.Officers also recovered a firearm near the man, police said.Investigators have not said whether they believe someone els]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-found-shot-to-death-near-greyhound-bus-staton-in-downtown-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-found-shot-to-death-near-greyhound-bus-staton-in-downtown-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County educator, opera singer named Teacher of the Year: "I wanted to reach more people"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fine arts teacher and opera singer who has been inspiring her students to express themselves on stage has been named Cobb County Schools' Teacher of the Year.Ebony Collier started the fine arts program for Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs, teaching chorus and theater while still performing with the Atlanta Opera."I actually went to school and studied to be a performer. I'm a vocalist. I'm a performer with the Atlanta Opera and different companies throughout Atlanta," Collier said.She becam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-educator-opera-singer-named-teacher-of-the-year-i-wanted-to-reach-more-people/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-educator-opera-singer-named-teacher-of-the-year-i-wanted-to-reach-more-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17th annual BronzeLens Film Festival empowers Black filmmakers, spotlights Patrick Kelly documentary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 17th annual BronzeLens Film Festival celebrated its final weekend at Tara Atlanta, continuing its mission to uplift Black creatives and prove that stories told through a Black and Brown lens belong on the biggest screens.The festival served as a springboard for talent, offering industry networking and resources such as screenwriters' workshops. It also holds a rare distinction in Georgia as an Academy Award-qualifying festival for its shorts category, giving winners an avenue to submit to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/17th-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-empowers-black-filmmakers-spotlights-patrick-kelly-documentary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/17th-annual-bronzelens-film-festival-empowers-black-filmmakers-spotlights-patrick-kelly-documentary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Opera performer inspires future artists at Tapp Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebony Collier, Cobb County School District&rsquo;s middle school Teacher of the Year, created the fine arts program at Tapp Middle School in Powder Springs. The Atlanta Opera performer teaches chorus and theater while connecting students with working artists and careers in the arts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-opera-performer-inspires-future-artists-at-tapp-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-opera-performer-inspires-future-artists-at-tapp-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunny, hotter week ahead for Atlanta; possible Tropical Storm Edouard develops]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunshine will push Atlanta temperatures into the 90s, with even hotter conditions possible by midweek. Forecasters are also monitoring a tropical system that could become Edouard and bring heavy rain and flooding to parts of the Louisiana and Texas coasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sunny-hotter-week-ahead-for-atlanta-possible-tropical-storm-edouard-develops/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sunny-hotter-week-ahead-for-atlanta-possible-tropical-storm-edouard-develops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta’s Field of Flags honors lives lost on 9/11]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kiwanis Foundation&rsquo;s Field of Flags has returned to Marietta ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The display honors each of the 2,977 people killed and will remain in place through Sept. 19.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mariettas-field-of-flags-honors-lives-lost-on-911/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mariettas-field-of-flags-honors-lives-lost-on-911/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta nurse urges others to seek care after doctors unexpectedly find brain tumor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 24-year-old Atlanta nurse who needed surgery days after doctors unexpectedly found a brain tumor is urging others not to ignore changes in their health.Cameron Ferenchik was two months into her job as a nurse at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta when she noticed swollen lymph nodes in her neck.She went to have them examined, and an MRI revealed something unexpected in her brain."My primary care doctor calls me the next day and was like, 'Hey, your lymph nodes actually look fine, but we incident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nurse-urges-others-to-seek-care-after-doctors-unexpectedly-find-brain-tumor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nurse-urges-others-to-seek-care-after-doctors-unexpectedly-find-brain-tumor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta nurse undergoes brain surgery days after unexpected discovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta nurse Cameron Farris was 24 when doctors unexpectedly found a brain tumor while examining swollen lymph nodes in her neck. After undergoing surgery to remove part of the noncancerous tumor, she is urging others to seek medical care when something feels wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nurse-undergoes-brain-surgery-days-after-unexpected-discovery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-nurse-undergoes-brain-surgery-days-after-unexpected-discovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall County residents seek to recall Sheriff Gerald Couch following DUI arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Hall County residents is racing to collect enough signatures to recall Sheriff Gerald Couch following his DUI arrest and a second arrest earlier this year.Meanwhile, Couch's attorney is asking an appeals court to keep additional evidence out of his DUI trial.Melanie Garrish said she started the petition after Couch's second arrest, which involved an alleged violation of the limited driving permit he received following his February DUI arrest."He was not maintaining his lane, and he wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-residents-seek-to-recall-sheriff-gerald-couch-following-dui-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-residents-seek-to-recall-sheriff-gerald-couch-following-dui-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s Nepali community rallies to help families devastated by flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta&rsquo;s Nepali community is collecting donations and planning a candlelight vigil for families affected by devastating flooding and mudslides in Nepal. Nepali band Kandara will also donate proceeds from an Avondale Estates concert to emergency relief efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-nepali-community-rallies-to-help-families-devastated-by-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-nepali-community-rallies-to-help-families-devastated-by-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Propane school buses help Henry County cut costs as gas prices rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry County Schools says each propane-powered bus saves the district more than $80,000 over its lifetime. With 105 propane buses already in service, the district plans to buy more as it works to control fuel costs and protect taxpayer dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/propane-school-buses-help-henry-county-cut-costs-as-gas-prices-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/propane-school-buses-help-henry-county-cut-costs-as-gas-prices-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands rally for voting rights 63 years after March on Washington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands gathered at the Lincoln Memorial for the Defend the Vote rally, held 63 years after the March on Washington and Martin Luther King Jr.&rsquo;s &ldquo;I Have a Dream&rdquo; speech. Martin Luther King III addressed the nation&rsquo;s divisions and called for greater support for struggling communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-rally-for-voting-rights-63-years-after-march-on-washington/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thousands-rally-for-voting-rights-63-years-after-march-on-washington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall County group collects signatures to recall Sheriff Gerald Couch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Hall County volunteers is collecting signatures to recall Sheriff Gerald Couch, arguing that the county&rsquo;s top law enforcement official should set an example. The effort comes as Couch&rsquo;s DUI case is delayed while an appeals court considers a dispute over evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-group-collects-signatures-to-recall-sheriff-gerald-couch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-group-collects-signatures-to-recall-sheriff-gerald-couch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese sets WNBA double-double record, Allisha Gray scores 23 as Dream beat Lynx 89-81]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allisha Gray scored 23 points and Angel Reese set a WNBA single-season record with her 29th double-double as Atlanta beat the league-leading Minnesota Lynx 89-81 at Gateway Center Arena."You saw a different pace, a different energy about us right from the beginning," Dream coach Karl Smesko said. "Great team effort, great way to go into the break."Gray made six 3-pointers and grabbed 11 rebounds. Reese finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, two steals and a block, passing Alyssa Thomas' previous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reese-sets-wnba-double-double-record-allisha-gray-scores-23-as-dream-beat-lynx-89-81/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reese-sets-wnba-double-double-record-allisha-gray-scores-23-as-dream-beat-lynx-89-81/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bears trading Gervon Dexter to Atlanta Falcons, reports say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicago Bears are trading defensive tackle Gervon Dexter to the Atlanta Falcons in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips and a draft pick, reports said Sunday morning.NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the trade Sunday morning.The Bears selected Dexter from the University of Florida in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with the No. 53 overall pick.He has played three seasons with the Bears.Phillips was a fourth-round draft pick and started seven games f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bears-trading-gervon-dexter-to-atlanta-falcons-reports-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bears-trading-gervon-dexter-to-atlanta-falcons-reports-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta school district sees big savings at the pump with propane-fueled buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[With gas prices remaining high, propane school buses are helping the Henry County School District save taxpayer money. Chris McLeod, Henry County School District's executive director of transportation services, said integrating propane-fueled school buses into the district's fleet has made a big difference to the district's bottom line. "Well, we spend about $1.50 a gallon for propane, and we all know that diesel prices, gasoline prices are higher than normal, so it definitely has a large financ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-school-district-sees-big-savings-at-the-pump-with-propane-fueled-buses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-school-district-sees-big-savings-at-the-pump-with-propane-fueled-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour Championship in full swing at East Lake Golf Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tour Championship is seeing a ton of movement during the second round at East Lake Golf Club, with a pair at the top with 10 under par.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tour-championship-in-full-swing-at-east-lake-golf-club/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tour-championship-in-full-swing-at-east-lake-golf-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Gold Star mothers honored with service cleanup project at Marietta National Cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Georgia American Gold Star Mothers was honored on Friday through a service cleanup project at the Marietta National Cemetery.The Gold Star Mothers, a nonprofit organization, supports families who lost a son or daughter serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It also provides community outreach, veteran support, and remembrance programs across Georgia.Lisa Jenkins, the organization's president, said she was recently contacted by ABM, a facilities management company. ABM, through its V]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gold-star-mothers-honored-with-service-cleanup-project-at-marietta-national-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gold-star-mothers-honored-with-service-cleanup-project-at-marietta-national-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Gold Star mothers cleaned by metro Atlanta company]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special monument at Marietta National Cemetery is easier to find thanks to the hard work of a metro Atlanta company. Rashad Williams explains what the moment means for a group of moms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gold-star-mothers-cleaned-by-metro-atlanta-company/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-gold-star-mothers-cleaned-by-metro-atlanta-company/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candy Land comes to life at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most popular board games was brought to life for the patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for a day of sweet treats and activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/candy-land-comes-to-life-at-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/candy-land-comes-to-life-at-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms continue popping up across North Georgia, but relief is on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workweek in North Georgia is ending with thunderstorms making things a bit wet, but things should be getting drier and hotter in the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thunderstorms-continue-popping-up-across-north-georgia-but-relief-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thunderstorms-continue-popping-up-across-north-georgia-but-relief-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. doctor shortage has nurses picking up the slack]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's estimated that the United States will face a shortage of more than 141,000 doctors by 2038, with rural areas hit the hardest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/us-doctor-shortage-has-nurses-picking-up-the-slack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/us-doctor-shortage-has-nurses-picking-up-the-slack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's Tennessee hometown reflects on the country legend's humanitarian legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton left more than just a musical legacy in the Smokey Mountains. When Hurricane Helene hit her homestate hard, she made sure that people didn't lose hope.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dolly-partons-tennessee-hometown-reflects-on-the-country-legends-humanitarian-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dolly-partons-tennessee-hometown-reflects-on-the-country-legends-humanitarian-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: Overturned tanker cleanup and new Georgia measles cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cleanup crews found no diesel runoff after a tanker carrying about 7,500 gallons of fuel overturned in DeKalb County. Four new measles cases are being linked to an outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-overturned-tanker-cleanup-and-new-georgia-measles-cases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-overturned-tanker-cleanup-and-new-georgia-measles-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Bronzelens Film Festival showcases filmmakers of color]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's Bronzelens Film Festival offers resources like screenwriters workshops to help young filmmakers build crucial connections with industry leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-bronzelens-film-festival-showcases-filmmakers-of-color/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-bronzelens-film-festival-showcases-filmmakers-of-color/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia 400 exit shutting down for express lane project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia 400 Express Lanes Project is underway along an approximately 16-mile stretch of the highway and includes temporary changes to one exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-400-exit-shutting-down-for-express-lane-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-400-exit-shutting-down-for-express-lane-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia 400 exit shutting down for express land project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia 400 Express Lanes Project is underway along an approximately 16-mile stretch of the highway and includes temporary changes to one exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-400-exit-shutting-down-for-express-land-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-400-exit-shutting-down-for-express-land-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sen. Warnock calls for statewide data center moratorium after regulators approved massive OpenAI facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock has called for a statewide moratorium on data centers in Georgia unless safeguards for the community are put in place.The senator's comments come on the same day that he visited the site of what will be OpenAI's&nbsp;massive 3.2 gigawatt data center in Effingham County.Earlier this week, the Georgia Public Service Commission announced that the data center had cleared a regulatory review, approving what would be a $20 billion investment by the artificial intelligence com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sen-warnock-calls-for-statewide-data-center-moratorium-after-regulators-approved-massive-openai-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sen-warnock-calls-for-statewide-data-center-moratorium-after-regulators-approved-massive-openai-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny invasive insect detected for the 1st time in Georgia: "A serious threat"]]></title><description><![CDATA[An invasive insect that officials say poses a significant threat to Georgia agriculture has been detected for the first time in the Peach State.Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced of Friday that the pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei) was confirmed at a turfgrass business in Decatur County earlier this month.The insect may be small, but Harper said that it can quickly spread and cause significant damage to annual and perennial warm-season grasses.The pasture mealyb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiny-invasive-insect-detected-for-the-1st-time-in-georgia-a-serious-threat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiny-invasive-insect-detected-for-the-1st-time-in-georgia-a-serious-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia adopts federal fuel waiver to increase supply and ease gas prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is temporarily relaxing some gasoline rules to increase the available fuel supply and ease pressure on prices at the pump.The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced Thursday that it adopted a nationwide emergency fuel waiver issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 20."As high fuel prices persist, we're taking action to give Georgians a break at the gas pump," Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said in a statement.The waiver allows suppliers to sell certain gaso]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-adopts-federal-fuel-waiver-to-increase-supply-and-ease-gas-prices/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-adopts-federal-fuel-waiver-to-increase-supply-and-ease-gas-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 new cases of measles confirmed after outbreak linked to metro Atlanta daycare, health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four new measles cases have been reported as part of an outbreak connected with a metro Atlanta daycare, Georgia health officials say.The Georgia Department of Public Health says the cases were close contacts with a measles case that had been confirmed on Aug. 18 in metro Atlanta.While details about the outbreak remain limited, officials say it is "associated with a daycare setting in the metro Atlanta area" and that the children involved were either unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated.Health o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/4-new-cases-of-measles-confirmed-after-outbreak-linked-to-metro-atlanta-daycare-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/4-new-cases-of-measles-confirmed-after-outbreak-linked-to-metro-atlanta-daycare-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage suspect in Warner Robins High School shooting to remain in police custody, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge has denied bond for the 14-year-old suspect in the shooting at Warner Robins High School during a hearing on Thursday, court documents show.Denzelle Willis Jr. is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, theft by receiving stolen property, disrupting the operation of a public school, carrying weapons within a school safety zone, and possession of a handgun by a person under 18 and will be tried as an adult.Willis is accused of shooting another ninth-grader during an argument that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/teenage-suspect-in-warner-robins-high-school-shooting-to-remain-in-police-custody-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/teenage-suspect-in-warner-robins-high-school-shooting-to-remain-in-police-custody-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thunderstorms bringing rainy start to the weekend for parts of Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a Friday afternoon and evening that could be filled with thunderstorms and heavy rain, the weekend should be a lot quieter. Get ready for the heat to kick back in,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thunderstorms-bringing-rainy-start-to-the-weekend-for-parts-of-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thunderstorms-bringing-rainy-start-to-the-weekend-for-parts-of-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gladys Knight says she will cut back on performances as she enters a "new era"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gladys Knight is slowing down her touring schedule, but the Empress of Soul is not saying goodbye to the stage.The 82-year-old singer announced Thursday that she will perform less often as she moves into the next chapter of her career and life."After much soul searching, I've decided that I will be easing into fewer performances," Knight wrote on Instagram.Knight said she plans to spend more time working on projects with her husband, William McDowell, and visiting her grandchildren."I'd like to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gladys-knight-says-she-will-cut-back-on-performances-as-she-enters-a-new-era/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gladys-knight-says-she-will-cut-back-on-performances-as-she-enters-a-new-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minnesota gang members sentenced to decades in prison for shooting in Georgia neighborhood, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men from Minnesota will serve decades in jail in connection with a deadly double shooting that Georgia prosecutors say was a gang hit.Salih Ahmad Abdi, 24, and Abdulrahman Munye Haji-Sufi, 24, both pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, two counts of violating the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.Officials with the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office say the charges stem from a shooting in 2022 that killed 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/minnesota-gang-members-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison-for-shooting-in-georgia-neighborhood-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/minnesota-gang-members-sentenced-to-decades-in-prison-for-shooting-in-georgia-neighborhood-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for shooting inside Decatur Library gets charges dropped after judge grants him immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect charged in a shooting that left another man critically injured at the Decatur Library will not face jail time after all of his charges were dismissed after the judge in his case ruled he was acting in self-defense.Medicus Brown, 44, turned himself in to police days after the shooting at the library, which happened on the afternoon of Feb. 2.Brown had been indicted by a DeKalb County grand jury in April on charges of aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm du]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-arrested-for-shooting-inside-decatur-library-gets-charges-dropped-after-judge-grants-him-immunity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-arrested-for-shooting-inside-decatur-library-gets-charges-dropped-after-judge-grants-him-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hailey Bieber's sister avoids jail time after allegedly throwing tampon at Savannah bartender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hailey Bieber's sister Alaia Baldwin Aronow will avoid any jail time in connection with a 2024 assault and battery case at a Savannah bar.In August, Chatham County prosecutors filed a motion to drop all charges against Aronow, noting that she had successfully completed a pre-trial diversion program.Aronow had been charged with simple battery, simple assault, battery, and criminal trespass for an incident on Feb. 24, 2024, at Savannah's Club Elan.Court documents from the Eastern Judicial Circuit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hailey-biebers-sister-avoids-jail-time-after-allegedly-throwing-tampon-at-savannah-bartender/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hailey-biebers-sister-avoids-jail-time-after-allegedly-throwing-tampon-at-savannah-bartender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No evidence of reported rape near UGA, police say; 2 men charged over fraudulent bank card transactions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Athens-Clarke County police say a rape allegation reported near City Hall last week was unfounded, but the investigation led to financial card charges against two men.According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, detectives found fraudulent transactions involving the reporting person's bank card.Police charged 49-year-old Timothy Evans and 40-year-old Dennie Smith, both of Athens, with financial card-related offenses. Officials did not provide additional details about the charges.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/no-evidence-of-reported-rape-near-uga-police-say-2-men-charged-over-fraudulent-bank-card-transactions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/no-evidence-of-reported-rape-near-uga-police-say-2-men-charged-over-fraudulent-bank-card-transactions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7-year-old Georgia boy in medically induced coma after being hit by truck while running to Rome bus stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 7-year-old boy is fighting for his life in a hospital after a pickup truck hit him as he was running to a school bus stop in Rome, according to police. His family says he is now in a medically induced coma.Rome police said the crash happened shortly after 7 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, near 50 Chateau Drive. A white Ford F-150 was traveling north when the child entered the road near the entrance to 48 Chateau Drive. A spokesperson for the department called the incitdent a "devastating tragedy for all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/7-year-old-georgia-boy-in-medically-induced-coma-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-running-to-rome-bus-stop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/7-year-old-georgia-boy-in-medically-induced-coma-after-being-hit-by-truck-while-running-to-rome-bus-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms, damaging winds and heavy rain threaten metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Next Weather Alert is in effect as heavy rain and thunderstorms move across metro Atlanta, bringing a risk of damaging winds, localized flooding and possible delays for the Braves game. Storm chances are expected to decrease over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-damaging-winds-and-heavy-rain-threaten-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-damaging-winds-and-heavy-rain-threaten-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Latto teaches kids to rap, Georgia farm honors Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's "Download with Damez" highlights a Dolly Parton-themed corn maze benefiting local libraries, Ron Clark Academy students dancing into the new school year and Atlanta rapper Latto surprising elementary students with a lesson in rap performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-latto-teaches-kids-to-rap-georgia-farm-honors-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-latto-teaches-kids-to-rap-georgia-farm-honors-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta students selected as PGA Tour Championship HOPE Tee Shot honorees earns $15,000 scholarships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the world's best golfers are at East Lake Golf Club for the second round of the Tour Championship.For Drew Charter School freshman Jacob Smith, this year's tournament is especially meaningful.Smith was one of two metro Atlanta students selected to hit an opening tee shot at the Tour Championship. He took his turn Thursday, moments before the PGA Tour's top 30 players began the opening round.Smith has been playing golf since he was 2 and competing in tournaments since he was 5. He now pla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-selected-as-pga-tour-championship-hope-tee-shot-honorees-earns-15000-scholarships/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-selected-as-pga-tour-championship-hope-tee-shot-honorees-earns-15000-scholarships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overturned fuel tanker carrying 7,500 gallons of diesel closes DeKalb County road as crews work to contain runoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[An overturned fuel tanker has shut down Browns Mill Road in both directions as emergency crews work to contain diesel runoff, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.Crews responded to the area of White Circle and Browns Mill Road and found a tanker carrying about 7,500 gallons of diesel fuel. A hazardous materials team was called to assist.Officials said runoff entered a storm drain and a nearby pond, raising environmental concerns. The EPA, Chemtrac, Georgia Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Geor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/overturned-fuel-tanker-carrying-7500-gallons-of-diesel-closes-dekalb-county-road-as-crews-work-to-contain-runoff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/overturned-fuel-tanker-carrying-7500-gallons-of-diesel-closes-dekalb-county-road-as-crews-work-to-contain-runoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta student helps open Tour Championship at East Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drew Charter School freshman Jacob Smith was one of two metro Atlanta students selected to hit an opening tee shot at the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Smith, who dreams of playing on the PGA Tour, will also receive a $15,000 scholarship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-student-helps-open-tour-championship-at-east-lake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-student-helps-open-tour-championship-at-east-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County partners with Emory to provide free prostate cancer screenings to uninsured Atlanta-area men]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Fulton County commissioner has partnered with Emory's Winship Cancer Institute to provide free prostate cancer screenings for men."I found out last fall that I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and I learned early," Commissioner Bob Ellis said. "That gave me the opportunity to develop a treatment plan that worked for me."Ellis joined 110 men who received free screenings Thursday through a simple blood test."When it came up, my wife said, 'You better go do it.' I said, 'Yes, ma'am,'" particip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-partners-with-emory-to-provide-free-prostate-cancer-screenings-to-uninsured-atlanta-area-men/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-partners-with-emory-to-provide-free-prostate-cancer-screenings-to-uninsured-atlanta-area-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile unit brings free prostate cancer screenings to Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mobile unit is offering free prostate cancer screenings to men, including those without insurance. Doctors say the screening begins with a simple blood test and emphasize the importance of early detection, especially for Black men, who face a higher risk of developing the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mobile-unit-brings-free-prostate-cancer-screenings-to-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mobile-unit-brings-free-prostate-cancer-screenings-to-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County hosts first Flock Safety town hall amid growing concerns over license plate readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As debate over Flock cameras continues, Cobb County police hosted the first in a series of Flock Safety town halls Thursday night.Cobb County resident Astrid Paris said she attended the meeting to learn more about the company's automated license plate readers."You know, you can't believe everything that you see on Reddit or social media, and I just really wanted to understand from the actual people who are using it what the concerns are, how they're using it and just hear what other concerns peo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-hosts-first-flock-safety-town-hall-amid-growing-concerns-over-license-plate-readers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-hosts-first-flock-safety-town-hall-amid-growing-concerns-over-license-plate-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police, residents discuss Flock camera oversight in Cobb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County police hosted the first of several town halls addressing how officers use Flock license plate readers and what safeguards are in place. Police leaders said they want to hear residents&rsquo; concerns and discuss potential statewide rules as the technology evolves. The next town hall is scheduled for Monday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-residents-discuss-flock-camera-oversight-in-cobb-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-residents-discuss-flock-camera-oversight-in-cobb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College Football Hall of Fame shines spotlight on HBCU bands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new &ldquo;Battle of the Bands&rdquo; exhibit at Atlanta&rsquo;s College Football Hall of Fame celebrates more than 120 years of HBCU marching band tradition. The exhibit opens ahead of the season&rsquo;s first HBCU football game between Howard and Alabama.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-football-hall-of-fame-shines-spotlight-on-hbcu-bands/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-football-hall-of-fame-shines-spotlight-on-hbcu-bands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Witness calls for more lights and warning signs after 4 pedestrians die on Atlanta interstates in 6 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four pedestrians have been killed on Atlanta interstates within the past week.The most recent crash happened Thursday morning. Atlanta police said a man was struck and killed on the Downtown Connector near Williams Street, snarling the morning commute for hours.On Saturday, a woman was struck near I-85 and Ga. 400 after running into traffic during a fight, police said.Two more people were killed Sunday in separate crashes along the Downtown Connector &mdash; one near University Avenue and the ot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/witness-calls-for-more-lights-and-warning-signs-after-4-pedestrians-die-on-atlanta-interstates-in-6-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/witness-calls-for-more-lights-and-warning-signs-after-4-pedestrians-die-on-atlanta-interstates-in-6-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College football season kicks off at University of West Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The college football season is staring tonight, and Sam Crenshaw is back at his alma mater to see the University of West Georgia Wolves take on the Chattanooga Mocs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-football-season-kicks-off-at-university-of-west-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/college-football-season-kicks-off-at-university-of-west-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibit gives look inside building where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. shaped the civil rights movement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Park Service is giving visitors the chance to experience the rich history that unfolded behind the walls of the Prince Hall Building on Atlanta's Auburn Avenue.Through Sunday, the public can visit a temporary exhibit inside the former home of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference through a self-guided tour."Located along historic Auburn Avenue, the Prince Hall Building has played an important role in the civic, social, and fraternal history of Atlanta's Black community," the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-gives-look-inside-building-where-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-shaped-the-civil-rights-movement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-gives-look-inside-building-where-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-shaped-the-civil-rights-movement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Joyful Noise" actor remembers time working with Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta actor and singer Ivan Kelley Jr. will never forget the moment Dolly Parton came to his trailer while he was on the set of "Joyful Noise" as teenager.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/joyful-noise-actor-remembers-time-working-with-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/joyful-noise-actor-remembers-time-working-with-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in pedestrian crashes raises concerns in metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Within the last week, there have been four deadly pedestrian accidents on Atlanta highways, with the most recent happening on Thursday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rise-in-pedestrian-crashes-raises-concerns-in-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rise-in-pedestrian-crashes-raises-concerns-in-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front brings thunderstorms and potential flooding across Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a rainy Thursday, the night should be pretty quiet for Georgia, but that doesn't mean that we're done with the storms. Expect more rain to pop up through Friday, bringing as much as 3 inches of rain in an hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cold-front-brings-thunderstorms-and-potential-flooding-across-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cold-front-brings-thunderstorms-and-potential-flooding-across-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibit gives inside look at key Atlanta location of the civil rights moment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Parks Service is giving visitors a chance to see the inside of Atlanta's Prince Hall Masonic Grand Lodge, one of the most significant buildings to the civil rights movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-gives-inside-look-at-key-atlanta-location-of-the-civil-rights-moment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-gives-inside-look-at-key-atlanta-location-of-the-civil-rights-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA approves groundbreaking new drug for pancreatic cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first-of-its-kind pill, just recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration, blocks the mutated protein that fuels tumor growths in more than 90% of cases of pancreatic cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fda-approves-groundbreaking-new-drug-for-pancreatic-cancer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fda-approves-groundbreaking-new-drug-for-pancreatic-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta's Nepali community rallies to help after devastating floods: "We are trying to stand together"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many Nepali families living in Georgia, the devastating images coming out of Nepal are not of some distant disaster. They are images of home.Flooding and mudslides have destroyed communities, washed out roads and bridges, and displaced families across Nepal. Hundreds of people have been reported dead and more than 1,000 remain missing, including Americans.In metro Atlanta, members of Georgia's Nepali community are now mobilizing to help."This is a very sad time for Nepal," said Raju Thapa, p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlantas-nepali-community-rallies-to-help-after-devastating-floods-we-are-trying-to-stand-together/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlantas-nepali-community-rallies-to-help-after-devastating-floods-we-are-trying-to-stand-together/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Breastfeeding Week highlights effort to support mothers and babies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black Breastfeeding Week's goal is to raise awareness and reduce disparities in breastfeeding, which can have many health benefits for babies and their mothers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/black-breastfeeding-week-highlights-effort-to-support-mothers-and-babies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/black-breastfeeding-week-highlights-effort-to-support-mothers-and-babies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the United States remains locked in a trade war with Canada, President Trump is making a major change to the country's maps. On Thursday, Mr. Trump signed a new executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-lake-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-signs-order-renaming-lake-ontario-lake-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trending Now: OpenAI's Georgia plans and new metro Atlanta West Nile virus cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Power's agreement to supply electricity to OpenAI's massive data center in Effingham County has cleared state regulatory review.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-openais-georgia-plans-and-new-metro-atlanta-west-nile-virus-cases/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trending-now-openais-georgia-plans-and-new-metro-atlanta-west-nile-virus-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta Nepalese community organizing help after deadly floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[The devastation in Nepal is being felt thousands of miles away, including here in metro Atlanta. Members of Georgia's Nepalese community are urgently organizing, asking others to help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-nepalese-community-organizing-help-after-deadly-floods/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-nepalese-community-organizing-help-after-deadly-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Armed and dangerous" suspect in deadly 2025 Atlanta mass shooting may be in New York City, FBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and police officers are searching for a third man wanted in a deadly mass shooting that happened on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue last year.Ze'kevious Zenard Perry, 24, has warrants out for his arrest for one count of felony murder and 10 counts of felony aggravated assault, officials with the FBI's Atlanta field office say.According to authorities, Perry has ties to and could be currently in the New York City area and should be considered armed and dangerous.Ze'kevious Zenard Perry should b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-in-deadly-2025-atlanta-mass-shooting-may-be-in-new-york-city-fbi-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/armed-and-dangerous-suspect-in-deadly-2025-atlanta-mass-shooting-may-be-in-new-york-city-fbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Power gets clearance to serve OpenAI's massive AI data center in Effingham County&#8203;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Power's agreement to supply electricity to OpenAI's massive data center in Effingham County has cleared state regulatory review.The contract calls for Georgia Power to provide up to 3,200 megawatts of electricity to Project Camellia, with service delivered in phases from 2028 through 2032. OpenAI has said the long-term project represents a $20 billion investment.Under Georgia's rules for large data centers, Public Service Commission staff reviewed the agreement and declined to object, al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-gets-clearance-to-serve-openais-massive-ai-data-center-in-effingham-county8203/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-gets-clearance-to-serve-openais-massive-ai-data-center-in-effingham-county8203/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JROTC instructors sue Atlanta Public Schools over alleged retaliation for sex discrimination complaints]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Army veterans have filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against Atlanta Public Schools, saying that they were retaliated against after speaking up about alleged sex discrimination.Retired 1st Sgt. Dave W. O'Garro and retired Capt. Maurice Bonner both taught Junior ROTC at South Atlanta High School and filed their lawsuit against APS, the Atlanta Independent School System, and individual employees on Monday.According to the lawsuit, both men filed EEOC charges against APS in September 2025, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jrotc-instructors-sue-atlanta-public-schools-over-alleged-retaliation-for-sex-discrimination-complaints/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jrotc-instructors-sue-atlanta-public-schools-over-alleged-retaliation-for-sex-discrimination-complaints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl who missed her school bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives in Cherokee County have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who had missed her school bus.Raymond Sookram, 42, is charged with aggravated child molestation, trafficking a person for sexual servitude, and interference with custody.According to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, the teen's family reported that she had missed her bus on Aug. 21 and had tried to walk to school. While on her way, the girl said that a man driving a truck stopped and asked her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-girl-who-missed-her-school-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-accused-of-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-girl-who-missed-her-school-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain sticking around, bringing flood and severe weather risks to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday morning's showers and storms are just the start of a few days of potentially heavy rain and flooding across most of Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rain-sticking-around-bringing-flood-and-severe-weather-risks-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rain-sticking-around-bringing-flood-and-severe-weather-risks-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Atlanta and MARTA resolve dispute over bus service funds for $52 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta and MARTA have ended a yearslong dispute over transit tax money with a $52 million settlement.The disagreement centered on money from the More MARTA Atlanta&nbsp;half-penny sales tax that was allocated for expanded bus service. A city-commissioned audit questioned how MARTA calculated and moved money between accounts when bus service cost more or less than budgeted.MARTA has already transferred $19.37 million into the More MARTA Atlanta Reserve Account. Under the settlement, the agency w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-atlanta-and-marta-resolve-dispute-over-bus-service-funds-for-52-million/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-atlanta-and-marta-resolve-dispute-over-bus-service-funds-for-52-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitos trapped at multiple Fulton County parks test positive for West Nile virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County officials say mosquitos trapped at multiple parks in the county have tested positive for West Nile virus.On Wednesday night, the city of South Fulton shared a health alert that the virus had been detected in mosquito traps in three parks and one medical clinic.The four locations where the virus was confirmed were:Orme Park on Brookridge Drive NEFrankie Allen Park on Pharr Road NEWelcome All Park on Will Lee RoadAdamsville Regional Health Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SWThi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mosquitos-trapped-at-multiple-fulton-county-parks-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mosquitos-trapped-at-multiple-fulton-county-parks-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia task force to examine Flock camera safeguards after reports of officer misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers will consider stronger oversight of automated license plate readers after reports that officers across the state used the technology for personal reasons.State Sen. John Albers, chairman of the Senate Public Safety Committee, said he is working with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association and Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police on a task force focused on the use of Flock Safety cameras.The group will examine stronger internal controls, clearer training, tighter access rules and r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-task-force-to-examine-flock-camera-safeguards-after-reports-of-officer-misuse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-task-force-to-examine-flock-camera-safeguards-after-reports-of-officer-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lilburn 16-year-old reported missing over a week ago found safe, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update: Gwinnett County police say Adah Georgia has been found safe on Thursday. The previous story is below.Gwinnett County police are searching for a teenager who has been missing for more than a week.Officials say Adah George left her home on Hewatt Road in Lilburn on Aug. 19, saying that she was going to Stone Mountain with a friend. That was the last time she was seen.Detectives say they received information showing that George's phone was last detected in area around Stonecrest in southeas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lilburn-16-year-old-reported-missing-over-a-week-ago-found-safe-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lilburn-16-year-old-reported-missing-over-a-week-ago-found-safe-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police searching for missing Lilburn 16-year-old last seen over a week ago]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police are searching for a teenager who has been missing for more than a week.Officials say Adah George left her home on Hewatt Road in Lilburn on Aug. 19, saying that she was going to Stone Mountain with a friend. That was the last time she was seen.Detectives say they received information showing that George's phone was last detected in area around Stonecrest in southeast DeKalb County. A search of the area proved fruitless, however, according to officials.The Gwinnett County P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-police-searching-for-missing-lilburn-16-year-old-last-seen-over-a-week-ago/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-police-searching-for-missing-lilburn-16-year-old-last-seen-over-a-week-ago/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Execution date set for Cobb County death row prisoner convicted of killing 2 real estate agents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cobb County Superior Court has ordered the execution of a man convicted of fatally shooting two real estate agents in metro Atlanta more than two decades ago.Stacey Humphreys is scheduled to be put to death at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16 at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson, the Georgia Department of Corrections announced on Thursday.Humphreys would be the first person executed in Georgia in more than two years. He has been on death row for nearly 19 years.The Georgia man ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/execution-date-set-for-cobb-county-death-row-prisoner-convicted-of-killing-2-real-estate-agents/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/execution-date-set-for-cobb-county-death-row-prisoner-convicted-of-killing-2-real-estate-agents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with murder of older brother after shooting at DeKalb County home, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20-year-old DeKalb County man is facing a murder charge for the deadly shooting of his older brother on Wednesday afternoon.Authorities with the DeKalb County Police Department say the shooting took place on Hidden Creek Drive.Medics rushed the victim, identified as 23-year-old Devon Asquet, to a local hospital with serious injuries. On Thursday, authorities said that Asquet had died.Police say the deadly shooting happened at a home on Hidden Creek Drive in DeKalb County.CBS News Atlanta Inves]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-charged-with-murder-of-older-brother-after-shooting-at-dekalb-county-home-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-charged-with-murder-of-older-brother-after-shooting-at-dekalb-county-home-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mableton names first public safety director to help build city police department]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mableton has chosen the person who will lead the development of its new police department.The City Council voted 5-1 Wednesday to appoint Kerry Stallings as Mableton's first public safety director. Councilwoman Keisha Jeffcoat opposed the appointment, and Councilman Michael McNeely was absent, according to the city."Selecting the right leader to establish and shape Mableton's public safety infrastructure from the ground up was one of our most vital priorities," Mayor Michael Owens said.Stallings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-names-first-public-safety-director-to-help-build-city-police-department/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mableton-names-first-public-safety-director-to-help-build-city-police-department/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men sentenced after 700 pounds of meth found hidden in cucumber shipment, DOJ says]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 700 pounds of methamphetamine hidden among boxes of cucumbers has landed two men in federal prison for 15 years each.Rufino Pineda-Perez, 61, of Mexico, and Andres Jasso Jr., 39, of Brookhaven, were sentenced for their roles in a drug shipment uncovered outside a Gainesville warehouse, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia."The defendants attempted to conceal an astonishing amount of deadly methamphetamine in a cucumber shipment, but the diligent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-sentenced-after-700-pounds-of-meth-found-hidden-in-cucumber-shipment-doj-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-men-sentenced-after-700-pounds-of-meth-found-hidden-in-cucumber-shipment-doj-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will you be able to see Thursday's partial lunar eclipse? Here's what states have the best view]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act.After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon. Almost the entire lunar surface will be masked Thursday night into Friday, a whopping g 96%, making this an especially deep partial eclipse.The moon is already in the spotlight. NASA sent the Artemis II astronauts on a record-breaking lunar flyby in April, the prelude to eventually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/will-you-be-able-to-see-thursdays-partial-lunar-eclipse-heres-what-states-have-the-best-view/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/will-you-be-able-to-see-thursdays-partial-lunar-eclipse-heres-what-states-have-the-best-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain, thunderstorms threaten metro Atlanta evening commute]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stalled cold front is bringing rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms to North Georgia, raising the risk of flooding and water-covered roads. The storms could intensify during the evening commute, while clouds may make it difficult to see tonight&rsquo;s lunar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-threaten-metro-atlanta-evening-commute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-threaten-metro-atlanta-evening-commute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia Southern employee who defended LGBTQ students receives $250,000 settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state of Georgia has agreed to pay $250,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former Georgia Southern University employee who said she was fired after opposing decisions affecting LGBTQ students.Gemma Skuraton, a former director of student wellness and health promotion, sued the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia and university Vice President Shay Little. She accused them of violating her First Amendment and Title IX rights and retaliating against her.According to the lawsuit,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-southern-employee-who-defended-lgbtq-students-receives-250000-settlement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-southern-employee-who-defended-lgbtq-students-receives-250000-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions headed to rural Georgia hospitals for telehealth, staff and new technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural hospitals across Georgia are set to receive more federal support to bring medical care closer to home.The Trump administration announced Thursday that $93.3 million will support telehealth, medical transportation, surgical robotics and other health care projects in rural Georgia.Part of the money will help 87 rural hospitals prepare for a payment system that rewards providers for patients' results instead of the number of services delivered, according to the Centers for Medicare &amp; Medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/millions-headed-to-rural-georgia-hospitals-for-telehealth-staff-and-new-technology/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/millions-headed-to-rural-georgia-hospitals-for-telehealth-staff-and-new-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the massive food operation feeding Tour Championship fans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifty cooks and about 400 employees are preparing roughly 25,000 plates a day for Tour Championship fans at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The massive operation includes nearly 18,000 hamburgers, 15,000 hot dogs and 2,400 pizzas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-the-massive-food-operation-feeding-tour-championship-fans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-the-massive-food-operation-feeding-tour-championship-fans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing 9-year-old Paulding County girl found safe after overnight search]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 9-year-old girl reported missing from her Paulding County neighborhood has been found safe after an overnight search, authorities said.The Paulding County Sheriff's Office announced around 7:20 a.m. Thursday that Chloe Day had been located. Officials did not provide additional details about where she was found.Family members reported Chloe missing from her home shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday. She was last seen around 8:30 p.m. in the Annandale subdivision off Old Cartersville Road.Photo court]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-9-year-old-paulding-county-girl-found-safe-after-overnight-search/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-9-year-old-paulding-county-girl-found-safe-after-overnight-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews search through the night for missing 9-year-old Paulding County girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputies and volunteers searched through the night for a 9-year-old girl who disappeared from her Paulding County neighborhood Wednesday evening.Family members reported Chloe Day missing from her home shortly before 9 p.m., according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. She was last seen around 8:30 p.m. in the Annandale subdivision off Old Cartersville Road.Photo courtesy of Paulding County Sheriff's Office During the investigation, detectives determined that the circumstances met the requi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/crews-search-through-the-night-for-missing-9-year-old-paulding-county-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/crews-search-through-the-night-for-missing-9-year-old-paulding-county-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Herd of goats clears kudzu from historic African American cemetery in College Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A herd of goats is helping volunteers remove kudzu from a historic African American cemetery behind Mount Calvary Baptist Church in College Park. Organizers hope to uncover and identify more gravesites before an Oct. 3 community open house.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/herd-of-goats-clears-kudzu-from-historic-african-american-cemetery-in-college-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/herd-of-goats-clears-kudzu-from-historic-african-american-cemetery-in-college-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta bar raises money for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library with tribute cocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes to Dolly Parton continued Wednesday evening at Jolene Jolene in Atlanta's Kirkwood neighborhood.Jolene Jolene hosted "Dolly Hour," featuring Dirt Road Martinis made with vodka, unsweetened iced tea and pickled vegetable brine."I Googled what her favorite drink was, and it was this Dirt Road Martini, which is just hilarious because it's so simple, it packs a punch, and it's just like Dolly, you know?" said Jolene Jolene owner Chelsea Fishman.The bar donated 100% of the proceeds from ever]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bar-raises-money-for-dolly-partons-imagination-library-with-tribute-cocktails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-bar-raises-money-for-dolly-partons-imagination-library-with-tribute-cocktails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr. returns to practice but will sit out Falcons preseason finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Penix Jr. returned to full practice with the Atlanta Falcons but will not play in Friday&rsquo;s preseason finale against Miami. The NFL also approved the Seattle Seahawks&rsquo; sale, ended the Pro Bowl event and welcomed the new Athens Crush indoor football team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michael-penix-jr-returns-to-practice-but-will-sit-out-falcons-preseason-finale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michael-penix-jr-returns-to-practice-but-will-sit-out-falcons-preseason-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opening statements begin in former East Point officer’s retrial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurors heard opening statements in the Fulton County retrial of former East Point police Sgt. Richard Goodin, who faces 10 charges. Prosecutors allege he abused his authority to assault people while on duty, while his defense says he is innocent and falsely accused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/opening-statements-begin-in-former-east-point-officers-retrial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/opening-statements-begin-in-former-east-point-officers-retrial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta sports bar raises money for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton fans gathered at Jolene Jolene in Atlanta for cocktails and community, with proceeds benefiting Parton&rsquo;s Imagination Library.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-sports-bar-raises-money-for-dolly-partons-imagination-library/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-sports-bar-raises-money-for-dolly-partons-imagination-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia's first Safe Haven Baby Box opens at Henry County fire station]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in Georgia, parents who feel they have nowhere to turn will have a way to safely and anonymously surrender their newborns.The state's first Safe Haven Baby Box will be available beginning Friday, Aug. 28, at Henry County Fire Station 6.From the outside, it looks like a small door built into the fire station's wall. Fire Chief Pat Wilson believes what is behind it could save a life."Prior to that, you had to come into the fire station and physically give your child over to a fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-first-safe-haven-baby-box-opens-at-henry-county-fire-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-first-safe-haven-baby-box-opens-at-henry-county-fire-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia family of 9 gets house fully furnished by nonprofit: "God provided a way"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having a yard and owning a home was something that 33-year-old Cody Lanphear and his wife, 34-year-old Emily Anderson, say they never thought possible.Lanphear and Anderson have seven kids and are recent first-time homebuyers. Both said they've experienced homelessness and prison, while Anderson said she also spent a period of time battling addiction to the point of losing her kids. "A lot of my family members suffered from addiction," Anderson said. "I saw all that at a young age, so that's pre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-of-9-gets-house-fully-furnished-by-nonprofit-god-provided-a-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-family-of-9-gets-house-fully-furnished-by-nonprofit-god-provided-a-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta woman sentenced to 16 years for fraud scheme that stole nearly $10 million from Amazon]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta woman has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison as part of a fraud scheme that stole nearly $10 million from Amazon, prosecutors say.According to officials with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, 40-year-old Brittany Hudson and the woman with whom she was in a romantic relationship used fake vendors and invoices to steal the money.Officials say Hudson owned a business that contracted with Amazon and was in a relationship with Kayricka Wortham, wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-sentenced-to-16-years-for-fraud-scheme-that-stole-nearly-10-million-from-amazon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-sentenced-to-16-years-for-fraud-scheme-that-stole-nearly-10-million-from-amazon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons defensive end Za'Darius Smith embracing return to NFL]]></title><description><![CDATA[After retiring last season due to his mother's health, Za'Darius Smith is back and now playing for the Falcons. He spoke during training camp about finding the light of football during a dark time in his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-defensive-end-zadarius-smith-embracing-return-to-nfl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-defensive-end-zadarius-smith-embracing-return-to-nfl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents of Savannah neighborhood surprised HOA installed Flock cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two Flock cameras in the Savannah neighborhood were cut down by someone after neighbors discovered that they had been put up by their HOA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/residents-of-savannah-neighborhood-surprised-hoa-installed-flock-cameras/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/residents-of-savannah-neighborhood-surprised-hoa-installed-flock-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia nonprofit transforms spaces to help people move forward after being unhoused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research shows stable housing can reduce psychological and economic stress for families who have experienced homelessness. Rooted Interiors is helping these new spaces feel more like home by giving families free furniture and interior design services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nonprofit-transforms-spaces-to-help-people-move-forward-after-being-unhoused/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nonprofit-transforms-spaces-to-help-people-move-forward-after-being-unhoused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How new mail-in voting restriction could impact Georgia's midterm election]]></title><description><![CDATA[A U.S. Supreme Court ruling has cleared the way for parts of President Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting to move forward. So what does that mean for Georgia? Election officials say not much right now, but that could change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-new-mail-in-voting-restriction-could-impact-georgias-midterm-election/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-new-mail-in-voting-restriction-could-impact-georgias-midterm-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slow-moving storms could mean flood risks for North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The storms are back in metro Atlanta and North Georgia, and they'll be sticking around for Thursday and Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/slow-moving-storms-could-mean-flood-risks-for-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/slow-moving-storms-could-mean-flood-risks-for-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First measles deaths reported in the U.S. for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The United States' first two measles deaths have been recorded in Pennsylvania, the state's health department has announced. The deaths come as the U.S. reports measles cases at their highest levels in 35 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-measles-deaths-reported-in-the-us-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-measles-deaths-reported-in-the-us-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton's legacy at Dollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton had a way of making her fans feel like family, and now that family is remembering the music icon at her theme parkDollywood in Tennessee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fans-pay-tribute-to-dolly-partons-legacy-at-dollywood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fans-pay-tribute-to-dolly-partons-legacy-at-dollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP nomination to replace brother]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darline Graham, the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, will be on the ballot for a full Senate term in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/darline-graham-wins-south-carolina-gop-nomination-to-replace-brother/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/darline-graham-wins-south-carolina-gop-nomination-to-replace-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta opens new Connected Learning Center inside Gateway Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's new Connected Learning Center will provide people experiencing homelessness access to high-speed internet, computers and free mentoring resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-opens-new-connected-learning-center-inside-gateway-center/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-opens-new-connected-learning-center-inside-gateway-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army to build next-generation nuclear microreactor at Georgia's Fort Benning]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S. Army plans to add a nuclear microreactor to a Georgia base and four others across the country as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.In an announcement on Wednesday, Army officials say they have chosen Radiant Industries to build the microreactor at Georgia's Fort Benning.The announcement comes as the Trump administration pushes hard to develop the next generation of nuclear power, including billions in loans for large nuclear reactors to meet skyrock]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/army-to-build-next-generation-nuclear-microreactor-at-georgias-fort-benning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/army-to-build-next-generation-nuclear-microreactor-at-georgias-fort-benning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia's first Safe Haven Baby Box will open this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in Georgia, a parent who feels they have nowhere to turn will have a way to safely and anonymously surrender their newborn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-first-safe-haven-baby-box-will-open-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-first-safe-haven-baby-box-will-open-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeals court vacates ruling that Georgia's redistricted congressional maps violated Black voters' rights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a federal judge's previous ruling that some of Georgia's congressional, state Senate and state House districts were drawn in a racially discriminatory manner.In its ruling, the three judges asked the district court to reevaluate the lawsuit, pointing to the Supreme Court's ruling on the Voting Rights Act earlier this year.The case revolves around a set of district maps drawn up in 2021. A group that included Alpha Phi Alpha and the Sixth District of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/appeals-court-vacates-ruling-that-georgias-redistricted-congressional-maps-violated-black-voters-rights/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/appeals-court-vacates-ruling-that-georgias-redistricted-congressional-maps-violated-black-voters-rights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convicted felon sentenced to 14 years in prison for weapons charge, Georgia prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who has been convicted more than a dozen times will now spend over a decade in federal prison after a jury found him guilty on a new charge.Jesse James Williams Jr., 51, was found guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm last year, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said.According to prosecutors, Gwinnett County police arrested Williams in May 2024 after stopping his car for speeding. During that stop, officers found a stolen pistol and a baggie of crack coca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/convicted-felon-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison-for-weapons-charge-georgia-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/convicted-felon-sentenced-to-14-years-in-prison-for-weapons-charge-georgia-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe storms could bring heavy rain, flooding to North Georgia on Thursday and Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NextWeather ALERT has been issued for Thursday as well as Friday for the potential of heavy rain and isolated flooding across North Georgia.Flash flood watches and warnings could be issued, especially Thursday and Friday afternoon and early evening.&nbsp;There is a 2-in4 (also known as slight) risk of excessive rainfall on Thursday. On Friday, there will be a 1-in-4 (also known as marginal) risk of excessive rainfall and severe weather.&nbsp;CBS News Atlanta The biggest threat through Friday n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-storms-could-bring-heavy-rain-flooding-to-north-georgia-on-thursday-and-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-storms-could-bring-heavy-rain-flooding-to-north-georgia-on-thursday-and-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia bracing for thunderstorms and possible flooding in next few days]]></title><description><![CDATA[A NextWeather ALERT has been issued for Thursday as well as Friday for the potential of heavy rain and isolated flooding across North Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-bracing-for-thunderstorms-and-possible-flooding-in-next-few-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-bracing-for-thunderstorms-and-possible-flooding-in-next-few-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton's legacy honored in Georgia with flags lowered at state buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flags at Georgia state buildings and grounds are flying at half-staff as the state honors the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.Gov. Brian Kemp ordered the U.S. and Georgia flags lowered for one week beginning at sunrise Wednesday, Aug. 26. Kemp said the tribute will continue until Wednesday, Sept. 2."As Georgia mourns alongside Tennessee and the entire nation the loss of an exceptional talent, singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist, businesswoman and American treasure, I'm ordering flags in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dolly-partons-legacy-honored-in-georgia-with-flags-lowered-at-state-buildings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dolly-partons-legacy-honored-in-georgia-with-flags-lowered-at-state-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI arrests 2nd suspect in deadly Edgewood Avenue mass shooting, 3rd remains at large, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FBI and police officers from Atlanta and Sandy Springs have arrested a man wanted for a deadly mass shooting on Edgewood Avenue in 2025, authorities say.Nasir Williams is the second person arrested in connection with the shooting, which happened in the early morning hours of July 28, 2025.According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded to reports of multiple people shot and found one man unresponsive with a gunshot wound. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.Whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-arrests-2nd-suspect-in-deadly-edgewood-avenue-mass-shooting-3rd-remains-at-large-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-arrests-2nd-suspect-in-deadly-edgewood-avenue-mass-shooting-3rd-remains-at-large-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall County deputy arrested for harassing phone calls, placed on paid leave, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Hall County deputy has been put on administrative leave after he was arrested for allegedly making harassing phone calls, officials say.The sheriff's office says 30-year-old Austin Scott Flanagan was taken into custody by the Gainesville Police Department and charged with a misdemeanor.Flanagan was booked into the Hall County Jail on Tuesday and has since posted bond.Authorities say that Flanagan had been employed with the sheriff's office since November 2022 and will be on administrative leav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-deputy-arrested-for-harassing-phone-calls-placed-on-paid-leave-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-deputy-arrested-for-harassing-phone-calls-placed-on-paid-leave-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nonverbal Gwinnett County man missing for over a week after leaving home, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police are asking the public for help finding a nonverbal man who has been missing for more than a week.Investigators say 49-year-old Kevin Thompson was last seen leaving his home on Exeter Court in Snellville on Aug. 17. According to police, Thompson said he was going to a store to buy cigarettes and does not have a cellphone."His current whereabouts are unknown, and detectives are asking for the public's help in locating him," the Gwinnett County Police Department wrote in a st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nonverbal-gwinnett-county-man-missing-for-over-a-week-after-leaving-home-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nonverbal-gwinnett-county-man-missing-for-over-a-week-after-leaving-home-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climber rescued from narrow ledge 260 feet up Mount Yonah in North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A climber stranded in the North Georgia mountains Tuesday evening was rescued by emergency crews.Firefighters with White County Fire Services, along with first responders from White County EMS and officials from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, responded after receiving a 911 call shortly after 7 p.m.The climber told authorities they became stranded while free-climbing the face of Mount Yonah. Although the climber was not injured, they were stuck on a ledge and did not believe they c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/climber-rescued-from-narrow-ledge-260-feet-up-mount-yonah-in-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/climber-rescued-from-narrow-ledge-260-feet-up-mount-yonah-in-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Queen of AI" Alicia Lyttle shows Atlanta families, small businesses how to save time and money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known across the industry as the "Queen of AI," tech trailblazer Alicia Lyttle is breaking down digital barriers to show everyday families and entrepreneurs how to reclaim their time.&nbsp;From running households to scaling small businesses on small budgets, she is proving that the future of artificial intelligence is built for everyone.Alicia Lyttle, founder of AI InnoVision, sat down with CBS News Atlanta to show the various ways people are using AI. In less than five minutes, she created a ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/queen-of-ai-alicia-lyttle-shows-atlanta-families-small-businesses-how-to-save-time-and-money/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/queen-of-ai-alicia-lyttle-shows-atlanta-families-small-businesses-how-to-save-time-and-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia quilt maker preserves family memories by transforming treasured clothing]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some people, old clothes can hold powerful memories. A metro Atlanta quilt maker is turning those memories into something families can keep forever.Remetta Wiggins, who lives in Snellville, found purpose in creating keepsakes families could hold."It just makes me feel good that I've been able to make somebody else feel good and to give them something that's long-lasting and that they will have forever," Wiggins said.Wiggins has been stitching quilts for about 30 years. The first memory quilt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-quilt-maker-preserves-family-memories-by-transforming-treasured-clothing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-quilt-maker-preserves-family-memories-by-transforming-treasured-clothing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire damages abandoned Dairy Queen in Old Fourth Ward near Hotel Clermont]]></title><description><![CDATA[A quick response by Atlanta firefighters kept a fire at an abandoned Dairy Queen in the Old Fourth Ward from spreading to a neighboring apartment building Wednesday, fire officials said.According to Atlanta Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Christopher Martin, crews were initially headed to a reported fire at Hotel Clermont when one unit spotted smoke and flames at the vacant building about two blocks away.Firefighters checked the hotel and found no signs of a fire before redirecting crews to the aban]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fire-damages-abandoned-dairy-queen-in-old-fourth-ward-near-hotel-clermont/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fire-damages-abandoned-dairy-queen-in-old-fourth-ward-near-hotel-clermont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team summer or team fall? Atlanta Beltline visitors weigh in]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta's Alexa Liacko asks Beltline visitors whether they are ready for fall, pumpkin spice and sweater weather and whether wearing white after Labor Day is still off-limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/team-summer-or-team-fall-atlanta-beltline-visitors-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/team-summer-or-team-fall-atlanta-beltline-visitors-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta woman transforms loved ones’ clothing into meaningful memory quilts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta quilt maker Romero Wiggins transforms clothing from loved ones into lasting memory quilts, helping families preserve the people and moments closest to their hearts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-transforms-loved-ones-clothing-into-meaningful-memory-quilts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-transforms-loved-ones-clothing-into-meaningful-memory-quilts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morehouse School of Medicine, Atrium Health plan new teaching hospital in southwest Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new teaching hospital planned for southwest Atlanta could bring emergency, specialty and primary care closer to communities where some residents say accessing health care has become increasingly difficult since the closures of Atlanta Medical Center and Atlanta Medical Center South.Morehouse School of Medicine and Atrium Health have received state approval to move forward with the hospital planned for 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW. Atrium Health has committed more than $700 million toward the ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morehouse-school-of-medicine-atrium-health-plan-new-teaching-hospital-in-southwest-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/morehouse-school-of-medicine-atrium-health-plan-new-teaching-hospital-in-southwest-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta faces afternoon storms and possible flooding Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humidity and afternoon storm chances return to metro Atlanta Wednesday and Thursday before heavier rain brings a greater risk of flooding Friday. The forecast dries out in time for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-faces-afternoon-storms-and-possible-flooding-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-faces-afternoon-storms-and-possible-flooding-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Morehouse teaching hospital planned for southwest Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atrium Health plans to invest more than $700 million in a southwest Atlanta teaching hospital and health care network offering emergency, trauma, maternity and specialty care. No construction timeline or opening date has been announced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-morehouse-teaching-hospital-planned-for-southwest-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-morehouse-teaching-hospital-planned-for-southwest-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton remembered as an inspiration to Atlanta performers and LGBTQ+ community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions around the world are remembering the life and legacy of country music icon Dolly Parton, including a metro Atlanta band.Run Katie Run has been performing its Dolly Parton tribute show, "Here I Come Again," since November 2025.The band's lead singer, Katie Coleman, said the group did not set out to start a Dolly Parton tribute show, but after playing several shows at Dollywood, it made sense."We became the go-to people in Atlanta when anybody was doing a tribute to her in any way, and I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dolly-parton-remembered-as-an-inspiration-to-atlanta-performers-and-lgbtq-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dolly-parton-remembered-as-an-inspiration-to-atlanta-performers-and-lgbtq-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta food hall helps immigrant chefs launch their dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chow A La Carte gives immigrant, refugee and minority chefs an affordable place to test menus, build a following and introduce Atlanta diners to authentic global flavors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-food-hall-helps-immigrant-chefs-launch-their-dreams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-food-hall-helps-immigrant-chefs-launch-their-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta pays tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta performers and fans remember Dolly Parton&rsquo;s music, kindness and support for the LGBTQ community while carrying her legacy forward through heartfelt tributes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pays-tribute-to-country-music-icon-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-pays-tribute-to-country-music-icon-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Beltline stabbing suspect says it sought mental health treatment for him for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of the man accused in a fatal stabbing near the Atlanta Beltline is speaking publicly for the first time, saying it spent years trying to get him long-term mental health treatment and warning that Georgia's system was failing to provide it.CBS News Atlanta obtained a nearly 1,000-word statement from the family of Jonathan Hamby, who is accused of fatally stabbing 29-year-old Ramon Harris on Sunday afternoon.The family asked to remain anonymous, citing privacy and safety concerns as we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-beltline-stabbing-suspect-says-it-sought-mental-health-treatment-for-him-for-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-beltline-stabbing-suspect-says-it-sought-mental-health-treatment-for-him-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton Blair wins special election to serve out rest of late Rep. David Scott's term, AP projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Georgia's 13th Congressional District have picked Everton Blair to serve the remainder of&nbsp;Rep. David Scott's term&nbsp;after the longtime lawmaker's death in April, according to the Associated Press.Blair, the former chair of the Gwinnett County School Board, came in second out of the five candidates during the July 28 all-party special election with about 38% of the vote. In the runoff, he only had one other contender on the ballot, Marcye Scott, the daughter of the late congr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/everton-blair-wins-special-election-to-serve-out-rest-of-late-rep-david-scotts-term-ap-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/everton-blair-wins-special-election-to-serve-out-rest-of-late-rep-david-scotts-term-ap-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton Blair wins special election to serve out remainder of late Rep. David Scott's term, AP projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Georgia's 13th Congressional District&nbsp;selected Everton Blair to serve the remainder of&nbsp;Rep. David Scott's term&nbsp;after the longtime lawmaker's death in April, according to a projection from The Associated Press. Blair defeated Scott's daughter, Marcye Scott, in Tuesday's special election.&nbsp;Blair, the former chair of the Gwinnett County School Board, had finished second to Scott out of the five candidates during the July 28 nonpartisan special election. Both had then]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/everton-blair-wins-special-election-to-serve-out-remainder-of-late-rep-david-scotts-term-ap-projects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/everton-blair-wins-special-election-to-serve-out-remainder-of-late-rep-david-scotts-term-ap-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta test kitchen gives chefs chance to share their culture through their dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A local restaurateur is giving Atlanta chefs from around the world a place to launch their dreams and introducing Atlanta to new global flavors. At Chow A La Carte in Atlanta's Lindbergh neighborhood along Piedmont Road, the chef-inspired menu changes daily. You could find yourself trying Lebanese, Senegalese, or fan-favorite, yet true Italian flavors."The goal is definitely to have my own place," said Chef Fadi Alkaasamani, who specializes in Lebanese cuisine. "The reactions. I love what I do d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-test-kitchen-gives-chefs-chance-to-share-their-culture-through-their-dishes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-test-kitchen-gives-chefs-chance-to-share-their-culture-through-their-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain and storms returning to North Georgia by the end of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dry and sunny weather streak is about to be over as humidity and storm chances start increasing in North Georgia as the week goes on.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rain-and-storms-returning-to-north-georgia-by-the-end-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rain-and-storms-returning-to-north-georgia-by-the-end-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration announces new guideline for school lunches]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the administration will spend roughly $70 million on school cafeteria upgrades to make it easier for students to eat fresh meals, with a focus on protein and whole grains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-announces-new-guideline-for-school-lunches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-announces-new-guideline-for-school-lunches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tech trailblazer helps small business tackle tasks with artificial intelligence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Economic Forum states that women only make up about 25% of the AI workforce, with women of color making up less than 1%. Alicia Lyttle, the founder of AI Innovation, wants to change that by showing people how they can use the tool in their business and everyday lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tech-trailblazer-helps-small-business-tackle-tasks-with-artificial-intelligence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tech-trailblazer-helps-small-business-tackle-tasks-with-artificial-intelligence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadline approaches for power restoration in Gary, Indiana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many communities in Gary, Indiana have been left in the dark from almost two weeks, but NIPSCO says they expect to have things restored by the end of the Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/deadline-approaches-for-power-restoration-in-gary-indiana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/deadline-approaches-for-power-restoration-in-gary-indiana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Children's Day Shelter celebrates 40th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[For decades, the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter has helped support children of families who are experiencing homelessness in the metro area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-childrens-day-shelter-celebrates-40th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-childrens-day-shelter-celebrates-40th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health in the focus after fatal Atlanta Beltline stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a letter obtained CBS News Atlanta by the family of the suspect in the deadly Beltline stabbing, family members detail a long history of seeking mental health treatments for Jonathan Hamby, citing what they say was severe mental illness and active psychosis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mental-health-in-the-focus-after-fatal-atlanta-beltline-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mental-health-in-the-focus-after-fatal-atlanta-beltline-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary country music star Dolly Parton dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over the course of her 60-year career, Dolly Parton did it all, but music was always her passion. From a modest upbringing to country superstardom, her talent touched the hearts of millions across the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/legendary-country-music-star-dolly-parton-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/legendary-country-music-star-dolly-parton-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Hall County investigators join growing list of Georgia officers fired over Flock camera misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two investigators for the Hall County Sheriff's Office are the latest law enforcement official to lose their jobs over allegations of Flock Camera misuse.&nbsp;Last week, the sheriff's office fired investigator Justin Brown after an internal investigation revealed he violated policy through a series of searches he made with the system.According to the investigation, Brown utilized the Flock camera technology to perform unauthorized searches involving at least two tag numbers.&nbsp;The sheriff's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-hall-county-investigators-join-growing-list-of-georgia-officers-fired-over-flock-camera-misuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-hall-county-investigators-join-growing-list-of-georgia-officers-fired-over-flock-camera-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies after crashing into parked school bus in Cherokee County; 22 students reported safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver who collided with a packed school bus Tuesday morning in Woodstock has died, according to police. EMS officials pronounced the 79-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, dead at the scene of the crash.&nbsp;All 22 students and the driver aboard the school bus are safe, school officials said.The two-vehicle crash involving Woodstock Elementary School bus No. 050 happened at the intersection of northbound Highway 92 and Main Street, according to the Woodstock Police Departme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-parked-school-bus-in-cherokee-county-22-students-reported-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-parked-school-bus-in-cherokee-county-22-students-reported-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia authorities intercept 1,800-pound marijuana shipment from California; sheriff warns of growing illegal market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities intercepted a shipment containing 1,800 pounds of marijuana in Butts County on Tuesday, according to Sheriff Gary Long.The shipment originated in Sacramento, California, and Long said about half was bound for Atlanta, while the other half was headed to Orlando, Florida."The illegal marijuana trade does not stop at the state line," Long said.The sheriff's office did not disclose where or how authorities intercepted the shipment. Officials also did not announce any arrests, identify po]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-authorities-intercept-1800-pound-marijuana-shipment-from-california-sheriff-warns-of-growing-illegal-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-authorities-intercept-1800-pound-marijuana-shipment-from-california-sheriff-warns-of-growing-illegal-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia's last Bahama Breeze location to permanently close this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The last standing Bahama Breeze in Georgia will permanently close this weekend as its parent company shuts down or converts all the brand's remaining locations.Darden Restaurants, the Florida-based company that owns Bahama Breeze, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, and more, announced earlier this year that it would be shuttering the Caribbean-themed chain, describing it as "no longer a strategic priority."In a statement to CBS News Atlanta, the company said the Bahama Breeze on Earnest W Barret]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-last-bahama-breeze-location-to-permanently-close-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-last-bahama-breeze-location-to-permanently-close-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smyrna mail carrier sentenced for $1 million check and gift card theft scheme, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier who worked around Smyrna has been sentenced to federal prison for stealing hundreds of checks and gift cards, officials say.Authorities with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia said the total value of the mail Melissa McAfee stole was more than $1 million.According to prosecutors, McAfee worked as a mail carrier in the Smyrna area from August 2022 to September 2024. During that time, U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-mail-carrier-sentenced-for-1-million-check-and-gift-card-theft-scheme-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-mail-carrier-sentenced-for-1-million-check-and-gift-card-theft-scheme-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets life sentence for 2024 "assassination" shooting near Norcross gas station, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the deadly shooting of a man near a Norcross gas station in 2024, officials say.A Gwinnett County jury found Ernesto Garcia-Bailon guilty of malice and felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the July 14, 2024 shooting.According to prosecutors with the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office, Garcia-Bailon and the victim, 38-year-old Gerardo Reyes-Fentanes, were at a gas sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-gets-life-sentence-for-2024-assassination-shooting-near-norcross-gas-station-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-gets-life-sentence-for-2024-assassination-shooting-near-norcross-gas-station-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hall County investigator joins growing list of Georgia officers fired over Flock camera misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigator for the Hall County Sheriff's Office is the latest law enforcement official to lose their job over allegations of Flock Camera misuse.&nbsp;Last week, the sheriff's office fired investigator Justin Brown after an internal investigation revealed he violated policy through a series of searches he made with the system.According to the investigation, Brown utilized the Flock camera technology to perform unauthorized searches involving at least two tag numbers.&nbsp;The sheriff's offi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-investigator-joins-growing-list-of-georgia-officers-fired-over-flock-camera-misuse/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hall-county-investigator-joins-growing-list-of-georgia-officers-fired-over-flock-camera-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Little 5 Points sneaker boutique Wish ATL closing after 22 years in business: "So thankful to Atlanta"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular Atlanta sneaker and fashion boutique will be shutting its doors for good after decades in business.For 22 years, Wish ATL in Little Five Points has seen long lines of customers looking to snag the latest designs. Now, its founders announced on Instagram that they plan to "close this final chapter.""Artists transformed our walls into galleries. Designers trusted us with their vision. Every customer filled our space with new energy and ideas. Together, we built a community that proved re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-5-points-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-closing-after-22-years-in-business-so-thankful-to-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/little-5-points-sneaker-boutique-wish-atl-closing-after-22-years-in-business-so-thankful-to-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver dies after crashing into parked school bus in Cherokee County; 20 students reported safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver who collided with a packed school bus Tuesday morning in Woodstock has died, according to police. EMS officials pronounced the individual, who has not been identified, dead at the scene of the crash.&nbsp;All 20 students and the driver aboard the school bus are safe, school officials said.The two-vehicle crash involving Woodstock Elementary School bus No. 050 happened at the intersection of northbound Highway 92 and Main Street, according to the Woodstock Police Department and Woodsto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-parked-school-bus-in-cherokee-county-20-students-reported-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/driver-dies-after-crashing-into-parked-school-bus-in-cherokee-county-20-students-reported-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humidity slowly rising across Georgia for muggy end of the workweek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enjoy the beautiful Georgia weather today, because it starts going downhill humidity and rain-wise very quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-slowly-rising-across-georgia-for-muggy-end-of-the-workweek/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-slowly-rising-across-georgia-for-muggy-end-of-the-workweek/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Love &amp; Hip Hop's" Sidney Starr denied bond in Fulton County child sex assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reality TV personality Sidney "Starr" Favors will remain in jail without bond after a Fulton County judge ruled Tuesday that she could pose a flight risk and a danger to others if released.The judge also found that Favors' large social media presence could create a risk of witness intimidation or interference in the case.Favors, 37, faces felony charges of sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation and sodomy, according to Fulton County Jail records obtained by CBS New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/love-amp-hip-hops-sidney-starr-denied-bond-in-fulton-county-child-sex-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/love-amp-hip-hops-sidney-starr-denied-bond-in-fulton-county-child-sex-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release body camera footage showing arrest of deadly Atlanta Beltline stabbing suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police have released body camera footage showing an officer arresting the man accused of a deadly weekend stabbing on the Beltline.Investigators say the stabbing happened around 4 p.m. near 725 Ponce de Leon Avenue on the popular walking trail.In part of a 911 call released with the video, a caller tells a responder that "someone just got stabbed in the neck.""You need to hurry. He's bleeding out. He just got stabbed in the side of the neck," the caller said.In the footage released on Tu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-release-body-camera-footage-showing-arrest-of-deadly-atlanta-beltline-stabbing-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-release-body-camera-footage-showing-arrest-of-deadly-atlanta-beltline-stabbing-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reality TV personality Sidney Starr denied bond in Fulton County child sex assault case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reality TV personality Sidney "Starr" Favors will remain in jail without bond after a Fulton County judge ruled Tuesday that she could pose a flight risk and a danger to others if released.The judge also found that Favors' large social media presence could create a risk of witness intimidation or interference in the case.Favors, 37, faces felony charges of sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation and sodomy, according to Fulton County Jail records obtained by CBS New]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reality-tv-personality-sidney-starr-denied-bond-in-fulton-county-child-sex-assault-case/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/reality-tv-personality-sidney-starr-denied-bond-in-fulton-county-child-sex-assault-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 1 in 4 ex-NFL players who died from 2016 to 2021 had CTE, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least a quarter of ex-NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE &mdash; a much higher rate than is seen in the general population, a study released Tuesday showed.CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head. Former NFL stars like&nbsp;Junior Seau,&nbsp;Demaryius Thomas and Mike Webster were all found to have the disease, which can only be definitively diagnosed after someone dies by examining their brain tissue. The disease isn't e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/at-least-1-in-4-ex-nfl-players-who-died-from-2016-to-2021-had-cte-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/at-least-1-in-4-ex-nfl-players-who-died-from-2016-to-2021-had-cte-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia woman convicted of murder after fingerprint links her to 2019 cold case stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fingerprint left at a 2019 murder scene helped investigators solve the years-old case and secure a life sentence against a Dacula woman, Gwinnett County prosecutors said Tuesday.A jury found 52-year-old Carmen Marie Hunt guilty of malice murder and two counts of felony murder in the stabbing death of Ray Anthony Neal, 61. Hunt was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, according to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office."I am thankful that our cold case team con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-convicted-of-murder-after-fingerprint-links-her-to-2019-cold-case-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-convicted-of-murder-after-fingerprint-links-her-to-2019-cold-case-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All 20 students, driver safe after serious school bus crash in Cherokee County]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 20 students and the driver aboard a school bus are safe after a serious crash Tuesday morning in Woodstock, school officials said.The two-vehicle crash involving Woodstock Elementary School bus No. 050 happened at the intersection of northbound Highway 92 and Main Street, according to the Woodstock Police Department and Woodstock Fire Department. The bus was parked when the crash occurred.Woodstock Elementary Principal Clatrina Lane notified families about the crash in a letter Tuesday morni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/all-20-students-driver-safe-after-serious-school-bus-crash-in-cherokee-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/all-20-students-driver-safe-after-serious-school-bus-crash-in-cherokee-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Macs, fries and 50 years of love: Georgia couple returns to McDonald's to celebrate anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Metro Atlanta couple is celebrating 50 years of marriage beneath the Golden Arches.Mike and Susan Burks married in 1976. During the early years of their marriage, they frequently ate at the McDonald's on Northside Parkway."When we first got married, we lived around the corner in Vinings, and Susan didn't cook much. She sort of does now," Mike Burks joked. "But out of necessity, we came down here twice a day.""Probably five times a week and sometimes twice a day," Susan Burks said. "We love McD]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-macs-fries-and-50-years-of-love-georgia-couple-returns-to-mcdonalds-to-celebrate-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-macs-fries-and-50-years-of-love-georgia-couple-returns-to-mcdonalds-to-celebrate-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everton Blair, Marcye Scott face off in Georgia's 13th District runoff to replace David Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Georgia's 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died April 22.The contest between two Democrats will further reduce an already thin Republican majority in the U.S. House.The finalists for the seat are former Gwinnett County School Board Chair Everton Blair and Marcye Scott, daughter of the late congressman. They were the top two vote-ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/everton-blair-marcye-scott-face-off-in-georgias-13th-district-runoff-to-replace-david-scott/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/everton-blair-marcye-scott-face-off-in-georgias-13th-district-runoff-to-replace-david-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McDonald’s dates became a 50-year tradition for Georgia couple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike and Susan Burks married in 1976 and made regular McDonald&rsquo;s dates part of their life together. The Canton couple returned to the Golden Arches to celebrate 50 years of marriage and share their secret to lasting love: never giving up and laughing through difficult times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mcdonalds-dates-became-a-50-year-tradition-for-georgia-couple/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mcdonalds-dates-became-a-50-year-tradition-for-georgia-couple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Braves kick off 7-game homestand with new food, giveaways and player-designed gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Braves return to Truist Park Tuesday for the start of a seven-game homestand, and fans will find plenty happening beyond the baseball.The Braves open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday night before hosting the Colorado Rockies for three games and the San Francisco Giants for a makeup game Monday.First pitch for all three Dodgers games is scheduled for 7:15 p.m.The Braves are launching a three-day fan appreciation flash sale Tuesday. The team says fans can sav]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braves-kick-off-7-game-homestand-with-new-food-giveaways-and-player-designed-gear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-braves-kick-off-7-game-homestand-with-new-food-giveaways-and-player-designed-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Point Mall's massive redevelopment plan advances despite uncertainty over NHL team]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a meeting that stretched past 1 a.m. Tuesday, the Alpharetta City Council narrowly approved plans to transform North Point Mall into a massive sports and entertainment district built around a potential NHL arena.The council voted 4-3 to approve the zoning changes needed for the nearly 99-acre redevelopment. The city's plans call for an approximately 20,000-seat arena, a 4,000-seat music and performing arts venue, two hotels, offices, shops, restaurants, 1,385 rental units and 26 acres of p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/north-point-malls-massive-redevelopment-plan-advances-despite-uncertainty-over-nhl-team/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/north-point-malls-massive-redevelopment-plan-advances-despite-uncertainty-over-nhl-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Braves homestand brings new ballpark food and new Ronald Acuña Jr. hats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truist Park is serving opponent-inspired dishes, including Mexican street corn for the Dodgers series and an elk burger when Colorado visits. Ronald Acu&ntilde;a Jr. also helped design two new Braves hats, while three designs from Chipper Jones arrive Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-homestand-brings-new-ballpark-food-and-new-ronald-acua-jr-hats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/braves-homestand-brings-new-ballpark-food-and-new-ronald-acua-jr-hats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb Schools mechanic named Georgia’s 2026 Bus Mechanic of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb Schools mechanic Dave Virostek has been named Georgia&rsquo;s 2026 Bus Mechanic of the Year after earning the highest score during a statewide competition. With 40 years of experience, Virostek helps keep hundreds of buses safe and ready for students each day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-schools-mechanic-named-georgias-2026-bus-mechanic-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-schools-mechanic-named-georgias-2026-bus-mechanic-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air quality alert issued across Atlanta as sunshine and heat trap pollution]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta is under an air quality alert Tuesday, with children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions most at risk. The day will remain sunny and dry with lower humidity before warmer, more humid air and thunderstorms return Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/air-quality-alert-issued-across-atlanta-as-sunshine-and-heat-trap-pollution/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/air-quality-alert-issued-across-atlanta-as-sunshine-and-heat-trap-pollution/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Habitat Women's Build helps families lay a foundation for homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women are coming together to give the gift of homeownership to community members in need. Each year, Atlanta Habitat for Humanity's Women's Build raises money and brings women volunteers together to construct a home from the ground up. The goal is to expand access to affordable homeownership.Kia Lewis is one of the homeowners whose house was built through the program. She said she was in a difficult position when she applied to become a Habitat homeowner about 20 years ago.Lewis, then a young si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-habitat-womens-build-helps-families-lay-a-foundation-for-homeownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-habitat-womens-build-helps-families-lay-a-foundation-for-homeownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta approves North Point Mall redevelopment with proposed NHL arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alpharetta City Council voted 4-3 to approve a massive redevelopment of North Point Mall featuring housing, hotels, restaurants, shops, parks and a proposed 20,000-seat arena. The arena still depends on the NHL awarding an expansion team to the market and choosing the North Point site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-approves-north-point-mall-redevelopment-with-proposed-nhl-arena/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-approves-north-point-mall-redevelopment-with-proposed-nhl-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women’s Build brings thousands together to expand Atlanta homeownership]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Habitat for Humanity&rsquo;s Women&rsquo;s Build has brought together more than 4,000 volunteers and raised over $2.5 million to build 22 homes since 2003. Homeowner Kia Lewis shares how the program gave her stability and a foundation for her family&rsquo;s future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/womens-build-brings-thousands-together-to-expand-atlanta-homeownership/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/womens-build-brings-thousands-together-to-expand-atlanta-homeownership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmaker forms task force after license plate database misuse cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Habersham County Deputy Jonathan Thomas is accused of improperly using a license plate database to track someone with whom he had a personal relationship. He is the county&rsquo;s second deputy arrested in less than 30 days, prompting new local safeguards and a state task force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmaker-forms-task-force-after-license-plate-database-misuse-cases/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmaker-forms-task-force-after-license-plate-database-misuse-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta debates NHL arena plan in hourslong North Point Mall meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alpharetta City Council heard hours of public comment on plans to redevelop North Point Mall with a 20,000-seat hockey arena, hotels, rental housing, shops and entertainment venues. Supporters praised the potential growth, while others raised concerns about traffic, parking and pedestrian safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-debates-nhl-arena-plan-in-hourslong-north-point-mall-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-debates-nhl-arena-plan-in-hourslong-north-point-mall-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County marching band raising money to take music to France for D-Day Memorial Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[While many Georgia high school bands are preparing for football season, Woodland High School's award-winning Wolfpack Marching Band is looking ahead to an experience overseas.The Wolfpack has the steps, the rhythm, and the tunes. Now they're looking to take their skills across the pond to experience a history lesson up close.The band has been picked to march in the 2027 D-Day Memorial Parade in Normandy, France.An award-winning sound in Henry CountyThey say practice makes perfect.And not even a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-marching-band-raising-money-to-take-music-to-france-for-d-day-memorial-parade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-marching-band-raising-money-to-take-music-to-france-for-d-day-memorial-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fully cleared to practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a good Monday for the Falcons who had quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fully cleared to participate in practice for the first time this offseason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-quarterback-michael-penix-jr-fully-cleared-to-practice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-quarterback-michael-penix-jr-fully-cleared-to-practice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Waffle Day celebrates breakfast treat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday is National Waffle Day, and CBS News Atlanta headed across the city to see why people love the doughy breakfast favorite.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-waffle-day-celebrates-breakfast-treat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-waffle-day-celebrates-breakfast-treat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta marching band invited to perform in 2027 D-Day Memorial Parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Woodland High School's Wolfpack Marching Band has the steps, the rhythm, and the tunes. Now they're looking to take their skills across the pond to experience a history lesson up close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-marching-band-invited-to-perform-in-2027-d-day-memorial-parade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-marching-band-invited-to-perform-in-2027-d-day-memorial-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia mother trades city life to raise children on green pastures: "Swept up in the magic"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just over 30 miles south of Atlanta, nestled in the Chattahoochee Hills community, you will find The Good Place Farm. It is home to a host of animals with their own social media following, including a mother donkey named Dolly, her husband Kenny Rogers, and her grandmother Joleen. At the center of it all is owner BreeAnne Clowdus. In addition to the farm animals who are like her children, she is also mother to Vivianne and twin boys Shepherd and Dashel. Clowdus traded traffic jams and hectic sch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mother-trades-city-life-to-raise-children-on-green-pastures-swept-up-in-the-magic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mother-trades-city-life-to-raise-children-on-green-pastures-swept-up-in-the-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia enjoying dry start to the week, but rainfall is on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next few days for most of Georgia should be hot and dry, with metro Atlanta dealing with poor air quality. That will be changing as the week goes on, however.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-enjoying-dry-start-to-the-week-but-rainfall-is-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-enjoying-dry-start-to-the-week-but-rainfall-is-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia mom trades fast-pace of city living for farm living]]></title><description><![CDATA[BreeAnne Clowdus traded traffic jams and hectic school schedules for tranquility and lessons from the land, and now more than a million followers across social media tune in for daily updates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mom-trades-fast-pace-of-city-living-for-farm-living/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-mom-trades-fast-pace-of-city-living-for-farm-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration announces secondary sanctions to countries supporting Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration has announced new steps to isolate Iran, warning nations that do business with the country that they should cut ties or face the consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-announces-secondary-sanctions-to-countries-supporting-iran/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-announces-secondary-sanctions-to-countries-supporting-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parkview booster club member who raised alarm over alleged misused funds speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the arrest of a Parkview High School track coach in Lilburn for allegedly taking funds from a booster club for personal use, the Parkview parent and booster club member who first raised questions and brought them to school officials regarding the club's finances is speaking to CBS Atlanta about what she uncovered. &nbsp;CBS News Atlanta is also learning about the steps Gwinnett County Schools says it is taking to increase oversight of booster clubs.The Parkview Track and Field Booster Club]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parkview-booster-club-member-who-raised-alarm-over-alleged-misused-funds-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parkview-booster-club-member-who-raised-alarm-over-alleged-misused-funds-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia parent who raised alarm over alleged misused funds speaks out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the arrest of a Parkview High School track coach in Lilburn for allegedly taking funds from a booster club for personal use, the Parkview parent and booster club member who first raised questions regarding the club&rsquo;s finances is speaking to CBS Atlanta about what she uncovered.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-parent-who-raised-alarm-over-alleged-misused-funds-speaks-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-parent-who-raised-alarm-over-alleged-misused-funds-speaks-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All clear given after bomb threat prompts evacuation of Georgia Power plant, Highway 16 shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities have issued an all clear after a possible bomb threat led to the evacuation of a Georgia Power plant in Coweta County and the shutdown of a nearby highway.The Coweta County Emergency Agency said that its 911 received a call around 1:41 p.m. on Monday from the security team at Plant Yates in Newnan over a bomb threat written on the wall of a portable toilet. The natural gas plant is located on Dyer Road.Authorities say hundreds of staff members and workers were evacuated while the thr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/all-clear-given-after-bomb-threat-prompts-evacuation-of-georgia-power-plant-highway-16-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/all-clear-given-after-bomb-threat-prompts-evacuation-of-georgia-power-plant-highway-16-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Authorities urge caution after dead bat tests positive for rabies in DeKalb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health authorities are asking residents in DeKalb County to watch their pets after a dead bat tested positive for rabies.Authorities say the bat was found in the area around Terry Mill Road and tested positive on Aug. 21.Georgia is a rabies-endemic state, which means the virus can be found in wildlife year-round. Officials say that means it's important for residents to make sure their pets are up-to-date on their vaccinations and avoid animals that may be behaving in unusual ways.In July, a dead]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/authorities-urge-caution-after-dead-bat-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-dekalb-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/authorities-urge-caution-after-dead-bat-tests-positive-for-rabies-in-dekalb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Power plant evacuated, Highway 16 shut down as authorities investigate bomb threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A possible bomb threat has led to the evacuation of a Georgia Power plant in Coweta County and the shutdown of a nearby highway, officials say.The Coweta County Sheriff's Office confirms with CBS News Atlanta that they are investigating a possible bomb threat at Plant Yates in Newnan. The natural gas plant is located on Dyer Road.Authorities say the plant is being evacuated while the threat is investigated."Sheriff's Office personnel, along with Coweta County Fire and Rescue are on site investig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-plant-evacuated-highway-16-shut-down-as-authorities-investigate-bomb-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-plant-evacuated-highway-16-shut-down-as-authorities-investigate-bomb-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Power plant evacuated, Highway 16 shut down as authorities investigate possible bomb threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[A possible bomb threat has led to the evacuation of a Georgia Power plant in Coweta County and the shutdown of a nearby highway, officials say.The Coweta County Sheriff's Office confirms with CBS News Atlanta that they are investigating a possible bomb threat at Plant Yates in Newnan. The natural gas plant is located on Dyer Road.Authorities say the plant is being evacuated while the threat is investigated.Plant Yates has been evacuated as authorities investigate a possible bomb threat.CBS News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-plant-evacuated-highway-16-shut-down-as-authorities-investigate-possible-bomb-threat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-power-plant-evacuated-highway-16-shut-down-as-authorities-investigate-possible-bomb-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing North Carolina girl found in Georgia during sex trafficking investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A girl who had been missing since May has been found safe in East Point after investigators identified online advertisements they said showed she was being sexually exploited.The Fulton County Sheriff's Office said its investigators recovered the girl and arrested a suspect in connection with the case. The agency did not identify the suspect or disclose what charges the person faces because the investigation remains ongoing.Fayetteville police in North Carolina contacted Fulton County investigat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-north-carolina-girl-found-in-georgia-during-sex-trafficking-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-north-carolina-girl-found-in-georgia-during-sex-trafficking-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man on Clayton County's Top 10 Most Wanted list arrested in Minnesota, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fugitive who was on Clayton County's Top 10 Most Wanted list is now in custody after deputies caught him in Minnesota, officials say.Authorities with the Clayton County Sheriff's Office say Javon Diamonte McDonald was named one of the suspects in a violent attack at a local tattoo shop.On June 5, 2025, officials say officers were called to Cykotik Lifestyle Tattoos on Tara Boulevard after receiving reports of an assault.According to investigators, the victim in the case was beaten, restrained]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-on-clayton-countys-top-10-most-wanted-list-arrested-in-minnesota-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-on-clayton-countys-top-10-most-wanted-list-arrested-in-minnesota-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog killed in Cherokee County house fire; investigators make arson arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities have arrested a suspect accused of setting a Cherokee County home on fire, killing a dog left inside.Following an investigation, Cherokee County fire officials arrested Jackie Ingram on a charge of first-degree arson.Ingram is accused of setting fire to a home on Bells Ferry Road early Monday. Fire officials said they received a report of the fire shortly before 1 a.m.Photo courtesy of Cherokee County Fire &amp; Emergency Services When firefighters arrived, they found the home destro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dog-killed-in-cherokee-county-house-fire-investigators-make-arson-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dog-killed-in-cherokee-county-house-fire-investigators-make-arson-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta beginning week with heat, low humidity, and Code Orange air quality alert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta is starting out the week with warm temperatures, sunshine, and some unhealthy air for some people. We're keeping dry for a while, but some storms could pop up by the end of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-beginning-week-with-heat-low-humidity-and-code-orange-air-quality-alert/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-beginning-week-with-heat-low-humidity-and-code-orange-air-quality-alert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mosquito trap tests positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County, health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County health officials have confirmed another mosquito trap in the county has tested positive for West Nile virus.The latest confirmed positive test came from a trap in the 30316 ZIP code, which consists of East Atlanta and unincorporated DeKalb, officials announced on Monday morning.The number of mosquito traps that have captured insects infected with the West Nile virus in the county this summer is now eight, with neighboring Fulton County reporting one positive trap.Officials say ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-mosquito-trap-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-dekalb-county-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-mosquito-trap-tests-positive-for-west-nile-virus-in-dekalb-county-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia voters to choose between Everton Blair and Marcye Scott in District 13 special runoff Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of Georgia's 13th Congressional District outside of Atlanta will get a new representative to Congress after a special election runoff Tuesday to replace the late Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott, who died April 22.The contest between two Democrats will further reduce an already thin Republican majority in the U.S. House.The finalists for the seat are former Gwinnett County School Board Chair Everton Blair and Marcye Scott, daughter of the late congressman. They were the top two vote-ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voters-to-choose-between-everton-blair-and-marcye-scott-in-district-13-special-runoff-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-voters-to-choose-between-everton-blair-and-marcye-scott-in-district-13-special-runoff-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta City Council to vote on plans for an NHL arena and new North Point Mall district]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of North Point Mall and a redevelopment plan built around the possibility of bringing an NHL team to metro Atlanta is headed for a final vote Monday night.The Alpharetta City Council is scheduled to consider the proposed North Point Sports &amp; Entertainment District during a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. The council previously voted 4-3 to move the proposal forward.The nearly 99-acre plan would replace the mall with a mixed-use development centered around an approximatel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-city-council-to-vote-on-plans-for-an-nhl-arena-and-new-north-point-mall-district/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-city-council-to-vote-on-plans-for-an-nhl-arena-and-new-north-point-mall-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small magnitude 2.1 earthquake recorded near Trion in northwest Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A small earthquake was recorded early Monday near Trion in northwest Georgia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The magnitude 2.1 earthquake happened at 2:34 a.m., about six-tenths of a mile northwest of Trion.The USGS measured the earthquake at a depth of about 6.6 miles. Its center was recorded at 34.551 degrees north latitude and 85.319 degrees west longitude.Data from 16 monitoring stations and 27 recorded seismic phases were used to measure the event.The USGS report did not include in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-magnitude-21-earthquake-recorded-near-trion-in-northwest-georgia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-magnitude-21-earthquake-recorded-near-trion-in-northwest-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waffle House fired its viral rapper. Rockstar Riley talks new music, jingles and what comes next]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rockstar Riley, the Atlanta-area rapper behind the viral song "Waffy Options," was fired from Waffle House earlier this month, but he isn't recording a diss track.Waffle House said Riley was fired after repeatedly violating company rules that prohibit filming promotional material on its property without permission. The company said he had been warned before filming a music video in a restaurant parking lot with a production crew, lighting and backup dancers.The rapper, born Edric Riley, told CBS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/waffle-house-fired-its-viral-rapper-rockstar-riley-talks-new-music-jingles-and-what-comes-next/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/waffle-house-fired-its-viral-rapper-rockstar-riley-talks-new-music-jingles-and-what-comes-next/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline stabbing leaves man dead near Kroger grocery store; murder suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[An argument on the Atlanta Beltline escalated Sunday afternoon, leaving one person dead, police said.Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a news conference that just after 4 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing near the Kroger grocery store at 725 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE. Officers found a 29-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck.The man was taken by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died."We believe this was an attack that was carried out as a result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-stabbing-leaves-man-dead-near-kroger-grocery-store-murder-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-stabbing-leaves-man-dead-near-kroger-grocery-store-murder-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County Teacher of the Year turns lessons on cells and DNA into lessons for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County's 2026 High School Teacher of the Year says her greatest purpose is helping students find theirs. Before Lisa Peacock begins a biology lesson, she asks her students to think about something bigger: their gifts, choices and future.At Osborne High School, Peacock encourages her students to explore, question, and discover, one biology lesson at a time."What's your gift? What's your talent? Quote for the day," Peacock asks her class."Control the way you respond to what's happening. That']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-teacher-of-the-year-turns-lessons-on-cells-and-dna-into-lessons-for-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-teacher-of-the-year-turns-lessons-on-cells-and-dna-into-lessons-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbridge delays hearing into Mayor Jayden Williams allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stockbridge officials postponed a public hearing into allegations against Mayor Jayden Williams amid a dispute over whether Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt should participate. A virtual meeting is scheduled for Aug. 31, followed by a public hearing Sept. 12.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-delays-hearing-into-mayor-jayden-williams-allegations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-delays-hearing-into-mayor-jayden-williams-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Code Orange alert covers metro Atlanta as near-90 degree weather continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect across metro Atlanta, with children, older adults and people with respiratory conditions most at risk. Monday will stay mostly sunny and dry with highs near 90 before humidity and storm chances return later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/code-orange-alert-covers-metro-atlanta-as-near-90-degree-weather-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/code-orange-alert-covers-metro-atlanta-as-near-90-degree-weather-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County Teacher of the Year helps students discover their gifts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this week&rsquo;s Homeroom, Leondra Head introduces Lisa Peacock, the Cobb County School District&rsquo;s High School Teacher of the Year. The Osborne High School biology teacher builds lasting relationships and wants every student to know that someone believes in them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-teacher-of-the-year-helps-students-discover-their-gifts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-teacher-of-the-year-helps-students-discover-their-gifts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline stabbing leaves man dead near Kroger grocery store; suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[An argument on the Atlanta Beltline escalated Sunday afternoon, leaving one person dead, police said.Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a news conference that just after 4 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stabbing near the Kroger grocery store at&nbsp;725 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE. Officers found a 29-year-old man who had been stabbed in the neck.The man was taken by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he died."We believe this was an attack that was carried out as a r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-stabbing-leaves-man-dead-near-kroger-grocery-store-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-stabbing-leaves-man-dead-near-kroger-grocery-store-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia State freshman with sickle cell earns $25K scholarship, begins path toward becoming a doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 17-year-old DeKalb County graduate who has spent years navigating sickle cell disease is beginning college with a $25,000 scholarship and a goal of becoming the kind of doctor who helped care for her.Charlaye Dennis, a graduate of Miller Grove High School, is starting at Georgia State University, where she plans to study biology on a pre-med track. Dennis is a first-generation college student and enters college with 16 credits she earned through dual enrollment.Her goal is to become a hematolo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-state-freshman-with-sickle-cell-earns-25k-scholarship-begins-path-toward-becoming-a-doctor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-state-freshman-with-sickle-cell-earns-25k-scholarship-begins-path-toward-becoming-a-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta’s Madeline Montgomery celebrates her wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta&rsquo;s Madeline Montgomery married Robert in Beaufort, South Carolina, on the same date her parents, grandparents and great-grandparents were married. She also honored another family tradition by wearing her mother&rsquo;s wedding dress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cbs-news-atlantas-madeline-montgomery-celebrates-her-wedding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cbs-news-atlantas-madeline-montgomery-celebrates-her-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sickle cell journey inspires Georgia State freshman’s medical dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seventeen-year-old Charlaye Dennis starts Georgia State University with 16 college credits and a $25,000 scholarship after growing up with sickle cell disease. The biology student hopes to become a doctor while expanding Fruit Geeks, the healthy-food business she started in high school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sickle-cell-journey-inspires-georgia-state-freshmans-medical-dreams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sickle-cell-journey-inspires-georgia-state-freshmans-medical-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the first full weekend of Georgia high school football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia high school football teams opened their seasons while managing extreme heat and challenging opponents. CBS News Atlanta's Sam Crenshaw looks at how programs prepared, early standout performances and the top Cobb and Cherokee County players featured in the Marietta Daily Journal&rsquo;s annual football publication.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-the-first-full-weekend-of-georgia-high-school-football/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-the-first-full-weekend-of-georgia-high-school-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta rapper Gunna hosts eighth annual community giveaway for South Fulton families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta rapper Gunna&rsquo;s eighth annual Great Giveaway served 750 South Fulton families with free health and dental checkups, school supplies, groceries and sports activities. Atlanta Hawks mascot Harry the Hawk also joined the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-rapper-gunna-hosts-eighth-annual-community-giveaway-for-south-fulton-families/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-rapper-gunna-hosts-eighth-annual-community-giveaway-for-south-fulton-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Fulton commissioner calls for tougher rules on new data centers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall, who is running for reelection, is calling for statewide and federal standards for new data centers. Her five-point plan seeks more community input, a ban on nondisclosure agreements and commitments covering local hiring, noise and lighting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-fulton-commissioner-calls-for-tougher-rules-on-new-data-centers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-fulton-commissioner-calls-for-tougher-rules-on-new-data-centers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers, advocates push to free Pauline Binam as scrutiny grows over Georgia ICE detention center]]></title><description><![CDATA[A campaign to free Pauline Nadege Binam, a Cameroonian mother whose previous detention at another Georgia immigration facility became part of a congressional investigation into unwanted medical procedures, is entering a new week with mounting pressure on federal immigration officials.Advocates rallied this past Friday for Binam's release from the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, where she has been held since December 2025.&nbsp;The coalition includes immigrant rights, reproductive justice, L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmakers-advocates-push-to-free-pauline-binam-as-scrutiny-grows-over-georgia-ice-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmakers-advocates-push-to-free-pauline-binam-as-scrutiny-grows-over-georgia-ice-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police say no crime found in Stockbridge mayor's text messages with 18-year-old; investigation raises ethical questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Stockbridge police investigation found no evidence of criminal activity involving&nbsp;Mayor Jayden Williams&nbsp;and an 18-year-old high school student.The findings are detailed in a six-page Stockbridge Police Department report obtained by CBS News Atlanta.The report did raise ethical and professional concerns after investigators&nbsp;uncovered sexually explicit communications between the elected official and an 18-year-old high school student&nbsp;who joined his political mentorship program]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-say-no-crime-found-in-stockbridge-mayors-text-messages-with-18-year-old-investigation-raises-ethical-questions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-say-no-crime-found-in-stockbridge-mayors-text-messages-with-18-year-old-investigation-raises-ethical-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Savannah officers arrested over Flock Safety misuse. What does oversight look like in Georgia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only days after a North Georgia sheriff offered a $1,000 reward for information about a vandalized Flock Safety camera, new arrests involving alleged misuse of the company's technology are putting another question at the center of the debate: Who is watching the people with access to the cameras?On Friday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrests of four former Savannah Police Department employees accused of accessing the Flock Safety system for non-law-enforcement purposes.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/4-savannah-officers-arrested-over-flock-safety-misuse-what-does-oversight-look-like-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/4-savannah-officers-arrested-over-flock-safety-misuse-what-does-oversight-look-like-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop William Barber to deliver voting rights sermon in Atlanta Sunday]]></title><description><![CDATA[National civil rights and religious leader Bishop William J. Barber II is set to deliver a major sermon in Atlanta Sunday focused on voter turnout and political power among Black and low-wage voters.Barber, president of Repairers of the Breach, will speak at historic Big Bethel AME Church on Auburn Avenue at 5 p.m. Sunday during an event titled "The Promise of the Vote: An Evening Celebrating Courage, Community, and Democracy."Organizers say Barber's sermon will focus on the potential influence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bishop-william-barber-to-deliver-voting-rights-sermon-in-atlanta-sunday/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bishop-william-barber-to-deliver-voting-rights-sermon-in-atlanta-sunday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Stockbridge mayor faces ethics questions over text messages with 18-year-old high schooler; no crime found, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Henry County court has delayed a hearing in the city investigation involving Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams to determine whether Councilwoman Lakisha Gantt should be recused over potential bias, a dispute that could affect who may participate in the proceedings and review investigative materials.The court is now expected to hold a virtual recusal hearing Aug. 31 to determine whether Gant can participate in or review materials connected to the investigation. The underlying investigation is e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-stockbridge-mayor-faces-ethics-questions-over-text-messages-with-18-year-old-high-schooler-no-crime-found-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/young-stockbridge-mayor-faces-ethics-questions-over-text-messages-with-18-year-old-high-schooler-no-crime-found-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic concludes with triple-header at Center Parc Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today marks the first full football Friday of Georgia's high school season, and Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic is wrapping up a week and a half of matchups in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/corky-kell-dave-hunter-classic-concludes-with-triple-header-at-center-parc-stadium/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/corky-kell-dave-hunter-classic-concludes-with-triple-header-at-center-parc-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA taps Georgia Tech for $10.5 million push to build the space workforce]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Office of STEM Engagement selected Georgia Tech to participate in a partnership designed to address a shortage of skilled technicians in the aerospace industry.Elaine Ho, NASA's associate administrator for STEM engagement, said there is an urgent need for workers in roles including welding and machining. The initiative includes six other institutions and aims to reach students who may not pursue traditional four-year degrees."The whole idea behind these state hubs is to bring everyone tog]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nasa-taps-georgia-tech-for-105-million-push-to-build-the-space-workforce/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nasa-taps-georgia-tech-for-105-million-push-to-build-the-space-workforce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech to grow NASA's workforce through partnership]]></title><description><![CDATA[NASA's Office of STEM Engagement selected Georgia Tech to participate in a partnership designed to address a shortage of skilled technicians in the aerospace industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-to-grow-nasas-workforce-through-partnership/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-to-grow-nasas-workforce-through-partnership/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia agriculture officials warn of fake Atlanta State Farmers Market vendor scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A polished social media advertisement inviting vendors and artisans to take part in a three-day shopping event at the Atlanta State Farmers Market may look legitimate. Georgia agriculture officials say it is anything but.The Georgia Department of Agriculture has issued a consumer alert warning that the advertisement is part of a scam targeting farmers, vendors and small businesses, and investigators are now trying to determine who is behind it.The ad proclaims "Vendors Wanted," promising a three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-agriculture-officials-warn-of-fake-atlanta-state-farmers-market-vendor-scam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-agriculture-officials-warn-of-fake-atlanta-state-farmers-market-vendor-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officials warn of farmer's market social media scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social media advertisement inviting vendors and artisans to take part in an event at the Atlanta State Farmers Market may look legitimate. Georgia agriculture officials say it is anything but.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officials-warn-of-farmers-market-social-media-scam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officials-warn-of-farmers-market-social-media-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Showers popping up on Friday evening in Georgia, but weekend looks clear]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Georgia gets through a Friday night that may see stormy weather, it's nothing but clear skies and sun for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/showers-popping-up-on-friday-evening-in-georgia-but-weekend-looks-clear/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/showers-popping-up-on-friday-evening-in-georgia-but-weekend-looks-clear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family and friends remember life of DeKalb County teacher who died saving girl: "He always showed up"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends will gather on Saturday morning to celebrate the life of Derrick Moore, the DeKalb County teacher and coach who drowned earlier this month while saving a young girl at Myrtle Beach.On Aug. 7, Moore spotted a young girl struggling in the ocean and jumped into the water to help. He was able to get her to safety but was pulled under by a rip current.Moore's funeral will be held Saturday at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church at 10 a.m. with a public visitation at 9 a.m. The churc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-and-friends-remember-life-of-dekalb-county-teacher-who-died-saving-girl-he-always-showed-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-and-friends-remember-life-of-dekalb-county-teacher-who-died-saving-girl-he-always-showed-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How doctors use artificial intelligence during exams and appointments]]></title><description><![CDATA[More doctors are using artificial intelligence to take notes during appointments, saying it helps streamline the process and allows them to give more focus to their patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-doctors-use-artificial-intelligence-during-exams-and-appointments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-doctors-use-artificial-intelligence-during-exams-and-appointments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration plans to turn up economic pressure on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is getting ready to reveal what the president is calling "economic D-Day" against Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-plans-to-turn-up-economic-pressure-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-plans-to-turn-up-economic-pressure-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County woman inspiring metro Atlanta's next generation of female pilots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tatsiana Sylvia is 24 years old and recently became a certified flight instructor in the hopes to inspire a new generation of female pilots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-woman-inspiring-metro-atlantas-next-generation-of-female-pilots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-woman-inspiring-metro-atlantas-next-generation-of-female-pilots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction underway at Fulton County's new Camp Creek Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new middle school will be three stories tall and will be the prototype for the Fulton County's future schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/construction-underway-at-fulton-countys-new-camp-creek-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/construction-underway-at-fulton-countys-new-camp-creek-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Programs help break barriers to home ownership for eligible Atlanta residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[For some Atlanta families, the biggest barrier to buying a home may not be finding one, but finding the money to afford it.Atlanta Housing and House ATL are highlighting programs that can help eligible buyers with tens of thousands of dollars in down payment assistance.House ATL hosts monthly events at different for-sale properties around Atlanta to educate buyers about down payment assistance and financing options.August's event was at Park Vue in West Midtown.Atlanta Housing offers up to $20,0]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/programs-help-break-barriers-to-home-ownership-for-eligible-atlanta-residents/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/programs-help-break-barriers-to-home-ownership-for-eligible-atlanta-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved DeKalb County coach who died saving girl to be laid to rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends will gather over the weekend to honor the life of Derrick Moore, a beloved teacher and coach who drowned after rescuing a 10-year-old girl from a rip current at Myrtle Beach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beloved-dekalb-county-coach-who-died-saving-girl-to-be-laid-to-rest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beloved-dekalb-county-coach-who-died-saving-girl-to-be-laid-to-rest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta programs aim to help first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Housing and House ATL are highlighting programs that can help eligible buyers with tens of thousands of dollars in down payment assistance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-programs-aim-to-help-first-time-homebuyers-with-down-payment-assistance/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-programs-aim-to-help-first-time-homebuyers-with-down-payment-assistance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chemical leak from air conditioning causes evacuation of Cherokee County courthouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hazmat teams have responded to a chemical leak that caused the evacuation of the Cherokee County Justice Center on Friday afternoon.Authorities say the situation began around 1:20 p.m. when Cherokee County E-911 received a smoke alarm activation at the government building on North Street in Canton.Fire crews who arrived at the courthouse noticed smoke and started a full alarm, leading the building to be evacuated while firefighters searched the area.A smoke alarm activation led fire crews to fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chemical-leak-from-air-conditioning-causes-evacuation-of-cherokee-county-courthouse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/chemical-leak-from-air-conditioning-causes-evacuation-of-cherokee-county-courthouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta experts share how certain medications impact your body amid high temperatures in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia will begin to cool off after this week's heat wave, but healthcare experts still want you to pay attention to your medication while temperatures remain high.Jewel Sawyer, a physician assistant with Piedmont Physicians in Atlantic Station, said people on blood pressure medications should be mindful when it gets hot. "It's very important when taking blood pressure medicines or anything that may impact heart rhythm or hydration status, that you are drinking regularly," Sawyer said. Sawyer s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-experts-share-how-certain-medications-impact-your-body-amid-high-temperatures-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-experts-share-how-certain-medications-impact-your-body-amid-high-temperatures-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak's teenage son faces 2 sex crime charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenage son of former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Kim Zolciak and former Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kroy Biermann is facing two serious felony charges in Georgia.According to court records, Kroy Biermann Jr. is charged with aggravated sodomy and aggravated sexual battery. Both charges are connected to an alleged incident on April 23.The case was filed Aug. 19 and remains open. Prosecutors are still in the early stages of the case, and Biermann has not been formally indicted.WATCH WHAT]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-kim-zolciaks-teenage-son-faces-2-sex-crime-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-real-housewives-of-atlanta-star-kim-zolciaks-teenage-son-faces-2-sex-crime-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee County mother 2nd person charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cherokee County mother is now the second person charged in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, authorities say.The arrest of 18-year-old Devorah Diaz Perez comes weeks after police arrested and charged her live-in boyfriend, 22-year-old Celso Edison Vicente Y Vicente with malice murder and first-degree cruelty to children.Officials with the Canton Police Department say the investigation began when they were called to a home on the 300 block of Cartersville Street around 11:30 a.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-mother-2nd-person-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-2-year-old-son-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-mother-2nd-person-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-2-year-old-son-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbridge councilwoman reveals allegation involving mayor and 11th grader; judge declines to remove her from hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge will not stop the Stockbridge City Council from moving ahead with a hearing Saturday that could determine Mayor Jayden Williams' future in office.&nbsp;During an explosive Thursday hearing, Chief Judge Holly W. Veal rejected his latest attempt to keep Councilwoman LaKeisha Gantt from helping decide the case.Williams' attorney argued that Gantt had already made up her mind about the allegations against the mayor. The attorney cited text messages, emails and Facebook comments in which Gant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-councilwoman-reveals-allegation-involving-mayor-and-11th-grader-judge-declines-to-remove-her-from-hearing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-councilwoman-reveals-allegation-involving-mayor-and-11th-grader-judge-declines-to-remove-her-from-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County man sentenced to life without parole for sexually abusing newborn]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 27-year-old Cobb County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to dozens of counts of rape, child molestation, sexual exploitation, and more.Authorities with the Cobb County District Attorney's Office say the abuse in the case began when the victim was only a month old and continued until the child was six months old.In court on Thursday, a Cobb judge sentenced Marcel Moreland to life in prison without parole plus 490 years."This sentence sends a clear message: if]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-man-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-for-sexually-abusing-newborn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-man-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-for-sexually-abusing-newborn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covington man accused of threatening ex-FBI agent on social media, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal grand jury has indicted a Covington man for allegedly posting threats on social media toward a former high-level FBI official, authorities say.Isiah Washington, 49, of Covington, Georgia, appeared in federal court on Thursday to hear that he was charged with one count of transmitting interstate threats.According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia, Washington allegedly posted threats toward the FBI, CIA, and DEA on X in April 2025. In those messages, inve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/covington-man-accused-of-threatening-ex-fbi-agent-on-social-media-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/covington-man-accused-of-threatening-ex-fbi-agent-on-social-media-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia's drying out after stormy start, but some risks sticking around]]></title><description><![CDATA[The morning storms have left temperatures a little less hot than the rest of the week, but it's still going to be hot. A few strong storms may pop up later in the afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-drying-out-after-stormy-start-but-some-risks-sticking-around/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-drying-out-after-stormy-start-but-some-risks-sticking-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argument ends with woman stabbing mother 10 times in Georgia Chick-fil-A parking lot, deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old Wisconsin woman has been charged with assault for stabbing her mother multiple times during an argument in a Georgia Chick-fil-A's parking lot, officials say.Shyanniah Ma'Ree Johnson remains in the hospital while she recovers from her own injuries, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office told CBS News Atlanta.According to deputies, the situation began on Thursday afternoon when Johnson, her 39-year-old mother, and two children were driving in a vehicle on Interstate 75. At some point]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/argument-ends-with-woman-stabbing-mother-10-times-in-georgia-chick-fil-a-parking-lot-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/argument-ends-with-woman-stabbing-mother-10-times-in-georgia-chick-fil-a-parking-lot-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rick Jackson's campaign announces endorsements from 104 sheriffs in Georgia governor's race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican candidate Rick Jackson says he has received the endorsement of more than 100 sheriffs across the state in his campaign to be Georgia's next governor.Jackson, a billionaire health care tycoon, defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a hotly-contested primary earlier this year. On Friday, his campaign announced that 104 sheriffs have endorsed him for governor - nearly two-thirds of the total in the state. The endorsements include at least one Democrat, Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rick-jacksons-campaign-announces-endorsements-from-104-sheriffs-in-georgia-governors-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rick-jacksons-campaign-announces-endorsements-from-104-sheriffs-in-georgia-governors-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive arrested for deadly 2025 shooting near Atlanta park, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A murder suspect who the Atlanta Police Department had put on its Top 10 Most Wanted fugitive list is now in custody, officials say.Authorities say APD and FBI agents were able to arrest&nbsp;Antavious Kimber on Friday.According to police, Kimber was wanted for a deadly shooting on the evening of Dec. 10, 2025.On that day, officers responded to reports of a person shot near Arthur Langford Jr. Park. There, they found a 38-year-old man who had been shot at least once.&nbsp;The victim, whose ident]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/top-10-most-wanted-fugitive-arrested-for-deadly-2025-shooting-near-atlanta-park-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/top-10-most-wanted-fugitive-arrested-for-deadly-2025-shooting-near-atlanta-park-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engine issue causes Delta flight to North Carolina to return to Atlanta airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mechanical issue forced a Delta flight to return to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday night, the airline says.Delta Flight 1518 was set to leave Atlanta and land at Raleigh-Durham International Airport around 9:07 p.m., flight data shows. However, a Delta spokesperson told CBS News that a mechanical issue with the plane's right engine resulted in the flight turning around and heading back.The spokesperson said the Boeing 737-900 landed safely and the 173 customers on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/engine-issue-causes-delta-flight-to-north-carolina-to-return-to-atlanta-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/engine-issue-causes-delta-flight-to-north-carolina-to-return-to-atlanta-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia correctional officer trainee caught trying to smuggle meth into prison in his pants, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Georgia correctional officer cadet has been sentenced to a decade in prison for attempting to smuggle multiple packages filled with methamphetamine into a jail.Julius Deshawn Williams Jr., 29, pleaded guilty last year to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine.Prosecutors say that Williams was caught with four packages hidden in his pants that contained the drug at Dooley State Prison during the jail's required security check and shake-down on June 24, 2024.Whe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-correctional-officer-trainee-caught-trying-to-smuggle-meth-into-prison-in-his-pants-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-correctional-officer-trainee-caught-trying-to-smuggle-meth-into-prison-in-his-pants-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Custom cars built by Vintage Modern in Georgia blend 1960s style with today's technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classic cars are known for their curves, chrome and nostalgia. But for many drivers, they also come with some very modern-day problems &mdash; from a lack of airbags and safety features to no air conditioning or GPS.One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/custom-cars-built-by-vintage-modern-in-georgia-blend-1960s-style-with-todays-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/custom-cars-built-by-vintage-modern-in-georgia-blend-1960s-style-with-todays-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Shade Festival brings two days of art, music and food to Grant Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A longtime Atlanta summer tradition returns to Grant Park this weekend, bringing art, live music, food and family activities to one of the city's historic parks.The 24th annual Summer Shade Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday in Grant Park. Admission is free.More than 140 artists and makers are expected to participate, along with food and vintage vendors. The weekend will also feature live music and activities for children and families.The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/summer-shade-festival-brings-two-days-of-art-music-and-food-to-grant-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/summer-shade-festival-brings-two-days-of-art-music-and-food-to-grant-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newnan couple takes leap of fate to serve up street favorites for hungry customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Over the Top Street Eatz in Newnan, the community is fed, no matter their circumstances.Cierria Davison took a leap of faith to start Over the Top after retiring early from Walmart during the pandemic."I worked at Walmart for about 12 years. I never in my life thought about being an entrepreneur because in my family, it was like everybody had jobs. So, it wasn't a big thing for people to have their own business," Davison said. She and her husband, Antoine Davison, launched their business as a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/newnan-couple-takes-leap-of-fate-to-serve-up-street-favorites-for-hungry-customers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/newnan-couple-takes-leap-of-fate-to-serve-up-street-favorites-for-hungry-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: Morning rain, a high of 93 and a mostly dry weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strongest storms have moved out of North Georgia, but lingering rain could leave wet roads during the morning commute. Atlanta could reach 93 degrees Friday, with only a slight chance of rain expected this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-morning-rain-a-high-of-93-and-a-mostly-dry-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-morning-rain-a-high-of-93-and-a-mostly-dry-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over the Top Street Eatz brings specialty egg rolls and over-the-top burgers to Newnan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cierra Davison launched Over the Top Street Eatz as a food truck in 2022 before opening a takeout restaurant in Newnan. Known for specialty egg rolls, burgers and rice bowls, the business also has a rule that anyone experiencing homelessness who comes inside receives a hot meal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-the-top-street-eatz-brings-specialty-egg-rolls-and-over-the-top-burgers-to-newnan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/over-the-top-street-eatz-brings-specialty-egg-rolls-and-over-the-top-burgers-to-newnan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s Summer Shade Festival returns to benefit historic Grant Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The free Summer Shade Festival returns to Grant Park with more than 140 artists and makers, live music, food and family activities. Proceeds benefit the Grant Park Conservancy&rsquo;s maintenance, restoration and ecological work across the historic 131-acre park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-summer-shade-festival-returns-to-benefit-historic-grant-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-summer-shade-festival-returns-to-benefit-historic-grant-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Dinosaurs invade Atlanta, Botanical Garden grows and party schools ranked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damez shares this week&rsquo;s trending stories, including an Anne Hathaway movie filmed in southwest Atlanta, the Atlanta Botanical Garden&rsquo;s BeltLine expansion and new rankings of Georgia&rsquo;s top party schools.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-dinosaurs-invade-atlanta-botanical-garden-grows-and-party-schools-ranked/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-dinosaurs-invade-atlanta-botanical-garden-grows-and-party-schools-ranked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia company builds classic-looking cars with modern technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand in Buford, combining the look of classic vehicles with modern technology and features. Founder Chau Nguyen explains how his childhood passion became a business producing luxury vehicles that start at $200,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-company-builds-classic-looking-cars-with-modern-technology/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-company-builds-classic-looking-cars-with-modern-technology/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA drivers to pay more for long-term parking starting Sept. 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA will reduce its free parking period from 24 hours to 14 hours and raise long-term parking rates by $2 per day beginning Sept. 14. The agency has also removed the landmark solar sign above Five Points station to make way for a weather-protected canopy. The station will remain open during construction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-drivers-to-pay-more-for-long-term-parking-starting-sept-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-drivers-to-pay-more-for-long-term-parking-starting-sept-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumpkin County sheriff responds to privacy concerns after Flock camera destroyed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lumpkin County sheriff is responding to privacy concerns after a Flock license plate camera was destroyed at Hewitt Creek Park. He says he plans to speak with state lawmakers about safeguards, including more training and transparency about how camera data is used.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lumpkin-county-sheriff-responds-to-privacy-concerns-after-flock-camera-destroyed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lumpkin-county-sheriff-responds-to-privacy-concerns-after-flock-camera-destroyed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking medication in extreme heat? Doctors share safety precautions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some medications, including certain blood pressure drugs, may affect hydration or how the body responds to heat. A physician assistant and pharmacist explain how to stay hydrated, recognize potential risks and store medication safely during hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/taking-medication-in-extreme-heat-doctors-share-safety-precautions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/taking-medication-in-extreme-heat-doctors-share-safety-precautions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor Andre Dickens blasts DNC after Atlanta loses 2028 convention bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democratic National Committee removed Atlanta from consideration to host its 2028 convention, leaving Boston, Denver and Philadelphia as finalists. Mayor Andre Dickens criticized the decision, while an Emory economist explained what the lost opportunity could mean for the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mayor-andre-dickens-blasts-dnc-after-atlanta-loses-2028-convention-bid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mayor-andre-dickens-blasts-dnc-after-atlanta-loses-2028-convention-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Georgia women's soccer team hosts "Soccer in Sanford"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The University of Georgia's women's soccer team is taking over Sanford Stadium in the hopes of setting a new attendance record for the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-womens-soccer-team-hosts-soccer-in-sanford/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/university-of-georgia-womens-soccer-team-hosts-soccer-in-sanford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lifestyle expert shares simple and healthy back-to-school dinner recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the school day ends, the evening juggling act begins &mdash; homework, activities and the question many families hear every night: what's for dinner?Food and lifestyle expert Lisa Washington says healthy meals do not have to take hours in the kitchen. Her approach is simple: keep it easy, use lean proteins and let sheet-pan and skillet meals do most of the work.One of Washington's go-to dinners is a lemon chicken sheet-pan meal made with chicken breast, potatoes, carrots, celery, lemon and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lifestyle-expert-shares-simple-and-healthy-back-to-school-dinner-recipes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lifestyle-expert-shares-simple-and-healthy-back-to-school-dinner-recipes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy back-to-school dinner ideas for families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthy weekday meals do not have to take hours in the kitchen. Food and lifestyle expert Lisa Washington shared a few of her favorites with CBS Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/healthy-back-to-school-dinner-ideas-for-families/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/healthy-back-to-school-dinner-ideas-for-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta temperatures approaching record highs with storms possibly on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[The humidity is back, and it has temperatures in parts of metro Atlanta feeling like they're in the triple digits. As things cool down, there might be storms popping up in the area through the night and into the early morning hours on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-temperatures-approaching-record-highs-with-storms-possibly-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-temperatures-approaching-record-highs-with-storms-possibly-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The power of touch: How physical connection can help your health]]></title><description><![CDATA[A simple touch could do more for your help than you might thing. New research on one of our closest animal relatives reveals physical connection can build trust and reduce stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-power-of-touch-how-physical-connection-can-help-your-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-power-of-touch-how-physical-connection-can-help-your-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National debt surpasses $40 trillion, new Treasury data reveals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The national debt has now reached $40.05 trillion, more than double what it was less than 10 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-new-treasury-data-reveals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-new-treasury-data-reveals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cobb County program unites incarcerated mothers with their children for a day to reconnect]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most parents, hugging their children is something they might not think twice about, but for a group of mothers inside the Cobb County Jail, that physical connection is something they don't usually get.For a few hours on Thursday, some of the usual barriers between the mothers and their children were removed, giving them a chance to connect as a family as part of Cobb County's Bond Beyond Bars: Mother's Edition.CBS News Atlanta spoke to one mother who said she has not been able to hold her 6-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-program-unites-incarcerated-mothers-with-their-children-for-a-day-to-reconnect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cobb-county-program-unites-incarcerated-mothers-with-their-children-for-a-day-to-reconnect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smyrna turns traffic control boxes into colorful works of public art to brighten drivers' days]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've probably seen them while sitting at an intersection, waiting for the light to change: large, stainless steel boxes standing along the side of the road.They're called traffic control cabinets, and inside are the computers and electronic equipment that help coordinate the complex switching of traffic signals from green to yellow to red.Functional? Absolutely. Pretty? Not really.But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-turns-traffic-control-boxes-into-colorful-works-of-public-art-to-brighten-drivers-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smyrna-turns-traffic-control-boxes-into-colorful-works-of-public-art-to-brighten-drivers-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Smyrna turns traffic boxes into public art]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city of Smyrna and local artists have turned some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets on the side of the road into colorful works of public art.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-smyrna-turns-traffic-boxes-into-public-art/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/city-of-smyrna-turns-traffic-boxes-into-public-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Program reunites incarcerated Georgia parents with their children]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hug between a mother and a child can sometimes be taken for granted, but inside the Cobb County Jail on Wednesday, several mothers got the chance to have a rare physical connection with their chidlren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/program-reunites-incarcerated-georgia-parents-with-their-children/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/program-reunites-incarcerated-georgia-parents-with-their-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Athens Tag Office employee accused of theft, forgery, and identity fraud]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former employee at the Athens-Clarke County Tag Office is facing dozens of charges after an investigation into possible fraud, police say.Lilia Lozano, 54, was arrested on Tuesday as part of the investigation, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said.The agency says it began an investigation after getting a report about allegedly fraudulent activity from the Tag Office. Details about the fraud have not been released.Lozano was charged with felony theft by taking, 10 counts of second-deg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-athens-tag-office-employee-accused-of-theft-forgery-and-identity-fraud/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-athens-tag-office-employee-accused-of-theft-forgery-and-identity-fraud/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in Savannah for deadly shooting at Gwinnett County home, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect is in custody for the shooting of a man found dead in a home on Lawrenceville Highway, Gwinnett County police say.Officials say 28-year-old Loren Tademy was taken into custody by deputies in Savannah a day after Monday's shooting.According to police, officers arrived at the home on the 6100 block of Lawrenceville Highway around 4:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man who had been found shot to death. The victim was later identified as 29-year-old Ty'shawn Frank.Investigators believe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-in-savannah-for-deadly-shooting-at-gwinnett-county-home-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-in-savannah-for-deadly-shooting-at-gwinnett-county-home-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA raising prices on long-term parking at stations, reducing free period]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA is making some changes to its paid parking facilities starting in September.The transit agency announced on Thursday that it would be raising its long-term parking rates and reducing the free period in its facilities.Beginning on Sept. 14, anyone parking for more than 14 hours in a MARTA parking deck will have to pay an additional $2 a day. The agency is also changing the free period from 24 hours to 14 hours. The last time the parking rates changed across the system was in 2009, with end-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-raising-prices-on-long-term-parking-at-stations-reducing-free-period/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-raising-prices-on-long-term-parking-at-stations-reducing-free-period/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting leads to discovery of illegal after-hours club in Sandy Springs, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A shooting in Sandy Springs led detectives to find an illegal after-hours club operating in the city, police say.The Sandy Springs Police Department said that officers were called to the Nubia Cafe and Restaurant on the 8500 block of Roswell Road in the early morning hours of Aug. 15 after receiving reports of a shooting.Investigators say they learned that a fight had broken out at the restaurant and spilled into the parking lot. During the fight, police say 28-year-old Bienvenu Deounoudjou shot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/shooting-leads-to-discovery-of-illegal-after-hours-club-in-sandy-springs-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/shooting-leads-to-discovery-of-illegal-after-hours-club-in-sandy-springs-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temperatures and storm risks rising across North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Georgia is heating up and we're keeping an eye on the radar as the chances for strong to severe storms increase throughout the day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/temperatures-and-storm-risks-rising-across-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/temperatures-and-storm-risks-rising-across-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who has been arrested over 100 times charged with shoplifting in Atlanta, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who police say has been arrested over 100 times is back in custody accused of shoplifting from an Atlanta store, officials say.The Atlanta Police Department says that 45-year-old Edward Stewart was arrested on Aug. 12.According to investigators, officers were called to a store on the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW after receiving reports of a shoplifting.&nbsp;Authorities say the officers knew Stewart due to previous incidents at the same store, including one just two days b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-who-has-been-arrested-over-100-times-charged-with-shoplifting-in-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-who-has-been-arrested-over-100-times-charged-with-shoplifting-in-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who had been arrested over 100 times charged with shoplifting in Atlanta, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man who police say has been arrested over 100 times is back in custody accused of shoplifting from an Atlanta store, officials say.The Atlanta Police Department says that 45-year-old Edward Stewart was arrested on Aug. 12.According to investigators, officers were called to a store on the 3500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW after receiving reports of a shoplifting.&nbsp;Authorities say the officers knew Stewart due to previous incidents at the same store, including one just two days b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-who-had-been-arrested-over-100-times-charged-with-shoplifting-in-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-who-had-been-arrested-over-100-times-charged-with-shoplifting-in-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta no longer being considered for 2028 Democratic National Convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens had harsh words for Democratic Party leaders after the city was dropped from contention to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention. In a letter obtained by CBS News Atlanta, the mayor said that the Democrats were "abandoning Atlanta, abandoning the South, and once again abandoning Black voters."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-no-longer-being-considered-for-2028-democratic-national-convention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-no-longer-being-considered-for-2028-democratic-national-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia inmate accused of elaborate scheme to scam Florida hunters from behind bars, FWC says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rodney Edward Smith, a Georgia prison inmate, was extradited to Florida to face charges that he ran a hunting lease fraud scheme from behind bars, targeting hunters across 15 Florida counties, according to information provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).Smith, 39, of Chatsworth, Georgia, was extradited from Macon State Prison in Oglethorpe, Georgia, to Florida on Aug. 16 on a warrant connected to the scheme. Investigators with the FWC filed four felony charges]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-inmate-accused-of-elaborate-scheme-to-scam-florida-hunters-from-behind-bars-fwc-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-inmate-accused-of-elaborate-scheme-to-scam-florida-hunters-from-behind-bars-fwc-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee County deputy fired, arrested for allegedly misusing Flock cameras, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cherokee County deputy is the latest member of Georgia law enforcement facing charges for allegedly misusing Flock license plate readers, officials say.The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office says that 57-year-old Jerry Shellhouse of Waleska was fired and arrested on Wednesday after an investigation.According to authorities, the charges come after the sheriff's office became aware of an allegation that an employee could have improperly used the county's Flock Automated License Plate Reader system]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-deputy-fired-arrested-for-allegedly-misusing-flock-cameras-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-deputy-fired-arrested-for-allegedly-misusing-flock-cameras-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children reunited with mother after DeKalb County SWAT situation, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two children connected with a SWAT situation in DeKalb County have been reunited with their mother, police say.Officials with the DeKalb County Police Department tell CBS News Atlanta that the situation began after officers were called to an apparent domestic incident between Jakarii Eason and a woman on the 1400 block of Woodberry Place on Wednesday night.According to police, the woman left the apartment, leaving Eason and two small children at the home.Investigators discovered that Eason had a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/children-reunited-with-mother-after-dekalb-county-swat-situation-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/children-reunited-with-mother-after-dekalb-county-swat-situation-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County wants to honor military veterans who have reached 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you know a Gwinnett County veteran who has celebrated their 100th birthday, county leaders want to hear from you.Gwinnett County is asking residents to help identify local military veterans who are 100 or older for a special Veterans Day tribute.District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins launched the initiative as part of Gwinnett's recognition of Veterans Day and the nation's 250th anniversary."As a fellow veteran, I know what dedication it takes to answer our nation's call, and reaching 100 yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-wants-to-honor-military-veterans-who-have-reached-100/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-wants-to-honor-military-veterans-who-have-reached-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County wants to honor centenarian veterans this Veterans Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you know a Gwinnett County veteran who has celebrated their 100th birthday, county leaders want to hear from you.Gwinnett County is asking residents to help identify local military veterans who are 100 or older for a special Veterans Day tribute.District 3 Commissioner Jasper Watkins launched the initiative as part of Gwinnett's recognition of Veterans Day and the nation's 250th anniversary."As a fellow veteran, I know what dedication it takes to answer our nation's call, and reaching 100 yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-wants-to-honor-centenarian-veterans-this-veterans-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-wants-to-honor-centenarian-veterans-this-veterans-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta mayor responds to DNC not putting city on 2028 convention shortlist: "Afraid to leave their comfort zone"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Andre Dickens has some choice words for the Democratic Party leaders after they took Atlanta out of the running to be the host city for their 2028 presidential convention.On Thursday, Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin announced that the party has narrowed down its list to three finalists: Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia.Martin said in a statement the cities put forward "incredibly strong bids," and he promised the convention would be an "inspiring celebration of our party']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-responds-to-dnc-not-putting-city-on-2028-convention-shortlist-afraid-to-leave-their-comfort-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-responds-to-dnc-not-putting-city-on-2028-convention-shortlist-afraid-to-leave-their-comfort-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beltline robbery suspects took victim's beanie and ran, Atlanta police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are asking for help identifying four suspects&nbsp;accused of robbing someone at gunpoint and taking the victim's beanie on the Beltline.According to an Atlanta Police Department news release, officers responded to the 600 block of Ponce de Leon Avenue NE at about 9:35 p.m. Aug. 15.The victim told officers that a group of men confronted him. Police said one of them displayed a gun and demanded his beanie.The victim handed it over, and the four men ran away, police said. The victim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beltline-robbery-suspects-took-victims-beanie-and-ran-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beltline-robbery-suspects-took-victims-beanie-and-ran-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Grocery Spot gives Atlanta families a place to "shop with dignity" as nonprofit faces financial strain]]></title><description><![CDATA[At The Grocery Spot in northwest Atlanta, shoppers walk the aisles, look over the shelves and choose the food they want to take home.The difference comes at checkout: There is no bill.The community-supported food pantry on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway provides groceries at no cost, offering families an experience that feels more like shopping at a neighborhood grocery store than receiving a prepacked box of food.That model is increasingly important as families across metro Atlanta struggle with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-grocery-spot-gives-atlanta-families-a-place-to-shop-with-dignity-as-nonprofit-faces-financial-strain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-grocery-spot-gives-atlanta-families-a-place-to-shop-with-dignity-as-nonprofit-faces-financial-strain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech professors turn to AI tutors and rethink traditional assignments]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, Georgia Tech is welcoming its incoming freshman class to campus. The university is known for its computer science, engineering and other STEM programs.But artificial intelligence is changing those industries &mdash; and how Georgia Tech approaches its curriculum.AI is not only changing the job market. It is also changing how professors plan their lessons.David Joyner, Georgia Tech's interim vice provost for AI in education, said nearly 15,000 students are majoring in or minoring in AI]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-professors-turn-to-ai-tutors-and-rethink-traditional-assignments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-professors-turn-to-ai-tutors-and-rethink-traditional-assignments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather: 98-degree heat followed by storms and damaging wind risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta could reach 98 degrees before storms move into North Georgia late tonight. Some storms could produce wind gusts of at least 60 mph and localized flooding, but rain chances are expected to drop for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-98-degree-heat-followed-by-storms-and-damaging-wind-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-98-degree-heat-followed-by-storms-and-damaging-wind-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northwest Atlanta food pantry fights to keep its shelves stocked and doors open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grocery Spot, a free food pantry in northwest Atlanta, says it could be forced to close without more financial support. The nonprofit provides groceries twice a week to shoppers from across metro Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/northwest-atlanta-food-pantry-fights-to-keep-its-shelves-stocked-and-doors-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/northwest-atlanta-food-pantry-fights-to-keep-its-shelves-stocked-and-doors-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soulidified signs to Atlantic Records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soulidified, known for its performances on Netflix&rsquo;s &ldquo;Building the Band,&rdquo; has signed with Atlantic Records. The group was also the first musical act to perform live on &ldquo;CBS News Atlanta Mornings.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/soulidified-signs-to-atlantic-records/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/soulidified-signs-to-atlantic-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech brings AI into classrooms as students prepare for new job market]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students return to campus, Georgia Tech is incorporating artificial intelligence into its curriculum and using tools such as AI tutors to prepare students for a changing job market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-brings-ai-into-classrooms-as-students-prepare-for-new-job-market/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-brings-ai-into-classrooms-as-students-prepare-for-new-job-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sports roundup: Corky Kell wins, Marietta in England, UGA soccer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clark Central defeated Pebblebrook 34-0, while McEachern beat Kell 40-10 in the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic. Marietta prepared to play NFL Academy in England, and Georgia women&rsquo;s soccer looked to set a college attendance record at Sanford Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sports-roundup-corky-kell-wins-marietta-in-england-uga-soccer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sports-roundup-corky-kell-wins-marietta-in-england-uga-soccer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hang with Capybaras and learn about conservation at this "cafe" in North Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A "cafe" in Helen is giving visitors a chance to get up close with some of social media's favorite furry friends.At CapyFriends Cafe, the animals are the only ones doing the eating."The cafe works really good for capys just because part of their day already is eating and relaxing, and the pets are just an added bonus," said Meg Pierce, the cafe's lead animal educator.Guests can interact with capybaras and other exotic animals, including prairie dogs, three-banded armadillos and fennec foxes.Whil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hang-with-capybaras-and-learn-about-conservation-at-this-cafe-in-north-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hang-with-capybaras-and-learn-about-conservation-at-this-cafe-in-north-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capybara Cafe in Helen turns animal encounters into conservation lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[CapyFriends Cafe at the North Georgia Wildlife and Safari Park offers close-up animal encounters while teaching visitors about endangered species, conservation and animal care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/capybara-cafe-in-helen-turns-animal-encounters-into-conservation-lessons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/capybara-cafe-in-helen-turns-animal-encounters-into-conservation-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sheriff offers $1,000 reward after Flock Safety camera vandalized amid growing surveillance debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia sheriff is now offering a $1,000 reward after he said someone damaged a Flock Safety camera in a park."So, I hope you're happy with this. It was to keep our kids safe. That's what this is about and you went and done this," said Sheriff Jarrard of Lumpkin County.Sheriff Jarrard said the cameras were placed in the park to catch sex offenders."Well, this is proof we had to look for this and find it in the woods. It's not watching you," said Sheriff Jarrard.Wednesday, protesters took to a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sheriff-offers-1000-reward-after-flock-safety-camera-vandalized-amid-growing-surveillance-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sheriff-offers-1000-reward-after-flock-safety-camera-vandalized-amid-growing-surveillance-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sheriff offers $1,000 reward after Flock Safety camera vandalized amid surveillance debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lumpkin County sheriff is offering a $1,000 reward after a Flock Safety camera was damaged, intensifying debate over surveillance tech amid dozens of officer firings for misuse. Atlanta protesters also raise concerns about the system being accessed for immigration enforcement. CBS News Atlanta&rsquo;s Daniel Wilkerson reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sheriff-offers-1000-reward-after-flock-safety-camera-vandalized-amid-surveillance-debate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sheriff-offers-1000-reward-after-flock-safety-camera-vandalized-amid-surveillance-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed robbery at southwest Atlanta Dollar Tree prompts police to release suspect images, seek public's help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they allege committed an armed robbery at a southwest Atlanta Dollar Tree.On August 18, 2026, at approximately 1:33 p.m., Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at 2020 Campbellton RD SW. As a part of its investigation, the department has released those images from surveillance footage.&nbsp;Surveillance footage from the armed robbery have been released to the public.Photos released by Atlanta Poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/armed-robbery-at-southwest-atlanta-dollar-tree-prompts-police-to-release-suspect-images-seek-publics-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/armed-robbery-at-southwest-atlanta-dollar-tree-prompts-police-to-release-suspect-images-seek-publics-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed robbery at southwest Atlanta store prompts police to release suspect images, seek public's help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man they allege committed an armed robbery at a southwest Atlanta store.On August 18, 2026, at approximately 1:33 p.m., Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded to reports of an armed robbery at 2020 Campbellton RD SW. As a part of its investigation, the department has released those images from surveillance footage.&nbsp;Surveillance footage from the armed robbery have been released to the public.Photos released by Atlanta Police Dep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/armed-robbery-at-southwest-atlanta-store-prompts-police-to-release-suspect-images-seek-publics-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/armed-robbery-at-southwest-atlanta-store-prompts-police-to-release-suspect-images-seek-publics-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline expands autonomous shuttle service to Atlanta University Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline is expanding its free autonomous shuttle service to the Atlanta University Center (AUC), giving students, faculty and staff another connection to MARTA and destinations among the Beltline ahead of the fall semester.The expanded ATL Spoke route now connects the AUC with the existing service between the West End MARTA Station, Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail and the Lee + White commercial district.Atlanta Beltline officials say the service is intended to help close fist- and last]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-expands-autonomous-shuttle-service-to-atlanta-university-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-expands-autonomous-shuttle-service-to-atlanta-university-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookhaven District 2 special election qualifying period draws just one candidate after councilwoman's resignation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The race to fill the remaining vacancy on the Brookhaven City Council has had only one candidate, which means the council member who has already been appointed will be the only person appearing on the ballot this fall.The city states that Conor Sen was the only person to qualify for the special election to fill Brookhaven's District 2 City Council position, and he submitted the required documents on Monday, Aug.17, so that his name will be on the ballot on November 3.Sen was appointed to represe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-district-2-special-election-qualifying-period-draws-just-one-candidate-after-councilwomans-resignation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/brookhaven-district-2-special-election-qualifying-period-draws-just-one-candidate-after-councilwomans-resignation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clemens has 3 RBIs as the Twins beat the Braves 6-4 to sweep their three-game series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee had RBI singles in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series.Clemens drove in three runs and Kaelen Culpepper added three hits for Minnesota.Yoendrys G&oacute;mez earned his third save in as many games and 20th of the season with a 1-2-3 ninth. A.J. Minter (2-2) got the last two outs of the seventh inning and Jeff Hoffman struck out three batters in the eighth.With the game tied at 4, Josh Bell d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clemens-has-3-rbis-as-the-twins-beat-the-braves-6-4-to-sweep-their-three-game-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clemens-has-3-rbis-as-the-twins-beat-the-braves-6-4-to-sweep-their-three-game-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble store's closure has metro Atlanta readers searching for new bookstores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnes &amp; Noble on Cobb Parkway is closing its doors after decades of serving the community's avid readers.The company told CBS News Atlanta in a statement that its lease at the Cumberland store ended and that the landlord has other plans. A spokesperson for Racetrac said it plans to open a gas station and a PotBelly Sandwich shop in the space.Some local readers were disappointed by the news."It's sad. Some of my best memories were coming to the bookstore with my mom because I remember le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/barnes-amp-noble-stores-closure-has-metro-atlanta-readers-searching-for-new-bookstores/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/barnes-amp-noble-stores-closure-has-metro-atlanta-readers-searching-for-new-bookstores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnes &amp; Noble closing down after decades in Cobb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnes &amp; Noble on Cobb Parkway is closing its doors for good on Wednesday after decades of serving the community's avid readers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/barnes-amp-noble-closing-down-after-decades-in-cobb-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/barnes-amp-noble-closing-down-after-decades-in-cobb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta speed cameras online to keep students safe during school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the school year has drivers paying closer attention to roadside speed enforcement cameras in school zones.In Alpharetta, police say their cameras are focused strictly on keeping students safe, not to catch speeding drivers throughout the day."These are here for the safety of our children and for education of our drivers and our citizens," said Alpharetta Police Captain Jakai Braithwaite. "We want them to slow down. That's the most important thing. These things are not here to build]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-speed-cameras-online-to-keep-students-safe-during-school-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-speed-cameras-online-to-keep-students-safe-during-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman accused of kidnapping Atlanta sisters allegedly faked pregnancy in earlier case, investigators say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman accused of kidnapping two young Atlanta sisters was already wanted in Paulding County after investigators say she lied about being pregnant and made a man believe she had given birth.Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson said Wednesday that Lakesha Brown has an active warrant for misdemeanor obstruction stemming from an August 2025 investigation.Brown is now being held in Fulton County after Atlanta police found 4-year-old Zola Cooper and her 11-month-old sister, Norah Cooper, inside a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/woman-accused-of-kidnapping-atlanta-sisters-allegedly-faked-pregnancy-in-earlier-case-investigators-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/woman-accused-of-kidnapping-atlanta-sisters-allegedly-faked-pregnancy-in-earlier-case-investigators-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humidity easing off across Georgia, but the heat's staying put]]></title><description><![CDATA[Things feel noticeably drier in Georgia this week, but it's still not going to feel like any relief is here. We're taking a break from the storms until Thursday or Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-easing-off-across-georgia-but-the-heats-staying-put/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-easing-off-across-georgia-but-the-heats-staying-put/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moderna vaccine shows promise in reducing melanoma recurrence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Moderna vaccine appears to prevent the reoccurrence of the deadliest form of skin cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/moderna-vaccine-shows-promise-in-reducing-melanoma-recurrence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/moderna-vaccine-shows-promise-in-reducing-melanoma-recurrence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring produce prices having impact on consumers and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the last year, many items in the producer aisle have gone up. One of the latest fruits that could see a spike in price is strawberries, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/soaring-produce-prices-having-impact-on-consumers-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/soaring-produce-prices-having-impact-on-consumers-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump working to ease tariff tensions with Canada, meets with North Korea leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration says it is making progress towards a trade deal with Canada as both countries try to ease their tensions over tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-working-to-ease-tariff-tensions-with-canada-meets-with-north-korea-leader/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-working-to-ease-tariff-tensions-with-canada-meets-with-north-korea-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community garden leaves lasting impact for metro Atlanta refugees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta nonprofit is providing land and critical resources to refugees so they can grow crops native to their home countries. CBS News Atlanta's Rashad Williams looked at how they're harvesting habits that can help them through their resettlement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/community-garden-leaves-lasting-impact-for-metro-atlanta-refugees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/community-garden-leaves-lasting-impact-for-metro-atlanta-refugees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta police enforcing school zone speed limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The start of the school year in Alpharetta has drivers paying closer attention to roadside speed enforcement cameras in school zones. The city's police officers say their cameras are focused on keeping students safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-police-enforcing-school-zone-speed-limits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-police-enforcing-school-zone-speed-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police describe rescue of two allegedly abducted sisters]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 48 hours after the dramatic rescue of two sisters allegedly abducted in Atlanta, the officers involved described the moment they found the suspect and the children inside a sweltering trailer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-describe-rescue-of-two-allegedly-abducted-sisters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-describe-rescue-of-two-allegedly-abducted-sisters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators searching for victims of accused Georgia serial rapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators in Georgia's Paulding County say they've confirmed more than 25 alleged victims of Bobby Lee Hart Jr. in cases going back to 1988.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/investigators-searching-for-victims-of-accused-georgia-serial-rapist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/investigators-searching-for-victims-of-accused-georgia-serial-rapist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulding County investigators searching for more possible victims of accused serial rapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators in Paulding County are searching for more possible victims of a man authorities are calling a serial rapist.Investigators say 53-year-old Bobby Lee Hart Jr. changed his look, the name he went by, and his location so many times in two decades that it made it difficult for them to connect the dots.So far, the agency says they've confirmed more than 25 potential victims in cases going back to 1988.According to the sheriff's office, the assaults happened along the Highway 92 corridor i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/paulding-county-investigators-searching-for-more-possible-victims-of-accused-serial-rapist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/paulding-county-investigators-searching-for-more-possible-victims-of-accused-serial-rapist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babysitter accused of kidnapping Atlanta sisters also wanted in Paulding County over alleged false pregnancy claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman accused of kidnapping two young Atlanta sisters was already wanted in Paulding County after investigators say she lied about being pregnant and made a man believe she had given birth.Paulding County Sheriff Ashley Henson said Wednesday that Lakesha Brown has an active warrant for misdemeanor obstruction stemming from an August 2025 investigation.Brown is now being held in Fulton County after Atlanta police found 4-year-old Zola Cooper and her 11-month-old sister, Norah Cooper, inside a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/babysitter-accused-of-kidnapping-atlanta-sisters-also-wanted-in-paulding-county-over-alleged-false-pregnancy-claims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/babysitter-accused-of-kidnapping-atlanta-sisters-also-wanted-in-paulding-county-over-alleged-false-pregnancy-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man indicted for trafficking teen during international crackdown, attorney general says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven missing children have been recovered in Georgia as part of a major operation involving state, federal, and international agencies, Attorney General Chris Carr says.Operation Global Chain took place from June 8 to 12 across 59 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe.According to INTERPOL, the operation ended with 334 arrests for human trafficking offenses across the world. Georgia officials say they indicted one person in the state for trafficking.&nbsp;On Monday, a grand jury]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-indicted-for-trafficking-teen-during-international-crackdown-attorney-general-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-indicted-for-trafficking-teen-during-international-crackdown-attorney-general-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta dealing with poor air quality as heat wave continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of metro Atlanta is under Code Orange Air Quality Alert, meaning that the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. If it's not the air, the heat will make things uncomfortable though the workweek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-dealing-with-poor-air-quality-as-heat-wave-continues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-dealing-with-poor-air-quality-as-heat-wave-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[House lawmakers call for shutdown of Georgia immigration detention center during visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Democratic lawmakers are trading words after a visit to Georgia's Stewart Detention Center on Tuesday.House Reps. Pramila Jayapal, Hank Johnson, Nikema Williams, Valerie Foushee, and Deborah Ross toured the privately-operated Lumpkin facility to speak with some of the men and women being detained by ICE.Following their visit, the lawmakers called for the detention center to be closed, bringing up concerns about allegedly unsanitary conditions and&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/house-lawmakers-call-for-shutdown-of-georgia-immigration-detention-center-during-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/house-lawmakers-call-for-shutdown-of-georgia-immigration-detention-center-during-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Texas felon charged with threatening Georgia judge during Apalachee High School shooting hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convicted felon from Texas is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he threatened a Georgia judge and district attorney's office employees on the day of the sentencing hearing for Colin Gray, the father of Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray.Brandon Dontrail Scroggins, a 39-year-old resident of Abilene, Texas, was charged on Aug. 7 with transmitting interstate communications containing threats to injure another person, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/texas-felon-charged-with-threatening-georgia-judge-during-apalachee-high-school-shooting-hearing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/texas-felon-charged-with-threatening-georgia-judge-during-apalachee-high-school-shooting-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial planned for Texas law professor who vanished while hiking North Georgia mountains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 10 months after a&nbsp;Texas law professor&nbsp;disappeared while hiking on a trail in North Georgia, his family is planning a memorial service in Dallas as questions about what happened to him remain unanswered.The service for Charles Hosch will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at University Park United Methodist Church. People can attend in person or watch through a livestream, according to an announcement from the Bring Charles Home Facebook group.The family will also greet frien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/memorial-planned-for-texas-law-professor-who-vanished-while-hiking-north-georgia-mountains/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/memorial-planned-for-texas-law-professor-who-vanished-while-hiking-north-georgia-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Supreme Court sends lawsuit over BioLab chemical fire back to federal court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of a class action lawsuit over the massive 2024 BioLab warehouse fire remains uncertain after a ruling by the Georgia Supreme Court this week.The justices heard arguments around Fannie and Albert Tartt v. Bio-Lab, Inc., and KIK Consumer Products Inc. in April, and released a ruling on Tuesday. The ruling was unanimous, though Chief Justice Nels S.D. Peterson and Justice Shawn Ellen LaGrua recused themselves from the case.The lawsuit, filed on behalf of Conyers residents Fannie and Alb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-supreme-court-sends-lawsuit-over-biolab-chemical-fire-back-to-federal-court/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-supreme-court-sends-lawsuit-over-biolab-chemical-fire-back-to-federal-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross Army wife avoids possible detainment after ICE check-in, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wife of a U.S. Army soldier will remain in the United States following a required immigration check-in Wednesday morning in Norcross, her attorney saysThe woman, whose identity has not been disclosed, reported to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at 8 a.m. at its facility on Holcomb Bridge Road.&nbsp;Attorney Tony Kozycki, who is running as the Democratic candidate against Republican Rep. Rich McCormick in Georgia's 7th Congressional District, had previously said he expected that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norcross-army-wife-avoids-possible-detainment-after-ice-check-in-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norcross-army-wife-avoids-possible-detainment-after-ice-check-in-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta high schools are training the next generation of pilots and aviation workers as the industry faces a critical shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aug. 19 is National Aviation Day, and the aviation industry has a growing need for more workers.High schools across metro Atlanta are helping prepare students to fill those jobs in the coming years.For Linda Minor, becoming a pilot seemed to be written in the stars."My dad, at 5 years old, knew he wanted to be a fighter pilot, and he grew up to be a fighter pilot," said Minor, the flight operations instructor at Maxwell High School in Gwinnett County. "At 16, I knew I wanted to fly."Minor's fath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-high-schools-are-training-the-next-generation-of-pilots-and-aviation-workers-as-the-industry-faces-a-critical-shortage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-high-schools-are-training-the-next-generation-of-pilots-and-aviation-workers-as-the-industry-faces-a-critical-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta approves nearly $16 million trail linking Alpha Loop to Big Creek Greenway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting from Alpharetta's Alpha Loop to the Big Creek Greenway on foot or by bike is set to become easier.The Alpharetta City Council has approved a $15.99 million design-build contract for the Alpha Link, a new trail that will run alongside GA 400 between Haynes Bridge Road and Encore Parkway, according to the City of Alpharetta.The trail will extend from the Alpha Loop near Morrison Lake, behind the Lakeview development, to the Big Creek Greenway at the new Encore Gateway near Encore Parkway a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-approves-nearly-16-million-trail-linking-alpha-loop-to-big-creek-greenway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-approves-nearly-16-million-trail-linking-alpha-loop-to-big-creek-greenway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta teen turns love of baking into birthday celebrations for families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 16-year-old Alpharetta High School senior is using her love of baking to help make sure young people experiencing hardship still have something to celebrate on their birthdays.Reyha Raghavaraju founded Birthday Bundles about a year ago after an experience while volunteering at a food distribution."This one kid was wearing a birthday hat," Raghavaraju said. "And then I asked him what he was doing for his birthday and he's like, 'I'm here.'"The encounter stayed with her.Raghavaraju said she had]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-teen-turns-love-of-baking-into-birthday-celebrations-for-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-teen-turns-love-of-baking-into-birthday-celebrations-for-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons fans talk football, food and touchdown dances on the Beltline]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta hit the Beltline to ask fans about the Falcons&rsquo; Super Bowl chances, favorite tailgate foods and best touchdown dances ahead of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-fans-talk-football-food-and-touchdown-dances-on-the-beltline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-fans-talk-football-food-and-touchdown-dances-on-the-beltline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta faces dangerous heat and poor air quality Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta is under an air quality alert as temperatures climb to 96 degrees and heat index values reach 100 to 105. Rain chances remain low through Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-faces-dangerous-heat-and-poor-air-quality-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-faces-dangerous-heat-and-poor-air-quality-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alpharetta teen brings birthday celebrations to families in need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alpharetta High School senior Reyha Raghavaraju founded Birthday Bundles to provide homemade cakes, gifts and handwritten cards to children and families served by metro Atlanta shelters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-teen-brings-birthday-celebrations-to-families-in-need/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/alpharetta-teen-brings-birthday-celebrations-to-families-in-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta-area schools help train the aviation workforce of the future]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta high schools are preparing students for careers as pilots, engineers, mechanics and air traffic controllers as the aviation industry faces growing demand for workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-area-schools-help-train-the-aviation-workforce-of-the-future/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-area-schools-help-train-the-aviation-workforce-of-the-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia council moves toward suspending Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin's certification]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta has learned that the Georgia Coroners Training Council voted Monday to notify Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin of its intent to suspend her certification for 180 days."This action starts a process, but it does not amount to a suspension of her certification. Godwin is entitled to written notification and to request a hearing before the council can make a final decision regarding her certification," the council said in a statement.The council did not disclose the reason for th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-council-moves-toward-suspending-douglas-county-coroner-renee-godwins-certification/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-council-moves-toward-suspending-douglas-county-coroner-renee-godwins-certification/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell's home run, Jeffers' two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota's other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Tuesday night.Bell hit his 17th home run of the year over the right-center field wall in the first inning to give the Twins a 2-0 lead.Jeffers added a two-run double in the eighth inning that plated Kaelen Culpepper and Byron Buxton as the Twins took the first two games of the three-game series.Zebby Matthews (7-8) tossed 5 2/3 innings for Minnesota, allowing one run on f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bells-home-run-jeffers-two-run-double-push-twins-past-braves-4-1/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bells-home-run-jeffers-two-run-double-push-twins-past-braves-4-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEXT Weather Alert: Heat, poor air quality continue for metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta faces back-to-back Next Weather Alert Days as above-average heat and a Code Orange air quality alert persist. Temperatures will remain in the 90s, and those with respiratory issues are urged to take precautions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-alert-heat-poor-air-quality-continue-for-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-alert-heat-poor-air-quality-continue-for-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta University Center welcomes record freshman class for fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students return to Clark Atlanta, Morehouse and Spelman as the Atlanta University Center begins the fall semester. University officials say this year&rsquo;s freshmen are among the most academically accomplished, with induction ceremonies and alumni welcoming new students to campus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-university-center-welcomes-record-freshman-class-for-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-university-center-welcomes-record-freshman-class-for-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State board moves to suspend Douglas County coroner as family seeks inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Douglas County coroner could face a 6-month suspension after an investigation and ruling by the Coroner's Training Council. CBS News Atlanta&rsquo;s Daniel Wilkerson speaks with a family as they push for answers in their loved one&rsquo;s death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/state-board-moves-to-suspend-douglas-county-coroner-as-family-seeks-inquest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/state-board-moves-to-suspend-douglas-county-coroner-as-family-seeks-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norcross army wife faces possible detention at ICE check-in while husband trains, attorney says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wife of a U.S. Army soldier could be detained during a required immigration check-in Wednesday morning in Norcross, according to her attorney, potentially separating the couple while her husband is away completing military training.The woman is scheduled to report to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at 8 a.m. at its facility on Holcomb Bridge Road. Attorney Tony Kozycki said he expects she will be taken into custody and ultimately deported.Her identity and nationality were not disclo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norcross-army-wife-faces-possible-detention-at-ice-check-in-while-husband-trains-attorney-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norcross-army-wife-faces-possible-detention-at-ice-check-in-while-husband-trains-attorney-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man arrested for burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home following fatal plane crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia man burglarized former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home after learning Biffle and his family died in a plane crash, a North Carolina sheriff said Tuesday.Terrell Williams, 44, has been charged with second-degree burglary, safe cracking, money laundering and other felonies, Iredell County Sheriff Darren Campbell announced at a news conference. Williams was being held without bond in Cobb County, Georgia, on suspicion of another home burglary. Jail records did not list an attorney.This J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-arrested-for-burglarizing-nascar-driver-greg-biffles-home-following-fatal-plane-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-arrested-for-burglarizing-nascar-driver-greg-biffles-home-following-fatal-plane-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water outage impacts nearly 30 Atlanta homes near Hollywood Rd]]></title><description><![CDATA[A water service interruption has impacted residents near 985 Hollywood Rd NW, according to the Department of Watershed Management.Department crews disconnected an eight-inch water main on Wednesday to conduct emergency repairs, resulting in a temporary water outage for the area.The outage has affected approximately 30 homes and four fire hydrants, officials confirmed.City officials say updates will be provided as more information becomes available.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/water-outage-impacts-nearly-30-atlanta-homes-near-hollywood-rd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/water-outage-impacts-nearly-30-atlanta-homes-near-hollywood-rd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta businessman charged in alleged $24 million bank fraud scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta businessman and former owner of a Cartersville manufacturing company is facing federal bank and wire fraud charges after prosecutors say he obtained $24 million in loans using falsified financial records and forged documents.Thomas Mwangi, 48, was arraigned Aug. 10 after a federal grand jury indicted him on two counts of bank fraud and 13 counts of wire fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.Mwangi previously owned and operated CAMaster, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-businessman-charged-in-alleged-24-million-bank-fraud-scheme/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-businessman-charged-in-alleged-24-million-bank-fraud-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports with Sam: Georgia football teams train in extreme heat for Coca-Cola Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The high school football season is on the way, and teams are dealing with extreme heat. Join CBS News Atlanta sports anchor Sam Crenshaw for how Georgia high school and college teams are prepping for their seasons amid very hot temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-georgia-football-teams-train-in-extreme-heat-for-coca-cola-classic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-georgia-football-teams-train-in-extreme-heat-for-coca-cola-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEXT Weather Alert: Heat and humidity lessens as storms are expected to hit later this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NEXT Weather team is tracking heat, humidity, and severe weather this week. Today, temperatures were a little bit cooler with humidity subsiding slightly. Meteorologist Johnathan Myers says to expect this trend to continue, but stay weather aware -- storms could hit north Georgia as soon as Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-alert-heat-and-humidity-lessens-as-storms-are-expected-to-hit-later-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-alert-heat-and-humidity-lessens-as-storms-are-expected-to-hit-later-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta coalition, elected officials say Flock cams allow unwarranted immigration enforcement]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Atlanta, a coalition of advocacy groups and elected officials spoke out against Flock Safety cameras following more reports of police surveillance tech abuse and amid concerns that its databases share information with ICE. Commissioners discussed a possible solution: a citizen oversight committee. No plans were set in stone following today's protest. Stay with CBS News Atlanta for updates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-coalition-elected-officials-say-flock-cams-allow-unwarranted-immigration-enforcement/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-coalition-elected-officials-say-flock-cams-allow-unwarranted-immigration-enforcement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia air conditioning technicians share advice on how to keep your systems running smoothly]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the dog days of summer, functioning air conditioning is vital.CBS News Atlanta accompanied Climate Heroes Air Conditioning on a call to learn about air conditioning repairs, how to prevent your air conditioning from breaking, what to look out for when something may be about to break, and what you can check for and even fix on your own before calling a technician. Tony Hashani, owner of Climate Heroes, said there are a few main areas to keep an eye on. "Check your drain line, check and see]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-air-conditioning-technicians-share-advice-on-how-to-keep-your-systems-running-smoothly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-air-conditioning-technicians-share-advice-on-how-to-keep-your-systems-running-smoothly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Small things you can do to keep your air conditioning running this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the hottest part of summer, it's better not to make your air conditioning system play catch-up. CBS News Atlanta accompanied a local air conditioning specialist on a call to learn about air conditioning repairs, how to prevent your air conditioning from breaking, and what to look out for when something may be about to break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-air-conditioning-running-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/small-things-you-can-do-to-keep-your-air-conditioning-running-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Watch: Zyrtec releases new nasal spray, music streaming contributing to traffic deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today&rsquo;s &ldquo;Health Watch,&rdquo; Zyrtec is releasing a new nasal spray for those with seasonal allergies; the potential dangers of having monoamniotic twins is examined; music streaming has contributed to distracted driving, causing more traffic deaths; and a study finds that your organs can age at different rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-zyrtec-releases-new-nasal-spray-music-streaming-contributing-to-traffic-deaths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-zyrtec-releases-new-nasal-spray-music-streaming-contributing-to-traffic-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County's 1st autonomous convenience store opens at The Bridges, offering high-tech shopping 24/7]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-tech meets hometown convenience at The Pantry at the Bridges in Henry County, the very first autonomous convenience store to open in the area.There are no cashiers, no barcode scanners, and no checkout lines. &nbsp;Located at the Bridges at Jodeco shopping center in Stockbridge, the modern shop is designed to get customers in and out in seconds using artificial intelligence. Owner Jonathan Fluker says the concept is simple from the moment you step in."It's fully autonomous, so when you walk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-countys-1st-autonomous-convenience-store-opens-at-the-bridges-offering-high-tech-shopping-247/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-countys-1st-autonomous-convenience-store-opens-at-the-bridges-offering-high-tech-shopping-247/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New measles case confirmed in unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident, Georgia health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia health officials have confirmed a new case of measles in metro Atlanta, the Georgia Department of Public Health announced on Monday.The state agency said that the case was confirmed in an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta. Officials do not know if the individual recently traveled or was exposed to someone infected with the disease.Authorities have not shared any identifying details about the individual outside of the fact that they live in the metro area. Investigators are currently]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-measles-case-confirmed-in-unvaccinated-metro-atlanta-resident-georgia-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-measles-case-confirmed-in-unvaccinated-metro-atlanta-resident-georgia-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First AI-powered pantry store opens in Henry County]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Pantry at the Bridges, there are no cashiers, no barcode scanners, and no checkout lines. Owner Jonathan Fluker says the concept is simple from the moment you step in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-ai-powered-pantry-store-opens-in-henry-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-ai-powered-pantry-store-opens-in-henry-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kindergarten vaccine rates decline as exemptions reach record high]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the number of parents opting out of vaccines for their kindergartners in the United States has hit a record high. Experts say there's a similar trend in Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kindergarten-vaccine-rates-decline-as-exemptions-reach-record-high/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kindergarten-vaccine-rates-decline-as-exemptions-reach-record-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[26-year-old inmate dies during suspected medical emergency at DeKalb County Jail, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old inmate at the DeKalb County Jail on Monday.The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says Decatur resident Tehutihotep Hartley was found unresponsive in the facility on Monday morning.Officials say on-site medical personnel and emergency medical services administered aid to Hartley, but he was pronounced dead at the jail.Authorities believe that the incident was an "unanticipated medical emergency with no evidence of foul play." Hartley's death r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/26-year-old-inmate-dies-during-suspected-medical-emergency-at-dekalb-county-jail-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/26-year-old-inmate-dies-during-suspected-medical-emergency-at-dekalb-county-jail-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sidney "Starr" Favors faces multiple felony charges in Fulton County; court hearings set for Aug. 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reality TV's Sidney "Starr" Favors is scheduled for two court hearings on Aug. 25, according to court records.Favors, 37, will appear first for a preliminary hearing in Magistrate Court at 9 a.m. in room 1B, followed by a bond hearing at 9:30 a.m. in Superior Court before Judge Cox.&nbsp;A mugshot of reality TV's Sidney Starr.&nbsp;Fulton County Sheriff's Office The charges stem from an incident on Aug. 2, when Hapeville police responded to the Embassy Suites at 3450 International Blvd.&nbsp;Aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sidney-starr-favors-faces-multiple-felony-charges-in-fulton-county-court-hearings-set-for-aug-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sidney-starr-favors-faces-multiple-felony-charges-in-fulton-county-court-hearings-set-for-aug-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennessee attempted murder suspect arrested in Hapeville, Fulton County sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man wanted in connection with a violent incident in Tennessee was arrested in Hapeville after multiple law enforcement agencies worked to track him down, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.Kenneth Spruill was one of three people wanted in Tennessee following the incident, the sheriff's office said. He faces charges there including attempted first-degree murder, especially aggravated burglary, especially aggravated robbery and theft of property.&nbsp;Spruill was also wanted in Fult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tennessee-attempted-murder-suspect-arrested-in-hapeville-fulton-county-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tennessee-attempted-murder-suspect-arrested-in-hapeville-fulton-county-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comedians Eric André, Clayton English settle lawsuit challenging drug search program at Atlanta airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedians Eric Andr&eacute; and Clayton English have reached a settlement in a lawsuit they filed challenging a police program at the Atlanta airport that they said used racial profiling and coercive searches just as airline passengers, particularly Black passengers, were about to board their flights.The lawsuit, originally filed in October 2022, alleged that the two men were racially profiled and illegally stopped by Clayton County police at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/comedians-eric-andr-clayton-english-settle-lawsuit-challenging-drug-search-program-at-atlanta-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/comedians-eric-andr-clayton-english-settle-lawsuit-challenging-drug-search-program-at-atlanta-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia authorities return cryptocurrency to Oconee County fraud victims targeted by scammers]]></title><description><![CDATA[An elderly Georgia couple who was targeted by scammers had their money returned to them thanks to the work of state and county law authorities, officials say.The Attorney General's Office announced that its White Collar and Cyber Crime Unit worked with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office to seize and return the funds.According to officials, the couple was persuaded to contact the scammer after a pop-up made it seem like they had a security breach targeting their bank account. The individual prete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-authorities-return-cryptocurrency-to-oconee-county-fraud-victims-targeted-by-scammers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-authorities-return-cryptocurrency-to-oconee-county-fraud-victims-targeted-by-scammers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam video shows Atlanta police finding 2 sisters believed to be abducted by their babysitter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body camera video released by the Atlanta Police Department shows the moment officers found two young sisters believed to have been kidnapped from their mother over the weekend.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation had issued an Amber Alert for 4-year-old Zola Cooper and 11-month-old Norah Cooper, after investigators said they were abducted by their babysitter, 42-year-old Lakesha Brown.&nbsp;The search ended on Monday afternoon after officers found Brown and the two children inside a trailer at a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-video-shows-atlanta-police-finding-2-sisters-believed-to-be-abducted-by-their-babysitter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-video-shows-atlanta-police-finding-2-sisters-believed-to-be-abducted-by-their-babysitter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Tigger's estranged wife sues Fulton County sheriff, alleges wrongful arrest on I-85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alicia Brown, the wife of Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger, is suing Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, claiming a faulty warrant led to her arrest during a traffic stop on Interstate 85.Brown filed the lawsuit without an attorney in federal court. In the complaint, dated Aug. 14, she says deputies arrested her on July 6 on a Fulton County warrant accusing her of interfering with child custody &mdash; even though a judge had granted her custody of her minor children less than two weeks ear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-tiggers-estranged-wife-sues-fulton-county-sheriff-alleges-wrongful-arrest-on-i-85/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-tiggers-estranged-wife-sues-fulton-county-sheriff-alleges-wrongful-arrest-on-i-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bodycam shows moment police arrest Atlanta Amber Alert suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newly released body camera footage shows the moments police find two young girls who were believed to be abducted from their mother in Atlanta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-shows-moment-police-arrest-atlanta-amber-alert-suspect/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bodycam-shows-moment-police-arrest-atlanta-amber-alert-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat advisories continue across the South with slight relief in metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heat isn't going away, with much of Central and South Georgia remaining under a heat advisory through Tuesday. Metro Atlanta will fare slightly better than the southern part of the state, but temperatures could still feel like the triple digits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisories-continue-across-the-south-with-slight-relief-in-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisories-continue-across-the-south-with-slight-relief-in-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waffle House testing tacos for limited time in dozens of metro Atlanta restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans of everything smothered, covered, and chunked in metro Atlanta have the chance to try out a potentially new item on Waffle House's menu.The breakfast food chain told CBS News Atlanta that it is testing tacos at about 45 locations across the metro area for a limited time.Hungry guests can try four different kinds of breakfast tacos: bacon, sausage, chicken sausage, or ham with egg and cheese.Waffle House is testing out new tacos in metro Atlanta, including the bacon, egg and cheese taco plat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/waffle-house-testing-tacos-for-limited-time-in-dozens-of-metro-atlanta-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/waffle-house-testing-tacos-for-limited-time-in-dozens-of-metro-atlanta-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted in Fulton County caught with Gucci bag full of drugs, gun at Atlanta hotel, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A check-out conflict at an Atlanta hotel ended with officers arresting a man wanted out of Fulton County, police say.The Atlanta Police Departments says that the situation began when its officers received an anonymous tip about a wanted man in the early morning hours on Aug. 9. According to police, 33-year-old Jacob Taylor was supposed to check out of his room the Garden Hilton Inn on 10th Street NW three days before but had refused to leave.When officers got to the scene, they met with Taylor a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-wanted-in-fulton-county-caught-with-gucci-bag-full-of-drugs-gun-at-atlanta-hotel-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-wanted-in-fulton-county-caught-with-gucci-bag-full-of-drugs-gun-at-atlanta-hotel-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens backs Summerhill residents in fight to keep 1996 Olympic cauldron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is weighing in on the debate over the future of a landmark from the 1996 Olympic Games.In a new letter, Dickens said he believes the iconic Olympic cauldron should remain in the Summerhill neighborhood, despite efforts by Georgia State University and Atlanta Legacy '96 officials to move it to Centennial Olympic Park."A city's greatest moments should belong to its people first," Dickens wrote. "The Olympic cauldron should remain in the neighborhood it has called home f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-backs-summerhill-residents-in-fight-to-keep-1996-olympic-cauldron/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-andre-dickens-backs-summerhill-residents-in-fight-to-keep-1996-olympic-cauldron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buford man drowns in Lake Lanier after falling off boat while trying to get hat, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 71-year-old Buford man's boating trip to Lake Lanier ended in tragedy after officials say he fell into the Georgia lake and drowned on Saturday.Officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources tell CBS News Atlanta that the agency's game wardens responded to reports of a drowning near Three Sisters Island around 3:28 p.m.Witnesses told investigators that 71-year-old Kim Gregory Battle was operating his boat when he lost his hat. Battle stopped the vessel and went to the back of the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buford-man-drowns-in-lake-lanier-after-falling-off-boat-while-trying-to-get-hat-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buford-man-drowns-in-lake-lanier-after-falling-off-boat-while-trying-to-get-hat-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in Conyers hit-and-run crash that killed woman arrested at motel, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia man accused of hitting and killing a woman with his car and then fleeing the scene is now in custody, officials say.The Conyers Police Department says that 52-year-old Derrick Lydell Mathis was arrested for a hit-and-run crash that killed 43-year-old Andrea Cantrell early Monday morning.Officials say the crash happened on Dogwood Drive in Conyers.According to police, detectives and the Georgia State Patrol reviewed surveillance footage and used their Flock Safety license plate readers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-conyers-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-woman-arrested-at-motel-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-conyers-hit-and-run-crash-that-killed-woman-arrested-at-motel-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp suspends entire Dublin school board amid $20 million financial crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has suspended all seven members of the Dublin City Board of Education as the district works through a multimillion-dollar financial crisis.Kemp signed an executive order Monday suspending Amanda Smith, John Bell, Jeff Davis, Joanna Glover, Peggy Johnson, James Lanier and Kenny Walters. He also created a committee to recommend temporary replacements for the board.The action follows an Aug. 12 hearing in which the Georgia Board of Education voted 10-0 to recommend suspendin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-brian-kemp-suspends-entire-dublin-school-board-amid-20-million-financial-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-brian-kemp-suspends-entire-dublin-school-board-amid-20-million-financial-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher and Chris Brown add fifth Atlanta concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usher and Chris Brown are giving Atlanta fans one more night to see them together.The Grammy Award-winning artists have added a fifth show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to their co-headlining R&amp;B Tour. Usher announced the new date Monday on Instagram. The newly added concert is scheduled for Nov. 5.The Atlanta run now includes shows on Nov. 5, 7, 8, 10 and 11. Mercedes-Benz Stadium initially announced two concerts before additional dates were added because of demand."You all are STILL not playing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usher-and-chris-brown-add-fifth-atlanta-concert-at-mercedes-benz-stadium/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usher-and-chris-brown-add-fifth-atlanta-concert-at-mercedes-benz-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nile virus detected in more DeKalb County mosquito traps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four more mosquito traps in DeKalb County have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the county's total to six positive traps this year, according to DeKalb Public Health.The latest positive mosquitoes were collected from traps in ZIP codes covering Avondale Estates, Clarkston, parts of unincorporated DeKalb near Decatur and Stonecrest, and areas near Atlanta and Doraville.The health department said no human cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in DeKalb County this year.The new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-nile-virus-detected-in-more-dekalb-county-mosquito-traps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/west-nile-virus-detected-in-more-dekalb-county-mosquito-traps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta refurbishes donated bikes for children across metro Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside a warehouse in Atlanta, donated bicycles are getting a second life before they reach children across the region.Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta&nbsp;collects used bicycles, repairs them and distributes them through community organizations that already have cycling programs for children.Volunteers help clean, prep, repair and inspect the bikes before they leave the warehouse. If a bike cannot be fully restored, usable parts can be salvaged and used to repair another.Junior DeBarros, vice chair o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/free-bikes-4-kidz-atlanta-refurbishes-donated-bikes-for-children-across-metro-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/free-bikes-4-kidz-atlanta-refurbishes-donated-bikes-for-children-across-metro-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta could feel like 105 as dangerous heat sticks around]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta&rsquo;s Next Weather Alert continues through Thursday as highs climb toward 100 degrees and heat index values reach up to 105. Rain chances remain low before temperatures ease into the low 90s this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-could-feel-like-105-as-dangerous-heat-sticks-around/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-could-feel-like-105-as-dangerous-heat-sticks-around/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Bikes 4 Kidz repairs used bikes for metro Atlanta kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers are refurbishing 25 donated bicycles for students at Glanton-Hindsman Elementary School in Villa Rica. Each child will also receive a helmet and bike safety training before taking home a new set of wheels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/free-bikes-4-kidz-repairs-used-bikes-for-metro-atlanta-kids/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/free-bikes-4-kidz-repairs-used-bikes-for-metro-atlanta-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Georgia law expands medical marijuana access; nearly 10,000 join registry, creating four-week card wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since Georgia lawmakers expanded the state's medical marijuana program in July, enrollment has surged, according to the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission.The state's Low THC Oil Registry had 36,703 patients when the law took effect. Less than two months later, enrollment had climbed to 46,197.The new law allows registered patients to purchase products with higher THC concentrations, as well as dry herb and products intended for vaporization.Dr. Tiffanni Forbes of Better Health Wellne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-law-expands-medical-marijuana-access-nearly-10000-join-registry-creating-four-week-card-wait/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-law-expands-medical-marijuana-access-nearly-10000-join-registry-creating-four-week-card-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia medical cannabis registry adds 10,000 patients after new law]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 10,000 people have joined Georgia&rsquo;s medical cannabis registry since eligibility expanded in July. Doctors and dispensaries report increased demand, while patients now face an estimated four-week wait for registry cards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-medical-cannabis-registry-adds-10000-patients-after-new-law/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-medical-cannabis-registry-adds-10000-patients-after-new-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UGA freshmen settle in as families share heartfelt messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 6,200 incoming University of Georgia students are settling into campus life before classes begin Monday. The university received a record number of more than 51,000 applications, while proud parents shared messages of love and encouragement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-freshmen-settle-in-as-families-share-heartfelt-messages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-freshmen-settle-in-as-families-share-heartfelt-messages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher and Chris Brown add fifth Atlanta show to "R&amp;B Tour"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usher and Chris Brown have added a fifth Atlanta show to their R&amp;B Tour. Presale tickets become available Thursday at 10 a.m., followed by the general sale Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usher-and-chris-brown-add-fifth-atlanta-show-to-rampb-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usher-and-chris-brown-add-fifth-atlanta-show-to-rampb-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Josh Bell's 2-run double helps Minnesota Twins beat Atlanta Braves 4-2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Josh Bell's two-run double started the scoring in a four-run first inning, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Tuesday night.The first six batters reached against Atlanta starter Mart&iacute;n P&eacute;rez (8-7), with the first four in the order scoring. Bell's flare down the right-field line fell just inside the chalk and bounced into the stands for a ground-rule double. Royce Lewis and Kody Clemens followed with RBI singles.Bell and Clemens each finished with a pa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/josh-bells-2-run-double-helps-minnesota-twins-beat-atlanta-braves-4-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/josh-bells-2-run-double-helps-minnesota-twins-beat-atlanta-braves-4-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial rape suspect arrested in Georgia after decades on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say Bobby Lee Hart Jr. is in custody, accused of sexually assaulting multiple women over nearly 20 years in Paulding, Douglas, and Cobb counties. CBS News Atlanta's Daniel Wilkerson reports there may be more victims out there and what they can do to seek justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/serial-rape-suspect-arrested-in-georgia-after-decades-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/serial-rape-suspect-arrested-in-georgia-after-decades-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serial rape suspect Bobby Lee Hart Jr. arrested after 2 decades of assaults across Georgia counties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Paulding County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of Bobby Lee Hart Jr., 53, who authorities are calling a serial rapist.A spokesperson for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office said investigators believe Hart sexually assaulted multiple women over nearly two decades. Investigators said they believe there may be additional victims, possibly in other counties. They said they have identified victims in Paulding, Douglas and Cobb counties so far. Hart is currently in custody at the Cobb Coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/serial-rape-suspect-bobby-lee-hart-jr-arrested-after-2-decades-of-assaults-across-georgia-counties/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/serial-rape-suspect-bobby-lee-hart-jr-arrested-after-2-decades-of-assaults-across-georgia-counties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather impacts parts of north Georgia while heat advisories are issued across the state, National Weather Service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families across northwest Georgia - in places like Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Menlo, Center Post, Cloudland, Berryton, and James H. Floyd State Park - were urged to take cover as a line of severe thunderstorms pushed through the southeast at 30 miles per hour.&nbsp;These fast-moving storms are packed dangerous 60 mph wind gusts and hail about the size of pennies, according to the latest radar reports.These conditions have the potential to damage roofs, siding, and trees&mdash;posing a real risk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-weather-impacts-parts-of-north-georgia-while-heat-advisories-are-issued-across-the-state-national-weather-service-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-weather-impacts-parts-of-north-georgia-while-heat-advisories-are-issued-across-the-state-national-weather-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found shot to death inside Tucker home, Gwinnett County police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County police are investigating a homicide after a man was found shot to death inside a Tucker home Monday afternoon.Officers were called to a residence at 6195 Lawrenceville Highway around 4:30 p.m. after an adult man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound was found inside, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.Detectives remained at the scene Monday evening working to determine what led to the shooting. Investigators were speaking with witnesses and reviewing security a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-found-shot-to-death-inside-tucker-home-gwinnett-county-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-found-shot-to-death-inside-tucker-home-gwinnett-county-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta mother and son endure nearly 2 years without working AC: "It's just too hot in here, and it's just not fair to have to suffer like this"]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta woman said she and her disabled adult son have spent some of the hottest days of summer without reliable air conditioning.69-year-old Janice Daley said she had repeatedly asked for help at her Overlook Ridge apartment for nearly two years for faulty air conditioning, but the problem had continued on.Since 2024, Daley told CBS News Atlanta she had to live in the dark during the summers' hottest days to stay comfortable, because turning on the lights would raise the temperature.Janice D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-and-son-endure-nearly-2-years-without-working-ac-its-just-too-hot-in-here-and-its-just-not-fair-to-have-to-suffer-like-this/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-and-son-endure-nearly-2-years-without-working-ac-its-just-too-hot-in-here-and-its-just-not-fair-to-have-to-suffer-like-this/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports with Sam: Falcons prep for preseason game 2 amid suspension news &amp; joint practices in Indy]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a tough loss to the Broncos and major offseason moves, the Falcons head to Indianapolis for joint practices before their next preseason matchup. Coach Stefanski highlights the value of these sessions as the team navigates the eight-game suspension of James Pierce Jr. Plus, updates on the AP Top 25 and the Falcons&rsquo; push to grow girls flag football nationwide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-falcons-prep-for-preseason-game-2-amid-suspension-news-amp-joint-practices-in-indy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-falcons-prep-for-preseason-game-2-amid-suspension-news-amp-joint-practices-in-indy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excessive heat warnings and thunderstorm risks continue across Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[A relentless heat wave brings heat indices up to 110&deg; in Atlanta, with excessive heat warnings and advisories in effect through Thursday. Scattered storms may bring damaging winds and flooding, especially north of the city. Residents are encouraged to stay weather aware.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/excessive-heat-warnings-and-thunderstorm-risks-continue-across-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/excessive-heat-warnings-and-thunderstorm-risks-continue-across-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning in effect for parts of northwest Georgia, National Weather Service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of 8:27 PM EDT, families across northwest Georgia - in places like Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Menlo, Center Post, Cloudland,Berryton, and James H. Floyd State Park - are being urged to take cover as a line of severe thunderstorms pushes southeast at 30 miles per hour.&nbsp;These fast-moving storms are packing dangerous 60 mph wind gusts and hail about the size of pennies, according to the latest radar reports.These conditions have the potential to damage roofs, siding, and trees&mdash;posing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-parts-of-northwest-georgia-national-weather-service-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-thunderstorm-warning-in-effect-for-parts-of-northwest-georgia-national-weather-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran war continues after 60-day memorandum expires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hostilities between Iran and the U.S. re-intensify as a key 60-day ceasefire memorandum lapses, raising concerns over escalating regional conflict and diplomatic uncertainty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/iran-war-continues-after-60-day-memorandum-expires/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/iran-war-continues-after-60-day-memorandum-expires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS News App: Hayden Panettiere dies a 36, Lil Toonk denied bond, Flock Safety cams spark debate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress Hayden Panettiere dies at age 36;the body of a man who disappeared in Georgia's Lake Hartwell is recovered nearly two months later; a Georgia judge denies bond for rapper Lil Toonk; and you can now search to see if your license plate has been included in a Flock Safety database amid concerns over privacy and police surveillance tech abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cbs-news-app-hayden-panettiere-dies-a-36-lil-toonk-denied-bond-flock-safety-cams-spark-debate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cbs-news-app-hayden-panettiere-dies-a-36-lil-toonk-denied-bond-flock-safety-cams-spark-debate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta mother and son endure nearly 2 years without working AC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite repeated pleas for repairs, a 69-year-old Atlanta woman and her disabled son have spent two summers with a broken air conditioner. Now, the Atlanta Housing Authority has ordered the problem fixed within days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-and-son-endure-nearly-2-years-without-working-ac/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-and-son-endure-nearly-2-years-without-working-ac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flowery Branch man accused of running $165 million crypto Ponzi scheme deported from Fiji, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Flowery Branch man accused of masterminding a $165 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme is back in the United States after federal authorities say he fled more than 7,000 miles to Fiji while investigators closed in.Edward Zimbardi, 59, is facing federal wire fraud and money laundering charges in a case being prosecuted out of the Northern District of Georgia. Prosecutors say Zimbardi persuaded thousands of people to invest in what he called "The Crypto Program," promising enormous returns befor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flowery-branch-man-accused-of-running-165-million-crypto-ponzi-scheme-deported-from-fiji-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flowery-branch-man-accused-of-running-165-million-crypto-ponzi-scheme-deported-from-fiji-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbridge mayor takes fight with City Council to court as delegation seeks GBI investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The dispute between some Stockbridge City Council members and Mayor Jayden Williams&nbsp;heads to court Monday, days after the city's legislative delegation asked Gov. Brian Kemp to request a GBI investigation into allegations involving the mayor.A hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. in Henry County Superior Court as Williams seeks to regain administrative privileges temporarily revoked by the Stockbridge City Council. His lawsuit argues that the council and other city officials lacked the authorit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-mayor-takes-fight-with-city-council-to-court-as-delegation-seeks-gbi-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-mayor-takes-fight-with-city-council-to-court-as-delegation-seeks-gbi-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia rapper Lil Toonk to remain in jail after judge denies bond in Fulton County homicide case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Lil Toonk will remain in jail after a Fulton County judge denied him bond Monday in a homicide case dating back to 2024.Lil Toonk, born Tavorian Lindsey, appeared before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Emily K. Richardson for a bond hearing Monday.&nbsp;Richardson said Lindsey is presumed innocent but expressed concern about his criminal history, previous failure to appear in court and the number of cases involving him over the past three years.The judge said her primary concerns were]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-rapper-lil-toonk-to-remain-in-jail-after-judge-denies-bond-in-fulton-county-homicide-case/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-rapper-lil-toonk-to-remain-in-jail-after-judge-denies-bond-in-fulton-county-homicide-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Atlanta sisters believed abducted by babysitter found safe after Amber Alert, family says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two young Atlanta sisters who were the subject of an Amber Alert Monday morning have been found safe and reunited with their family, their aunt told CBS News Atlanta.Atlanta police had been searching for 4-year-old Zola Cooper and her 11-month-old sister, Norah Cooper. Investigators said the girls were last seen with their babysitter near Jones Avenue NW and James P. Brawley Drive NW.Police said they believed the babysitter had abducted the children. The babysitter was identified as LakeshaBrown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-atlanta-sisters-believed-abducted-by-babysitter-found-safe-after-amber-alert-family-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-atlanta-sisters-believed-abducted-by-babysitter-found-safe-after-amber-alert-family-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-school excitement takes over St. Jude Elementary]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS News Atlanta&rsquo;s TJ Anthony returns to St. Jude, the elementary school he attended, to meet current students, reunite with his former math teacher and put his math skills to the test in a new &ldquo;Walk the Line.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/back-to-school-excitement-takes-over-st-jude-elementary/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/back-to-school-excitement-takes-over-st-jude-elementary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff sharpens attacks on Trump and Collins ahead of midterm election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied supporters in Atlanta, criticizing President Donald Trump and Republican challenger Mike Collins over health care, tariffs, war and the economy. Georgia voters return to the polls in eight weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-sharpens-attacks-on-trump-and-collins-ahead-of-midterm-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-sharpens-attacks-on-trump-and-collins-ahead-of-midterm-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[LaGrange city councilman resigns after pleading guilty to public indecency, obstruction]]></title><description><![CDATA[A LaGrange city councilman has resigned from his office days after he pleaded guilty to a charge of public indecency.Court documents obtained by CBS News Atlanta show that Marquavious "Quay" Boddie pleaded guilty to public indecency and obstruction of an officer, both misdemeanors, on Aug. 12. He was sentenced to 24 months' probation and a fine.According to other documents filed in the Troup County Superior Court, Boddie was accused of exposing himself in his office at LaGrange College on Feb. 6]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lagrange-city-councilman-resigns-after-pleading-guilty-to-public-indecency-obstruction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lagrange-city-councilman-resigns-after-pleading-guilty-to-public-indecency-obstruction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of man who disappeared in Georgia's Lake Hartwell recovered nearly 2 months later, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of a missing 73-year-old man has been recovered nearly two months after he disappeared in Georgia's Lake Hartwell.Hart County Sheriff Chris Carroll wrote on Facebook that the county's 911 responders received a call regarding a possible drowning just before 6 p.m. on June 20 near the lake's Mega Ramp in the area of Gum Branch.Authorities tell CBS News Atlanta that David Seymour entered the lake that day to retrieve an item and was not able to get back on his vessel.&nbsp;Game wardens and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/body-of-man-who-disappeared-in-georgias-lake-hartwell-recovered-nearly-2-months-later-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/body-of-man-who-disappeared-in-georgias-lake-hartwell-recovered-nearly-2-months-later-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta police officer shot while responding to mental health crisis, suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta police officer is expected to recover after he was shot in the arm while responding to a mental health crisis in southwest Atlanta on Monday morning.Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said officer DaVante Matthews, 30, was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital in stable condition.&nbsp; Schierbaum said Matthews is expected to make a full recovery.Police were called to a home at 1421 Clark Howard Lane SW around 8:41 a.m. after receiving a report about a person experiencing a mental healt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-officer-shot-while-responding-to-mental-health-crisis-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-police-officer-shot-while-responding-to-mental-health-crisis-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ossoff rallies Atlanta, targets Trump and Collins as Georgia U.S. Senate race intensifies]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied supporters in Atlanta on Sunday, sharpening his case against President Trump and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Collins as one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races moves into its final months.The Nov. 3 general election&nbsp;is about 11 weeks away. In-person early voting in Georgia begins Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 30.Ossoff is seeking a second term against Collins, the&nbsp;Trump-backed Republican nominee&nbsp;who won the GOP runoff in June. Ossoff is the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-rallies-atlanta-targets-trump-and-collins-as-georgia-us-senate-race-intensifies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ossoff-rallies-atlanta-targets-trump-and-collins-as-georgia-us-senate-race-intensifies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher's interns return to Atlanta after working behind the scenes on "R&amp;B Tour"]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's it like to intern for Usher?&nbsp;A group of Atlanta-based college students spent the summer running audio cables, setting up stages and learning the fast-paced logistics behind Usher and Chris Brown's "R&amp;B Tour." The Usher's New Look interns worked alongside the touring crew at 18 stadium shows across North America.The inaugural Entertainment Industry Club: Live Touring Edition placed the young students in production, wardrobe, multimedia and tour operations roles.Before joining the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ushers-interns-return-to-atlanta-after-working-behind-the-scenes-on-rampb-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ushers-interns-return-to-atlanta-after-working-behind-the-scenes-on-rampb-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Dale transforms downtown Avondale Estates with new restaurants, shops and gathering spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new downtown is taking shape in Avondale Estates, bringing restaurants, retail, green space and new development to the heart of the city.For the business owners opening their doors, the changes represent more than new storefronts. They say the development is creating places for residents to gather, connect and spend time in their own community.The Dale, a new retail and restaurant development alongside the city's Town Green, is at the center of that transformation.Brittany Smith, owner of The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-dale-transforms-downtown-avondale-estates-with-new-restaurants-shops-and-gathering-spaces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-dale-transforms-downtown-avondale-estates-with-new-restaurants-shops-and-gathering-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New downtown brings restaurants, retail and green space to Avondale Estates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dale, a new development beside the Town Green, is bringing restaurants, shops and gathering spaces to downtown Avondale Estates. Business owners and city leaders say the growth is attracting more visitors and investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-downtown-brings-restaurants-retail-and-green-space-to-avondale-estates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-downtown-brings-restaurants-retail-and-green-space-to-avondale-estates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous Metro Atlanta heat raises concerns for children playing and practicing outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[With high temperatures forecast across metro Atlanta this week, doctors are urging teachers, coaches and parents to watch children closely while they play or practice outdoors.Dr. Cecil Bennett of Newnan Family Medicine said children should still have opportunities to play outside, but adults need to make sure they take breaks and stay hydrated when the heat index is high."A lot of water, a lot of electrolytes. Maybe even a weakened Powerade or Gatorade," Bennett said. "They want to play, play,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerous-metro-atlanta-heat-raises-concerns-for-children-playing-and-practicing-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerous-metro-atlanta-heat-raises-concerns-for-children-playing-and-practicing-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat continues across Georgia with highs near 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. as temperatures approach 100 degrees across Georgia and the heat index climbs near 110. A few strong storms could develop north of metro Atlanta during the evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerous-heat-continues-across-georgia-with-highs-near-100/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerous-heat-continues-across-georgia-with-highs-near-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conyers hotel investigation leads to arrest of 2 Cobb County residents accused of child sex trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Cobb County residents face human trafficking charges after Conyers police said an undercover officer found a child linked to an online ad offering sex for money.Tayvion Ringgold, 25, and Kiauni Gilbert, 21, were each indicted on three counts of human trafficking for sexual servitude, according to the Conyers Police Department.The investigation began March 9 when an officer conducting an undercover prostitution operation at a Conyers hotel encountered the juvenile, police said.Detectives spen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-hotel-investigation-leads-to-arrest-of-2-cobb-county-residents-accused-of-child-sex-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-hotel-investigation-leads-to-arrest-of-2-cobb-county-residents-accused-of-child-sex-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boosie encourages Atlanta-area youth to choose dreams over streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rapper Boosie hosted teens and young men from the Next Level Boys Academy at his Palmetto home, encouraging them to avoid violence, overcome adversity and stay focused on their goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boosie-encourages-atlanta-area-youth-to-choose-dreams-over-streets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boosie-encourages-atlanta-area-youth-to-choose-dreams-over-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta heat raises concerns for children playing and practicing outdoors]]></title><description><![CDATA[With high temperatures forecast across metro Atlanta this week, doctors are urging teachers, coaches and parents to watch children closely while they play or practice outdoors.Dr. Cecil Bennett of Newnan Family Medicine said children should still have opportunities to play outside, but adults need to make sure they take breaks and stay hydrated when the heat index is high."A lot of water, a lot of electrolytes. Maybe even a weakened Powerade or Gatorade," Bennett said. "They want to play, play,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-heat-raises-concerns-for-children-playing-and-practicing-outdoors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-heat-raises-concerns-for-children-playing-and-practicing-outdoors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning signs parents should watch for when kids exercise in the heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, a metro Atlanta doctor explains how hydration, frequent breaks and recognizing signs of heat illness can help keep children safe during recess and sports practices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warning-signs-parents-should-watch-for-when-kids-exercise-in-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warning-signs-parents-should-watch-for-when-kids-exercise-in-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream fall to Fever 95-91 in overtime despite Gray’s 32 points]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream fell to the Indiana Fever 95-91 in overtime before a sellout crowd of more than 17,000. Allisha Gray led Atlanta with 32 points, while Angel Reese recorded a double-double. Caitlin Clark scored 26 points for Indiana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-fall-to-fever-95-91-in-overtime-despite-grays-32-points/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-fall-to-fever-95-91-in-overtime-despite-grays-32-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babysitter believed to have abducted 2 Atlanta sisters, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are searching for two young sisters who were last seen with their babysitter, whom investigators believe abducted the children.Police identified the girls as 4-year-old Zola Cooper and her 11-month-old sister, Norah Cooper. They were last seen near Jones Avenue NW and James P. Brawley Drive NW.According to an Atlanta Police Department critical missing child alert, Zola is described as 3 feet, 9 inches tall and 42 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/babysitter-believed-to-have-abducted-2-atlanta-sisters-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/babysitter-believed-to-have-abducted-2-atlanta-sisters-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two rescued beluga whales from closed Marineland of Canada begin new life at Georgia Aquarium after international effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two male beluga whales rescued from Marineland of Canada arrived safely at Georgia Aquarium, marking a new chapter in an international effort to save the animals.The pair are part of an international, multi-institutional rescue mission to rehome 30 beluga whales after the sudden closure of the Niagara Falls marine park.CBS News Atlanta Beluga whales are arctic species, well-adapted to cold water environments. Unlike many whales, belugas do not have dorsal fins, an adaptation that allows them to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/two-rescued-beluga-whales-from-closed-marineland-of-canada-begin-new-life-at-georgia-aquarium-after-international-effort/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/two-rescued-beluga-whales-from-closed-marineland-of-canada-begin-new-life-at-georgia-aquarium-after-international-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescued beluga whales from closed Marineland of Canada begin new life at Georgia Aquarium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two male beluga whales rescued from Marineland of Canada arrived safely at Georgia Aquarium, marking a new chapter in an international effort to save the animals.The pair are part of an international, multi-institutional rescue mission to rehome 30 beluga whales after the sudden closure of the Niagara Falls marine park.CBS News Atlanta Beluga whales are arctic species, well-adapted to cold water environments. Unlike many whales, belugas do not have dorsal fins, an adaptation that allows them to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rescued-beluga-whales-from-closed-marineland-of-canada-begin-new-life-at-georgia-aquarium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rescued-beluga-whales-from-closed-marineland-of-canada-begin-new-life-at-georgia-aquarium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Albany Police staff member arrested on child molestation charges in Cobb County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staff member with the Albany Police Department in New York has been arrested in Cobb County on child molestation and obstruction charges, according to local booking records.WRGB reports that Cobb County Sheriff's Office records show Telecommunications Specialist Blaize Gallimore was arrested Aug. 10 on two felony counts of child molestation and one misdemeanor count of willful obstruction of a law enforcement officer.The arrest was made at 230 Interstate North Parkway, the address of the Sprin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/albany-police-staff-member-arrested-on-child-molestation-charges-in-cobb-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/albany-police-staff-member-arrested-on-child-molestation-charges-in-cobb-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founder of Georgia financial advisory firm sentenced to 20 years in $380M Ponzi scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The founder of a Georgia-based financial advisory firm was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $380 million Ponzi scheme that prosecutors say defrauded more than 2,000 investors.Todd Burkhalter, 55, founder and CEO of Drive Planning LLC, received the maximum prison sentence allowed by law, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.&nbsp;He was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay more than $233.7 million]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/founder-of-georgia-financial-advisory-firm-sentenced-to-20-years-in-380m-ponzi-scheme/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/founder-of-georgia-financial-advisory-firm-sentenced-to-20-years-in-380m-ponzi-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Coweta County deputy indicted on multiple child molestation charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Coweta County sheriff's deputy, Mike McGuffey, has been indicted by a grand jury on three counts of child molestation and two counts of enticing a child for indecent purposes, according to court records.&nbsp;The alleged offenses, involving a child under 16, occurred between August 2019 and March 2020 at locations in Coweta County.The indictment alleges the offenses occurred sometime between Aug. 1, 2019, and March 16, 2020. Prosecutors said the exact dates of the alleged offenses are u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-coweta-county-deputy-indicted-on-multiple-child-molestation-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-coweta-county-deputy-indicted-on-multiple-child-molestation-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early voting underway in DeKalb County for Congressional District 13 special election runoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early voting is underway for DeKalb County voters participating in the Congressional District 13 special election runoff.DeKalb County Voter Registration and Elections said eligible voters can cast their ballots early through Friday, Aug. 21. Election Day is Tuesday, Aug. 25.Only one early voting location will be open in DeKalb County during the seven-day early voting period:County Line-Ellenwood Library<br />
4331 River Road<br />
Ellenwood, GA 30294When can I vote early in DeKalb County?Early voting hours]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/early-voting-underway-in-dekalb-county-for-congressional-district-13-special-election-runoff/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/early-voting-underway-in-dekalb-county-for-congressional-district-13-special-election-runoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired Cherokee County man finds 2nd act building tables for Habitat families]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Tom Schulte retired after a career in the insurance business, he found himself confronting two words familiar and perhaps scary to many people after a lifetime of work: Now what?"You can only play so much golf or tennis or pickleball or whatever it might be," Schulte said. "You know, you get bored after a while."So, Schulte, who lives in Ball Ground, went looking for something useful to do.For eight years, one day a week, he volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, helping build homes for fam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/retired-cherokee-county-man-finds-2nd-act-building-tables-for-habitat-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/retired-cherokee-county-man-finds-2nd-act-building-tables-for-habitat-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man uses woodworking skills to make tables for Habitat for Humanity families]]></title><description><![CDATA[When volunteering for Habitat for Humanity, Tom Schulte realized the families didn't have much furniture. For the last six years, he's handmade kitchen tables for these families, delivering a place for them to gather, eat, talk, and simply be together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-uses-woodworking-skills-to-make-tables-for-habitat-for-humanity-families/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-uses-woodworking-skills-to-make-tables-for-habitat-for-humanity-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting at Georgia high school resparks conversation on safety measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are calling for more safety measures after a shooting in a Central Georgia school bathroom sent one student to the hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/shooting-at-georgia-high-school-resparks-conversation-on-safety-measures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/shooting-at-georgia-high-school-resparks-conversation-on-safety-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat and humidity keeping Georgia sweating over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia has felt the high temperatures and humidity this week, and we won't be getting any relief during the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-and-humidity-keeping-georgia-sweating-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-and-humidity-keeping-georgia-sweating-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Make a mental health checklist before heading back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Between navigating puberty, school groups, and social pressures, a return to the classroom can be a stressful time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/make-a-mental-health-checklist-before-heading-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/make-a-mental-health-checklist-before-heading-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Golden Games kick off in Gwinnett County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gwinnett County residents age 50 and older have their eyes on the prize as the Golden Games kicked off on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-golden-games-kick-off-in-gwinnett-county/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/the-golden-games-kick-off-in-gwinnett-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal case, faces up to life in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case on Friday, admitting to the judge that he shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-case-faces-up-to-life-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-federal-case-faces-up-to-life-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Black Restaurant Week shines spotlight on the resiliency of the city's culinary culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10th annual Atlanta Black Restaurant Week is set to wrap up on Sunday. The week-long spotlight on participating Black restaurants is something that Esther Evans, lead manager at Gocha's Breakfast Bar, says is about more than what goes on a plate."Black Restaurant Week isn't just about the food; it's about the culture and bringing everyone together, and seeing the community thrive," Evans said.Gocha's has been open since 2018 and has managed to navigate challenges over the years to stay afloa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-restaurant-week-shines-spotlight-on-the-resiliency-of-the-citys-culinary-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-restaurant-week-shines-spotlight-on-the-resiliency-of-the-citys-culinary-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta students aim to reduce teen takeovers by creating safe place to hang out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media meetups among teenagers have led to arrests and curfew violations across metro Atlanta this year, but two Atlanta Public Schools high school students say part of the problem starts long before those gatherings, with teens having few safe places to go.Devin Mitchell, a senior at Daniel McLaughlin Therrell High School, and Haile Irving, a junior at Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, are hoping to change that with a $50,000 grant from the City of Atlanta.For Mitchell and Irving, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-aim-to-reduce-teen-takeovers-by-creating-safe-place-to-hang-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-aim-to-reduce-teen-takeovers-by-creating-safe-place-to-hang-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Black Restaurant Week puts spotlight on city's culinary culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 10th annual Atlanta Black Restaurant Week is set to wrap up on Sunday, and it showcases more than just what goes on the plate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-restaurant-week-puts-spotlight-on-citys-culinary-culture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-black-restaurant-week-puts-spotlight-on-citys-culinary-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta students receive grant to create safe spaces for teens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Atlanta Public Schools high school students say teens have few safe places to go and hang out. They're hoping to change that with a $50,000 grant from the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-receive-grant-to-create-safe-spaces-for-teens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-students-receive-grant-to-create-safe-spaces-for-teens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former "Love &amp; Hip Hop: Atlanta" star arrested for real estate fraud scam in Florida, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former "Love &amp; Hip Hop: Atlanta" and "Cartel Crew" cast member is facing multiple charges after Florida officials say she was arrested as part of an investigation into a real estate scam.Salome Jackson, better known as "Betty Idol," was charged with money laundering, grand theft, organized scheme to defraud, and identity theft, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said.Authorities say Jackson was arrested after an 11-month investigation into a fraud case that scammed a couple in Orange Coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-love-amp-hip-hop-atlanta-star-arrested-for-real-estate-fraud-scam-in-florida-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-love-amp-hip-hop-atlanta-star-arrested-for-real-estate-fraud-scam-in-florida-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons' James Pearce Jr. suspended for 8 games after offseason arrest in Florida]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Football League has suspended Atlanta Falcons pass rusher James Pearce Jr. for eight games for his arrest earlier this year after what police called a domestic dispute with his ex-girlfriend, WNBA player Rickea Jackson.According to the Falcons, Pearce's suspension will begin on Aug. 30, meaning that he could participate in the team's preseason games and other activities. He could be back on the field for the team's 2026 international game, set to take place on Nov. 2 in Madrid, Spai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-james-pearce-jr-suspended-for-8-games-after-offseason-arrest-in-florida/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-james-pearce-jr-suspended-for-8-games-after-offseason-arrest-in-florida/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collins attempts to clarify remarks after exchange with Jan. 6 rioter over compensation fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[An exchange between Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins and a Savannah man convicted for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot is becoming one of the latest points of contention in Georgia's closely watched Senate race.During a campaign event in Savannah this week, Dominic Box identified himself as a Jan. 6 defendant and asked Collins whether he would support either the Trump administration's proposed "anti-weaponization fund" or another form of compensation for Americans who believ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/collins-attempts-to-clarify-remarks-after-exchange-with-jan-6-rioter-over-compensation-fund/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/collins-attempts-to-clarify-remarks-after-exchange-with-jan-6-rioter-over-compensation-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexican engineers recruited to work at Georgia Kia plant win $11.5 million class action lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A federal judge has approved a class action lawsuit for a group of Mexican engineers who claimed they were recruited under false pretenses to work for Hyundai and Kia in Georgia.United States District Judge Leigh Martin May granted an $11.5 million settlement in the lawsuit, which targeted Hyundai Mobis, Kia Georgia, Georgia-based staffing agency SPJ Connect, and Georgia recruiting firm Allswell, earlier this month.According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs were engineers and technical professiona]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mexican-engineers-recruited-to-work-at-georgia-kia-plant-win-115-million-class-action-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mexican-engineers-recruited-to-work-at-georgia-kia-plant-win-115-million-class-action-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to prison for shooting man who asked him for dollar at DeKalb gas station, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A convicted felon will spend decades in prison without parole for shooting a man who asked him for a dollar at a DeKalb County gas station.On July 22, a jury found 46-year-old Homer Wright guilty of three counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony for the shooting on June 23, 2025.On that night, investigators say Jquante Lenon approached Wright's truck and asked him for a dollar at a gas station on Hillandale Drive. Wright refused, and Lenon walked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-shooting-man-who-asked-him-for-dollar-at-dekalb-gas-station-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-sentenced-to-prison-for-shooting-man-who-asked-him-for-dollar-at-dekalb-gas-station-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta man charged with murder after father found shot to death in Decatur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating after an Atlanta man allegedly shot and killed his father Friday morning.The DeKalb County Police Department responded to a home in the 4000 block of Pepperdine Drive in Decatur around 5 a.m. Officers found 65-year-old Jerome Wyatt dead at the scene.Investigators believe Wyatt's son, Eshaun Suggs, fatally shot him. Police have not said what led to the shooting.Suggs was taken to the DeKalb County Jail, where he is facing charges of murder and family violence battery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-man-charged-with-murder-after-father-found-shot-to-death-in-decatur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-man-charged-with-murder-after-father-found-shot-to-death-in-decatur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man riding dirt bike on Atlanta Beltline caught with drugs, gun and cash, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traffic stop of a man riding a dirt bike on the Atlanta Beltline ended with police finding a gun and drugs, officials say.The Atlanta Police Department says the situation began when officers patrolling near Irwin Street received a report that motor vehicles were being operated on the popular trail, which is against city ordinance.While on patrol, the officers spotted a man riding a dirt bike and tried to stop him. When the officer attempted to get the man to take off his backpack, the man resi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-riding-dirt-bike-on-atlanta-beltline-caught-with-drugs-gun-and-cash-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-riding-dirt-bike-on-atlanta-beltline-caught-with-drugs-gun-and-cash-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning, admitting to the judge that he shot and killed&nbsp;UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson&nbsp;outside a Midtown hotel in 2024.Mangione, 28, faced both federal and state trials in New York for the deadly shooting. He had previously pleaded not guilty in both cases.Sentencing in the federal case will take place on Dec. 18, with Mangione facing a maximum possible sentence of life in prison.His]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-federal-case-admits-shooting-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-in-federal-case-admits-shooting-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat advisory in place for most of Georgia as dangerously high temperatures continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost all of Georgia is in a heat advisory from noon on Friday to 8 p.m. on Saturday. It's part of a wave of hot weather hitting the South through the weekend and into next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisory-in-place-for-most-of-georgia-as-dangerously-high-temperatures-continue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-advisory-in-place-for-most-of-georgia-as-dangerously-high-temperatures-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters rescue construction worker trapped in Decatur trench]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction worker was rescued with minor injuries after falling into a trench Friday morning in Decatur, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.The department received the call shortly before 9 a.m. A spokesperson said the worker fell into a trench on Rainbow Drive.Firefighters stabilized the area and rescued the worker, who was taken to a trauma center.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/firefighters-rescue-construction-worker-trapped-in-decatur-trench/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/firefighters-rescue-construction-worker-trapped-in-decatur-trench/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione hearing set to start amid discussions about possible guilty plea on federal charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges ahead of a court appearance Friday in New York City, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.Mangione, 28, is set to appear at an 11 a.m. conference in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. That meeting is taking place after prosecutors and the defense team sent a letter to federal court Tuesday requesting Friday's conference.&nbsp;Plea discussion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-hearing-set-to-start-amid-discussions-about-possible-guilty-plea-on-federal-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-hearing-set-to-start-amid-discussions-about-possible-guilty-plea-on-federal-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia school district cancels classes after receiving bomb threats; 2nd county reports similar threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson County schools canceled classes Friday after multiple campuses received anonymous, computer-generated bomb threats, according to the school district.The district initially delayed the start of the school day as authorities began investigating the threats. Classes were later canceled because officials said it would take more time to clear the affected buildings.The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is checking the schools as part of what the district described as a deliberate process.The di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-cancels-classes-after-receiving-bomb-threats-2nd-county-reports-similar-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-cancels-classes-after-receiving-bomb-threats-2nd-county-reports-similar-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral arrangements announced for DeKalb County teacher who drowned while rescuing girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funeral arrangements have been announced for Derrick Moore, the DeKalb County teacher and coach who drowned while rescuing a young girl trapped in a rip current off Myrtle Beach.On Aug. 7, Moore noticed a young girl struggling in the ocean. With no lifeguards on duty, he jumped in the water to help, the Myrtle Beach Police Department said. While Moore was able to get her to safety, he was pulled underwater by the rip current and disappeared. His body was discovered washed ashore the next morning]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-dekalb-county-teacher-who-drowned-while-rescuing-girl/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/funeral-arrangements-announced-for-dekalb-county-teacher-who-drowned-while-rescuing-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia car break-in crew sentenced after admitting to targeting nearly 500 vehicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven people will spend more than 60 years in prison combined after admitting to operating a car break-in ring that targeted 492 vehicles across Gwinnett County.According to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office, Javaris Cardell Gamble, Myles David Cameron, Kylija Devion Yates, Randy D. Martinez, Emmanuel Chavarria-Ornelas, Giovanni Louis Bell and Kejuan Donarius Miliam pleaded guilty to violating Georgia's racketeering law. Each also pleaded guilty to theft-related charges and misdemea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-car-break-in-crew-sentenced-after-admitting-to-targeting-nearly-500-vehicles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-car-break-in-crew-sentenced-after-admitting-to-targeting-nearly-500-vehicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous heat grips metro Atlanta with temperatures nearing 100 degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CBS News Atlanta NEXT Weather team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert through the weekend and into the start of next week as dangerous heat builds across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.CBS News Atlanta High temperatures are expected to reach the mid- to upper 90s Friday through Monday. By Monday, Atlanta could approach 100 degrees, with heat index values making it feel as hot as 110 degrees over the next several days.CBS News Atlanta Most of Georgia is under a heat advisory from noon Friday un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerous-heat-grips-metro-atlanta-with-temperatures-nearing-100-degrees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dangerous-heat-grips-metro-atlanta-with-temperatures-nearing-100-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Viral Hawks bird calls and new Atlanta music]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral young bird caller helps the Atlanta Hawks unveil their schedule, NFL coaches get ranked by fans and Damez surprises viewers with the music video for his new single, &ldquo;Dance Until We Die.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-viral-hawks-bird-calls-and-new-atlanta-music/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-viral-hawks-bird-calls-and-new-atlanta-music/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia school district cancels classes after receiving computer-generated bomb threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson County schools canceled classes Friday after multiple campuses received anonymous, computer-generated bomb threats, according to the school district.The district initially delayed the start of the school day as authorities began investigating the threats. Classes were later canceled because officials said it would take more time to clear the affected buildings.The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is checking the schools as part of what the district described as a deliberate process.The di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-cancels-classes-after-receiving-computer-generated-bomb-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-cancels-classes-after-receiving-computer-generated-bomb-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia school district delays school day after receiving computer-generated bomb threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackson County schools delayed the start of Friday's school day until further notice after the district received computer-generated bomb threats involving its campuses overnight.The school year began July 30.The Jackson County School System said local and state law enforcement agencies are investigating the threats and checking school buildings.The district did not identify which campuses were named or announce a new start time.School officials said families will be notified when more informatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-delays-school-day-after-receiving-computer-generated-bomb-threats/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-delays-school-day-after-receiving-computer-generated-bomb-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midtown Atlanta's 5Church celebrating decade of telling stories through food]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 10 years, 5Church has been serving up bold flavors in Midtown Atlanta. The story behind the restaurant begins long before the first guest walked through its doors. Every plate tells a story. Not just of what's being served, but of the passion behind the food."I came to the U.S. chasing the American dream," said Ayman Kamel. Long before he opened 5Church in 2016, Kamel learned the business from the ground up."My first role? Washing dishes. I cooked, I butchered, I prepped, I got my fair share]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/midtown-atlantas-5church-celebrating-decade-of-telling-stories-through-food/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/midtown-atlantas-5church-celebrating-decade-of-telling-stories-through-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forsyth County youth baseball team reaches final at Cooperstown Dreams Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen young baseball players from Forsyth County are celebrating a championship run at Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York.Midway Scout advanced through a field of 104 teams to reach the championship game during Week 8 of the tournament. The team won 10 of its 11 games and finished second.Most of the players have been teammates since they were 6 years old. Their Cooperstown experience included a parade, fireworks and activities for their families before competition began.After returning home,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forsyth-county-youth-baseball-team-reaches-final-at-cooperstown-dreams-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forsyth-county-youth-baseball-team-reaches-final-at-cooperstown-dreams-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia heat advisory expands as temperatures approach 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heat advisory covers most of Georgia as feels-like temperatures could approach 110 degrees. Atlanta is expected to reach 96 Friday, with highs climbing to 98 Sunday and 99 Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-heat-advisory-expands-as-temperatures-approach-100/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-heat-advisory-expands-as-temperatures-approach-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5Church owner celebrates 10 years of success in Midtown Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of 5Church worked his way up from washing dishes to running one of Midtown Atlanta&rsquo;s longtime dining destinations. Ten years after opening, the Colony Square restaurant employs more than 100 people and supports Georgia farms through seasonal sourcing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5church-owner-celebrates-10-years-of-success-in-midtown-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5church-owner-celebrates-10-years-of-success-in-midtown-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usher gives college students hands-on experience on tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Usher&rsquo;s New Look foundation gives college students hands-on experience in audio production and other behind-the-scenes tour jobs. The program is also partnering with BET to expand entertainment industry training year-round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usher-gives-college-students-hands-on-experience-on-tour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usher-gives-college-students-hands-on-experience-on-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta restaurants collect donations for Colombia earthquake victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Abuela restaurants across metro Atlanta are collecting flashlights, diapers, first-aid supplies, hygiene kits, blankets and other donations for Colombia earthquake victims. Donations will be accepted until 9 p.m. Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants-collect-donations-for-colombia-earthquake-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-restaurants-collect-donations-for-colombia-earthquake-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forsyth County youth baseball team reaches Cooperstown title game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midway Scout, a Forsyth County 12U baseball team, won 10 of 11 games and finished second among 104 teams at Cooperstown Dreams Park. The players celebrated their championship run and years together with homemade awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forsyth-county-youth-baseball-team-reaches-cooperstown-title-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/forsyth-county-youth-baseball-team-reaches-cooperstown-title-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports with Sam: Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic highlights, Atlanta Hawks &amp; Falcons update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Catch all the action from an electric 48 hours of top-tier Georgia high school football&mdash;big wins, intense rivalries, and a field transforming for the Falcons&rsquo; preseason opener. Sam Crenshaw reports from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-corky-kell-dave-hunter-classic-highlights-atlanta-hawks-amp-falcons-update/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-corky-kell-dave-hunter-classic-highlights-atlanta-hawks-amp-falcons-update/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern drought eases, but extreme heat returns across the Southeast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get a 360&deg; look at your Next Weather forecast: Drought conditions have improved across much of the South, but heat advisories and warnings are back as a high-pressure system drives temperatures near 100&deg;F. Sponsored by your local Chevy dealers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/southern-drought-eases-but-extreme-heat-returns-across-the-southeast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/southern-drought-eases-but-extreme-heat-returns-across-the-southeast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paulding County coroner opens inquest into Heather Turner's 2017 death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sheriff's office closed Heather Turner's nearly nine-year death investigation as a suicide. Paulding County's coroner says unanswered questions remain and wants the decision before a jury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/paulding-county-coroner-opens-inquest-into-heather-turners-2017-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/paulding-county-coroner-opens-inquest-into-heather-turners-2017-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock Safety rolls out changes amid backlash over police surveillance tech abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the Atlanta-based surveillance company Flock Safety gets backlash and more Georgia officers are fired and arrested for misusing the surveillance network, Flock's CEO comes forward with an apology and newly announced changes. CBS News Atlanta's Emily McLeod reports on the ongoing debate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flock-safety-rolls-out-changes-amid-backlash-over-police-surveillance-tech-abuse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flock-safety-rolls-out-changes-amid-backlash-over-police-surveillance-tech-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly a decade after Heather Turner's death, a Paulding County coroner opens an inquest into how she died: "This is a real person, and I want to be confident in my conclusions"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly nine years, one word remained attached to the death of Heather Turner: undetermined.Then, earlier this year, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office said it finally had an answer.Now, the county's coroner is asking a jury to decide whether that answer should stand.Paulding County Coroner Lindsey Eberhart announced Thursday that she will convene a coroner's inquest into the 2017 death of Turner, a 35-year-old woman found with a gunshot wound inside the bathroom of her Dallas-area home.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-a-decade-after-heather-turners-death-a-paulding-county-coroner-opens-an-inquest-into-how-she-died-this-is-a-real-person-and-i-want-to-be-confident-in-my-conclusions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-a-decade-after-heather-turners-death-a-paulding-county-coroner-opens-an-inquest-into-how-she-died-this-is-a-real-person-and-i-want-to-be-confident-in-my-conclusions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly a decade after Heather Turner's death, a Paulding County coroner opens an inquest into how she died:"This is a real person, and I want to be confident in my conclusions"]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly nine years, one word remained attached to the death of Heather Turner: undetermined.Then, earlier this year, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office said it finally had an answer.Now, the county's coroner is asking a jury to decide whether that answer should stand.Paulding County Coroner Lindsey Eberhart announced Thursday that she will convene a coroner's inquest into the 2017 death of Turner, a 35-year-old woman found with a gunshot wound inside the bathroom of her Dallas-area home.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-a-decade-after-heather-turners-death-a-paulding-county-coroner-opens-an-inquest-into-how-she-diedthis-is-a-real-person-and-i-want-to-be-confident-in-my-conclusions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nearly-a-decade-after-heather-turners-death-a-paulding-county-coroner-opens-an-inquest-into-how-she-diedthis-is-a-real-person-and-i-want-to-be-confident-in-my-conclusions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Fulton commissioner Natalie Hall calls for data center transparency as county opposes tax breaks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The debate over the rapid growth of data centers in metro Atlanta is intensifying in Fulton County, where former Commissioner Natalie Hall is calling for greater transparency around the massive facilities' demands on water, electricity and public infrastructure.Hall, who previously represented District 4 on the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, said Thursday that she supports the technology powering cloud computing and artificial intelligence but believes communities need more information ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-fulton-commissioner-natalie-hall-calls-for-data-center-transparency-as-county-opposes-tax-breaks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-fulton-commissioner-natalie-hall-calls-for-data-center-transparency-as-county-opposes-tax-breaks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEXT Weather Update: U.S. Drought Monitor says conditions are easing across the Southeast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good news! Drought conditions are improving across the Southeast as Georgia hits heat indices between the 90s and 100s this week. The 7-day forecast shows little sign of rain or storms right now, but the heat will definitely take effect. Stay weather aware.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-update-us-drought-monitor-says-conditions-are-easing-across-the-southeast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-update-us-drought-monitor-says-conditions-are-easing-across-the-southeast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County man recalls moment he saved his roommates from burning home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people are alive today thanks to the swift actions of one of the roommates from the group who saved the others during a Gwinnett County house fire. Forty-six-year-old Christopher Hammond said he got off work around 3:15 a.m., made it to the gym, then returned home to the 700 block of Camp Perrin Road NE in Lawrenceville around 4:15 a.m., about an hour before investigators said firefighters were called about a house fire. Investigators said they believe the fire was intentionally set."It's a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-man-recalls-moment-he-saved-his-roommates-from-burning-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-man-recalls-moment-he-saved-his-roommates-from-burning-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Watch: Measles cases highest in 3 decades, hospitals push for upfront payments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Receiving healthcare may cost more upfront soon. As patient deductibles and out-of-pocket costs are on the rise, hospitals are exploring how to offset the cost by asking patients for more upfront. Then, measles cases have hit their highest in three decades as fewer people get vaccinated against the disease, and abdominal fat may be a higher indicator of cardiovascular disease as we explore easy ways to decrease your risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-measles-cases-highest-in-3-decades-hospitals-push-for-upfront-payments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-measles-cases-highest-in-3-decades-hospitals-push-for-upfront-payments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man rescues roommates from house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six people are alive today thanks to the swift actions of one of a group of roommates who saved the others from a Gwinnett County house fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-rescues-roommates-from-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-rescues-roommates-from-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 arrested in DeKalb County traffic stop; suspected marijuana and $40,000 in cash seized, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A routine traffic stop conducted by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office on Aug. 4, 2026, led to the arrest of six individuals and the confiscation of over $40,000 in cash, along with a substantial amount of suspected marijuana valued at more than $2.8 million on the street.During the stop, deputies searched a van and discovered approximately 220 to 250 pounds of suspected marijuana inside the vehicle.The investigation extended to a local storage facility, where deputies executed a search warrant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-arrested-in-dekalb-county-traffic-stop-suspected-marijuana-and-40000-in-cash-seized-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-arrested-in-dekalb-county-traffic-stop-suspected-marijuana-and-40000-in-cash-seized-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Spelman College president talks school year, artificial intelligence in the classroom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Ayanna Howard took office as Spelman College's 12th president at the start of August and she has big plans for the Atlanta women's college.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-spelman-college-president-talks-school-year-artificial-intelligence-in-the-classroom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-spelman-college-president-talks-school-year-artificial-intelligence-in-the-classroom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rev. Al Sharpton, Ben Crump use NABJ to call for federal action in Nolan Wells case]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the National Association of Black Journalists hosts its annual conference in Atlanta, civil rights activist and MS Now news host Al Sharpton, along with civil rights attorney Ben Crump, call for a federal review into the mysterious case that has captivated many journalists, investigators and everyday people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rev-al-sharpton-ben-crump-use-nabj-to-call-for-federal-action-in-nolan-wells-case/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rev-al-sharpton-ben-crump-use-nabj-to-call-for-federal-action-in-nolan-wells-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia farmers looking ahead to fall harvest after historic 11-month drought ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[A good amount of summer rain has finally lifted Georgia out of a severe drought, bringing long-awaited relief to local agricultural workers.For nearly a year, dry conditions heavily impacted farmers across the state, but the recent turn in the weather is giving growers in Chattahoochee Hills a reason to look forward to a promising fall harvest.The National Weather Service recently announced that Georgia's drought is officially over. "During 2025 and 2026, we had an 11-month period we were under]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-farmers-looking-ahead-to-fall-harvest-after-historic-11-month-drought-ends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-farmers-looking-ahead-to-fall-harvest-after-historic-11-month-drought-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia news update: New MARTA CEO, "smoky odor" forces Delta flight back to ATL, foster care funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia news update: An escaped inmate from the Fulton County Jail was caught and arrested; a "smoky odor" forces a Delta flight from Florida back to ATL; funding for foster care gets a closer look under the Gold Dome; and Johnathan Hunt has been named the new CEO of MARTA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-news-update-new-marta-ceo-smoky-odor-forces-delta-flight-back-to-atl-foster-care-funds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-news-update-new-marta-ceo-smoky-odor-forces-delta-flight-back-to-atl-foster-care-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[With drought done, Georgia farmers look forward to fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[For nearly a year, dry conditions&#8203; heavily impacted farmers across the state, but the recent turn in the weather is giving growers a reason to look forward to fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/with-drought-done-georgia-farmers-look-forward-to-fall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/with-drought-done-georgia-farmers-look-forward-to-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hartsfield-Jackson Airport introduces Oscar, new A.I. recycling tool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Oscar! The Hartsfield-Jackson International Atlanta Airport introduces a new A.I. tool for properly disposing of trash versus recycling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hartsfield-jackson-airport-introduces-oscar-new-ai-recycling-tool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hartsfield-jackson-airport-introduces-oscar-new-ai-recycling-tool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flock Safety rolls out safety and accountability features following another Georgia officer arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Paulding County, a former 911 director was fired and arrested for misusing Flock Safety cameras. Meanwhile, the company says it is rolling out new safety accountability features to help ensure its cameras are used only for law enforcement purposes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flock-safety-rolls-out-safety-and-accountability-features-following-another-georgia-officer-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flock-safety-rolls-out-safety-and-accountability-features-following-another-georgia-officer-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renowned Emory theology professor emeritus and former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea James T. Laney dies at 98]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renowned Emory professor emeritus James T. Laney died today at 98, the school announced.Laney joined Emory faculty in 1969 as a United Methodist minister and spent many years at Emory's Candler School of Theology. He also served as the college's 17th president. During his tenure, he strengthened the faculty, expanded enrollment, dramatically enlarged the theology library, and introduced innovative programs in theological education and ministry. Under his leadership, Candler grew substantially in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/renowned-emory-theology-professor-emeritus-and-former-us-ambassador-to-south-korea-james-t-laney-dies-at-98/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/renowned-emory-theology-professor-emeritus-and-former-us-ambassador-to-south-korea-james-t-laney-dies-at-98/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Robins High School shooting suspect denied bond during 1st court appearance, will be tried as adult]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 14-year-old accused of shooting another student during a fight at Warner Robins High School will remain in custody after he was denied bond on Thursday.Denzelle Willis Jr. appeared in court for the first time on Thursday, a day after the shooting in the Central Georgia town.During the hearing, prosecutors told the judge that Willis is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm, theft by receiving stolen property, disrupting the operation of a public school, carrying weapons within a school]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warner-robins-high-school-shooting-suspect-denied-bond-during-1st-court-appearance-will-be-tried-as-adult/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warner-robins-high-school-shooting-suspect-denied-bond-during-1st-court-appearance-will-be-tried-as-adult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione in discussions about possible guilty plea in federal case, sources tell CBS News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges ahead of a court appearance Friday in New York City, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.Mangione, 28, is set to appear at an 11 a.m. conference in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. That meeting is taking place after prosecutors and the defense team sent a letter to federal court Tuesday requesting Friday's conference. CBS News New York's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-in-discussions-about-possible-guilty-plea-in-federal-case-sources-tell-cbs-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/luigi-mangione-in-discussions-about-possible-guilty-plea-in-federal-case-sources-tell-cbs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan Hunt named MARTA's new general manager and CEO, pledges to build back community trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA's Board of Directors has selected interim General Manager and CEO Jonathan Hunt as the next person to lead the transit agency permanently on Thursday.The board had previously narrowed down its candidates for MARTA's next permanent general manager and CEO to three. At a meeting on Thursday afternoon, the group voted to approve Hunt as their selection.After the vote, Board Chair Jennifer Ide called the decision "one of the most consequential we'll ever make.""We could not be more excited to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jonathan-hunt-named-martas-new-general-manager-and-ceo-pledges-to-build-back-community-trust/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jonathan-hunt-named-martas-new-general-manager-and-ceo-pledges-to-build-back-community-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 employees hospitalized, 2 firefighters treated after Cobb County supermarket fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two employees were hospitalized after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a Cobb County supermarket Thursday morning.According to a spokesperson with Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, the fire was reported around 11:30 a.m. at the business in the 7000 block of Mableton Parkway.The department said the fire began in an attached kitchen. Employees tried to put out the flames but were unable to do so.Firefighters searched the building for possible victims after arriving. Everyone had evacuated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-employees-hospitalized-2-firefighters-treated-after-cobb-county-supermarket-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-employees-hospitalized-2-firefighters-treated-after-cobb-county-supermarket-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's population boom is slowing as housing remains scarce and prices increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta added nearly 54,000 residents over the past year, but the region is not growing as quickly as it once did.The 11-county region added 53,690 people between April 2025 and April 2026, bringing its estimated population to 5,339,164, according to new estimates from the Atlanta Regional Commission.That represents a 1% increase, down from 1.2% the previous year, when the region added 64,400 residents.All 11 counties gained residents over the past year. Fulton County, including the city o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-population-boom-is-slowing-as-housing-remains-scarce-and-prices-increase/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-population-boom-is-slowing-as-housing-remains-scarce-and-prices-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's iconic Bank of America Plaza plans new restaurant, possible observation deck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America Plaza is one of Atlanta's most recognizable skyscrapers. Now, it's opening its doors to the public and offering a new experience.The building, located at the corner of Peachtree Street and North Avenue, was built between 1991 and 1992 and opened as NationsBank Plaza. It's seen changes over the years, and there are more on the way."This building is such an icon and landmark, and it holds such a special place in so many people's minds and hearts. It is an icon and a piece of our ci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-iconic-bank-of-america-plaza-plans-new-restaurant-possible-observation-deck/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-iconic-bank-of-america-plaza-plans-new-restaurant-possible-observation-deck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's iconic Bank of America Plaza undergoing transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bank of America Plaza is one of Atlanta's most recognizable skyscrapers. Now, it's opening its doors to the public and offering a new experience.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-iconic-bank-of-america-plaza-undergoing-transformation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-iconic-bank-of-america-plaza-undergoing-transformation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parts of Georgia under heat advisory as temperatures continue climbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia won't see much rain, but that means that the state will feel the rising heat even great. The heat index is expected to be in the triple digits for most of the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parts-of-georgia-under-heat-advisory-as-temperatures-continue-climbing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/parts-of-georgia-under-heat-advisory-as-temperatures-continue-climbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 accused of forced labor of Chinese nationals at Cartersville flooring company's factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owner of a Cartersville-based flooring manufacturer and two others are facing federal charges after officials say they recruited Chinese nationals to work in a factory under unsafe conditions.&nbsp;Wellmade Industries owner Zhu Chen; his nephew, 31-year-old Jiayi Chen; and 55-year-old Jianjun Lu, a Chinese national, are each indicted on charges of forced labor and conspiracy to commit forced labor. Zhu Chen is also charged with alien harboring.According to prosecutors, the trio recruited Chi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-accused-of-forced-labor-of-chinese-nationals-at-cartersville-flooring-companys-factory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-accused-of-forced-labor-of-chinese-nationals-at-cartersville-flooring-companys-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb raiders breaking into cemeteries across U.S. to steal from the dead, Florida deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida deputies are on the hunt for modern-day tomb raiders who have been visiting cemeteries across parts of the U.S. to steal from the dead, investigators say."What a horrible person you are if you decide to steal from the dead," Orange County Sheriff's Office Corporal Cole Brazee said Wednesday.According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the trio of criminals, who are from the Indianapolis area, have been heading to cemeteries and breaking into niches containing cremated remains and tak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tomb-raiders-breaking-into-cemeteries-across-us-to-steal-from-the-dead-florida-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tomb-raiders-breaking-into-cemeteries-across-us-to-steal-from-the-dead-florida-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomb raiders breaking into cemeteries across U.S. to steal from dead, Florida deputies say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Florida deputies are on the hunt for modern-day tomb raiders who have been visiting cemeteries across the eastern half of the U.S. to steal from the dead, investigators say."What a horrible person you are if you decide to steal from the dead," Orange County Sheriff's Office Corporal Cole Brazee said.According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, the trio of criminals, who are from the Indianapolis area, have been heading to cemeteries and breaking into niches containing cremated remains and ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tomb-raiders-breaking-into-cemeteries-across-us-to-steal-from-dead-florida-deputies-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tomb-raiders-breaking-into-cemeteries-across-us-to-steal-from-dead-florida-deputies-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton County Public Schools cancel outdoor activities as temperatures continue rising in Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clayton County Public Schools has canceled all outdoor activities for students due to the intense heat hitting Georgia leading into the weekend.The Peach State has seen rising temperatures as the week goes on. That, combined with high humidity levels, has seen heat indexes in the triple digits.Parts of Georgia are currently under a heat advisory for most of Thursday, the National Weather Service reports. While Clayton County is not part of the recent advisory, temperatures are still expected to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-public-schools-cancel-outdoor-activities-as-temperatures-continue-rising-in-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-public-schools-cancel-outdoor-activities-as-temperatures-continue-rising-in-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta man who hid kilograms of fentanyl in car batteries sentenced to prison, authorities say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to years in prison for trafficking dozens of kilograms of fentanyl and other drugs in metro Atlanta, officials say.Gabriel Ojeda Murguia, nicknamed "Taliban," had pleaded guilty to possessing fentanyl and methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and conspiring to possess fentanyl with the intent to distribute in May.According to the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, Murguia was found to have sold fentanyl and methamphetamine in Gwinne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-man-who-hid-kilograms-of-fentanyl-in-car-batteries-sentenced-to-prison-authorities-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-man-who-hid-kilograms-of-fentanyl-in-car-batteries-sentenced-to-prison-authorities-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Smoky odor" forces Delta flight to Florida to return to Atlanta airport, airline says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Delta flight from Atlanta to Florida had to turn around after a smoky odor was reported onboard the plane, the airline said.Delta flight 1334 was scheduled to leave Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around 7 a.m. and land at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport shortly before 9 a.m. on Thursday. The plane returned to the Atlanta airport shortly after it departed after a Delta spokesperson said someone reported smelling what could have been smoke."The flight crew follo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smoky-odor-forces-delta-flight-to-florida-to-return-to-atlanta-airport-airline-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/smoky-odor-forces-delta-flight-to-florida-to-return-to-atlanta-airport-airline-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia 911 director charged with misusing Flock license plate reader system]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former 911 director for the Dallas Police Department in Georgia has been arrested after investigators said she used the department's license plate reader system for personal reasons.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation charged Heidi Taylor, 52, of Dallas, with two misdemeanor counts of misuse of a license plate reader system. She was arrested Aug. 12 and booked into the Paulding County Jail, according to the GBI.The Dallas Police Department asked the GBI on July 7 to investigate allegations inv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-911-director-charged-with-misusing-flock-license-plate-reader-system/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-911-director-charged-with-misusing-flock-license-plate-reader-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County inmate with history of felony charges captured after escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inmate who escaped from the Fulton County Jail on Thursday morning has been captured.The sheriff's office identified the inmate as Demetrius Burkes. Officials did not say how he escaped, where he was found or how long he was outside the jail.Fulton County jail records show Burkes was booked Tuesday on a felony theft by taking charge filed by the Atlanta Police Department. He has a long rap sheet that includes aggravated assault, drug offenses, entering automobiles, criminal damage to property]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-inmate-with-history-of-felony-charges-captured-after-escape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-inmate-with-history-of-felony-charges-captured-after-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families protest church fence surrounding historic Gwinnett County cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families with loved ones buried at a historic Gwinnett County cemetery protested Wednesday, saying county officials have not adequately addressed their concerns about a fence installed by a church."If it's your cemetery, it could happen to you just as easily as it happened to us," said Susan Butler, whose relatives are buried there. "And the buck stops here. We're not going to let this happen."The families protested outside two county government buildings, including the Gwinnett County courthous]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/families-protest-church-fence-surrounding-historic-gwinnett-county-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/families-protest-church-fence-surrounding-historic-gwinnett-county-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families protest fence at historic Gwinnett cemetery, demand action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families protested at Gwinnett County offices over a church fence they allege crosses graves at a historic cemetery. They are also questioning the property&rsquo;s sale and plan to send the church a demand letter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/families-protest-fence-at-historic-gwinnett-cemetery-demand-action/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/families-protest-fence-at-historic-gwinnett-cemetery-demand-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NABJ student newsroom gives aspiring journalists real-world experience in Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[As thousands of Black journalists and media professionals gather in Atlanta, a select group of students is gaining experience beyond the convention floor.The National Association of Black Journalists' Student Projects program operates as a working newsroom during NABJ's annual Convention and Career Fair. Students cover the convention and the host city while receiving guidance from professional journalists.For Cameron Smith, a rising senior at North Carolina A&amp;T State University, the assignme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nabj-student-newsroom-gives-aspiring-journalists-real-world-experience-in-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nabj-student-newsroom-gives-aspiring-journalists-real-world-experience-in-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Fernbank Museum offers Jurassic thrills ahead of "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie's" premiere]]></title><description><![CDATA["Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" opens in theaters this week, and Atlanta's Fernbank Museum of Natural History is giving families a chance to learn more about dinosaurs."We love to encourage people to meet and greet our dinosaurs, learn more about these amazing creatures that used to walk the earth," said Miranda Shealy, Fernbank's volunteer manager.The museum has special programs that can enrich dinosaur interests inspired by the new movie"Dino talk, we have a T. rex film right now, and we have our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-fernbank-museum-offers-jurassic-thrills-ahead-of-paw-patrol-the-dino-movies-premiere/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-fernbank-museum-offers-jurassic-thrills-ahead-of-paw-patrol-the-dino-movies-premiere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers study rising foster care costs amid $85 million shortfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System is meeting Thursday morning.Created through Senate Resolution 622, the committee will review Georgia's foster care system, the services available to foster children and parents, and the costs associated with those services.The committee's goal is to help ensure resources are available to improve outcomes for children in foster care."The number of kids in care has not gone up much, but the needs of our kids h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmakers-study-rising-foster-care-costs-amid-85-million-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmakers-study-rising-foster-care-costs-amid-85-million-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fernbank Museum turns "PAW Patrol" excitement into dinosaur lessons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fernbank Museum is building on the excitement around &ldquo;PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie&rdquo; with dinosaur exhibits, films and special programs for families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fernbank-museum-turns-paw-patrol-excitement-into-dinosaur-lessons/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fernbank-museum-turns-paw-patrol-excitement-into-dinosaur-lessons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia faces dangerous heat as temperatures approach 100 degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A heat advisory is in effect for parts of Georgia as feels-like temperatures could reach 110 degrees. Metro Atlanta will also face extreme heat, with highs nearing 100 through early next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-faces-dangerous-heat-as-temperatures-approach-100-degrees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-faces-dangerous-heat-as-temperatures-approach-100-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta student reports on his hometown during NABJ convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Carolina A&amp;T senior and Atlanta native Cameron Smith gained hands-on reporting experience through an NABJ student program that pairs aspiring journalists with professional mentors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-student-reports-on-his-hometown-during-nabj-convention/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-student-reports-on-his-hometown-during-nabj-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers to address cuts to foster care programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia lawmakers are meeting at the state Capitol to discuss an $85 million foster care funding shortfall and cuts affecting graduation programs, parent education, specialized medical care, clothing and supplies. Foster care advocates are urging lawmakers and community groups to help support children and families.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmakers-to-address-cuts-to-foster-care-programs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lawmakers-to-address-cuts-to-foster-care-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warner Robins school temporarily closes after student shot during argument in Georgia high school bathroom, teen in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Warner Robins high school will stay closed for the rest of the week after one student was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the campus, officials said. A 14-year-old student is in custody.&nbsp;The Houston County Sheriff's Office reports that the shooting happened at Warner Robins High School. The sheriff's office said that one student was injured in the gunfire and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.&nbsp;The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warner-robins-school-temporarily-closes-after-student-shot-during-argument-in-georgia-high-school-bathroom-teen-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/warner-robins-school-temporarily-closes-after-student-shot-during-argument-in-georgia-high-school-bathroom-teen-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rescue efforts continue after deadly 7.4 earthquake in Colombia; Atlanta aid group responds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds are dead and thousands missing after Colombia&rsquo;s strongest quake in decades. Atlanta-based CARE mobilizes emergency relief, delivering shelter and supplies to survivors as rescue crews search for survivors in the rubble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rescue-efforts-continue-after-deadly-74-earthquake-in-colombia-atlanta-aid-group-responds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rescue-efforts-continue-after-deadly-74-earthquake-in-colombia-atlanta-aid-group-responds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports with Sam: High school football kicks off at Mercedes-Benz; Falcons, Hawks news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Crenshaw recaps the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic as Georgia high school football begins at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Plus, the Falcons prep for preseason and the Hawks reveal NBA Cup matchups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-high-school-football-kicks-off-at-mercedes-benz-falcons-hawks-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sports-with-sam-high-school-football-kicks-off-at-mercedes-benz-falcons-hawks-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett cemetery fence sparks protests, legal questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families protest a controversial fence at a historic Gwinnett cemetery, raising concerns about grave sites, property sales, and county oversight. County officials and the church respond as the dispute heads to court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-cemetery-fence-sparks-protests-legal-questions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-cemetery-fence-sparks-protests-legal-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia crime update: Arrests in Reservoir murder, Marietta toddler’s death, and school shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Georgia arrest a fourth suspect in a Douglas County murder, investigate a toddler&rsquo;s death in Marietta, and respond to an altercation between two students in the bathroom of a Warner Robins high school that results in a shooting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-crime-update-arrests-in-reservoir-murder-marietta-toddlers-death-and-school-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-crime-update-arrests-in-reservoir-murder-marietta-toddlers-death-and-school-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackson proposes plan to revitalize Georgia’s historic Black business districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Election Day is less than three months away in Georgia, and the race for governor is heating up. Republican candidate Rick Jackson unveiled a sweeping plan to revitalize six historic Black business districts, including Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood. CBS News Atlanta's Emily McLeod reports on local business owners' reactions. Some shared cautious optimism about Jackson&rsquo;s proposals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jackson-proposes-plan-to-revitalize-georgias-historic-black-business-districts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jackson-proposes-plan-to-revitalize-georgias-historic-black-business-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta residents debate guardrails, transparency amid proposed data center approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Marietta City Council approved a new data center Wednesday night in a 5 to 2 vote, as a packed crowd of residents urged city leaders to implement safeguards and improve transparency surrounding the project.The debate centered on a proposed Prime data center development and comes as communities across the state wrestle with the economic benefits of data centers against concerns over their potential effects on nearby neighborhoods.Residents filled the council meeting, with the overflow attende]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-residents-debate-guardrails-transparency-amid-proposed-data-center-approval/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-residents-debate-guardrails-transparency-amid-proposed-data-center-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marietta residents debate guardrails, transparency amid proposed data center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marietta residents pressed city leaders for stronger safeguards and greater transparency around a rapidly expanding industry In Georgia.The debate centered on a proposed Prime data center development and comes as communities across the state wrestle with the economic benefits of data centers against concerns over their potential effects on nearby neighborhoods.Residents filled the council meeting, with the overflow attendees directed to other areas of the building after officials said the room h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-residents-debate-guardrails-transparency-amid-proposed-data-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marietta-residents-debate-guardrails-transparency-amid-proposed-data-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gainesville man arrested after breaking through wall and assaulting 15-year-old girl in her family's apartment, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gainesville man allegedly forced his way through a closet wall and violently attacked a 15-year-old girl in her apartment, alarming neighbors and prompting a rapid police response that likely saved the teen's life.Callers witnessed a man dragging a teenage girl by her hair and hitting her repeatedly while she was screaming during the struggle.As officers arrived on scene, they witnessed the active assault and intervened, immediately separating the primary aggressor and the victim.&nbsp;Obed Re]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gainesville-man-arrested-after-breaking-through-wall-and-assaulting-15-year-old-girl-in-her-familys-apartment-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gainesville-man-arrested-after-breaking-through-wall-and-assaulting-15-year-old-girl-in-her-familys-apartment-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County becomes one of the fastest-growing majority Black suburban counties in the U.S., local officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located about 30 miles south of Atlanta, Henry County was established in 1821 following the Treaty of Indian Springs, when the U.S. government negotiated a land deal with the Muscogee Creek Nation. It's considered the "Mother of Counties" in Georgia for giving birth to eight other metro counties, including Fulton, DeKalb, and Clayton. In 1990, U.S. Census records showed that less than 10% of the county's population was Black. Decades later, local officials highlight a striking transformation: He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-becomes-one-of-the-fastest-growing-majority-black-suburban-counties-in-the-us-local-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-becomes-one-of-the-fastest-growing-majority-black-suburban-counties-in-the-us-local-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry County becomes fastest-growing majority Black suburban county in the U.S., local officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Located about 30 miles south of Atlanta, Henry County was established in 1821 following the Treaty of Indian Springs, when the U.S. government negotiated a land deal with the Muscogee Creek Nation. It's considered the "Mother of Counties" in Georgia for giving birth to eight other metro counties, including Fulton, DeKalb, and Clayton. In 1990, U.S. Census records showed that less than 10% of the county's population was Black. Decades later, local officials highlight a striking transformation: He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-becomes-fastest-growing-majority-black-suburban-county-in-the-us-local-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/henry-county-becomes-fastest-growing-majority-black-suburban-county-in-the-us-local-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student shot during argument in Georgia high school bathroom, officials say; teen in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[One student was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the campus of a high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, officials said. A 14-year-old student is in custody.&nbsp;The Houston County Sheriff's Office reports that the shooting happened at Warner Robins High School. The sheriff's office said that one student was injured in the gunfire and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.&nbsp;The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/student-shot-during-argument-in-georgia-high-school-bathroom-officials-say-teen-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/student-shot-during-argument-in-georgia-high-school-bathroom-officials-say-teen-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's CARE is stepping up to help victims impacted by the Colombia quake]]></title><description><![CDATA[As recovery efforts continue following Monday's deadly earthquake in Colombia, Camille Davis, CARE's Global Humanitarian Director, sits down with CBS News Atlanta to discuss how the organization is helping in Colombia and shining a light on global humanitarian crises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-care-is-stepping-up-to-help-victims-impacted-by-the-colombia-quake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-care-is-stepping-up-to-help-victims-impacted-by-the-colombia-quake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibit shows never-before-seen look at history and culture of Atlanta's Cabbagetown neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step out of the Krog Street Tunnel just east of downtown Atlanta, and it can feel like stepping into another era.Cabbagetown's narrow streets are lined with bungalows, shotgun houses and storefronts &mdash; vintage, compact and full of history. &nbsp;Looming over them is what was once one of Atlanta's industrial giants: the Fulton Bag &amp; Cotton Mills.Founded in the 1870's by German-Jewish immigrant Jacob Elsas, the mill produced feed sacks, cotton bags and later textiles. &nbsp;It closed in 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-shows-never-before-seen-look-at-history-and-culture-of-atlantas-cabbagetown-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-shows-never-before-seen-look-at-history-and-culture-of-atlantas-cabbagetown-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibit showcases history and culture of Atlanta's Cabbagetown neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new photography exhibition is preserving the people who gave the small neighborhood of Cabbagetown its name and soul.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-showcases-history-and-culture-of-atlantas-cabbagetown-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/exhibit-showcases-history-and-culture-of-atlantas-cabbagetown-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia county named fastest growing Black majority suburban county in the U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business is booming in Henry County, and business leaders say the area is prime real estate for corporate expansion and local entrepreneurs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-county-named-fastest-growing-black-majority-suburban-county-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-county-named-fastest-growing-black-majority-suburban-county-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta woman shares her story of finding the perfect kidney donor match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shardae Orr said her life began to drastically change in 2016 at the age of 28 when she started experiencing issues like blood in her urine and other discomforts that led her to get checked by a doctor."From there I started having migraines, very high blood pressure. I did not know it at the time but extreme fatigue which was a symptom of being anemic and things of that nature," Orr said.During that initial visit, Orr said she was diagnosed and treated for a urinary tract infection (UTI).From 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-shares-her-story-of-finding-the-perfect-kidney-donor-match/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-shares-her-story-of-finding-the-perfect-kidney-donor-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbors concerned after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus at popular Fulton County park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Efforts continued Wednesday from dusk to dawn to spray and treat for mosquitoes at a popular Fulton County park after health officials said trapped specimens tested positive for West Nile virus.Rico Jackson was walking through the park Wednesday afternoon. He told CBS News Atlanta that the park was familiar to him and the area is home. Jackson said he was unaware that the West Nile virus had been detected nearby, but feels like people now have to worry about another thing they might not be expec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/neighbors-concerned-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-at-popular-fulton-county-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/neighbors-concerned-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-at-popular-fulton-county-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of 2-year-old found dead in Marietta woods calls for justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been days since 2-year-old Messiah Harris was found dead after he was reported missing by his mother's boyfriend. Now the man has been charged with two felonies in connection with the child's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-2-year-old-found-dead-in-marietta-woods-calls-for-justice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-2-year-old-found-dead-in-marietta-woods-calls-for-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Fulton park closed after mosquitoes test positive West Nile Virus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbors who live near Old National Park in South Fulton say they were surprised to learn mosquitoes trapped nearby had tested positive for the potentially-dangerous virus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-park-closed-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-virus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/south-fulton-park-closed-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-west-nile-virus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student injured in shooting at Georgia high school, officials say; Suspect in custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[One student was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on the campus of a high school in Warner Robins, Georgia, officials said. A suspect is in custody.&nbsp;The Houston County Sheriff's Office reports that the shooting happened at Warner Robins High School. The sheriff's office said that one student was injured in the gunfire and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.&nbsp;The sheriff's office had initially stated that two people were injured, but Houston County Sheriff Matt Moulton l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/student-injured-in-shooting-at-georgia-high-school-officials-say-suspect-in-custody/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/student-injured-in-shooting-at-georgia-high-school-officials-say-suspect-in-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDOT says to expect lane closures this weekend, along I-285 NB/SB MLK Jr. Dr and Cascade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is building a detour map for full weekend closure of I-285 NB/SB between MLK Jr. Drive and Cascade Road.This $206 million effort is 1 of 2 major projects to repair and replace concrete slabs along the I-285 westside corridor.&nbsp;These closures continue the ongoing I-285 Westside Rebuild concrete slab reconstruction and rehabilitation project. The project Is currently along the westside of the I-285 corridor from State Route (SR) 14/South Fulton Parkw]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gdot-says-to-expect-lane-closures-this-weekend-along-i-285-nbsb-mlk-jr-dr-and-cascade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gdot-says-to-expect-lane-closures-this-weekend-along-i-285-nbsb-mlk-jr-dr-and-cascade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nick Reiner indicted on murder charges in killings of parents Rob and Michele at their Los Angeles home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nick Reiner has been indicted on murder charges in the killings of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, inside their Brentwood home last year.On Wednesday, Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder with the special circumstance allegations of multiple murders and murder by means of lying in wait, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said. He also faces a special allegation that he personally used a dangerous and deadly weapon, a knife.The grand jury, which had been meet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nick-reiner-indicted-on-murder-charges-in-killings-of-parents-rob-and-michele-at-their-los-angeles-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/nick-reiner-indicted-on-murder-charges-in-killings-of-parents-rob-and-michele-at-their-los-angeles-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in custody, 2 students injured after shooting at Warner Robins High School, Georgia sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect is in custody following a shooting on the campus of a Central Georgia high school on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.The Houston County Sheriff's Office said that the shooting happened at Warner Robins High School on South Davis Drive.While details about the shooting remain limited, authorities say that the school is secure and a suspect has been taken into custody.Two students were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said.The incident caus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-in-custody-2-students-injured-after-shooting-at-warner-robins-high-school-georgia-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-in-custody-2-students-injured-after-shooting-at-warner-robins-high-school-georgia-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home Depot President and CEO Ted Decker taking medical leave of absence, company says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home Depot Chairman, President and CEO Ted Decker is taking a medical leave of absence, the Atlanta-based company announced on Wednesday.The home improvement retailer said it expected Decker to return within the next few months.While Decker is on leave, Ann-Marie Campbell, the Home Depot's senior executive vice president, will handle the company's day-to-day operations. Executive Vice President and CFO Richard McPhail will oversee Home Depot's financial management as well as its Pro subsidiaries]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/home-depot-president-and-ceo-ted-decker-taking-medical-leave-of-absence-company-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/home-depot-president-and-ceo-ted-decker-taking-medical-leave-of-absence-company-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia governor candidate Rick Jackson proposes plan to revive Sweet Auburn, other historic Black business districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson is proposing a state program aimed at revitalizing six historic Black business districts across Georgia.Jackson announced his Legacy Corridors Initiative on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta Wednesday.&nbsp;Jackson said he would create the designation through an executive order on his first day as governor. Each district would receive a designated person to help local businesses access state programs and other resources.The plan would initially include Sweet A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governor-candidate-rick-jackson-proposes-plan-to-revive-sweet-auburn-other-historic-black-business-districts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governor-candidate-rick-jackson-proposes-plan-to-revive-sweet-auburn-other-historic-black-business-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County restarts redistricting plan to address uneven student population, asks for public input]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DeKalb County School District's redistricting plan to address student overcrowding and under-enrollment is going through some major changes.Since February, the district has been working on what it calls its&nbsp;"Student Assignment Project," an attempt to manage the uneven distribution of DeKalb County students.According to the district, only 83% of elementary seats and 79% of middle school seats were filled during the 2024 to 2025 school year. At the same time, there were about 4,000 open s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-restarts-redistricting-plan-to-address-uneven-student-population-asks-for-public-input/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-restarts-redistricting-plan-to-address-uneven-student-population-asks-for-public-input/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia governor candidate Rick Jackson proposes plan to revive Sweet Auburn, 5 other historic Black business districts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Republican nominee for governor Rick Jackson is proposing a state program aimed at revitalizing six historic Black business districts across Georgia.Jackson announced his Legacy Corridors Initiative on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta Wednesday.&nbsp;Jackson said he would create the designation through an executive order on his first day as governor. Each district would receive a designated person to help local businesses access state programs and other resources.The plan would initially include Sweet A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governor-candidate-rick-jackson-proposes-plan-to-revive-sweet-auburn-5-other-historic-black-business-districts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-governor-candidate-rick-jackson-proposes-plan-to-revive-sweet-auburn-5-other-historic-black-business-districts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta congresswoman supporting bill banning TSA from sharing data with ICE]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta congresswoman is co-sponsoring a bill that would stop the Transportation Security Administration from sharing its data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.Rep. Nikema Williams, who is up for reelection in November, announced that she is supporting the No TSA Data for ICE Act, which was introduced by Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib.If passed, the bill would prevent the TSA from sharing data that includes passenger names and birth dates with ICE. Democratic lawmakers say the commu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-congresswoman-supporting-bill-banning-tsa-from-sharing-data-with-ice/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-congresswoman-supporting-bill-banning-tsa-from-sharing-data-with-ice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat building to possibly dangerous levels across Georgia this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some in Georgia may be looking to the sky to check out the Perseids meteor shower, here on the ground we're mostly focused on the rising temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-building-to-possibly-dangerous-levels-across-georgia-this-week/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heat-building-to-possibly-dangerous-levels-across-georgia-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta braces for near-record heat levels with temperatures feeling like the triple digits]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 2025 with only one 100-degree day on July 29, this year we still have yet to hit the century mark. The last summer season that Atlanta failed to hit triple digits was back in 2023.So far, the hottest temperature of 2026 was on July 2, when the city reached 98 degrees. We may make another run at some of the hottest weather of the season again by the end of the week and into the weekend.&nbsp;Starting on Friday, highs will be at least in the mid and upper 90s and that will last all the way]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-braces-for-near-record-heat-levels-with-temperatures-feeling-like-the-triple-digits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-braces-for-near-record-heat-levels-with-temperatures-feeling-like-the-triple-digits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zoo Atlanta's newest baby red-tailed monkey appearing with mom in African Rain Forest habitat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visitors to Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rain Forest in the next few weeks may be able to see the zoo's newest little arrival.The zoo announced that Bam, one of Zoo Atlanta's Schmidt's guenons, gave birth to an infant on Aug. 6. Schmidt's guenons, also known as red-tailed monkeys, are found in the forests, woodlands, and swamplands of middle Africa. They're known for their heart-shaped noses, large cheek pouches used during foraging, and long, chestnut-colored tails. While the species' population]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/zoo-atlantas-newest-baby-red-tailed-monkey-appearing-with-mom-in-african-rain-forest-habitat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/zoo-atlantas-newest-baby-red-tailed-monkey-appearing-with-mom-in-african-rain-forest-habitat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia house fire was intentionally set, investigators say; 6 adults escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire that severely damaged a Lawrenceville home and displaced six adults was intentionally set, Gwinnett County fire investigators believe.According to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services. Firefighters were called to the 700 block of Camp Perrin Road NE around 5:14 a.m. on Aug. 5. Crews arrived eight minutes later and found heavy flames throughout the house.Part of the home collapsed while firefighters worked to control the fire and search for anyone inside. Investigators said everyone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-house-fire-was-intentionally-set-investigators-say-6-adults-escape/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-house-fire-was-intentionally-set-investigators-say-6-adults-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hit by multiple vehicles, dies during attempt to run across I-75, Atlanta police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after officials say he was hit by multiple vehicles while trying to cross Interstate 75 early Wednesday morning.The Atlanta Police Department says the deadly crash happened shortly before 4:41 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the busy interstate close to Howell Mill Road.At the scene, the officers found an unresponsive man lying on the road. Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities have not released his identity.Investigators believe the man ran into the interstate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-hit-by-multiple-vehicles-dies-during-attempt-to-run-across-i-75-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-hit-by-multiple-vehicles-dies-during-attempt-to-run-across-i-75-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After missing March Madness run, Davin Cosby begins road back to Kennesaw State basketball]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kennesaw State basketball player Davin Cosby is back with his teammates and working toward a return to the court one year after a serious car crash left him with a fractured back and other injuries.Cosby missed the entire 2025-26 season while the Owls won the Conference USA championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.The Alabama native had transferred from Wake Forest and was expected to play a major role for Kennesaw State before the crash."I don't remember what happened," Cosby told CBS N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-missing-march-madness-run-davin-cosby-begins-road-back-to-kennesaw-state-basketball/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/after-missing-march-madness-run-davin-cosby-begins-road-back-to-kennesaw-state-basketball/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Georgia deputies arrested after allegedly using Flock cameras to stalk people they knew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three former Bibb County deputies have been arrested after an internal audit found they allegedly used license plate reader data to track people they knew for personal reasons.Coznavian Stubbs, Joseph Callaway and Toni Lewis were arrested and booked into the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Aug. 10, according to the Bibb County Sheriff's Office.The sheriff's office said the three cases were separate. Each involved someone with whom the deputy had a personal relationship at the time.Callaway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-georgia-deputies-arrested-after-allegedly-using-flock-cameras-to-stalk-people-they-knew/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-georgia-deputies-arrested-after-allegedly-using-flock-cameras-to-stalk-people-they-knew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta playwright celebrates hometown debut of "Benediction" at SheATL festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta playwright is bringing her work to the stage as part of the SheATL Summer Theater Festival.Beverley Sylvester's play, "Benediction," follows a group of women during a night out in Paris. Sylvester describes it as an absurdist play exploring friendship, religion, free will and personal agency.Sylvester said being selected for the festival was especially meaningful after she repeatedly submitted her work for different opportunities."I think part of the gig is you just get a lot of rejec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-playwright-celebrates-hometown-debut-of-benediction-at-sheatl-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-playwright-celebrates-hometown-debut-of-benediction-at-sheatl-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spelman's new era begins with a selective freshman class and new president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of students are making Spelman College&nbsp;their new home as the incoming freshman class moves onto campus Wednesday.More than 600 students are expected to move into campus residence halls. Some incoming freshmen, including honors students, moved in earlier this week.CBS News Atlanta McKenzy Wilson, an incoming freshman from Atlanta, recently made the Spelman Jaguarettes dance team. She said she is excited to begin college."I chose Spelman for so many reasons: the sisterhood, the netwo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelmans-new-era-begins-with-a-selective-freshman-class-and-new-president/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelmans-new-era-begins-with-a-selective-freshman-class-and-new-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Near-record heat builds in Georgia with highs approaching 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible Wednesday, but lower rain chances will bring hotter weather into next week. Atlanta could reach 98 degrees Monday, with humidity pushing heat index values close to 110 degrees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/near-record-heat-builds-in-georgia-with-highs-approaching-100/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/near-record-heat-builds-in-georgia-with-highs-approaching-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SheATL festival puts women playwrights and their stories center stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta-area playwright Beverley Sylvester is bringing &ldquo;Benediction&rdquo; from years of readings and rewrites to a full production at the SheATL Summer Theater Festival. The play, starring former professional basketball player Dominique Wilson, runs Aug. 12-15 at 7 Stages Theatre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sheatl-festival-puts-women-playwrights-and-their-stories-center-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/sheatl-festival-puts-women-playwrights-and-their-stories-center-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students move in at Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Spelman, and other Atlanta universities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incoming freshmen are moving into Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College, bringing more traffic to the Atlanta University Center area. Classes begin next week at several Georgia colleges, while Georgia State, Kennesaw State, Georgia Tech and Emory students return later this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/students-move-in-at-morehouse-clark-atlanta-spelman-and-other-atlanta-universities/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/students-move-in-at-morehouse-clark-atlanta-spelman-and-other-atlanta-universities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spelman move-in day begins for highly selective freshman class]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 600 freshmen are moving into Spelman College after the Atlanta school received over 13,000 applications for about 650 spots. New Spelman President Dr. Ayanna Howard said she is excited to learn about the college alongside the incoming class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-move-in-day-begins-for-highly-selective-freshman-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spelman-move-in-day-begins-for-highly-selective-freshman-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kennesaw State’s Davin Cosby eyes comeback after devastating crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kennesaw State guard Davin Cosby missed the Owls&rsquo; March Madness season after suffering severe injuries, including a fractured back, in a car crash. Following months of rehabilitation at Atlanta&rsquo;s Shepherd Center, Cosby is back with his teammates and working toward his degree and a return to basketball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kennesaw-states-davin-cosby-eyes-comeback-after-devastating-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kennesaw-states-davin-cosby-eyes-comeback-after-devastating-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["There are about 40,000 to 50,000 kids experiencing homelessness in Georgia": Georgia nonprofit offers place for youth experiencing challenges to rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[On 45 acres in Cedartown, there's a place where kids can have a second chance at being a kid and finding a sense of normalcy.Safe Haven Boys Ranch was started in 2022 as part of the Community Share Ministry, which Jason and Ginger Slaughter launched in 2011. Described as a Christian environment, the ranch has already helped more than 100 homeless children.The ranch property features animals, greenhouses, gardens, and an eight-bedroom home for children who have faced challenges early in life. Sla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/there-are-about-40000-to-50000-kids-experiencing-homelessness-in-georgia-georgia-nonprofit-offers-place-for-youth-experiencing-challenges-to-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/there-are-about-40000-to-50000-kids-experiencing-homelessness-in-georgia-georgia-nonprofit-offers-place-for-youth-experiencing-challenges-to-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County police share successes and areas of improvement at town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County police held a town hall Tuesday to share its success over the past year and areas for improvement. The department noted gains in reducing violent and property crime. However, it's still dealing with understaffing and response time challenges. DeKalb County Police say crimes against people are down 13 percent, with a three percent decrease in homicides. Property crimes are down 23 percent. The department also highlighted its use of drones while responding to 911 calls. "I'm encourag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-police-share-successes-and-areas-of-improvement-at-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-police-share-successes-and-areas-of-improvement-at-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta OB-GYN shares pain management options after undergoing 4 C-sections]]></title><description><![CDATA[After giving birth to four babies by C-section, a metro Atlanta OB-GYN is sharing her experience with soon-to-be moms to help them with their delivery and postpartum experiences. Dr. Nicole Sparks wants new moms to go into labor with the knowledge they need to feel prepared in the delivery room. "It's so different when you're the one doing the surgery, and then you're the one laying on the table seeing the blue curtain right," Sparks said. She's had all four of her babies through c-section. Afte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-ob-gyn-shares-pain-management-options-after-undergoing-4-c-sections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-ob-gyn-shares-pain-management-options-after-undergoing-4-c-sections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta OB-GYN shares C-section pain relief options after 4 surgeries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Nicole Sparks discusses managing pain after undergoing four C-sections. She says she wants new moms to go into labor informed and confident. CBS News Atlanta's Emily McLeod sits down with her to talk about her experience and advice she has to offer other women experiencing pregnancy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-ob-gyn-shares-c-section-pain-relief-options-after-4-surgeries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-ob-gyn-shares-c-section-pain-relief-options-after-4-surgeries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County police share successes and areas of improvement at a town hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[With crime trending downward in DeKalb, the police department held a Tuesday night town hall to discuss wins and areas for growth. CBS News Atlanta's Monique John has the latest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-police-share-successes-and-areas-of-improvement-at-a-town-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-police-share-successes-and-areas-of-improvement-at-a-town-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia News: Old National Park to close after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Fulton will close its Old National Park after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus; a Gwinnett mother charged with the death of her son after leaving him in a hot car appeared in court; and police arrested a 16-year-old suspect in a deadly drive-by shooting during a sleepover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-news-old-national-park-to-close-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-news-old-national-park-to-close-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old National Park closes after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus, Fulton health officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old National Park is temporarily closed after mosquitoes collected in the area tested positive for West Nile virus, according to Fulton County health officials.The positive test was identified through Fulton County's routine mosquito surveillance and testing program. City officials said the South Fulton Parks and Recreation Department was notified Tuesday about the test and closed the park out of an abundance of caution.The closure affects city staff, the Old National Youth Athletic Association,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/old-national-park-closes-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-fulton-health-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/old-national-park-closes-after-mosquitoes-test-positive-for-west-nile-virus-fulton-health-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta-based CARE responds to deadly Colombia earthquake. Here's how to help]]></title><description><![CDATA[As rescue workers continue searching through the rubble after a devastating earthquake in Colombia, an Atlanta-based humanitarian organization is among the groups mobilizing assistance for people affected by the disaster.CARE, whose U.S. headquarters are in downtown Atlanta, has established an emergency fund and says it's mobilizing emergency relief in the country. This comes as the organization continues relief efforts following deadly earthquakes in Venezuela.The organization's U.S. headquarte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-based-care-responds-to-deadly-colombia-earthquake-heres-how-to-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-based-care-responds-to-deadly-colombia-earthquake-heres-how-to-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual event helps metro Atlantans with disabilities lace up skates and hit the ice rink]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenage hockey player from Atlanta is helping give people with disabilities a chance to learn how to ice skate.Seventeen-year-old Grey Altemeyer was born and raised in Atlanta and now attends high school in Massachusetts, where he is a student-athlete.He grew up volunteering with Special Olympics Georgia Miracle Sk8trs, which hosted ice skating lessons for people with disabilities at The Cooler Rink in Alpharetta. When The Cooler closed in 2025 after 28 years, Miracle Sk8trs lost its home.Alte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/annual-event-helps-metro-atlantans-with-disabilities-lace-up-skates-and-hit-the-ice-rink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/annual-event-helps-metro-atlantans-with-disabilities-lace-up-skates-and-hit-the-ice-rink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity flag football game raises funds for cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Professional athletes and other celebrities came together for theEric Matthews Foundation Celebrity Flag Football Game over the weekend to raise money for cancer patients and research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-flag-football-game-raises-funds-for-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-flag-football-game-raises-funds-for-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia woman finds kidney donor close to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Through sickness and in health, a metro Atlanta ended up being a perfect match when one of them needed a kidney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-finds-kidney-donor-close-to-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-finds-kidney-donor-close-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Watch: New LASIK tech,  Lynch Syndrome tracing, heart health &amp; cognitive decline linkages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The FDA approves new LASIK technology that makes corrective eye surgery faster and recovery times much shorter. There's hope on the horizon for people with Lynch Syndrome, a genetic disorder that heightens a person's risk for developing colon cancer. And the American College of Cardiology says doctors are looking at potential links between cognitive decline and poor heart health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-new-lasik-tech-lynch-syndrome-tracing-heart-health-amp-cognitive-decline-linkages/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-new-lasik-tech-lynch-syndrome-tracing-heart-health-amp-cognitive-decline-linkages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inclusive ice skating event creates lasting friendships for metro Atlantans with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[During Fun on Ice, an annual event at The ICE Complex in Cumming, volunteers help people with adaptive disabilities learn to ice skate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inclusive-ice-skating-event-creates-lasting-friendships-for-metro-atlantans-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inclusive-ice-skating-event-creates-lasting-friendships-for-metro-atlantans-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's busy Atlantic Station development under new management]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 20 years, people have come to Atlantic Station for its shopping and food. Now the development's new management wants to hear from people in the community to see what changes they want.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-busy-atlantic-station-development-under-new-management/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-busy-atlantic-station-development-under-new-management/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash flood warning in effect for north central and west central Georgia, National Weather Service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following thunderstorms that produced about 2 to 3 inches of rain so far, the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for several counties in north and central Georgia.NWS says small creeks, streams, highways, streets, underpasses, as well as areas with low or poor drainage, could produce Impactful flash flooding across the region.&nbsp;Some locations that may experience flash floodingFayetteville, Peachtree City, Fairburn, Tyrone, Palmetto, Senoia, Cannongate, Sandy Creek, Tho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flash-flood-warning-in-effect-for-north-central-and-west-central-georgia-national-weather-service-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flash-flood-warning-in-effect-for-north-central-and-west-central-georgia-national-weather-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartow County deputy kills man accused of pulling out gun in McDonald's drive-thru, GBI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bartow County deputy has shot and killed a man who officials say was accused of pointing a gun at a McDonald's employee.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the incident began around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday when deputies were sent to a McDonald's on the 1300 block of Joe Frank Harris Parkway SE in Cartersville. According to the authorities, the law enforcement agency received a report that a man had pulled a weapon on an employee in the fast food restaurant's drive-thru.A deputy that arrived]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bartow-county-deputy-kills-man-accused-of-pulling-out-gun-in-mcdonalds-drive-thru-gbi-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bartow-county-deputy-kills-man-accused-of-pulling-out-gun-in-mcdonalds-drive-thru-gbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA announces partnership with hip hop icon David Banner for "Ride with Respect" safety campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Atlanta's central public transit system, has announced an exciting partnership with hip hop icon, record producer and actor David Banner as a part of its "Ride with Respect" transit safety campaign.This new iteration comes just months after the "Let MARTA Drive" public awareness campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with another Atlanta giant, OutKast's Big Boi.Through a new promotional Instagram video and digital campaign, Banner delivers a p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-announces-partnership-with-hip-hop-icon-david-banner-for-ride-with-respect-safety-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-announces-partnership-with-hip-hop-icon-david-banner-for-ride-with-respect-safety-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA announces partnership with hip hop icon David Banner for "Ride with Respect" campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA), Atlanta's central public transit system, has announced an exciting partnership with hip hop icon, record producer and actor David Banner as a part of its "Ride with Respect" campaign.This new iteration of the campaign comes just months after MARTA's public awareness campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with another Atlanta giant, OutKast's Big Boi.Through a new promotional Instagram video and digital campaign, Banner delivers a powerful messa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-announces-partnership-with-hip-hop-icon-david-banner-for-ride-with-respect-campaign/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-announces-partnership-with-hip-hop-icon-david-banner-for-ride-with-respect-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16-year-old suspect arrested in deadly double shooting during metro Atlanta sleepover, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they have arrested a teenage suspect in a deadly double shooting of a 13-year-old and an adult in DeKalb County in June.The unnamed 16-year-old suspect is the second person to be arrested as part of the investigation.Authorities say the deadly shooting happened on the morning of July 2 at a home on Rockcliff Road. According to investigators, gunmen fired shots into the home, killing 45-year-old Chauncey Newman and 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley. Several other young boys were in the home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/16-year-old-suspect-arrested-in-deadly-double-shooting-during-metro-atlanta-sleepover-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/16-year-old-suspect-arrested-in-deadly-double-shooting-during-metro-atlanta-sleepover-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett police search for missing teen Deaniyka Body, ask for public's help]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old Deaniyka Body, who jumped from a moving vehicle that was transporting her only two weeks ago.On July 24, Body jumped out of a vehicle while being driven and ran near the State Route 316 eastbound ramp. Officers responded to the area and attempted to locate her.During the search, Body was reported hiding between vehicles at the QuikTrip located at 5050 Sugarloaf Parkway in an attempt to avoid being]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-police-search-for-missing-teen-deaniyka-body-ask-for-publics-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-police-search-for-missing-teen-deaniyka-body-ask-for-publics-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta mother facing murder charge in hot car death of 1-year-old son appears in court; advocates call case "human vulnerability, not bad parenting"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta mother accused of leaving her 1-year-old son in a hot car while she went to work appeared in court on Tuesday for her preliminary hearing.Deja Coleman faces a second-degree murder charge and a second-degree cruelty to children charge after Lawrenceville Police said she left her son locked in her car in the employee parking lot of Northside Gwinnett Hospital on July 30.Officers arriving at the scene broke a window to get the 1-year-old Daniel out and give him medical treatment. He]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-facing-murder-charge-in-hot-car-death-of-1-year-old-son-appears-in-court-advocates-call-case-human-vulnerability-not-bad-parenting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-mother-facing-murder-charge-in-hot-car-death-of-1-year-old-son-appears-in-court-advocates-call-case-human-vulnerability-not-bad-parenting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Democratic Socialists open first independent office in Little Five Points]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta's Democratic Socialists now have a permanent office of their own.The Atlanta chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America opened its first independent office Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Little Five Points Community Center, according to a social media post from the organization.The chapter said it will use the office for political education, labor organizing, grassroots campaigns and membership development.The space was dedicated as the Milt Tambor Organizing Center in memory of the chapt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-democratic-socialists-open-first-independent-office-in-little-five-points/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-democratic-socialists-open-first-independent-office-in-little-five-points/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Person in custody after bomb threats put 2 Rockdale County schools on lockdown, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person is in custody after Rockdale officials say two of the county's high schools were put on lockdown due to bomb threats on Tuesday.Officials with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office and Conyers Police Department say the threats were sent to Rockdale County High School and Heritage High School.After an investigation, both lockdowns were lifted, and school returned to normal operations.Investigators say they were able to match an individual's information to the phone number used in at least]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-in-custody-after-bomb-threats-put-2-rockdale-county-schools-on-lockdown-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/person-in-custody-after-bomb-threats-put-2-rockdale-county-schools-on-lockdown-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiffany Haddish pleads guilty to DUI over 2022 Georgia arrest, avoids criminal trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish pled guilty to one count of DUI less safe in a Georgia court, ending a case and legal battle that stretched on for years.Haddish's trial was set to begin Tuesday in Fayette County, more than four years after her arrest in Peachtree City. She appeared to make her plea on Zoom.Police arrested the Haddish on Jan. 14, 2022, after receiving a report of a driver asleep behind the wheel. An officer spotted a vehicle matching the caller's description and stopped Hadd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiffany-haddish-pleads-guilty-to-dui-over-2022-georgia-arrest-avoids-criminal-trial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiffany-haddish-pleads-guilty-to-dui-over-2022-georgia-arrest-avoids-criminal-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta man gets 15 years for selling fentanyl while armed with machine gun]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl and possessing a machine gun as a twice-convicted felon.U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee sentenced Reginald Pierce, 28, on July 30. Prosecutors described him as a "violent repeat offender who trafficked lethal fentanyl while armed with a machine gun."Court records show Pierce was arrested May 30, 2023, after a Fulton County Sheriff's Office investigator stopped a vehicle in which he was ridin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-man-gets-15-years-for-selling-fentanyl-while-armed-with-machine-gun/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-man-gets-15-years-for-selling-fentanyl-while-armed-with-machine-gun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High temperatures baking Georgia as scorching summer continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Georgia will see dangerously high temperatures this week as the heat is increasing around the Peach State. There's still the chance for rain and storms in the afternoon as well.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-temperatures-baking-georgia-as-scorching-summer-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-temperatures-baking-georgia-as-scorching-summer-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia nonprofit offers place for youth experiencing challenges to rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unhoused children is a growing problem in Georgia, but one nonprofit on a 45-acre Cedartown property is providing a home to some who have no place to go.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nonprofit-offers-place-for-youth-experiencing-challenges-to-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nonprofit-offers-place-for-youth-experiencing-challenges-to-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerball jackpot rises to $1 billion after no one won $905 million grand prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The estimated jackpot for Wednesday night's Powerball drawing has risen at least $1 billion after no winning tickets were sold for Monday's $905 million grand prize, Powerball says. The estimated cash value would be at least &nbsp;$433.1 million.It's the eighth biggest Powerball prize in history and the largest lottery jackpot of 2026.Monday's winning numbers were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64 with a Powerball of 10.The estimated cash value would come into play if the holder of a winning ticket chooses a lu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powerball-jackpot-rises-to-1-billion-after-no-one-won-905-million-grand-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powerball-jackpot-rises-to-1-billion-after-no-one-won-905-million-grand-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and son forced to open home safe at gunpoint during LaGrange robbery, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing multiple criminal charges after police say he forced his way into a LaGrange home at gunpoint during a robbery.Skylar Huzzie was arrested on Saturday in connection with the robbery on Gordon Street, the LaGrange Police Department wrote on Facebook.According to police, on the night of July 8, a masked man armed with a handgun forced his way into the home of Pauline Mattox and her son. The man made the mother and son go into a closet and open a safe before fleeing with an undisclos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-and-son-forced-to-open-home-safe-at-gunpoint-during-lagrange-robbery-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mother-and-son-forced-to-open-home-safe-at-gunpoint-during-lagrange-robbery-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthcare matters to Georgians in governor's race, study finds. Bottoms and Jackson have different plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Healthcare could emerge as one of the defining policy fights in Georgia's race for governor, according to a new statewide poll that found concerns over cost, access and quality cut across political lines.&nbsp;More than three-quarters of likely voters surveyed in a statewide study commissioned by Georgia Health Initiative and administered by the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs Survey Research Center said a gubernatorial candidate's stance on healthcare matters wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/healthcare-matters-to-georgians-in-governors-race-study-finds-bottoms-and-jackson-have-different-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/healthcare-matters-to-georgians-in-governors-race-study-finds-bottoms-and-jackson-have-different-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlantic Station under new management as Nordstrom Rack and Busy Bee Café move in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlantic Station has a new company overseeing its stores, restaurants and daily operations.Trademark Property Company took over management, leasing and operations of the 138-acre Midtown development on Aug. 1, according to a news release from Atlantic Station.The company hired Sean McIntosh as general manager of Atlantic Station's nearly 586,000 square feet of retail space. McIntosh previously served as the property's assistant general manager from 2006 to 2013.Trademark said McIntosh will meet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantic-station-under-new-management-as-nordstrom-rack-and-busy-bee-caf-move-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantic-station-under-new-management-as-nordstrom-rack-and-busy-bee-caf-move-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible hoax Wi-Fi network on Delta flight to Atlanta under investigation, airline says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities are investigating a cybersecurity incident in which a hoax Wi-Fi network popped up on a Delta flight to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday.A spokesperson for the airline tells CBS News Atlanta that the incident happened on Delta flight 591, which was traveling from Las Vegas to Atlanta on Aug. 10.While the spokesperson said there was no hack of any system on the plane, they believe an unauthorized Wi-Fi network appeared during the flight for a short time.The c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/possible-hoax-wi-fi-network-on-delta-flight-to-atlanta-under-investigation-airline-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/possible-hoax-wi-fi-network-on-delta-flight-to-atlanta-under-investigation-airline-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winters Chapel water main construction postponed to reduce disruptions for drivers and businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planned water main replacement project in the Winters Chapel area will no longer move forward on its original schedule.DeKalb County has combined the project with upcoming roadwork planned for the same area, according to Reginald Wells, director of the county's Department of Watershed Management.The decision was made with the city of Dunwoody and the Georgia Department of Transportation to prevent residents and businesses from facing separate construction projects at different times, Wells sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/winters-chapel-water-main-construction-postponed-to-reduce-disruptions-for-drivers-and-businesses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/winters-chapel-water-main-construction-postponed-to-reduce-disruptions-for-drivers-and-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Cobb County academy trains students for careers in aviation, health care and trades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb County students now have another opportunity to earn industry certifications and gain hands-on experience before graduating from high school.The Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy, also known as CITA, is the second career academy of its kind in the county. The school district opened the academy to meet growing demand from students who want to learn a trade, earn certifications and enter the workforce after graduation.The district opened its first career academy six years ago."Our applic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-cobb-county-academy-trains-students-for-careers-in-aviation-health-care-and-trades/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-cobb-county-academy-trains-students-for-careers-in-aviation-health-care-and-trades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA names 3 finalists in search for agency's next general manager and CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MARTA Board of Directors has narrowed down the finalists for the next general manager and CEO of the metro Atlanta transit agency to three.In an announcement on Monday, the board said that it is actively interviewing the finalists, who include the current interim general manager and CEO.The board named the three finalists as Cleveland Ferguson III, the executive vice president and chief administrative officer of the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA), interim MARTA CEO Jonathan J. H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-names-3-finalists-in-search-for-agencys-next-general-manager-and-ceo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-names-3-finalists-in-search-for-agencys-next-general-manager-and-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County begins replacing 3,100 feet of aging water pipes; construction to affect seven roads through November]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers in parts of DeKalb County should prepare for construction noise and traffic delays as crews begin replacing aging water pipes.The Winters Chapel Water Main Replacement Project began Monday, Aug. 10, according to DeKalb County officials. Crews will replace about 3,100 feet of pipeline as part of the county's ongoing work to improve its water system.Construction will affect Winters Chapel Road, Sumac Drive, Charmant Place, Jones Mill Road, Peeler Road, Sanlee Lane and Ridgelock Court.Crews]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-begins-replacing-3100-feet-of-aging-water-pipes-construction-to-affect-seven-roads-through-november/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-begins-replacing-3100-feet-of-aging-water-pipes-construction-to-affect-seven-roads-through-november/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Norfolk Southern investigating deadly train collision in Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was struck and killed by a train early Tuesday in Fulton County, according to Atlanta police.The collision happened around 2 a.m. near Norfolk Southern's&nbsp;milepost S291.3, the railroad said. The southbound Norfolk Southern train struck the man along the tracks in an area that was not a railroad crossing.Atlanta police said the man may have been sitting or standing on the tracks before he was hit.No crew members were injured, according to Norfolk Southern. The railroad is investigating]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norfolk-southern-investigating-deadly-train-collision-in-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/norfolk-southern-investigating-deadly-train-collision-in-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiffany Haddish goes to trial in Georgia on DUI, traffic charges more than four years after Peachtree City arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiffany Haddish's DUI trial is set to begin Tuesday in Fayette County, more than four years after her arrest in Peachtree City.Police arrested the actress and comedian on Jan. 14, 2022, after receiving a report of a driver asleep behind the wheel. An officer spotted a vehicle matching the caller's description and stopped Haddish as she pulled into the yard of a home.Haddish was charged with driving under the influence, failure to obey a traffic control device, improperly stopping on a roadway an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiffany-haddish-goes-to-trial-in-georgia-on-dui-traffic-charges-more-than-four-years-after-peachtree-city-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiffany-haddish-goes-to-trial-in-georgia-on-dui-traffic-charges-more-than-four-years-after-peachtree-city-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiffany Haddish goes to trial in Georgia on DUI, traffic charges more than 4 years after Peachtree City arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiffany Haddish's DUI trial is set to begin Tuesday in Fayette County, more than four years after her arrest in Peachtree City.Police arrested the actress and comedian on Jan. 14, 2022, after receiving a report of a driver asleep behind the wheel. An officer spotted a vehicle matching the caller's description and stopped Haddish as she pulled into the yard of a home.Haddish was charged with driving under the influence, failure to obey a traffic control device, improperly stopping on a roadway an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiffany-haddish-goes-to-trial-in-georgia-on-dui-traffic-charges-more-than-4-years-after-peachtree-city-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tiffany-haddish-goes-to-trial-in-georgia-on-dui-traffic-charges-more-than-4-years-after-peachtree-city-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta teen earns one of the nation's top high school theater honors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta teenager is starting his senior year with one of the nation's highest honors in high school musical theater.Jake James of Milton High School is the 2026 winner of the Jimmy Award for best lead actor."It was insane. I actually got to be there, and I feel like I pulled my husband's arm out of his socket," said Micki Ankiel, the theater director at Milton High School. "I leapt up so fast when they called his name."James has been performing in musical theater since elementary school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-teen-earns-one-of-the-nations-top-high-school-theater-honors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-teen-earns-one-of-the-nations-top-high-school-theater-honors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High pressure brings drier weather and dangerous heat to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta could see a few pop-up showers and thunderstorms Tuesday before high pressure lowers rain chances. Temperatures will climb from the low 90s into the upper 90s by the end of the weekend, with humidity making it feel even hotter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-pressure-brings-drier-weather-and-dangerous-heat-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-pressure-brings-drier-weather-and-dangerous-heat-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Cobb County’s newest career and technology academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy in Acworth gives students hands-on training and opportunities to earn workforce certifications before graduating. Programs include automotive service, aviation maintenance, HVAC, welding, emergency medical services and health care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-cobb-countys-newest-career-and-technology-academy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/inside-cobb-countys-newest-career-and-technology-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta senior wins nation’s top musical theater award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milton High School senior Jake James won the 2026 Jimmy Award for Best Performance by an Actor, one of the nation&rsquo;s highest honors for high school musical theater. The aspiring Broadway performer plans to study musical theater in college after enjoying his final year of high school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-senior-wins-nations-top-musical-theater-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-senior-wins-nations-top-musical-theater-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitefield Academy marks 30 years with major campus expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whitefield Academy in Smyrna opened a 64,000-square-foot learning commons featuring a library, innovation center, student-run caf&eacute;, podcast studio, dining hall and campus store. The facility will serve students from pre-K through 12th grade as the school begins its 30th year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/whitefield-academy-marks-30-years-with-major-campus-expansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/whitefield-academy-marks-30-years-with-major-campus-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerball jackpot nears $1 billion mark after no one won $905 million grand prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[No winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $905 million Powerball jackpot, so the estimated grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing will be at least $975 million, Powerball says. The estimated cash value would be at least $422.3 million. Jackpots tend to grow as more and more tickets are sold.Monday's winning numbers were 6, 37, 54, 55, 64 with a Powerball of 10.The estimated cash value would come into play if the holder of a winning ticket chooses a lump-sum payout rather than 30 annuity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powerball-jackpot-nears-1-billion-mark-after-no-one-won-905-million-grand-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powerball-jackpot-nears-1-billion-mark-after-no-one-won-905-million-grand-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhyne Howard makes WNBA three-point history, Angel Reese breaks Dream record in 107-95 win over Tempo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six Atlanta players scored in double figures as the Dream&nbsp;beat the Toronto Tempo 107-95 on Monday night to complete the season sweep.Rhyne Howard became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 100 made three-pointers in a season, doing it in just 31 games. She finished with 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting from three. Angel Reese recorded her 22nd double-double of the season, breaking the Atlanta Dream's all-time single-season record, with 20 points and 14 rebounds. She leads the WNBA in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rhyne-howard-makes-wnba-three-point-history-angel-reese-breaks-dream-record-in-107-95-win-over-tempo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rhyne-howard-makes-wnba-three-point-history-angel-reese-breaks-dream-record-in-107-95-win-over-tempo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s heat dome: Brutal temps, storms on the horizon]]></title><description><![CDATA[With heat and humidity soaring, temps near 100&deg;, and evening storms on the way, here&rsquo;s what you need to know for the days ahead, including new tropical threats forming in the Atlantic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-heat-dome-brutal-temps-storms-on-the-horizon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-heat-dome-brutal-temps-storms-on-the-horizon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's vaccine executive order brings fewer shots but more controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump&rsquo;s executive order slashes the recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11 and separates the MMR shot, hailed by the White House as a win for parents&rsquo; rights but slammed by doctors as confusing and potentially dangerous. What parents need to know about the new guidelines and medical concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trumps-vaccine-executive-order-brings-fewer-shots-but-more-controversy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trumps-vaccine-executive-order-brings-fewer-shots-but-more-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunwoody bans vape shops near kids, citing child-targeted marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Dunwoody has joined other metro Atlanta communities in barring vape shops from certain parts of the city, following a newly passed ordinance that restricts where they can operate. CBS News Atlanta's Monique John has the latest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dunwoody-bans-vape-shops-near-kids-citing-child-targeted-marketing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dunwoody-bans-vape-shops-near-kids-citing-child-targeted-marketing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dunwoody bans vape shops near schools and daycares with new ordinance: "The packaging and presentation are so cleverly designed to attract our children"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Dunwoody is barring vape shops from opening in parts of the city. It's a step already taken by other nearby cities.The Dunwoody City Council unanimously passed an ordinance restricting vape shops on Monday.Currently, there are no vape shops in Dunwoody. If one opens, it must be located in commercial districts, at least 600 feet from daycare facilities, schools, and places of worship, and 1,500 feet from another vape shop or gas station."Vaping is something we've really focused on bec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dunwoody-bans-vape-shops-near-schools-and-daycares-with-new-ordinance-the-packaging-and-presentation-are-so-cleverly-designed-to-attract-our-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dunwoody-bans-vape-shops-near-schools-and-daycares-with-new-ordinance-the-packaging-and-presentation-are-so-cleverly-designed-to-attract-our-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombia mourns after devastating 7.4 quake; Metro Atlanta community rallies to help]]></title><description><![CDATA[A powerful 7.4 earthquake struck San Jose del Mar, killing over 100 and causing widespread destruction across Colombia. As rescue crews search the rubble, the Colombian community in Metro Atlanta is mobilizing relief efforts, sending aid and support to those affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/colombia-mourns-after-devastating-74-quake-metro-atlanta-community-rallies-to-help/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/colombia-mourns-after-devastating-74-quake-metro-atlanta-community-rallies-to-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson brings his signature haircut to Supercuts nationwide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids heading back to school can now take a little bit of Savannah Bananas style with them into the classroom.Jackson Olson, one of the traveling baseball team's most recognizable players and entertainers, is partnering with Supercuts to bring his signature haircut, dubbed "The Jax," to participating salons nationwide.The cut is a modern textured crop featuring a forward flow and frosted tips. It's a look Supercuts describes as an early-2000s throwback that has become part of Olson's signature st]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/savannah-bananas-star-jackson-olson-brings-his-signature-haircut-to-supercuts-nationwide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/savannah-bananas-star-jackson-olson-brings-his-signature-haircut-to-supercuts-nationwide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conyers police respond to accidental shooting at AutoZone; investigation ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews rushed to the AutoZone store on the city's south side after a shooting incident left one employee injured inside the business late Monday afternoon.Police have confirmed that the victim is an AutoZone employee who was accidentally shot by a coworker handling a firearm inside the store.&nbsp;The injured worker was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.&nbsp;Their condition remains unknown at this time.Authorities say the employee who discharged the firearm has bee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-police-respond-to-accidental-shooting-at-autozone-investigation-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/conyers-police-respond-to-accidental-shooting-at-autozone-investigation-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County commissioners offer $56.5 million to buy Atlanta City Detention Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Fulton County commissioners have made a new offer to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center, proposing to pay the city $56.5 million as negotiations over the future of the downtown jail continue.The offer was sent Monday to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and members of the Atlanta City Council. This comes only a week and some days after Dickens wrote his own letter withdrawing an $80 million offer to sell the detention center to Fulton County on July 30; he invited county leaders to submit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-commissioners-offer-565-million-to-buy-atlanta-city-detention-center/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-commissioners-offer-565-million-to-buy-atlanta-city-detention-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved metro Atlanta coach drowns rescuing girl in Myrtle Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teacher and coach Derrick Moore was able to rescue the struggling young girl, but was pulled underwater by a rip current.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beloved-metro-atlanta-coach-drowns-rescuing-girl-in-myrtle-beach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beloved-metro-atlanta-coach-drowns-rescuing-girl-in-myrtle-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia bracing for heat and storms as week continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are going to feel as hot as 105 degrees in parts of Georgia as the summer sun is scorching the Peach State. The rain isn't going to be giving us a break either.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-bracing-for-heat-and-storms-as-week-continues/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-bracing-for-heat-and-storms-as-week-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong earthquake rocks parts of Western Colombia]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 people have been killed in a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that hit western Colombia on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/strong-earthquake-rocks-parts-of-western-colombia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/strong-earthquake-rocks-parts-of-western-colombia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerball jackpot has Georgians hoping for good luck, while state's students see big winnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jackpot fever is sweeping across Georgia as the Powerball climbs to an estimated $905 million ahead of tonight's drawing. While millions of players are dreaming of what they would do with life-changing money, state officials point out that Georgia students are already winning big.Georgia Lottery officials say more than 40 cents of every dollar spent on a ticket directly funds education programs across the state, including the HOPE Scholarship and Georgia Pre-K.Since 1993, the Georgia Lottery has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powerball-jackpot-has-georgians-hoping-for-good-luck-while-states-students-see-big-winnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/powerball-jackpot-has-georgians-hoping-for-good-luck-while-states-students-see-big-winnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Lottery contributes billions to education programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[While millions of players are dreaming of what they would do if they won the big Powerball jackpot, state officials point out that Georgia students are already winning big.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lottery-contributes-billions-to-education-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lottery-contributes-billions-to-education-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglasville man convicted of laundering $2.7 million stolen in romance, online scams]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Douglasville man has been convicted of laundering more than $2.7 million stolen from victims of romance scams and other online fraud schemes, including older adults who lost retirement savings, federal prosecutors said.A jury on Thursday convicted 41-year-old Babajide Adesayo on all charges following an eight-day federal trial, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia. The charges include two counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering and 16 counts of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/douglasville-man-convicted-of-laundering-27-million-stolen-in-romance-online-scams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/douglasville-man-convicted-of-laundering-27-million-stolen-in-romance-online-scams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, woman facing child cruelty charges in death of infant girl, Atlanta police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and a woman are facing charges in the death of an infant girl earlier this year in Atlanta, police say.James Hayes and Kennedi Ponder were arrested by homicide detectives and the Atlanta Police Department's Fugitive Unit on Thursday.According to police, officers were called to the home on Mary Georgia Avenue NW where Hayes and Ponder were arrested on the morning of May 2. There, officials say the officers found an unresponsive infant girl.Medics rushed the child to Hughes Spaulding Childre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-woman-facing-child-cruelty-charges-in-death-of-infant-girl-atlanta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-woman-facing-child-cruelty-charges-in-death-of-infant-girl-atlanta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia state Senate candidate Tracy Wheeler, husband and son arrested after confrontations at Hancock County restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate has been arrested on aggravated assault charges after she was accused of pointing a gun at two people during a dispute at a Lake Sinclair restaurant.Hancock County deputies arrested Tracy Wheeler and her husband, Troy Wheeler, Chief Investigator Thomas Resha confirmed. He said the charges stem from separate incidents at Amigos Cove in June and July.Court filings allege Tracy Wheeler pointed a firearm at restaurant co-owner Roderico "Mickey" Saenz Mar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-state-senate-candidate-tracy-wheeler-husband-and-son-arrested-after-confrontations-at-hancock-county-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-state-senate-candidate-tracy-wheeler-husband-and-son-arrested-after-confrontations-at-hancock-county-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Senate candidate Tracy Wheeler, husband and son arrested after confrontations at Hancock County restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Republican candidate for the Georgia Senate has been arrested on aggravated assault charges after she was accused of pointing a gun at two people during a dispute at a Lake Sinclair restaurant.Hancock County deputies arrested Tracy Wheeler and her husband, Troy Wheeler, Chief Investigator Thomas Resha confirmed. He said the charges stem from separate incidents at Amigos Cove in June and July.Court filings allege Tracy Wheeler pointed a firearm at restaurant co-owner Roderico "Mickey" Saenz Mar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-senate-candidate-tracy-wheeler-husband-and-son-arrested-after-confrontations-at-hancock-county-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-senate-candidate-tracy-wheeler-husband-and-son-arrested-after-confrontations-at-hancock-county-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia man who bred dogs to fight, marketed puppies online and fraudulently obtained PPP funds gets 2 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia drug dealer who used pandemic relief money to support his lifestyle while promoting dogfighting will spend two years in federal prison.Norman Dixson was sentenced Aug. 7 after pleading guilty to sponsoring and exhibiting a dog in an animal fighting operation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia.A judge also ordered 35-year-old Dixson to serve three years of supervised release and pay $171,069 in restitution. He cannot possess dogs while under su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-who-bred-dogs-to-fight-marketed-puppies-online-and-fraudulently-obtained-ppp-funds-gets-2-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-man-who-bred-dogs-to-fight-marketed-puppies-online-and-fraudulently-obtained-ppp-funds-gets-2-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Atlanta condo is at the center of Lisa Cook's fight with the Trump administration. Why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta condominium purchased five years ago has become part of a high-profile legal fight between President Trump and Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook &mdash; one that now reaches far beyond a dispute over mortgage paperwork.The Trump administration is renewing its effort to remove Cook from the Federal Reserve after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-to-4 in June that she could remain in her position while challenging the president's attempt to fire her.At the center of the dispute are allega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/an-atlanta-condo-is-at-the-center-of-lisa-cooks-fight-with-the-trump-administration-why/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/an-atlanta-condo-is-at-the-center-of-lisa-cooks-fight-with-the-trump-administration-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of attacking University of Georgia student while wearing Nazi uniform indicted by grand jury]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Clarke County grand jury has indicted a man accused of assaulting a University of Georgia student while he was wearing a Nazi uniform last year.Kenneth Leland Morgan is charged with aggravated assault for the incident at a downtown Athens bar on Oct. 23, 2025.Video of the incident&nbsp;that went viral online shows students telling a man authorities say is Morgan to get out of an Athens bar. In the video, the man is dressed in a black uniform with a red swastika armband.&nbsp;The confrontation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-attacking-university-of-georgia-student-while-wearing-nazi-uniform-indicted-by-grand-jury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-accused-of-attacking-university-of-georgia-student-while-wearing-nazi-uniform-indicted-by-grand-jury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia starting the week hot and humid with risks of rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of metro Atlanta will feel like they're in the triple digits due to the humidity, despite temperatures being in the 80s. Look out for rain popping up through the afternoon and into the evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-starting-the-week-hot-and-humid-with-risks-of-rain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-starting-the-week-hot-and-humid-with-risks-of-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body removed from DeKalb County lake identified as missing 70-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[The search for a 70-year-old DeKalb County woman who was reported missing last week has ended with a tragic discovery, police say.Police in DeKalb County had issued a Mattie's Call, Georgia's emergency missing alert for disabled or elderly persons, for 70-year-old Joanne Howell on Saturday.Joanne Howell had been last seen on Friday night in Ellenwood.DeKalb County Police Department Howell was last seen around 6 p.m. in the 3600 block of Satellite Terrace in Ellenwood, Georgia.On Monday morning,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/body-removed-from-dekalb-county-lake-identified-as-missing-70-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/body-removed-from-dekalb-county-lake-identified-as-missing-70-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people ejected, seriously injured in high-speed boat crash at Lake Allatoona]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five people were seriously injured when a speedboat crashed into the shoreline at Lake Allatoona over the weekend.The boat struck the shore at high speed shortly after 11 a.m. Saturday, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Authorities said all five people aboard were thrown into the air during the crash.A preliminary investigation found that the group was heading to a poker run event, DNR said. Emergency crews took all five patients to Kennestone Hospital in Cobb County.DNR']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-people-ejected-seriously-injured-in-high-speed-boat-crash-at-lake-allatoona/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/5-people-ejected-seriously-injured-in-high-speed-boat-crash-at-lake-allatoona/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beloved metro Atlanta coach drowns rescuing girl trapped in Myrtle Beach rip current]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County teacher has drowned after officials say he rescued a young girl trapped in a rip current off a South Carolina beach.Derrick Moore was on a trip to Myrtle Beach on the evening of Aug. 7 when he noticed the young girl struggling in the ocean. The Myrtle Beach Police Department says Moore jumped into the water to help her. Moore was able to get her to safety, but then was pulled underwater by the rip current himself and disappeared.Moore's body was found washed ashore near 11th Aven]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beloved-metro-atlanta-coach-drowns-rescuing-girl-trapped-in-myrtle-beach-rip-current/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/beloved-metro-atlanta-coach-drowns-rescuing-girl-trapped-in-myrtle-beach-rip-current/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of new electric school buses ready to roll through DeKalb County's neighborhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bernando Brown spent most of his childhood riding DeKalb County buses. Now as an adult and the district's director of student transportation, he's helping the district roll out a new generation of electric buses. "Coming off the tail of the bird, there is a charge like a plug with the cord that lets you know this is one of our buses that must be plugged in," Brown told CBS Atlanta as he pointed out features on one of the Bluebird models.Starting in 2024, the EPA gave the district about $30 milli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dozens-of-new-electric-school-buses-ready-to-roll-through-dekalb-countys-neighborhoods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dozens-of-new-electric-school-buses-ready-to-roll-through-dekalb-countys-neighborhoods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County rolling out new generation of electric school buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Made in Georgia, DeKalb County's new school buses are expected to transport about 40,000 children, about one-third of its total bused students, on a typical school day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-rolling-out-new-generation-of-electric-school-buses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-rolling-out-new-generation-of-electric-school-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia ICE operation leads to 1,226 arrests, including 720 with criminal histories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal immigration officers arrested 1,226 people across Georgia during a recent statewide enforcement operation.&nbsp;ICE officials said 720 of those arrested had been charged with or convicted of crimes in the United States. The alleged offenses included sex crimes, crimes against children, assault, drug violations, burglary, weapons offenses and impaired driving.The operation was called "Operation Safe Community &mdash; Atlanta."Among those arrested was Fabian Pineda-Garcia of Mexico, who ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-ice-operation-leads-to-1226-arrests-including-720-with-criminal-histories/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-ice-operation-leads-to-1226-arrests-including-720-with-criminal-histories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta coffee shop proves friends and drinks make the best blend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta coffee shop is proving that a single cup of coffee can be a catalyst for change and community for everyone. Located in Buford, The Brightside Cafe is a local shop on a mission to bring meaningful employment opportunities to adults with special needs.Inside the cafe, team member Inge King works alongside owner Jennifer Elinburg. King, 60, was hit by a car as a toddler and has since used a wheelchair. She remains determined to be an active part of the workforce. King is one of 17 t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-coffee-shop-proves-friends-and-drinks-make-the-best-blend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-coffee-shop-proves-friends-and-drinks-make-the-best-blend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton County Teacher of the Year uses music, movement and gardening to make STEM lessons stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Alicia Gant, STEM lessons do not stay inside a textbook. Her students sing, move and grow vegetables as they learn how science connects to everyday life.Gant is Clayton County's Teacher of the Year. She has taught at Oliver Elementary School for 12 years and leads STEM classes for students in kindergarten through fifth grade.Her hands-on lessons include teaching children how to grow vegetables without pesticides in the school garden. She also creates songs to help students understand and rem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-teacher-of-the-year-uses-music-movement-and-gardening-to-make-stem-lessons-stick/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-teacher-of-the-year-uses-music-movement-and-gardening-to-make-stem-lessons-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What to watch as Georgia’s college football teams prepare for 2026 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Georgia State and Georgia enter fall camp with new players, coaching changes, championship expectations and a fresh look for the Bulldogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/what-to-watch-as-georgias-college-football-teams-prepare-for-2026-season/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/what-to-watch-as-georgias-college-football-teams-prepare-for-2026-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta rain chances increase Monday afternoon with highs near 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta and North Georgia could see scattered storms and heavier downpours Monday afternoon, including during the evening commute. Rain chances drop Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-rain-chances-increase-monday-afternoon-with-highs-near-92/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-rain-chances-increase-monday-afternoon-with-highs-near-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity flag football game supports Atlanta cancer patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual celebrity flag football game raised support for patients and families staying at Atlanta Hope Lodge while undergoing cancer treatment. Big Gipp and former Falcons player James Thornton were among the participants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-flag-football-game-supports-atlanta-cancer-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/celebrity-flag-football-game-supports-atlanta-cancer-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton County Teacher of the Year brings STEM lessons to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oliver Elementary teacher Alicia Gant uses songs, gardening, play and recycled materials to give students hands-on STEM lessons they can apply to real-world problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-teacher-of-the-year-brings-stem-lessons-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-teacher-of-the-year-brings-stem-lessons-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NTSB investigating Georgia plane crash that left 2 people critically injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were critically injured when a small plane crashed in a wooded area near Elliot Air Field in Dawson County, Georgia, on Sunday.The crash happened around noon near Highway 183, according to Dawson County Emergency Services.Emergency crews found one person outside the aircraft. A second person was trapped inside the wreckage. Responders treated the first patient while other crews worked to free the trapped person.One patient was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The other was airlifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ntsb-investigating-georgia-plane-crash-that-left-2-people-critically-injured/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ntsb-investigating-georgia-plane-crash-that-left-2-people-critically-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Clayton County 6-year-old John Ross III found dead in pond; investigation ongoing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clayton County Police Department has provided a heartbreaking update in the search for 6-year-old John Ross III, who was reported missing on Aug. 8, 2026.Following the report, the Clayton County Police Department immediately began an extensive search effort to locate John and bring him safely home.&nbsp;The search continued throughout the evening and into Aug. 9, involving Clayton County Police Department personnel, the Clayton County Sheriff's Office, Fayette County Sheriff's Office, Georgi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-clayton-county-6-year-old-john-ross-iii-found-dead-in-pond-investigation-ongoing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/missing-clayton-county-6-year-old-john-ross-iii-found-dead-in-pond-investigation-ongoing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strong thunderstorms could bring heavy rain, high winds to North Central Georgia, NWS says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strong thunderstorms are moving through parts of north central Georgia this afternoon, bringing gusty winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain to the region.Winds could reach up to 50 mph in some areas, with the potential for pea-sized hail and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning strikes. Radar indicates that some storms are nearly stationary, increasing the risk of heavy rainfall and temporary street flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage.Minor damage to tree limbs and uns]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/strong-thunderstorms-could-bring-heavy-rain-high-winds-to-north-central-georgia-nws-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/strong-thunderstorms-could-bring-heavy-rain-high-winds-to-north-central-georgia-nws-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delta flight from Atlanta to Orlando evacuated on taxiway after fumes reported in cockpit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 200 passengers were evacuated from a Delta Air Lines flight Saturday after the plane returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport following reports of fumes in the flight deck.Delta Flight 2204 was traveling from Atlanta to Orlando on Aug. 8 with 199 passengers and six crew members aboard, according to the airline. The flight was operating on a Boeing 757.Shortly after takeoff, the flight crew declared an emergency and returned to Atlanta, Delta said.First responders met t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-flight-from-atlanta-to-orlando-evacuated-on-taxiway-after-fumes-reported-in-cockpit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/delta-flight-from-atlanta-to-orlando-evacuated-on-taxiway-after-fumes-reported-in-cockpit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother's boyfriend accused of hiding body of missing 2-year-old found dead in Marietta, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boyfriend of a 2-year-old boy's mother is facing felony charges after investigators accused him of hiding the child's body in the woods behind a Marietta apartment complex and lying to police.Marietta police said 23-year-old Dairon Keith of Kennesaw was the person who called 911 to report Messiah Harris missing. Investigators now allege Keith made false statements to both Cobb County 911 and officers who responded to the report.Police said Keith is accused of placing Messiah's body in the wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mothers-boyfriend-accused-of-hiding-body-of-missing-2-year-old-found-dead-in-marietta-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mothers-boyfriend-accused-of-hiding-body-of-missing-2-year-old-found-dead-in-marietta-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Polk County Officer arrested by GBI for alleged Flock system misuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Polk County police officer has been arrested and charged with four misdemeanor counts of misusing a license plate reader system, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Tracey Royston, 51, of Cedartown, previously worked with the Polk County Police Department.Royston was previously assigned to the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force, which is managed by the GBI.On July 31, 2026, Polk County Police asked the GBI to investigate allegations that Royston had misused the Cedart]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-polk-county-officer-arrested-by-gbi-for-alleged-flock-system-misuse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-polk-county-officer-arrested-by-gbi-for-alleged-flock-system-misuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savannah man arrested in Florida Keys after alleged $22K law enforcement scam, Monroe police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Savannah man was arrested in the Florida Keys after Investigators said he was invovled in a law enforcement impersonation scam that cost a Marathon resident more than $22,000.Thomas Kelly Pullen, 20, was arrested Aug.7 and charged with grand theft, organized scheme to defraud and impersonation of a law enforcement officer, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.The investigation began in May after the victim reported receiving multiple phone calls from people claiming to work for the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/savannah-man-arrested-in-florida-keys-after-alleged-22k-law-enforcement-scam-monroe-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/savannah-man-arrested-in-florida-keys-after-alleged-22k-law-enforcement-scam-monroe-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honoring Officer David Rose one year after Atlanta CDC shooting; rising fungus threat to healthcare facilities, health agency warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been one year since the deadly shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Atlanta headquarters, an event that claimed the life of DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose.&nbsp;On Sat. Aug.8, Rose's family, friends, and colleagues gathered at the CDC campus on Clifton Road to unveil a new memorial plaque dedicated to his memory.During the private ceremony, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. paid his respects in reflecting on Roses' sacrifice and service to the comm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/honoring-officer-david-rose-one-year-after-atlanta-cdc-shooting-rising-fungus-threat-to-healthcare-facilities-health-agency-warns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/honoring-officer-david-rose-one-year-after-atlanta-cdc-shooting-rising-fungus-threat-to-healthcare-facilities-health-agency-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. pays respects to officer killed in 2025 shooting at Atlanta CDC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal and Emory University officials honored DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose one year after he was killed while responding to the attack outside the CDC's Atlanta headquarters.While U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited the CDC to pay his respects, officials confirmed he did not make a public appearance or statement during his visit.&nbsp;The memorial event was private, and Kennedy did not participate in any public-facing activities while in Atlanta.Emory held an online v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rfk-jr-pays-respects-to-officer-killed-in-2025-shooting-at-atlanta-cdc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rfk-jr-pays-respects-to-officer-killed-in-2025-shooting-at-atlanta-cdc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 year after CDC shooting: Honoring Officer David Rose &amp; rising fungus threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Atlanta marks one year since the deadly shooting at CDC headquarters, the community honors DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose with a new memorial and family gathering. The private ceremony included tributes from U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Meanwhile, the CDC reports a troubling rise in a dangerous fungus, typically found in healthcare facilities, with over 3,400 cases now confirmed, posing increased risks for hospitalized patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-year-after-cdc-shooting-honoring-officer-david-rose-amp-rising-fungus-threat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-year-after-cdc-shooting-honoring-officer-david-rose-amp-rising-fungus-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major weekend traffic detours off I-285 in Cobb County, GDOT shut down for $370M rebuild]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has closed both directions of I-285 on Atlanta&rsquo;s west side this weekend for a massive reconstruction project, causing major traffic backups and detours from South Atlanta Road to East Paces Ferry. Officials urge drivers to plan alternate routes or stay home as crews work around the clock, with closures expected through 5 a.m. Monday and more disruptions ahead until the project wraps in 2028. This story previously aired Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/major-weekend-traffic-detours-off-i-285-in-cobb-county-gdot-shut-down-for-370m-rebuild/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/major-weekend-traffic-detours-off-i-285-in-cobb-county-gdot-shut-down-for-370m-rebuild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clayton County police launch search for missing six-year-old John Ross III]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Sun., Aug. 9, the search continues for six-year-old John Ross III, who was reported missing in Clayton County on Saturday evening. Law enforcement officers, specialized units, and personnel from multiple agencies have returned to the area today, August 9, to expand their efforts in locating the child.John was last seen on August 8 around 7:43 p.m. in the 6000 block of Riverdale Road in Atlanta. According to police, John is 4 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 50 pounds, and was last seen we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-police-launch-search-for-missing-six-year-old-john-ross-iii/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/clayton-county-police-launch-search-for-missing-six-year-old-john-ross-iii/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wedding professionals bring smiles to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients on Family Portrait Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smiles and laughs were seen and heard at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital earlier this week.On Wednesday, a group of local wedding professionals and photographers joined the patients for Family Portrait Day, a special event designed to bring some light to what can be a difficult time."We're here today to make the lives a little brighter for the families of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta," said Shelly Danz, the president of the Wedding Industry Professionals Association]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/wedding-professionals-bring-smiles-to-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients-on-family-portrait-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/wedding-professionals-bring-smiles-to-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients-on-family-portrait-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia lays 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan to rest as family creates scholarship to honor his legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family, friends, veterans, and community members gathered Friday at Georgia National Cemetery to honor the life of U.S. Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, the 25-year-old Georgia soldier killed in July in an Iranian missile strike on a military base in Jordan.Feehan was remembered during a mostly private, 75-minute funeral service attended by loved ones, fellow service members, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp. At the family's request, news media observed from a distance, allo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lays-1st-lt-tyler-feehan-to-rest-as-family-creates-scholarship-to-honor-his-legacy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-lays-1st-lt-tyler-feehan-to-rest-as-family-creates-scholarship-to-honor-his-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photographers bring smiles to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, a group of local wedding professionals and photographers joined the patients at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for Family Portrait Day, a special event designed to bring some light to what can be a difficult time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/photographers-bring-smiles-to-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/photographers-bring-smiles-to-childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan laid to rest in Georgia cemetery]]></title><description><![CDATA[As 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan's funeral procession traveled to Georgia National Cemetery, the community gathered along the route to salute the fallen officer and offer support to his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/army-1st-lt-tyler-feehan-laid-to-rest-in-georgia-cemetery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/army-1st-lt-tyler-feehan-laid-to-rest-in-georgia-cemetery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormy weather continues hitting Georgia throughout the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Georgia has already been dealing with serious storms, and the weather is going to continue being rainy and muggy in the afternoons for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stormy-weather-continues-hitting-georgia-throughout-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stormy-weather-continues-hitting-georgia-throughout-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FDA approves a new kind of seasonal flu vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first mRNA-based flu vaccine, called mFlusiva. Officials say it is designed for people 50 and older.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fda-approves-a-new-kind-of-seasonal-flu-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fda-approves-a-new-kind-of-seasonal-flu-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta coffee shop hires employees with special needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Brightside Cafe, a single cup of coffee can be a catalyst for change and community. Each of its employees works alongside a mentor during their shift.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-coffee-shop-hires-employees-with-special-needs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-coffee-shop-hires-employees-with-special-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[President Trump issues executive order aimed at birthright citizenship]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump is again trying to limit birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court struck down a previous executive order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-issues-executive-order-aimed-at-birthright-citizenship/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/president-trump-issues-executive-order-aimed-at-birthright-citizenship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Head Start leaders concerned over Trump administration's plan to overhaul preschool program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government released a proposed plan to change its Head Start program. &nbsp;Leaders of Head Start in Georgia have concerns about whether the rules will be detrimental to children during these early and critical years of learning and development.Head Start centers serve around 700,000 of the nation's most vulnerable children, including those who are homeless, in foster care, or disabled. &nbsp;Its regulations, which stretch more than 100 pages, outline requirements on everything from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-head-start-leaders-concerned-over-trump-administrations-plan-to-overhaul-preschool-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-head-start-leaders-concerned-over-trump-administrations-plan-to-overhaul-preschool-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration proposes big changes to federal Head Start program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leaders of Head Start in Georgia have concerns about whether the Trump administration's plan to change the program's rules will be detrimental to children during these critical years of learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-proposes-big-changes-to-federal-head-start-program/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-administration-proposes-big-changes-to-federal-head-start-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia officer killed in CDC shooting remembered 1 year later]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends of DeKalb County Officer David Rose gathered outside the CDC campus to honor his legacy, close to the road that now is named after him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-killed-in-cdc-shooting-remembered-1-year-later/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-officer-killed-in-cdc-shooting-remembered-1-year-later/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former South Georgia city clerk admits using public funds for dog treats, designer clothes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former city clerk in southwest Georgia admitted using a government credit card to pay for personal items, including restaurant meals, dog treats and designer clothing.Tami Fincher, 64, of Edison, pleaded guilty July 30 to one count of federal program theft, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Georgia.Fincher served as Edison's city clerk from March 2018 until her resignation in July 2023. She was responsible for the city's finances and had access to a city credit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-south-georgia-city-clerk-admits-using-public-funds-for-dog-treats-designer-clothes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-south-georgia-city-clerk-admits-using-public-funds-for-dog-treats-designer-clothes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colin Gray, father of Apalachee High School shooter, files motion asking for new trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colin Gray, the Georgia father convicted for his role in the deadly shooting at&nbsp;Apalachee High School, is asking for a new trial.The new motion filed by Colin Gray's attorneys comes less than a week after the Georgia man was sentenced to 15 years in prison.In March, a jury convicted Colin Gray on 27 charges, including second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children. Prosecutors argued he provided the rifle used in the shooting despite repeated&nbsp;warning signs&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/colin-gray-father-of-apalachee-high-school-shooter-files-motion-asking-for-new-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/colin-gray-father-of-apalachee-high-school-shooter-files-motion-asking-for-new-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weather heats up as pop-up storms linger into the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta faces a 30% to 40% chance of scattered storms Friday afternoon before rain tapers off at night. Spotty storms and highs in the low 90s will continue through the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-heats-up-as-pop-up-storms-linger-into-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weather-heats-up-as-pop-up-storms-linger-into-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia woman accused of throwing kittens out of moving vehicle in Brookhaven]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Georgia woman is facing a felony charge of animal cruelty after police say she was spotted throwing kittens out a moving car.Valentina Tobon Henao was taken into custody on Wednesday by officers with the Brookhaven Police Department.According to an incident report obtained by CBS News Atlanta, an officer was called to the area near Peachtree Road and Osborne Road after a witness called in a report of animal cruelty.The emotional witness told the officer that she was driving on the road when sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-accused-of-throwing-kittens-out-of-moving-vehicle-in-brookhaven/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-woman-accused-of-throwing-kittens-out-of-moving-vehicle-in-brookhaven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in deadly Georgia shooting caught with guns, drugs in North Carolina, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 23-year-old wanted for a deadly shooting in Rome, Georgia has been taken into custody in North Carolina, police say.The Rome Police Department says Treveonsay Trejion Burge was arrested in Cleveland County this week.Burge was wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of 18-year-old Adam Taylor Hernandez on Oct. 21, 2025. The arrest comes about a week after the police department, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, and U.S. Marshals Service asked the public for help locating him, calling him "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-deadly-georgia-shooting-caught-with-guns-drugs-in-north-carolina-police-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-deadly-georgia-shooting-caught-with-guns-drugs-in-north-carolina-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFK Jr. will visit CDC headquarters in Atlanta to pay tribute to officer killed in 2025 shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal and Emory University officials will honor DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose one year after he was killed while responding to the attack outside the CDC's Atlanta headquarters.Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will visit the CDC Friday to pay tribute to Rose's sacrifice, according to an HHS official. The department said that Kennedy will also be there to recognize the courage and resilience of CDC employees who endured the attack.Emory will hold an online vig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rfk-jr-will-visit-cdc-headquarters-in-atlanta-to-pay-tribute-to-officer-killed-in-2025-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rfk-jr-will-visit-cdc-headquarters-in-atlanta-to-pay-tribute-to-officer-killed-in-2025-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water advisory in Rockdale County lifted days after contractor damaged water main]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory that was in place for days for many Rockdale County residents has been lifted.As of 9 a.m. on Friday, the boil water advisory, which affected nearly all of the county above Interstate 20, is no longer in effect, county officials announced.The Rockdale County government says that a private contractor accidentally damaged a water main near the intersection of Sigman Road and Rockbridge Road on Tuesday. The water main was fixed, and normal water service was restored around 1 a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-in-rockdale-county-lifted-days-after-contractor-damaged-water-main/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-in-rockdale-county-lifted-days-after-contractor-damaged-water-main/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-duty Atlanta police sergeant turns herself in after wife alleges violent bedroom attack: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta police sergeant is accused of grabbing her wife by the neck and pinning her between a bed and nightstand during an off-duty domestic dispute, according to a police incident report.The victim told police that she and her wife, Sgt. Ashlee Maltbia-Burgess, had argued throughout the day.Around 10:30 p.m., the victim said she was sleeping when Sgt. Maltbia-Burgess jumped on her, picked her up by the neck and pinned her between the bed and nightstand. Ashley told police she did not lose co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/off-duty-atlanta-police-sergeant-turns-herself-in-after-wife-alleges-violent-bedroom-attack-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/off-duty-atlanta-police-sergeant-turns-herself-in-after-wife-alleges-violent-bedroom-attack-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Off-duty Atlanta police sergeant charged with battery-family violence turns herself in]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Atlanta police sergeant turned herself in after she was charged in an off-duty domestic violence case.Sgt. Ashlee Maltbia-Burgess surrendered at the Fulton County Jail on Monday, Aug. 3, according to the Atlanta Police Department. She faces a misdemeanor battery-family violence charge.The department said it relieved Maltbia-Burgess of duty. She will be placed in a non-enforcement role.The department's Office of Professional Standards is investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/off-duty-atlanta-police-sergeant-charged-with-battery-family-violence-turns-herself-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/off-duty-atlanta-police-sergeant-charged-with-battery-family-violence-turns-herself-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Fulton County attorney says quilting saved her life, then she built an Atlanta tradition]]></title><description><![CDATA[They cover the walls and fill her sunlit attic in South Fulton. With hundreds of quilts throughout the home, O.V. Brantley calls it her "quilt house.""I love quilts. Quilts are my passion. Almost everything I do now revolves around quilts," Brantley said.Before becoming widely known in Atlanta's quilting community, Brantley built a career in law. She was appointed Fulton County attorney in 1999, overseeing legal matters for one of Georgia's largest counties. She said the work was demanding and o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-fulton-county-attorney-says-quilting-saved-her-life-then-she-built-an-atlanta-tradition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-fulton-county-attorney-says-quilting-saved-her-life-then-she-built-an-atlanta-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military funeral set for Georgia soldier killed in Iranian strike on base in Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family, friends and supporters will honor fallen U.S. Army First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan on Friday as he is laid to rest with military honors at Georgia National Cemetery.Feehan's visitation was held Thursday evening at Woodstock Funeral Home. His funeral procession will travel through Canton before arriving at the cemetery.Members of the public are invited to begin gathering at 11 a.m. along Marietta Highway near Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q and Interstate 575 Exit 16. Supporters are encou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/military-funeral-set-for-georgia-soldier-killed-in-iranian-strike-on-base-in-jordan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/military-funeral-set-for-georgia-soldier-killed-in-iranian-strike-on-base-in-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta weekend forecast brings heat and scattered rain chances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta could see isolated storms Friday before rain chances rise to 40% Saturday. Highs will reach the low 90s, but much of the weekend should remain dry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weekend-forecast-brings-heat-and-scattered-rain-chances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-weekend-forecast-brings-heat-and-scattered-rain-chances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta’s Urban Grind blends coffee, poetry and community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Urban Grind is celebrating 20 years with two new locations and a Brew Box experience, building on its mission to connect Atlantans through coffee, art and open-mic performances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-urban-grind-blends-coffee-poetry-and-community/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-urban-grind-blends-coffee-poetry-and-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia honors fallen Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan will be buried with military honors after he was killed in an Iranian strike in Jordan. The public is invited to line part of the procession route in Canton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-honors-fallen-army-1st-lt-tyler-feehan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-honors-fallen-army-1st-lt-tyler-feehan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download with Damez: Ne-Yo lawsuit, Usher’s ATL home and lemon pepper pound cake]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week&rsquo;s trending stories include a dog-bite lawsuit involving Ne-Yo, a look inside Usher&rsquo;s Atlanta home, Bijan Robinson-inspired rice art and an Atlanta bakery&rsquo;s viral lemon pepper pound cake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-ne-yo-lawsuit-ushers-atl-home-and-lemon-pepper-pound-cake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/download-with-damez-ne-yo-lawsuit-ushers-atl-home-and-lemon-pepper-pound-cake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Quilt Festival founder stitches stories of healing and history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Fulton County attorney O.V. Brantley turned to quilting for peace and later founded the Atlanta Quilt Festival. The festival preserves and promotes African American quilting and textile art while giving established and beginner artists a welcoming place to share their work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-quilt-festival-founder-stitches-stories-of-healing-and-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-quilt-festival-founder-stitches-stories-of-healing-and-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee County mobile home residents fear displacement over development]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ansley Park residents could be forced to relocate under a proposal to build 220 homes. The plan now heads to the Woodstock City Council for a final vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-mobile-home-residents-fear-displacement-over-development/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-mobile-home-residents-fear-displacement-over-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Development proposal draws concern for Woodstock mobile home community: "These people deserve to live here..."]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Woodstock Planning Commission partially approved a proposal for the Ansley Park mobile home community property on Thursday. During Thursday's planning commission meeting, commissioners discussed the annexation of the property into the City of Woodstock as well as rezoning and variances for the property. The proposal is raising concerns because, if approved, Ansley Park residents would be forced to find new homes."These people deserve to live here; they've lived here for years, some of them d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/development-proposal-draws-concern-for-woodstock-mobile-home-community-these-people-deserve-to-live-here/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/development-proposal-draws-concern-for-woodstock-mobile-home-community-these-people-deserve-to-live-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms rolling in: Your complete Georgia forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[A late start to the evening storms sets the stage for a wet stretch across central Georgia. Expect overnight thunderstorms, patchy fog, and a surge of moisture ushered in by a tropical wave&mdash;all breaking down in your 360&deg; Next Weather outlook.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-rolling-in-your-complete-georgia-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-rolling-in-your-complete-georgia-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodstock mobile home residents face uncertain future after Planning Commission vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[A packed meeting in Cherokee County saw residents and activists protest a proposed development that could displace longtime mobile home community members in Woodstock. The planning commission approved annexation and rezoning, but denied variances for a new 220-home project. The proposal now heads to the city council, as residents push for more support and answers about relocation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/woodstock-mobile-home-residents-face-uncertain-future-after-planning-commission-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/woodstock-mobile-home-residents-face-uncertain-future-after-planning-commission-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woodstock honors fallen Georgia soldier 1st Lt. Tyler Feehan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community members in Cherokee County gather to honor First Lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, who died in service last month. Feehan&rsquo;s fianc&eacute;e, Claire Fletcher, shares memories of his love for the Atlanta Falcons and his dream of coaching high school football. Governor Kemp orders flags to half staff statewide in his honor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/woodstock-honors-fallen-georgia-soldier-1st-lt-tyler-feehan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/woodstock-honors-fallen-georgia-soldier-1st-lt-tyler-feehan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia judge clears college basketball players to compete in 2026-27 amid NCAA eligibility fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cobb County judge has granted an injunction allowing a group of Division I basketball players to compete during the 2026-27 season as their legal challenge to the NCAA's eligibility rules moves forward.The ruling involves 16 men's basketball players who sued the NCAA in Cobb County Superior Court in July after exhausting four seasons of college eligibility.According to attorneys representing the players, the injunction allows the plaintiffs to compete during the upcoming season and prevents th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-judge-clears-college-basketball-players-to-compete-in-2026-27-amid-ncaa-eligibility-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-judge-clears-college-basketball-players-to-compete-in-2026-27-amid-ncaa-eligibility-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett police ask for help after double burglary at Crazy Cloudz 2 Vape Shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gwinnett County Police Department is reaching out for the community's help to identify four people connected to a recent break-in at Crazy Cloudz 2 Vape Shop, located at 4610 Braselton Highway in Hoschton.In a span of just two days, Crazy Cloudz 2 Vape Shop was targeted twice.The first break-in happened early Sunday morning, Aug. 2, around 2:30 a.m. One person broke in, grabbed some merchandise, and quickly got away.Then, in the early hours of Tuesday, Aug. 4, at about 2:15 a.m., four people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-police-ask-for-help-after-double-burglary-at-crazy-cloudz-2-vape-shop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-police-ask-for-help-after-double-burglary-at-crazy-cloudz-2-vape-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Republicans endorse Jon Ossoff in Georgia Senate race as Mike Collins faces scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is highlighting an uncommon political advantage in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races: endorsements from well-known Republicans.&nbsp;In the span of three days, former Republican U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson and Tifton Mayor Julie Smith all announced they are backing Ossoff's reelection campaign over Republican nominee U.S. Rep. Mike Collins.&nbsp;Earlier this week, Flake told&nbsp;The Atlanta Journal-Cons]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-republicans-endorse-jon-ossoff-in-georgia-senate-race-as-mike-collins-faces-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-republicans-endorse-jon-ossoff-in-georgia-senate-race-as-mike-collins-faces-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police release body cam footage of Shamar McCoy's Atlanta arrest, due to old battery warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media influencer Shamar McCoy was arrested outside Tim Hortons Coffee &amp; Bakery on Spring Street on Sunday Aug. 2, Atlanta police say.Police officers&nbsp;said they were responding to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident at 610 Spring St NW when they spotted the influencer exiting the passenger side of a car.While verifying his identity, officers discovered that Mr. McCoy had an active warrant for battery stemming from an incident that occurred within the city of Atlanta on Nov. 25, 20]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-release-body-cam-footage-of-shamar-mccoys-atlanta-arrest-due-to-old-battery-warrant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-release-body-cam-footage-of-shamar-mccoys-atlanta-arrest-due-to-old-battery-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses say they're being forced to move as Atlanta's 1st Equinox comes to Buckhead Village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equinox, the luxury fitness and lifestyle brand known for its high-end gyms in cities like New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, is finally coming to Atlanta.But before construction begins, more than 30 small businesses say they're being forced to pack up their offices.The company's first Atlanta location is planned for Buckhead Village, where it will occupy the space currently home to Number 18, a shared office workspace. Tenants there recently received notice that they must relocate in just a m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/businesses-say-theyre-being-forced-to-move-as-atlantas-1st-equinox-comes-to-buckhead-village/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/businesses-say-theyre-being-forced-to-move-as-atlantas-1st-equinox-comes-to-buckhead-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buckhead businesses forced to move for new Equinox facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equinox is set to open its doors in Atlanta, but nearly 30 businesses say they are being forced to move to make room for the facility with little warning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buckhead-businesses-forced-to-move-for-new-equinox-facility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/buckhead-businesses-forced-to-move-for-new-equinox-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Watch: Watch what you eat during food illness outbreaks; GLP-1s may help with dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple food illnesses are impacting the U.S. right now, and experts are encouraging you to wash your hands and you to watch what you eat! And recent studies of GLP-1 Mounjaro suggest that the weight-loss drug might be helping people with dementia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-watch-what-you-eat-during-food-illness-outbreaks-glp-1s-may-help-with-dementia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-watch-what-you-eat-during-food-illness-outbreaks-glp-1s-may-help-with-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food and lifestyle expert gives healthy lunchbox ideas that save time and money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packing healthy school lunches does not have to be expensive or time-consuming.&nbsp;Food and lifestyle expert&nbsp;Lisa Washington&nbsp;says the key is planning head, keeping meals balanced and allowing children to help with the preparation.Washington joined CBS Atlanta's Sharon Lawson in the kitchen, along with her grandson Michael Julian Jelks, aka "Mikey," to demonstrate simple lunchbox and snack ideas families can prepare before a busy school week.Washington recommends including three essen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/food-and-lifestyle-expert-gives-healthy-lunchbox-ideas-that-save-time-and-money/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/food-and-lifestyle-expert-gives-healthy-lunchbox-ideas-that-save-time-and-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe thunderstorm warning issued across North and Central Georgia through Thursday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue this afternoon and into the evening hours. A few storms may be capable of gusty winds, frequent lightning, and locally heavy rainfall.&nbsp;The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for several metro Atlanta counties.Isolated flash flooding will be possible.Keep the umbrella close Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across North and Central Georgia during the afternoon, bringing heavy rain that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-across-north-and-central-georgia-through-thursday-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-across-north-and-central-georgia-through-thursday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEXT Weather Alert Day: Georgia rain cools down hot temps, storm warnings issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologist Johnathan Myers is tracking rain and showers this evening as the National Weather Service issues a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Central and North Georgia tonight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-alert-day-georgia-rain-cools-down-hot-temps-storm-warnings-issued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-alert-day-georgia-rain-cools-down-hot-temps-storm-warnings-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy meal ideas for students heading back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Packing healthy school lunches does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Food and lifestyle expert Lisa Washington says the key is planning head, keeping meals balanced and allowing children to help with the preparation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/healthy-meal-ideas-for-students-heading-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/healthy-meal-ideas-for-students-heading-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump admin proposes sweeping deregulations to Head Start]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration is proposing to remove 80% of Head Start regulations, which experts say could undermine the program&rsquo;s ability to fulfill its purpose of improving the school readiness of children in poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-admin-proposes-sweeping-deregulations-to-head-start/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/trump-admin-proposes-sweeping-deregulations-to-head-start/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Gwinnett County track coach accused of spending booster club money on himself, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Gwinnett County track coach is accused of spending booster club money on himself after investigators say thousands of dollars meant for student athletes went missing over several years. Former Parkview High School track coach Matthew Henson was arrested Wednesday on felony theft charges. Investigators and Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) officials said donors and parents raised the alarm to law enforcement on several occasions since 2018."The original tips that started coming in we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-gwinnett-county-track-coach-accused-of-spending-booster-club-money-on-himself-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-gwinnett-county-track-coach-accused-of-spending-booster-club-money-on-himself-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back-to-School: Cobb County School District awards 3 Teacher of the Year Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 teachers received awards for teaching excellence in Cobb County. Hear from one winner, Lisa Peacock, who will go on to compete for an even bigger recognition in the fall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/back-to-school-cobb-county-school-district-awards-3-teacher-of-the-year-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/back-to-school-cobb-county-school-district-awards-3-teacher-of-the-year-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Georgia track coach accused of spending booster money on himself]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Gwinnett County track coach is accused of spending money meant for student athletes on himself after investigators say thousands of dollars went missing over several years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-track-coach-accused-of-spending-booster-money-on-himself/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-georgia-track-coach-accused-of-spending-booster-money-on-himself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[March court filing highlights fight over where Trump's "political debanking" lawsuit should be heard]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, President Donald Trump's lawsuit accusing JPMorgan Chase of politically motivated "debanking" shifted away from those underlying allegations and toward something entirely different, court documents obtained by CBS News reveal."Debanking" is when a financial institution abruptly closes a person or entity's account and refuses to do further business with them. The issue has become highly politicized after Donald Trump and affiliated entities filed a lawsuit last year in a Miami court all]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/march-court-filing-highlights-fight-over-where-trumps-political-debanking-lawsuit-should-be-heard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/march-court-filing-highlights-fight-over-where-trumps-political-debanking-lawsuit-should-be-heard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water advisory lifted for McCaysville after storms, but flood damage still remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory that has been in place for days in the small Georgia mountain town of McCaysville has been lifted, but the effects of this week's storms and flooding still can be felt.The city, located in Fannin County, issued a state of emergency on Aug. 2 after it experienced significant flooding during a severe storm due to drainage issues connected to road construction on nearby State Highway 5. The flooding shut down roads and left multiple businesses along the city's Riverwalk damage]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-lifted-for-mccaysville-after-storms-but-flood-damage-still-remains/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-lifted-for-mccaysville-after-storms-but-flood-damage-still-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia school district cancels classes due to snakes and squirrel concerns, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first week of school for an East Georgia county has been cut short as district leaders say they want to check campuses for snakes, squirrels, and other animals.The Hancock County School District announced in a message to families and staff that all schools and offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday "due to an environmental safety issue."The school district expects to be back to a normal schedule on Monday if everything goes to plan.Speaking to WMAZ, Hancock County Schools interim Supe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-cancels-classes-due-to-snakes-and-squirrel-concerns-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-school-district-cancels-classes-due-to-snakes-and-squirrel-concerns-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More storms and flooding possible across North and Central Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is mostly seeing the calm before the storm as the state braces for more rain and possible flooding as Thursday continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-storms-and-flooding-possible-across-north-and-central-georgia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-storms-and-flooding-possible-across-north-and-central-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man deemed Atlanta's "master of disguise" facing charges for armed robbery spree, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man deemed Atlanta's "master of disguise" is now facing federal charges for an armed robbery spree targeting metro Atlanta Circle Ks, Subways, and Family Dollars, officials say.Prosecutors say 33-year-old Tracy Daryl Mingo robbed 10 stores across metro Atlanta at gunpoint between Oct. 20, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026. In the robberies, he allegedly dressed in different disguises, including that of a construction worker, health care professional, and security guard.Tracy Daryl Mingo is accused of wea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-deemed-atlantas-master-of-disguise-facing-charges-for-armed-robbery-spree-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-deemed-atlantas-master-of-disguise-facing-charges-for-armed-robbery-spree-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia inmate convicted of assault, kidnapping escapes Augusta Transitional Center]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities in Georgia are searching for a 40-year-old man who escaped from a state transitional center in Augusta earlier this week.According to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, Christopher Craig left the Georgia Department of Corrections' Augusta Transitional Center at 601 Taylor St. around 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3.Craig is listed as 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs approximately 192 pounds. State corrections records also identify him as Christopher Craig.Craig was serving a six-year sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-inmate-convicted-of-assault-kidnapping-escapes-augusta-transitional-center/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-inmate-convicted-of-assault-kidnapping-escapes-augusta-transitional-center/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men make off with nearly $17,000 in merchandise during Peachtree City Lululemon break-in, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Peachtree City are searching for two men accused of stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from a local Lululemon store.Officials say the incident began around 5 a.m. on July 25 when the two men allegedly stole a license plate, attaching it to their Nissan Altima.A little more than an hour later, the men arrived at the Peachtree City Lululemon. Photos shared by the police department showed one of the men breaking through the store's glass door.&nbsp;Police say the two men made of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-make-off-with-nearly-17000-in-merchandise-during-peachtree-city-lululemon-break-in-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/men-make-off-with-nearly-17000-in-merchandise-during-peachtree-city-lululemon-break-in-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 18-year-olds charged after accidental shooting inside Clayton County Walmart, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are facing charges after a gun accidentally went off in a Clayton County Walmart on Wednesday afternoon, police say.Officials with the Clayton County Police Department say that officers were at the Walmart on Anvil Block Road around 4:45 p.m. when they were alerted that a shot had been fired inside the store.The store was quickly evacuated. Officers say they found two people who were injured, both with non-life-threatening graze wounds.Investigators say they determined that 18-year-ol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-18-year-olds-charged-after-accidental-shooting-inside-clayton-county-walmart-police-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/2-18-year-olds-charged-after-accidental-shooting-inside-clayton-county-walmart-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GDOT's public comment period for the proposed Atlanta-Savannah passenger train rail ends today. Here's how to weigh in.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgians could one day have another option besides driving between Atlanta and Savannah.The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is asking the public to weigh in on a proposed Atlanta&ndash;Savannah Intercity Passenger Rail Project, a long-discussed initiative that would create passenger rail service connecting the two Georgia metropolitan regions.&nbsp;Public comments are being accepted through Aug. 6, 2026.The proposed connections would serve Atlanta, Athens, Milledgeville, Macon, Stat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gdots-public-comment-period-for-the-proposed-atlanta-savannah-passenger-train-rail-ends-today-heres-how-to-weigh-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gdots-public-comment-period-for-the-proposed-atlanta-savannah-passenger-train-rail-ends-today-heres-how-to-weigh-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoax 911 call about weapon leads to lockdown of all Thomaston-Upson Schools, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Classes have returned to normal at a West Georgia school district after authorities put all schools on lockdown while they investigated a possible threat.Officials with the Thomaston-Upson County School District say they activated the lockdown on Thursday morning after receiving reports of an incident at Upson-Lee High School.According to Upson County Sheriff Dan Kilgore, the county's 911 center received a call around 8:19 a.m. from a person claiming that they were on the high school's campus wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hoax-911-call-about-weapon-leads-to-lockdown-of-all-thomaston-upson-schools-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hoax-911-call-about-weapon-leads-to-lockdown-of-all-thomaston-upson-schools-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Horton indicted on assault, child cruelty charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DeKalb County grand jury has indicted former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Devon Horton on charges stemming from an alleged domestic dispute involving his wife and two children earlier this year.Horton is charged with aggravated assault by strangulation and two counts of third-degree cruelty to children, according to an indictment filed in DeKalb County Superior Court.The indictment alleges Horton assaulted Christiane Horton on Jan. 17 by applying pressure to her throat and neck with hi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-dekalb-county-schools-superintendent-devon-horton-indicted-on-assault-child-cruelty-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ex-dekalb-county-schools-superintendent-devon-horton-indicted-on-assault-child-cruelty-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manuel's Tavern celebrates 70 years of family, community, and beers in Atlanta's Poncey-Highland neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manuel's Tavern is celebrating 70 years of being open in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta.The restaurant is celebrating seven decades with live music from Seed and Feed Marching Abominable, The Four O' Clocks, T-shirts designed by R. Land, plus food and drink deals beginning on Thursday.The restaurant was founded by Manuel Maloof and his father, a Lebanese immigrant who ran a billiard room in downtown Atlanta."All of us in the family have worked here at some point," said Brian Maloof,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/manuels-tavern-celebrates-70-years-of-family-community-and-beers-in-atlantas-poncey-highland-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/manuels-tavern-celebrates-70-years-of-family-community-and-beers-in-atlantas-poncey-highland-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laid-off Wellstar employee leaning on faith, community and family while dealing with challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the end of July, Georgia-based Wellstar Health System announced it was laying off nearly 800 employees. Brian LeSage, a now-former senior consultant for leadership development, is one of the employees who lost their job. He said July 28 started off normally until he checked his email and saw a note from the CEO stating the company was preparing to restructure and cut jobs. Soon after, LeSage said he found out on a Teams call that his position was being eliminated."I felt a range of emotions,"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/laid-off-wellstar-employee-leaning-on-faith-community-and-family-while-dealing-with-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/laid-off-wellstar-employee-leaning-on-faith-community-and-family-while-dealing-with-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dream cruise past Mercury as Jordin Canada makes franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angel Reese recorded her 21st double-double as the Dream beat the Mercury 96-82, while Jordin Canada set Atlanta&rsquo;s single-season assists record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-cruise-past-mercury-as-jordin-canada-makes-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dream-cruise-past-mercury-as-jordin-canada-makes-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's Manuel's Tavern celebrates 70 years in business]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 70 years, Manuel's Tavern has served everyone from former President Barack Obama to thirsty neighborhood regulars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-manuels-tavern-celebrates-70-years-in-business/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-manuels-tavern-celebrates-70-years-in-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rain could cause flash flooding across North and Central Georgia through Thursday evening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keep the umbrella close Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop across North and Central Georgia during the afternoon, bringing heavy rain that could cause localized flash flooding.The National Weather Service said storms with high rainfall rates could create flooding problems through Thursday evening. Some storms may also produce gusty winds and frequent lightning.&nbsp;CBS News Atlanta meteorologist Troy Bridges said the morning commute and early school drop-offs should rem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-could-cause-flash-flooding-across-north-and-central-georgia-through-thursday-evening/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rain-could-cause-flash-flooding-across-north-and-central-georgia-through-thursday-evening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms return to Atlanta with heavy rain, floods possible during evening commute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta will be mostly dry Thursday morning before rain and storms increase during the afternoon, bringing heavy downpours and a risk of localized flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-return-to-atlanta-with-heavy-rain-floods-possible-during-evening-commute/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-return-to-atlanta-with-heavy-rain-floods-possible-during-evening-commute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal SNAP changes may affect free school meal access for some APS families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP, could change how some Atlanta Public Schools students qualify for free school meals.Children in households receiving SNAP are generally approved automatically for free school meals. If a family loses SNAP benefits, that automatic connection may end. However, the child could still qualify for free or reduced-price meals based on household income.The impact will depend on which APS school the child attends.AP]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/federal-snap-changes-may-affect-free-school-meal-access-for-some-aps-families/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/federal-snap-changes-may-affect-free-school-meal-access-for-some-aps-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 3 Georgia families with children struggles to afford enough food]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Emory poll found that many Georgia parents are skipping meals to feed their children as researchers warn federal SNAP changes could create more challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-in-3-georgia-families-with-children-struggles-to-afford-enough-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-in-3-georgia-families-with-children-struggles-to-afford-enough-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia nonprofit helps nursing home residents feel less lonely and more connected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ulmaria Williams has had a passion for caring for older adults since she was a child in her home country of Liberia. That passion grew even stronger in 2008 when her father battled dementia. Through that experience, she realized that many older adults struggle with social isolation and cognitive decline."I realized over the years that a lot of them are lonely, regardless of their status," Williams said.That realization inspired her to start Adopt a Mom and Pop, a nonprofit that connects groups o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nonprofit-helps-nursing-home-residents-feel-less-lonely-and-more-connected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-nonprofit-helps-nursing-home-residents-feel-less-lonely-and-more-connected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee County nonprofit helps seniors fight loneliness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adopt a Mom and Pop connects volunteers with seniors and homebound adults through activities designed to build friendships and help them stay active and engaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-nonprofit-helps-seniors-fight-loneliness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-nonprofit-helps-seniors-fight-loneliness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbridge council to release evidence in investigation of Mayor Jayden Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stockbridge City Council said Wednesday that it will hold a public hearing Saturday, Aug. 15, to present evidence from an independent investigation into allegations against Mayor Jayden Williams."All of the evidence will be released to the public so that the public has complete transparency in what is coming forward," Stockbridge Councilman Elton Alexander said.The hearing comes after the City Council accused Williams of misusing city money and sexual misconduct. Williams has denied any wron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-council-to-release-evidence-in-investigation-of-mayor-jayden-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-council-to-release-evidence-in-investigation-of-mayor-jayden-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stockbridge council to publicly present evidence from investigation into Mayor Jayden Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stockbridge City Council said Wednesday that it will hold a public hearing Saturday, Aug. 15, to present evidence from an independent investigation into allegations against Mayor Jayden Williams."All of the evidence will be released to the public so that the public has complete transparency in what is coming forward," Stockbridge Councilman Elton Alexander said.The hearing comes after the City Council accused Williams of misusing city money and sexual misconduct. Williams has denied any wron]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-council-to-publicly-present-evidence-from-investigation-into-mayor-jayden-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/stockbridge-council-to-publicly-present-evidence-from-investigation-into-mayor-jayden-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superior Court judge allows tax collection in Fulton County after administrative debacle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Superior Court judge is allowing Fulton County to temporarily collect taxes despite the county not having all the information needed for billing in the 2026 tax year.Last month, Fulton County leaders were racing to find a solution to a potential property tax problem."Without that money, we couldn't run county government, school systems couldn't pay their teachers, things of that nature," Fulton County Commissioner Robb Pitts said.According to a petition filed in Superior Court, the Fulton Coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/superior-court-judge-allows-tax-collection-in-fulton-county-after-administrative-debacle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/superior-court-judge-allows-tax-collection-in-fulton-county-after-administrative-debacle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearing set for allegations against Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stockbridge City Council set an Aug. 15 hearing to publicly present evidence involving allegations against Mayor Jayden Williams, who has denied wrongdoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hearing-set-for-allegations-against-stockbridge-mayor-jayden-williams/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hearing-set-for-allegations-against-stockbridge-mayor-jayden-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb superintendent indicted on assault, child cruelty charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grand jury indicted DeKalb County School Superintendent Devon Horton on charges tied to an alleged domestic dispute involving his wife and children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-superintendent-indicted-on-assault-child-cruelty-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-superintendent-indicted-on-assault-child-cruelty-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge allows temporary property tax collection in Fulton County]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge approved Fulton County&rsquo;s request to temporarily collect property taxes, preventing potential disruptions to county services, cities and school budgets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-allows-temporary-property-tax-collection-in-fulton-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/judge-allows-temporary-property-tax-collection-in-fulton-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New report warns changes to federal food assistance could affect free school meals for some Georgia students]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students head back to school across Georgia, some parents are worried about more than academics.They're worried about whether some children will have enough to eat.For Chenequa Mathis, a DeKalb County substitute teacher who also runs her own tutoring business, Global Thinkers in Decatur, hunger is something she sees far too often in the classroom."The stats say 40%," Mathis said. "But just from what I've witnessed, I believe it's every bit of 60% &mdash; maybe even 75% of students are receivi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-report-warns-changes-to-federal-food-assistance-could-affect-free-school-meals-for-some-georgia-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-report-warns-changes-to-federal-food-assistance-could-affect-free-school-meals-for-some-georgia-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhyne Howard scores 23 points, Jordin Canada sets assists record as Dream beat Mercury 96-82]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream needed a bounce-back game after dropping one to the Aces. Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada made sure they got one, as the Dream handled the Phoenix Mercury 96-82 Wednesday night at Gateway Center Arena.Canada broke the Atlanta Dream's single-season assists record with her 227th of the year, doing it in just 30 games. Howard shook off a shooting slump to pour in a game-high 23 points on 5-of-9 shooting from three. Gray added 20 points on 3-of-8 from deepm and Angel R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rhyne-howard-scores-23-points-jordin-canada-sets-assists-record-as-dream-beat-mercury-96-82/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/rhyne-howard-scores-23-points-jordin-canada-sets-assists-record-as-dream-beat-mercury-96-82/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Qdoba removes jalapeños from restaurants as CDC warns of salmonella outbreak in 27 states]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurant chain Qdoba has followed Chipotle in removing jalape&ntilde;os from its locations amid a salmonella outbreak that has affected at least 27 states, according to health officials.The Mexican fast-casual restaurant said Wednesday it was cooperating with public health authorities as they investigate the outbreak linked to jalape&ntilde;o peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico. The peppers were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to wholesale and restaurants, including Qdoba and Chipotle, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/qdoba-removes-jalapeos-from-restaurants-as-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-in-27-states/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/qdoba-removes-jalapeos-from-restaurants-as-cdc-warns-of-salmonella-outbreak-in-27-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta launches "Make Atlanta Your Own Gym" initiative to help people get moving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new campaign from the City of Atlanta is encouraging people to look at their surroundings a little differently, not just as places to visit, but as places to get moving. The "Make Atlanta Your Own Gym" (MAYOG) initiative encourages people to utilize Atlanta's parks, trails, and other public outdoor spaces for free, accessible fitness.For Sophia Brown, a Kennesaw State University student and Atlanta resident, her workout does not start in the gym.She said she spends about two hours walking the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-launches-make-atlanta-your-own-gym-initiative-to-help-people-get-moving/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-launches-make-atlanta-your-own-gym-initiative-to-help-people-get-moving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Make Atlanta Your Own Gym" encourages people to stay active]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new campaign from the City of Atlanta is encouraging people to look at their surroundings a little differently, not just as places to visit, but as places to get moving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/make-atlanta-your-own-gym-encourages-people-to-stay-active/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/make-atlanta-your-own-gym-encourages-people-to-stay-active/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Laid-off Wellstar employee shares his story in hopes of helping others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, Brian LeSage got the bad news that he and hundreds of others were being laid off from their jobs at Wellstar Health System. After sharing his experience online, he says he learned a valuable lesson about community support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/laid-off-wellstar-employee-shares-his-story-in-hopes-of-helping-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/laid-off-wellstar-employee-shares-his-story-in-hopes-of-helping-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afternoon storms sweeping through Georgia with more on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia is going through an afternoon filled with rain and cloudy weather, and the state won't get a break from storms in the next few days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/afternoon-storms-sweeping-through-georgia-with-more-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/afternoon-storms-sweeping-through-georgia-with-more-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia dad become a doula to support wife during pregnancy: "It really equipped me"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back in 2022, Alonzo Kirkman and his wife, Brianca, were basking in the joy of their growing baby boy, whom they would name Brayden. But the glow captured in maternity pictures turned dim during delivery. In the midst of several complications, Brianca began hemorrhaging. She was in excruciating pain and couldn't communicate, leaving Alonzo not knowing what to do or say."What was supposed to be a joyous process, it really was a lot of turmoil at times, and honestly, there were some dark moments d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-dad-become-a-doula-to-support-wife-during-pregnancy-it-really-equipped-me/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-dad-become-a-doula-to-support-wife-during-pregnancy-it-really-equipped-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia dad becomes a doula to support his wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[After experiencing complications during the birth of their first child, a Georgia dad wanted to do everything he could to make to have his wife's back during their second pregnancy. So he enrolled in the Dads to Doulas online course.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-dad-becomes-a-doula-to-support-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-dad-becomes-a-doula-to-support-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THC could reduce PTSD nightmares, study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[THC in marijuana could have a unique benefit for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a new study out of Germany says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thc-could-reduce-ptsd-nightmares-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/thc-could-reduce-ptsd-nightmares-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jalon Walker will miss Falcons 2026 season due to torn ACL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the entire 2026 season after he was injured during Falcons training camp and had to be carted off the field.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jalon-walker-will-miss-falcons-2026-season-due-to-torn-acl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/jalon-walker-will-miss-falcons-2026-season-due-to-torn-acl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket crashes into the moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crash is a rare instance that a man-made object has made impact on the moon's surface, and it might be a good thing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-crashes-into-the-moon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/spacex-falcon-9-rocket-crashes-into-the-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsay Clancy murder trial puts postpartum mental health in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trial of a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children has put a spotlight on postpartum mental health after her defense argued that a rare case of postpartum psychosis drove her to the act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-puts-postpartum-mental-health-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/lindsay-clancy-murder-trial-puts-postpartum-mental-health-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's Healthcare of Atlanta patients pose for the camera on Family Portrait Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families of children at Children's Hospital of Atlanta celebrated Family Portrait Day with free photos and delicious treats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients-pose-for-the-camera-on-family-portrait-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/childrens-healthcare-of-atlanta-patients-pose-for-the-camera-on-family-portrait-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal funding changes could affect school meals for Georgia students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some changes to federal SNAP rules could affect which schools across Georgia qualify to serve free meals to every student.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/federal-funding-changes-could-affect-school-meals-for-georgia-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/federal-funding-changes-could-affect-school-meals-for-georgia-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Bulldogs to debut white uniforms during home game against Western Kentucky]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Georgia Bulldogs plays Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium in September, they'll show off a whole new look.On Wednesday, the University of Georgia annoucned that the team will debut an&nbsp;all-white look&nbsp;as an alternate uniform during the game on Sept 12.Georgia's uniform traditionally emphasizes its primary colors, red and black, with silver trim. The new uniform will feature white helmets, with red and black stripes, white jerseys with black numbers and red trim, and white pants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-bulldogs-to-debut-white-uniforms-during-home-game-against-western-kentucky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-bulldogs-to-debut-white-uniforms-during-home-game-against-western-kentucky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia sends firefighters to battle wildfires in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Montana and Idaho]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Georgia firefighters are heading west to help battle some of the country's largest wildfires after recent rain eased fire danger across much of the state.The Georgia Forestry Commission announced that 35 wildland firefighters have been deployed to large wildfires across five western states. Nineteen firefighters are serving in Washington, 12 in Oregon, two in Colorado and one each in Montana and Idaho. The agency said recent rainfall across much of Georgia has reduced wildfire activity]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sends-firefighters-to-battle-wildfires-in-washington-oregon-colorado-montana-and-idaho/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-sends-firefighters-to-battle-wildfires-in-washington-oregon-colorado-montana-and-idaho/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta City Council approves resolution calling for expanded cooling centers during extreme heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Atlanta continues to experience periods of extreme heat, the Atlanta City Council is urging the city to strengthen its response before the next heat wave.On Monday, the council unanimously approved a resolution asking Mayor Andre Dickens' administration to develop a formal heat safety response plan that would expand access to cooling centers, increase public outreach, and establish clear triggers for opening heat relief resources during dangerous weather. The resolution requests that the city]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-approves-resolution-calling-for-expanded-cooling-centers-during-extreme-heat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-city-council-approves-resolution-calling-for-expanded-cooling-centers-during-extreme-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia's Robins Air Force base filling 600 jobs in "Full Throttle Hiring" effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robins Air Force Base is looking to hire hundreds of people for its Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex in the near future.The Air Force Base, located in Houston County, is trying to fill at least 600 positions that range from entry-level to experienced as part of an effort military officials is calling "Full Throttle Hiring."The Air Logistics Complex said the positions range from sheet metal, aircraft, and electronic mechanics to aviation industry logistics business professionals."The readiness]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-robins-air-force-base-filling-600-jobs-in-full-throttle-hiring-effort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgias-robins-air-force-base-filling-600-jobs-in-full-throttle-hiring-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in shooting that left 1 dead, others injured at Atlanta apartments, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives have arrested a suspect in a shooting in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood that killed one man and injured multiple others on Tuesday.Officials say the shots rang out shortly before 3 p.m. at the Flats at Maple Street Apartments, close to the Vine City MARTA station and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.When officers got to the scene, they found multiple men who had been shot. One of those men was pronounced dead at the scene. CBS News Atlanta is working to confirm his identity.The deadly shooting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-in-shooting-that-left-1-dead-others-injured-at-atlanta-apartments-police-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-in-shooting-that-left-1-dead-others-injured-at-atlanta-apartments-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia could see more flooding and severe weather on Wednesday afternoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta is seeing an increased risk of rain and storms as clouds build up throughout the afternoon. The threats of rain aren't going away as the week continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-could-see-more-flooding-and-severe-weather-on-wednesday-afternoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-could-see-more-flooding-and-severe-weather-on-wednesday-afternoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker to miss 2026 season after tearing ACL in training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker will be out for the 2026 season after injuring his left ACL during training camp, the team has confirmed.Walker, a first-round draft pick from the University of Georgia in 2025, was carted off the practice field on Tuesday after getting injured. He was expected to start for the team this season."We're with you, 11," the Falcons wrote on X. "Get well soon."During training camp on Wednesday, offensive tackle Jake Matthews said the team would feel the loss of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-linebacker-jalon-walker-to-miss-2026-season-after-tearing-acl-in-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-linebacker-jalon-walker-to-miss-2026-season-after-tearing-acl-in-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators searching for "walking houseplant" believed to be involved in Pickens County car theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pickens County deputies are searching for a suspect caught on camera trying to use branches to hide their identity.The Pickens County Sheriff's Office shared a video of the "walking houseplant" that was taken from a Ring camera on the afternoon of Aug. 2. In the recording, the person is seen holding a handful of branches in front of their face while walking around a garage.According to investigators, the individual was seen on camera after deputies found a vehicle that had been reported stolen i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/investigators-searching-for-walking-houseplant-believed-to-be-involved-in-pickens-county-car-theft/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/investigators-searching-for-walking-houseplant-believed-to-be-involved-in-pickens-county-car-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coweta County Sheriff's Office employees resign after internal audit of Flock cameras, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Coweta County Sheriff's Office employees have resigned after an internal audit of the department's Flock Safety cameras, officials say.In a statement released on Tuesday, the Coweta County Sheriff's Office announced that several of its employees' accounts were flagged during an audit of the system.According to the sheriff's office, the three employees had meeting with their department heads in which they were asked to resign their employment before the audit process was finished and an int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coweta-county-sheriffs-office-employees-resign-after-internal-audit-of-flock-cameras-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/coweta-county-sheriffs-office-employees-resign-after-internal-audit-of-flock-cameras-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boil water advisory issued for nearly half of Rockdale County after water main break]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boil water advisory remains in place for many Rockdale County residents and businesses north of Interstate 20 due to a water main break on Tuesday evening.The Rockdale County government says that a private contractor accidentally damaged a water main near the intersection of Sigman Road and Rockbridge Road on Tuesday. The water main was fixed, and normal water service was restored around 1 a.m. Wednesday, but the boil water advisory remains in place.Rockdale County shared a map of the area aff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-nearly-half-of-rockdale-county-after-water-main-break/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-nearly-half-of-rockdale-county-after-water-main-break/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gov. Kemp orders Georgia flags lowered Friday for soldier Tyler Feehan, killed in Jordan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia will honor a fallen soldier this week as family, friends and fellow service members gather to say goodbye.Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered U.S. and Georgia flags to be flown at half-staff on all state buildings and grounds Friday, Aug. 7, the day First Lt. Tyler James Feehan is laid to rest at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.Feehan, 25, died on July 18 while serving during Operation Epic Fury. He was an Air Defense Artillery officer in the U.S. Army. According to Kemp's executive orde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-orders-georgia-flags-lowered-friday-for-soldier-tyler-feehan-killed-in-jordan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gov-kemp-orders-georgia-flags-lowered-friday-for-soldier-tyler-feehan-killed-in-jordan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia convenience store Teddy's fights Buc-ee's lawsuit with new counterclaims]]></title><description><![CDATA[The legal fight between Buc-ee's and a Georgia convenience store chain is escalating.In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims, asking a judge to declare that its name and logo do not infringe on Buc-ee's trademarks. The company is also seeking to cancel Buc-ee's trademark registrations, arguing they were improperly obtained. The filing comes after Buc-ee's sued Teddy's Market in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-convenience-store-teddys-fights-buc-ees-lawsuit-with-new-counterclaims/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-convenience-store-teddys-fights-buc-ees-lawsuit-with-new-counterclaims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta weather: Heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding possible]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Next Weather Alert is in effect as rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms move across metro Atlanta. CBS News Atlanta's Next Weather meteorologist Troy Bridges says the biggest concern is localized flooding, especially during the afternoon commute and around school dismissal. Rain chances remain elevated through Wednesday before easing later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-weather-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flooding-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-weather-heavy-rain-thunderstorms-and-flooding-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gwinnett County opens new middle school to ease overcrowding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students walked through the doors of Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School on Wednesday for the first time, beginning a new chapter for families in Gwinnett County's growing Archer cluster.The 209,000-square-foot campus has 68 classrooms and capacity for 1,100 students. Gwinnett County Public Schools built the school to ease overcrowding at nearby McConnell Middle School, which had grown to more than 2,000 students."Building this new facility allows us to alleviate the overcrowding while also provid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-opens-new-middle-school-to-ease-overcrowding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/gwinnett-county-opens-new-middle-school-to-ease-overcrowding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First students walk through doors of Gwinnett County's new Murphy Middle School]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Mary Kay Murphy Middle School officially opened its doors in Dacula, welcoming its inaugural class of students. Built to ease overcrowding in the Archer cluster, the new campus gives families the opportunity to help establish the school's first traditions while honoring longtime Gwinnett school board member Dr. Mary Kay Murphy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-students-walk-through-doors-of-gwinnett-countys-new-murphy-middle-school/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/first-students-walk-through-doors-of-gwinnett-countys-new-murphy-middle-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson signs record $75 million extension with Falcons]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Falcons signed Bijan Robinson to a record three-year, $75 million extension, making him the NFL's highest-paid running back. But the celebration was tempered after edge rusher Jaylen Walker was carted off the practice field with what the team fears is a season-ending ACL injury. Plus, the GHSA announces its state basketball championships will move to Atlanta for the next two seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bijan-robinson-signs-record-75-million-extension-with-falcons/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bijan-robinson-signs-record-75-million-extension-with-falcons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta breaks ground on affordable housing project along Beltline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new affordable housing development is coming to Atlanta's Beltline. City leaders say the project will bring 130 affordable apartments and 10,000 square feet of below-market commercial space for local businesses along the Northeast Trail. Construction is expected to be completed in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-breaks-ground-on-affordable-housing-project-along-beltline/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-breaks-ground-on-affordable-housing-project-along-beltline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia middle school student charged after reported school threat days into new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just days into the new school year, a 14-year-old Georgia student is facing charges after authorities say they made a threat involving the school they attend.Sheriff Tyler Hooks said deputies were notified of the reported threat and immediately launched an investigation, working alongside Morgan County Charter Schools to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.As a result of the investigation, the teen was charged with making terroristic threats and was transported to a Regional You]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-middle-school-student-charged-after-reported-school-threat-days-into-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-middle-school-student-charged-after-reported-school-threat-days-into-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Beltline visitors reflect on their favorite back-to-school memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students prepare to head back to class, CBS News Atlanta hit the Beltline to ask people about their favorite school memories. From shopping for new clothes and school supplies to seeing friends again, Atlantans shared the moments that made the first day of school special.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-visitors-reflect-on-their-favorite-back-to-school-memories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-beltline-visitors-reflect-on-their-favorite-back-to-school-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Capital One dismissal bid puts Trump's JPMorgan Chase "political debanking" lawsuit in sharper focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new filing in Trump's Capital One case highlights the legal hurdle facing a separate $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase: proving political discrimination when bank agreements grant broad authority to close accounts.The filing in President Donald Trump's lawsuit is bringing renewed attention to a separate case against JPMorgan Chase, sharpening the question of whether "political debanking" can be proved in court.Capital One asked a federal judge in Miami to dismiss with prejudice a lawsu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/capital-one-dismissal-bid-puts-trumps-jpmorgan-chase-political-debanking-lawsuit-in-sharper-focus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/capital-one-dismissal-bid-puts-trumps-jpmorgan-chase-political-debanking-lawsuit-in-sharper-focus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attorney in Gwinnett hot car infant death case calls on policy changes at state and federal levels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attorney representing the woman who was arrested after police said her son died when she left him in a car, is calling on change at the state and federal levels.&nbsp;It's been nearly a week since 29-year-old Deja Coleman was arrested after her one-year-old son, Daniel, was found dead inside her car.&nbsp;Coleman faces a second-degree murder charge and a second-degree cruelty to children charge after Lawrenceville Police said Coleman left her son locked in her car in the employee parking lot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/attorney-in-gwinnett-hot-car-infant-death-case-calls-on-policy-changes-at-state-and-federal-levels/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/attorney-in-gwinnett-hot-car-infant-death-case-calls-on-policy-changes-at-state-and-federal-levels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study ranks Florida, Georgia and Texas among states with highest cryptocurrency course scam losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As interest in cryptocurrency grows, scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target prospective investors in states including Georgia, Florida and Texas."While digital assets like cryptocurrency can be very convenient, their ease of use is exactly what makes them so risky and a common vehicle for cybercrime," said Adam Nasli, head broker analyst at BrokerChooser."Cryptocurrency scams have moved on far beyond simple spam emails and have become increasingly sophisticated with time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/study-ranks-florida-georgia-and-texas-among-states-with-highest-cryptocurrency-course-scam-losses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/study-ranks-florida-georgia-and-texas-among-states-with-highest-cryptocurrency-course-scam-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's Southern California trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested near the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County over the weekend after authorities found ammunition and a gun inside his car, just days before the president's planned Southern California visit for a Republican National Committee event on Tuesday.&nbsp;In a news release&nbsp;shared by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies said that plainclothes federal agents reported a suspicious individual on the property at 1 Trump National Drive in Rancho Palos Verde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-carrying-ammunition-arrested-near-trump-national-golf-club-before-presidents-southern-california-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-carrying-ammunition-arrested-near-trump-national-golf-club-before-presidents-southern-california-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study ranks Florida, Georgia and Texas among states with highest cryptocurrency scam losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[As interest in cryptocurrency grows, scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to target prospective investors in states including Georgia, Florida and Texas."While digital assets like cryptocurrency can be very convenient, their ease of use is exactly what makes them so risky and a common vehicle for cybercrime," said Adam Nasli, head broker analyst at BrokerChooser."Cryptocurrency scams have moved on far beyond simple spam emails and have become increasingly sophisticated with time]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/study-ranks-florida-georgia-and-texas-among-states-with-highest-cryptocurrency-scam-losses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/study-ranks-florida-georgia-and-texas-among-states-with-highest-cryptocurrency-scam-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president visits Southern California]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was arrested near the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County over the weekend after authorities found ammunition and a gun inside his car, just days before the president's planned Southern California visit for a Republican National Committee event on Tuesday.&nbsp;In a news release&nbsp;shared by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, deputies said that plainclothes federal agents reported a suspicious individual on the property at 1 Trump National Drive in Rancho Palos Verde]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-carrying-ammunition-arrested-near-trump-national-golf-club-before-president-visits-southern-california/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-carrying-ammunition-arrested-near-trump-national-golf-club-before-president-visits-southern-california/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As Georgia children go back to school, the FBI is warning parents about new online risks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Georgia students head back to school, they're not just reconnecting with classmates in the hallways. They're reconnecting online, too.From Snapchat and Instagram to Discord, online games and group chats, children are spending more time communicating through screens. The Federal Bureau of Investigation says those same connections can also create opportunities for online predators, making digital safety an important back-to-school conversation for families.One of the bureau's biggest concerns i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/as-georgia-children-go-back-to-school-the-fbi-is-warning-parents-about-new-online-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/as-georgia-children-go-back-to-school-the-fbi-is-warning-parents-about-new-online-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI shares back-to-school online safety tips for Georgia kids and parents]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Snapchat and Instagram to Discord, children are spending more time communicating through screens. The FBI says that those connections can also create opportunities for online predators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-shares-back-to-school-online-safety-tips-for-georgia-kids-and-parents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-shares-back-to-school-online-safety-tips-for-georgia-kids-and-parents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GA Weather Update: Rain subsides in time for Braves game, but rain could still impact the area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meteorologist Johnathan Myer breaks down what he's been tracking as rain showers subside right before tonight's Braves game. Thunderstorms hit metro Atlanta briefly today and cleared, but the NEXT weather team says stay weather aware: thunderstorms and flooding may impact Atlanta in the days to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ga-weather-update-rain-subsides-in-time-for-braves-game-but-rain-could-still-impact-the-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/ga-weather-update-rain-subsides-in-time-for-braves-game-but-rain-could-still-impact-the-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 killed, 3 injured in shooting at Atlanta apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating a shooting that left one dead and three others injured at an apartment complex close to Atlanta's Vine City MARTA station on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-killed-3-injured-in-shooting-at-atlanta-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/1-killed-3-injured-in-shooting-at-atlanta-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Watch: Duncan Creek Elementary's sensory wall, A.I. sleep studies and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's Health Watch, get a look inside how one Gwinnett County school is helping kids succeed mentally. Then, learn about new medical innovations, like how A.I. is enhancing sleep studies and how the Cleveland Clinic is testing drone deliveries for prescription drugs. Plus, a new study finds that your posture might be affecting your mood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-duncan-creek-elementarys-sensory-wall-ai-sleep-studies-and-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/health-watch-duncan-creek-elementarys-sensory-wall-ai-sleep-studies-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testing mixup leads to false cancer diagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy for Georgia mom, lawsuit claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta mother is suing the healthcare organization Kaiser Permanente, alleging that a tissue specimen mixup led to a false cancer diagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy.On Tuesday morning, Cassandra Barksdale and her attorneys filed a negligence lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente in Clayton County.They said the past year has taken a physical and emotional toll on Barksdale while she believed she had an aggressive form of uterine cancer, only to learn later of a misdiagnosis. "The first t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/testing-mixup-leads-to-false-cancer-diagnosis-and-unnecessary-hysterectomy-for-georgia-mom-lawsuit-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/testing-mixup-leads-to-false-cancer-diagnosis-and-unnecessary-hysterectomy-for-georgia-mom-lawsuit-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Testing mix-up leads to false cancer diagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy for Georgia mom, lawsuit claims]]></title><description><![CDATA[A metro Atlanta mother is suing the healthcare organization Kaiser Permanente, alleging that a tissue specimen mix-up led to a false cancer diagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy.On Tuesday morning, Cassandra Barksdale and her attorneys filed a negligence lawsuit against Kaiser Permanente in Clayton County.They said the past year has taken a physical and emotional toll on Barksdale while she believed she had an aggressive form of uterine cancer, only to learn later of a misdiagnosis. "The first]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/testing-mix-up-leads-to-false-cancer-diagnosis-and-unnecessary-hysterectomy-for-georgia-mom-lawsuit-claims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/testing-mix-up-leads-to-false-cancer-diagnosis-and-unnecessary-hysterectomy-for-georgia-mom-lawsuit-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to School: ATL Dream announces Global Village Project partnership; saving on new school clothes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream announced a new partnership aimed at empowering young metro Atlanta girls to succeed. And don't miss it... a consumer expert sits down with CBS News to talk about how to save on shopping for back-to-school attire-- one suggestion she had: trading in your clothes at some of the mall's most popular brands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/back-to-school-atl-dream-announces-global-village-project-partnership-saving-on-new-school-clothes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/back-to-school-atl-dream-announces-global-village-project-partnership-saving-on-new-school-clothes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CBS News App: Local crime updates, Falcon news, and Powerball Jackpot climbs!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search continues for FBI "Most Wanted" suspect, 75-year-old Alvin Scott, after a 2001 Buckhead double murder; Falcons make Bijan Robinson the highest-paid running back in NFL history; and the Powerball Jackpot climbs to $786 million. Download the CBS News App for all the latest updates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cbs-news-app-local-crime-updates-falcon-news-and-powerball-jackpot-climbs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cbs-news-app-local-crime-updates-falcon-news-and-powerball-jackpot-climbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia News: Gwinnett Jail renovation begins, KSU opens new dorms and Clayton water investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of a new parking lot and other improvements to Gwinnett County Jail begin; Kennesaw State University opens new dorms just in time for the new semester; and federal officials are investigating a cyberattack on a Clayton County water system amid national reports that hackers have been targeting water systems across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-news-gwinnett-jail-renovation-begins-ksu-opens-new-dorms-and-clayton-water-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-news-gwinnett-jail-renovation-begins-ksu-opens-new-dorms-and-clayton-water-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta woman suing Kaiser Permanente for alleged cancer misdiagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta mother of two Cassandra Barksdale claims that a tissue specimen mix-up led to a false cancer diagnosis and unnecessary hysterectomy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-suing-kaiser-permanente-for-alleged-cancer-misdiagnosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-woman-suing-kaiser-permanente-for-alleged-cancer-misdiagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta receives Bloomberg's Youth Climate Action Fund Award for the 3rd year in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the third year in a row, Atlanta has been chosen by former Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg's&nbsp;Bloomberg Philanthropies to receive funding through the Youth Climate Action Fund.The organization says Atlanta's continued service and leadership in empowering young people to solve the climate crisis and advance Atlanta's climate resilience is why the city is receiving the award."Atlanta's young people are not waiting to inherit the future. They are helping build it today," said Mayor Andr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-receives-bloombergs-youth-climate-action-fund-award-for-the-3rd-year-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-receives-bloombergs-youth-climate-action-fund-award-for-the-3rd-year-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Linebacker Jalon Walker carted off practice field after leg injury during Falcons training camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker was carted off the practice field on Tuesday after injuring his left leg.Walker, a first-round draft pick from Georgia in 2025, started as a rookie and had 36 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two forced fumbles.Walker was the No. 15 overall pick and one of two pass rushers taken by the Falcons in the first round. James Pearce Jr. was the No. 25 overall pick. Walker is versatile and able to line up as an edge rusher or outside linebacker.Walker couldn't place any wei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/linebacker-jalon-walker-carted-off-practice-field-after-leg-injury-during-falcons-training-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/linebacker-jalon-walker-carted-off-practice-field-after-leg-injury-during-falcons-training-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 injured, 1 killed in shooting at apartment complex in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people have been shot at an apartment complex in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon, police say.Authorities with the Atlanta Police Department have confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that one man has been pronounced dead at the scene. Three others were injured.CBS News Atlanta's cameras spotted crime scene tape and multiple officers at the apartment complex on Maple Street, which is close to the Vine City MARTA station and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Atlanta police are investigati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-injured-1-killed-in-shooting-at-apartment-complex-in-atlantas-vine-city-neighborhood-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/3-injured-1-killed-in-shooting-at-apartment-complex-in-atlantas-vine-city-neighborhood-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man killed in shooting at apartment complex in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Police Department has responded to reports of multiple people shot in the Vine City neighborhood on Tuesday afternoon.Authorities have confirmed with CBS News Atlanta that one man has been pronounced dead at the scene.CBS News Atlanta's cameras spotted crime scene tape and multiple officers at the apartment complex on Maple Street, which is close to the Vine City MARTA station and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Atlanta police are investigating reports of multiple people shot at a Vine City ap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-killed-in-shooting-at-apartment-complex-in-atlantas-vine-city-neighborhood-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-killed-in-shooting-at-apartment-complex-in-atlantas-vine-city-neighborhood-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cherokee County man charged with murder for death of girlfriend's 2-year-old son]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old Canton man is in custody, charged with the murder of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son, police say. Celso Edison Vicente Y Vicente remains in custody at the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center on charges of malice murder and first-degree cruelty to children.Officials with the Canton Police Department say the investigation began when they were called to a home on the 300 block of Cartersville Street around 11:30 a.m. on Monday after receiving a report of an unresponsive child.When]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-man-charged-with-murder-for-death-of-girlfriends-2-year-old-son/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cherokee-county-man-charged-with-murder-for-death-of-girlfriends-2-year-old-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash flood warning issued for Cobb and Fulton counties, ground delays at Atlanta airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flash flood warning is in effect for two metro Atlanta counties as thunderstorms pass across the area.The National Weather Service says the flash flood warning is in place for southeastern Cobb and central Fulton counties until 3:45 p.m.According to the agency, Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms that are producing heavy rain across the area, with rainfall totals between 2 and 4.5 inches possible in a short period of time.Residents should expect flooding in low-lying areas and should not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-cobb-and-fulton-counties-ground-delays-at-atlanta-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-cobb-and-fulton-counties-ground-delays-at-atlanta-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mediation between Cobb County government, schools over administrative fees fails to reach agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[An attempt to mediate an argument between Cobb County's government and its school district over withheld funding has failed to reach a positive resolution, county officials say.In June, the Cobb County School District filed a lawsuit against the Cobb County Board of Commissioners in what school officials said was an attempt to stop the board from taking money away from the county's teachers and students.At the center of the dispute is administrative fees to reimburse the county for it work colle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mediation-between-cobb-county-government-schools-over-administrative-fees-fails-to-reach-agreement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mediation-between-cobb-county-government-schools-over-administrative-fees-fails-to-reach-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flash flood warning issued for Cobb and Fulton counties, ground stop in place at Atlanta airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flash flood warning is in effect for two metro Atlanta counties as thunderstorms pass across the area.The National Weather Service says the flash flood warning is in place for southeastern Cobb and central Fulton counties until 3:45 p.m.According to the agency, Doppler radar has indicated thunderstorms that are producing heavy rain across the area, with rainfall totals between 2 and 4.5 inches possible in a short period of time.Residents should expect flooding in low-lying areas and should not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-cobb-and-fulton-counties-ground-stop-in-place-at-atlanta-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/flash-flood-warning-issued-for-cobb-and-fulton-counties-ground-stop-in-place-at-atlanta-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta moms celebrate the 1st day of school at The Dropoff Party Atlanta]]></title><description><![CDATA[While students head back to class across the metro the first week of August, more than 150 metro Atlanta moms celebrated the start of the school year with a party of their own.The Dropoff Party Atlanta&nbsp;returned to Sea Salt Seafood, bringing together mothers from across the city for a morning of music, dancing, brunch, shopping and community.Hosted as a celebration of moms after a busy summer of camps, carpools and family activities, the event featured a DJ, signature cocktails, a photo boot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-moms-celebrate-the-1st-day-of-school-at-the-dropoff-party-atlanta/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-moms-celebrate-the-1st-day-of-school-at-the-dropoff-party-atlanta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta moms celebrate start of school year with dance party]]></title><description><![CDATA[While students head back to class&#8203; across the metro the first week of August, more than 150 metro Atlanta moms celebrated the start of the school year with a party of their own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-moms-celebrate-start-of-school-year-with-dance-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-moms-celebrate-start-of-school-year-with-dance-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rains spotted across metro Atlanta with more on the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cities across Georgia started their Tuesday off with downpours and the rain is going to stick around for the rest of the week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rains-spotted-across-metro-atlanta-with-more-on-the-way/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/heavy-rains-spotted-across-metro-atlanta-with-more-on-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Georgia baseball player who died after batting cage accident reaches settlement with school officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of a Georgia high school baseball player who died after he was hit in the head during a practice has settled their wrongful death lawsuit against the school district and its employees.On the afternoon of Nov. 20, 2023, Gainesville High School senior Jeremy Medina was accidentally hit in the head by a baseball bat while in a batting cage. He was in a coma for more than a month. He died in less than a month later at Northeast Georgia Medical Center after he was declared brain dead.&nbsp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-georgia-baseball-player-who-died-after-batting-cage-accident-reaches-settlement-with-school-officials/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-georgia-baseball-player-who-died-after-batting-cage-accident-reaches-settlement-with-school-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI warns of cyber threats to water utilities as Clayton County investigates possible attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials at the Clayton County Water Authority believe unauthorized cyber activity may have affected its systems in late July.The utility company says it is investigating the incident, which caused reduced water pressure in parts of the county. At the time, the CCWA issued a precautionary boil water advisory as a safety measure. Service was restored within hours after officials determined the water was safe to use.While the Clayton County Water Authority says there is no evidence that sensitive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-warns-of-cyber-threats-to-water-utilities-as-clayton-county-investigates-possible-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-warns-of-cyber-threats-to-water-utilities-as-clayton-county-investigates-possible-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FBI continues search for "Most Wanted" murder suspect 25 years after Buckhead double shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a reward of $20,000 for information that leads to an arrest of one of the agency's most wanted suspects in a 2001 double murder in Buckhead.Authorities say 75-year-old Alvin Scott, also known as Ahmet Sehsuvar, is wanted in connection with the murder of his estranged wife and her male companion in Buckhead on Aug. 3, 2001. According to the FBI, both victims were shot numerous times in the torso and head.A day after the killings, the Atlanta Police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-continues-search-for-most-wanted-murder-suspect-25-years-after-buckhead-double-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fbi-continues-search-for-most-wanted-murder-suspect-25-years-after-buckhead-double-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf club helps metro Atlanta women connect on the greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[What started with a mother-daughter duo wanting to share their passion for golf with others has turned into a vibrant community of woman hitting the greens together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/golf-club-helps-metro-atlanta-women-connect-on-the-greens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/golf-club-helps-metro-atlanta-women-connect-on-the-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungry goats help reveal past at historic African American cemetery in College Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers with the One Square Mile Project, Inc are making progress with their effort to uncover a hidden historic African American cemetery in College Park. The cemetery is located behind Mount Calvary Baptist Church on JT Alexander Avenue. Monetary donations from the community enabled the group to have the Red Wagon Goats bring in more than a dozen animals to eat the kudzu that's covering grave sites there."They are going to clear this whole kudzu area and hopefully get these folks out," said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hungry-goats-help-reveal-past-at-historic-african-american-cemetery-in-college-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hungry-goats-help-reveal-past-at-historic-african-american-cemetery-in-college-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goats help reveal past at historic African American cemetery in College Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A herd of hungry goats is helping uncover a hidden historic African American cemetery in College Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/goats-help-reveal-past-at-historic-african-american-cemetery-in-college-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/goats-help-reveal-past-at-historic-african-american-cemetery-in-college-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MARTA police investigate after man found dead on tracks between Avondale and Kensington stations]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARTA rail service was temporarily suspended late Monday night after a dead body was found in a tunnel between two DeKalb County stations.According to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, a rail operator reported seeing something unknown in a tunnel between the Kensington and Avondale stations at about 9:38 p.m.MARTA Police responded and found an unresponsive man on the eastbound tracks inside the tunnel between the Kensington and Avondale stations.Fire and EMS crews, MARTA police d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-police-investigate-after-man-found-dead-on-tracks-between-avondale-and-kensington-stations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/marta-police-investigate-after-man-found-dead-on-tracks-between-avondale-and-kensington-stations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta forecast: Cooler temperatures, higher rain chances today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect a dry start to the day, but keep an umbrella handy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop around lunchtime, with rain chances climbing to 70% across metro Atlanta by the afternoon. High temperatures will reach 88 degrees, with a low risk of severe weather but plenty of wet roads for the evening commute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-forecast-cooler-temperatures-higher-rain-chances-today/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-forecast-cooler-temperatures-higher-rain-chances-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only 35% of APS third graders read proficiently. A new program hopes to change that.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students return to class, Atlanta Public Schools is launching a new approach aimed at helping more of its youngest students become confident readers.The Accelerated Literacy Model is beginning this school year at Heritage Academy, Emma Hutchinson Elementary School, Fred A. Toomer Elementary School and Tuskegee Airmen Global Academy.The initiative comes as only about 35% of APS third graders are reading proficiently. It will serve students from pre-K through third grade, the foundational years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/only-35-of-aps-third-graders-read-proficiently-a-new-program-hopes-to-change-that/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/only-35-of-aps-third-graders-read-proficiently-a-new-program-hopes-to-change-that/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How one Georgia teacher puts students' mental health first]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students adjust to a new school year, one Fulton County teacher says emotional well-being is just as important as academics. At Birmingham Falls Elementary in Milton, Breeland Abney uses a calming corner, comfort tools and daily encouragement to help students manage their emotions, build confidence and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-one-georgia-teacher-puts-students-mental-health-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/how-one-georgia-teacher-puts-students-mental-health-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools launches new literacy program to help young readers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta Public Schools is launching a new Accelerated Literacy Model at four elementary schools to help students build strong reading skills before fourth grade. The program adds instructional time, specialized educators and targeted intervention, while partnering with organizations like the Center for Puppetry Arts to connect literacy to real-world learning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-launches-new-literacy-program-to-help-young-readers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-public-schools-launches-new-literacy-program-to-help-young-readers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake health inspector reported at DeKalb restaurants, officials say]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County health officials are warning restaurants to be on alert after reports that a social media influencer posed as a health inspector at multiple businesses, including a restaurant on Buford Highway in Brookhaven. Officials say legitimate inspectors carry identification and are asking anyone with information about the incidents to contact DeKalb Public Health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fake-health-inspector-reported-at-dekalb-restaurants-officials-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fake-health-inspector-reported-at-dekalb-restaurants-officials-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community partnership helps Boyd Elementary teachers stock classrooms as school begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students across Georgia return to class, teachers at Boyd Elementary are beginning the new school year with extra classroom support.Georgia's Own Credit Union surprised 35 educators at the Atlanta school with a shopping event inside the school gym. Teachers received two bags and moved from table to table, selecting supplies including glue, folders, cleaning products and snacks for students.Special education teacher Mireille Winn said the items will help meet needs that extend beyond tradition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/community-partnership-helps-boyd-elementary-teachers-stock-classrooms-as-school-begins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/community-partnership-helps-boyd-elementary-teachers-stock-classrooms-as-school-begins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia teachers get surprise classroom supplies before school starts]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students head back to school, one Georgia partnership is helping teachers avoid paying for classroom supplies out of their own pockets. Georgia's Own Credit Union donated about $15,000 in supplies to more than 100 teachers at four schools, including Boyd Elementary, where educators stocked up on everything from notebooks and glue to snacks and cleaning supplies for the new school year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-teachers-get-surprise-classroom-supplies-before-school-starts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-teachers-get-surprise-classroom-supplies-before-school-starts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club helps metro Atlanta women connect while challenging male-dominated golf world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in metro Atlanta have formed a club to connect through a sport long dominated by men. Called Ladies Who Golf, the group was started by LaShonda Miles and Keyeriah Miles, a mother-daughter duo who wanted to share their passion with others.Jessica Hare joined Ladies Who Golf about a year ago. The sport has become one of her favorite pastimes. "I ran across Ladies Who Golf on Instagram about a year ago and did not think that I would like golf. But I signed up for a glow-in-the-dark golf tourn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/club-helps-metro-atlanta-women-connect-while-challenging-male-dominated-golf-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/club-helps-metro-atlanta-women-connect-while-challenging-male-dominated-golf-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NEXT Weather update: Typical summer pattern brings afternoon storms and heat to Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expect afternoon thunderstorms, heat near 90&deg;, and a typical summer pattern across the Southeast, with the chance for heavy rain and isolated severe storms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-update-typical-summer-pattern-brings-afternoon-storms-and-heat-to-georgia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/next-weather-update-typical-summer-pattern-brings-afternoon-storms-and-heat-to-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[64 students make history as inaugural class of University of Georgia's School of Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[64 students made history at the University of Georgia on Monday as they attended their first class at the newly established School of Medicine. Chase Dudley is one of the 64 students who got accepted.&nbsp;He was fixing his parent's dryer when he got his acceptance call from the school's dean, Michelle Nuss. &nbsp;"I knew it was her; I knew what was going on, you don't get a call from Dean Nuss unless you're getting accepted into the School of Medicine," Dudley said. "So it was almost numbing ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/64-students-make-history-as-inaugural-class-of-university-of-georgias-school-of-medicine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/64-students-make-history-as-inaugural-class-of-university-of-georgias-school-of-medicine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UGA welcomes first class to new School of Medicine, making history]]></title><description><![CDATA[64 students made history at the University of Georgia on Monday as they attended their first class at the newly established School of Medicine. CBS Atlanta's Emily McLeod reports on how they are preparing for an exciting academic journey ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-welcomes-first-class-to-new-school-of-medicine-making-history/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/uga-welcomes-first-class-to-new-school-of-medicine-making-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-speed motorcycle chase ends in crash on I-20, rider hospitalized, state troopers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Georgia State Patrol troopers pursued a motorcyclist from DeKalb to Rockdale County after the rider was seen dangerously splitting lanes.On Mon. Aug. 3, 2026, around 3:46 p.m., the Crime Suppression Unit (CSU) attempted to stop the motorcyclist after observing the rider weaving between vehicles at an excessive speed. The rider failed to stop, resulting in a pursuit by authorities that continued into Rockdale County from DeKalb County. CBS Atlanta's chopper video caught the moment the motorcyclis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-speed-motorcycle-chase-ends-in-crash-on-i-20-rider-hospitalized-state-troopers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/high-speed-motorcycle-chase-ends-in-crash-on-i-20-rider-hospitalized-state-troopers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Apalachee High School shooting victim plans civil lawsuit: "He had his whole future ahead of him"]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother of Apalachee High School shooting victim Mason Schermerhorn says she remains caught between gratitude for the time she had with her son and the pain of losing him too soon."I'm stuck in a weird place because I'm so privileged that I was his mom and I got to call him my son," Breanna Schermerhorn said. "But I wish I had him longer."Now, her family is preparing to pursue accountability in civil court.Attorney Mike Puglise, who represents the Schermerhorn family, said he plans to file a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-apalachee-high-school-shooting-victim-plans-civil-lawsuit-he-had-his-whole-future-ahead-of-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-apalachee-high-school-shooting-victim-plans-civil-lawsuit-he-had-his-whole-future-ahead-of-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets begin fall football camp with new quarterback]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a 9-4 season, Georgia Tech is getting ready for a new season with a new quarterback leading the team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets-begin-fall-football-camp-with-new-quarterback/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-tech-yellow-jackets-begin-fall-football-camp-with-new-quarterback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fresh cuts give metro Atlanta students a confidence boost for back-to-school]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many families, a fresh haircut is part of the back-to-school tradition.Barber shops across metro Atlanta stayed busy Sunday as parents made one final stop before the first day of class.Ali Da Barber said he cut the hair of about 37 children over three days as families prepared for the new school year at Beya Salon Studios in the West End. "I don't look at it as work because it's art to me," he said. "Giving them that look and making sure they fly and fresh, that's what it is."Ali Da Barber s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fresh-cuts-give-metro-atlanta-students-a-confidence-boost-for-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fresh-cuts-give-metro-atlanta-students-a-confidence-boost-for-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta kids heading back to class with fresh haircuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barber shops across metro Atlanta stayed busy over the weekend as parents made one final stop before the first day of class.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-kids-heading-back-to-class-with-fresh-haircuts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-kids-heading-back-to-class-with-fresh-haircuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cleanup and recovery operations continue after flooding in North Georgia town]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCaysville in the North Georgia mountains remains under a state of emergency and a boil water advisory after flash flooding over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cleanup-and-recovery-operations-continue-after-flooding-in-north-georgia-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cleanup-and-recovery-operations-continue-after-flooding-in-north-georgia-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Humidity and showers on their way toward metro Atlanta for start of school]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a short break from the humidity and a nice bit of cooler weather, things are going to get a little more damp across North Georgia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-and-showers-on-their-way-toward-metro-atlanta-for-start-of-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/humidity-and-showers-on-their-way-toward-metro-atlanta-for-start-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors warn about hidden muscle mass dangers of weight-loss medications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people using popular weight-loss medication may be losing critical muscle mass that provides the last line of defense for organs and bones, doctors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/doctors-warn-about-hidden-muscle-mass-dangers-of-weight-loss-medications/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/doctors-warn-about-hidden-muscle-mass-dangers-of-weight-loss-medications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More American couple are getting hitched in pop-up weddings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forget the year-long planning and sky-high prices, a growing number of couples are committing to ready-to-go ceremonies designed to cut costs and reduce stress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-american-couple-are-getting-hitched-in-pop-up-weddings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/more-american-couple-are-getting-hitched-in-pop-up-weddings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast-moving wildfires destroy hundreds of homes in Washington state]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of people have had to evacuate parts of Washington state after strong winds and dry temperatures helped wildfires quickly spread destruction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fast-moving-wildfires-destroy-hundreds-of-homes-in-washington-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fast-moving-wildfires-destroy-hundreds-of-homes-in-washington-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta students head back to class for 1st day of school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of students kicked off the new school year across metro Atlanta. Atlanta Public Schools says the year is beginning with all of its teaching positions filled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-students-head-back-to-class-for-1st-day-of-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-students-head-back-to-class-for-1st-day-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Apalachee High shooting victim preparing to file lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The criminal case tied to the Apalachee High School shooting is over, but the family of one of the young victims says they are continuing their fight for accountability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-apalachee-high-shooting-victim-preparing-to-file-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/family-of-apalachee-high-shooting-victim-preparing-to-file-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Love and Hip Hop" star Sidney Favors arrested for alleged sexual assault of a child, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["Love and Hip Hop" star Sidney Favors has been charged with multiple felonies after Hapeville police arrested the 37-year-old on Sun. Aug. 2,2026.&nbsp;Favors will face charges brought directly from the Fulton County District Attorney's Office.This past Sunday, Hapeville police officers responded to an incident at the Embassy Suites on 3450 International Blvd.As a result of the investigation, Favors was arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses related to an alleged sexual assault invol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/love-and-hip-hop-star-sidney-favors-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/love-and-hip-hop-star-sidney-favors-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Love and Hip Hop" star Sidney Favors arrested for alleged sexual assault of a child, DA Fani Willis' office to prosecute the case, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA["Love and Hip Hop" star Sidney Favors has been charged with multiple felonies after Hapeville police arrested the 37-year-old on Sun. Aug. 2,2026.&nbsp;Favors will face charges brought directly from Fulton County District Attorney's Office.This past Sunday, Hapeville police officers responded to an incident at the Embassy Suites on 3450 International Blvd.As a result of the investigation, Favors was arrested and charged with multiple felony offenses related to an alleged sexual assault involving]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/love-and-hip-hop-star-sidney-favors-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-da-fani-willis-office-to-prosecute-the-case-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/love-and-hip-hop-star-sidney-favors-arrested-for-alleged-sexual-assault-of-a-child-da-fani-willis-office-to-prosecute-the-case-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DeKalb County officials warning restaurants of YouTuber impersonating a health inspector]]></title><description><![CDATA[DeKalb County health officials are warning local restaurants to be on the lookout for a YouTube creator who has pretended to be a health inspector to get access to their kitchens.Authorities with the DeKalb Public Health say that the man, identified on his YouTube page as "Boku Blackk," has impersonated an inspector in other states and has appeared to target Asian establishments, including at least one on Buford Highway.One of his videos that has 33,000 views on YouTube has the tags "Atlanta," "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-officials-warning-restaurants-of-youtuber-impersonating-a-health-inspector/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/dekalb-county-officials-warning-restaurants-of-youtuber-impersonating-a-health-inspector/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man diagnosed with leukemia dies after time in ICE custody at Georgia's Stewart Detention Center, advocates say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 29-year-old man who had been detained at Georgia's Stewart Detention Center has died after he was denied medical care while in custody, advocates say.Officials with the Detention Watch Network, an organization advocating the end of immigrant detention in the United States, say Priciliano Trejo had been diagnosed with leukemia and died at a hospital on July 24.Trejo had been in the country since he was 3 years old, a GoFundMe set up by his family said. In mid-June, Trejo was arrested in North C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-diagnosed-with-leukemia-dies-after-time-in-ice-custody-at-georgias-stewart-detention-center-advocates-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/man-diagnosed-with-leukemia-dies-after-time-in-ice-custody-at-georgias-stewart-detention-center-advocates-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cold front could bring unsettled weather to Georgia this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the weekend's storms, Georgia may be in for more showers on Monday and throughout the rest of the week thanks to a Southern cold front.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cold-front-could-bring-unsettled-weather-to-georgia-this-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/cold-front-could-bring-unsettled-weather-to-georgia-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fulton County commissioners approve putting TSPLOST renewal on November ballot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fulton County commissioners have unanimously approved a resolution calling for a November referendum that, if approved by voters, would extend the county's Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and generate an expected $650 million for transportation projects across North and South Fulton.The Board of Commissioners approved the measure by voice vote during a special meeting before leaders and mayors of Fulton cities on Monday. City leaders gathered for a ceremonial signing of an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-commissioners-approve-putting-tsplost-renewal-on-november-ballot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/fulton-county-commissioners-approve-putting-tsplost-renewal-on-november-ballot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Law firm investigates possible class action for Texas, Massachusetts Chick-fil-A customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A law firm is investigating a potential class-action lawsuit following a cyberattack that exposed information tied to some Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts.On behalf of Chick-fil-A One account holders in Texas and Massachusetts who received data breach notifications after the June incident, Dapeer Law, P.A. announced it is reviewing potential legal claims.According to Chick-fil-A, hackers used usernames and passwords that had been stolen or exposed elsewhere to try to access customer accounts be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/law-firm-investigates-possible-class-action-for-texas-massachusetts-chick-fil-a-customers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/law-firm-investigates-possible-class-action-for-texas-massachusetts-chick-fil-a-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police searching for suspects in killing of teen found shot in Southeast Atlanta vacant lot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police are asking the public for help identifying three suspects believed to be connected with the deadly shooting of a teenager in June.Officials with the Atlanta Police Department say a 14-year-old was found shot by officers at a vacant lot on Fayetteville Road SE in the early morning hours of June 14.Investigators believe the victim had left the Highlands of East Atlanta apartment complex on Flat Shoals Road that night and was walking on a path behind the complex when he was confronte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-searching-for-suspects-in-killing-of-teen-found-shot-in-southeast-atlanta-vacant-lot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/police-searching-for-suspects-in-killing-of-teen-found-shot-in-southeast-atlanta-vacant-lot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases; patients had underlying conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said on Monday.State officials have been providing nearly daily updates over the past few weeks on the&nbsp;cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands of people.Without going into further details, the health department said both cases involved people with significant underlying health conditions that may have been compli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michigan-health-officials-report-2-deaths-among-cyclosporiasis-cases-patients-had-underlying-conditions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/michigan-health-officials-report-2-deaths-among-cyclosporiasis-cases-patients-had-underlying-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Savannah Police employees placed on leave over possible misuse of Flock cameras, mayor says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A half-dozen employees with the Savannah Police Department are under investigation for possibly misusing the city's Flock camera system, Mayor Van Johnson says.In a Facebook post on Friday, the mayor said that the four officers and two civilian employees have been placed on administrative leave. The department has referred the cases to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for an independent investigation to see whether charges will be filed. The six individuals are also facing potential disciplin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-savannah-police-employees-placed-on-leave-over-possible-misuse-of-flock-cameras-mayor-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/6-savannah-police-employees-placed-on-leave-over-possible-misuse-of-flock-cameras-mayor-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia doctors urge back-to-school checkups as MMR vaccine rate slips statewide]]></title><description><![CDATA[August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and health experts say too many Georgia kids are heading back to classrooms without a key vaccine. New state data shows Georgia's kindergarten MMR vaccination rate has slipped below the level needed to keep classrooms and communities protected. Family physicians say it makes back-to-school checkups more important than ever. "It starts with that back-to-school visit," said Dr. Macy McNair, associate residency program director at Morehouse Medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-doctors-urge-back-to-school-checkups-as-mmr-vaccine-rate-slips-statewide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-doctors-urge-back-to-school-checkups-as-mmr-vaccine-rate-slips-statewide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MMR vaccination rates slipping across Georgia]]></title><description><![CDATA[New state data shows Georgia&rsquo;s kindergarten MMR vaccination rate has slipped below the level needed to keep classrooms and communities protected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mmr-vaccination-rates-slipping-across-georgia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mmr-vaccination-rates-slipping-across-georgia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Lilburn child therapist found guilty of sexually assaulting teen for over 2 years: "It is egregious that he took advantage of a child's vulnerability"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Lilburn has been convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl over a period of two years.A Gwinnett County jury found 52-year-old Gregory Leon Frazier guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, statutory rape, and aggravated sexual battery. His sentencing will take place later.The former child therapist met the teen in 2021. When they met, she was 15, and she was not his client.&nbsp;Over the course of two years, the defendant sexually abused her more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-lilburn-child-therapist-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-teen-for-over-2-years-it-is-egregious-that-he-took-advantage-of-a-childs-vulnerability/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-lilburn-child-therapist-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-teen-for-over-2-years-it-is-egregious-that-he-took-advantage-of-a-childs-vulnerability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toomer Elementary School Teacher of the Year shares how she welcomes students into a new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students across metro Atlanta head back to class, one Toomer Elementary School teacher says the first lesson of the school year begins long before academics.For Khadijah Wisdom, Toomer Elementary's Teacher of the Year, creating a classroom where students feel safe, welcomed and confident is just as important as teaching science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.Before the first bell rang for the new school year, Wisdom was busy putting the finishing touches on a brand-new STEAM l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/toomer-elementary-school-teacher-of-the-year-shares-how-she-welcomes-students-into-a-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/toomer-elementary-school-teacher-of-the-year-shares-how-she-welcomes-students-into-a-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McCaysville reopens key road after flooding, but boil water advisory remains in effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recovery efforts continue in McCaysville after severe flooding prompted a state of emergency over the weekend.City officials said Blue Ridge Drive reopened to through traffic Monday, but they are asking residents to keep travel to a minimum to allow cleanup crews and emergency personnel to continue their work."We have a long road ahead of us," Public Safety Director and Police Chief Michael Otis Earley said in an update Monday, thanking residents for their patience as the city recovers.Despite t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mccaysville-reopens-key-road-after-flooding-but-boil-water-advisory-remains-in-effect/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/mccaysville-reopens-key-road-after-flooding-but-boil-water-advisory-remains-in-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body camera video released after Atlanta police recover 2-year-old from stolen vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 2-year-old child is safe after Atlanta police say a vehicle was stolen with the toddler still inside.Officers responded around 4:31 p.m. on July 30 to the 930 block of Spring Street NW after receiving a report of a vehicle theft involving a child inside.According to the Atlanta Police Department, the preliminary investigation found the vehicle had been left running with the 2-year-old inside when it was stolen.Officers assigned to the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit quickly located the vehicle, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/body-camera-video-released-after-atlanta-police-recover-2-year-old-from-stolen-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/body-camera-video-released-after-atlanta-police-recover-2-year-old-from-stolen-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta artists are fixing broken water meter covers to make sidewalks safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grassroots organization of artists is taking matters into its own hands when it comes to Atlanta's sidewalks by making covers for broken and missing water meter lids."We're more of a grassroots organization full of artists and people concerned with the status of the city's sidewalks. Our main goal is to make the city more walkable," said a member of Fix-ATL, who did not wish to share their identity.Fix-ATL says it has fixed more than 40 water meter covers throughout the city of Atlanta.The gro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artists-are-fixing-broken-water-meter-covers-to-make-sidewalks-safer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artists-are-fixing-broken-water-meter-covers-to-make-sidewalks-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Southwest DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey dies at 76]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students returned to Southwest DeKalb High School Monday while remembering legendary football coach William "Buck" Godfrey, whose death was announced over the weekend. Godfrey led the Panthers for 29 seasons, helped more than 300 student-athletes earn college scholarships, and was inducted into the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame. His legacy continues to shape generations of players and the DeKalb County community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/legendary-southwest-dekalb-coach-buck-godfrey-dies-at-76/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/legendary-southwest-dekalb-coach-buck-godfrey-dies-at-76/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta artists fix more than 40 broken water meter covers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A grassroots group of Atlanta artists known as Fix-ATL is creating colorful wooden covers for broken and missing water meter lids to make sidewalks safer and draw attention to infrastructure concerns. The volunteers say they've repaired more than 40 locations across the city and hope their work encourages permanent fixes. The City of Atlanta says it is not aware of any widespread or unresolved issues involving missing or damaged water meter lids and says reported issues are investigated promptly]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artists-fix-more-than-40-broken-water-meter-covers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-artists-fix-more-than-40-broken-water-meter-covers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather in Atlanta for Magnolia Run to support epilepsy programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 740 runners and walkers gathered at Piedmont Park for the 42nd Annual Magnolia Run and Walk 5K, the Epilepsy Foundation of Georgia's largest fundraiser. The event raises money for research, medication assistance, employment programs and other services that support the more than 150,000 Georgians living with epilepsy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hundreds-gather-in-atlanta-for-magnolia-run-to-support-epilepsy-programs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/hundreds-gather-in-atlanta-for-magnolia-run-to-support-epilepsy-programs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta's Hero Dads bring smiles to students on the first day of school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Dunwoody Springs Elementary started the new school year with music, costumes and plenty of high-fives.A group of volunteer fathers known as the Hero Dads&nbsp;arrived before sunrise Monday to make signs, prepare their costumes and get ready to greet students as they entered the school.The longtime tradition is designed to create a positive and energetic start to the day while helping students feel welcomed and supported.The Hero Dads say their mission goes beyond the costumes and dan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlantas-hero-dads-bring-smiles-to-students-on-the-first-day-of-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlantas-hero-dads-bring-smiles-to-students-on-the-first-day-of-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta weather: Cooler temperatures today before rain chances increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta is in for a cooler-than-average Monday with highs in the upper 80s and only a 30% chance of isolated afternoon showers. Forecasters say today will be the driest day of the week before rain chances climb to 60% beginning Tuesday and remain elevated through the rest of the week. Students heading back to school may want to keep an umbrella in their backpacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-weather-cooler-temperatures-today-before-rain-chances-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-weather-cooler-temperatures-today-before-rain-chances-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese's Barbie celebration takes over Atlanta Dream Pink Out Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream are turning State Farm Arena pink for the franchise's first-ever Barbie Pink Out Night against the Las Vegas Aces. Fans can shop exclusive Barbie-themed merchandise, including limited-edition Angel Reese pink jerseys, as Reese celebrates the launch of her first Mattel Barbie doll and Barbie Pink Signature Reebok shoes. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reeses-barbie-celebration-takes-over-atlanta-dream-pink-out-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reeses-barbie-celebration-takes-over-atlanta-dream-pink-out-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta Teacher of the Year reveals her secret to easing first-day jitters]]></title><description><![CDATA[As students head back to class, Atlanta Teacher of the Year Khadijah Wisdom is focused on making every child feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door. The Fred A. Toomer Elementary educator is also launching the school's new STEAM lab, where she hopes to inspire students to become confident thinkers, problem-solvers and lifelong learners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-teacher-of-the-year-reveals-her-secret-to-easing-first-day-jitters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-teacher-of-the-year-reveals-her-secret-to-easing-first-day-jitters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Falcons training camp: A.J. Terrell talks playing with younger brother Avian]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Falcons were back on the practice field over the weekend in Flowery Branch for their first padded workout of training camp. Cornerback A.J. Terrell says it's a blessing to share the field with his younger brother, Avian Terrell, as the Atlanta natives compete together in the secondary. Coaches also provided updates on James Pearce Jr., while Michael Penix Jr. continues working toward a return to full 11-on-11 drills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-training-camp-aj-terrell-talks-playing-with-younger-brother-avian/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/falcons-training-camp-aj-terrell-talks-playing-with-younger-brother-avian/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta's Hero Dads welcome students back to school in superhero style]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first day of school got a superhero welcome at Dunwoody Springs Elementary, where the Hero Dads greeted students in costume as they arrived for class. The volunteer fathers say their mission is simple: help children feel safe, supported and excited as they start the new school year. Their efforts are all about creating smiles and building a positive school community from the moment students walk through the doors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlantas-hero-dads-welcome-students-back-to-school-in-superhero-style/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlantas-hero-dads-welcome-students-back-to-school-in-superhero-style/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Birth helps DeKalb families and educators begin school year with vital support: "Preparing a child for success begins long before the first school bell rings"]]></title><description><![CDATA[As thousands of DeKalb County students return to their classrooms Monday, New Birth Missionary Baptist Church spent the weekend trying to make the first day of school feel lighter this year.The church's two-day back-to-school initiative began Saturday with groceries, school supplies and household essentials for about 1,000 families experiencing food insecurity, the church says.New Birth Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant said the groceries were intended to help families for the next two weeks, while o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-birth-helps-dekalb-families-and-educators-begin-school-year-with-vital-support-preparing-a-child-for-success-begins-long-before-the-first-school-bell-rings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-birth-helps-dekalb-families-and-educators-begin-school-year-with-vital-support-preparing-a-child-for-success-begins-long-before-the-first-school-bell-rings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested after deadly overnight Snellville shooting; victim's identity undisclosed, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened overnight, authorities say.Shortly after midnight, officers from South Precinct, said they overheard gunshots ring out from a parking lot located at 3541 Stone Mountain Hwy in Snellville, GA.When they arrived, they found a man fleeing the scene and arrested him. Another man at the scene was found with a gun shot wound and pronounced dead.Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators responded, Interviewing witnesses and c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-after-deadly-overnight-snellville-shooting-victims-identity-undisclosed-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-after-deadly-overnight-snellville-shooting-victims-identity-undisclosed-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[America's first Black U.S. attorney general endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms as redistricting battles reshape the South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder, the nation's first Black attorney general, has&nbsp;endorsed Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, lending one of the Democratic Party's most recognizable voices on&nbsp;voting rights&nbsp;and&nbsp;redistricting&nbsp;to Georgia's closely watched governor's race.The endorsement arrives as legal battles over redistricting continue to reshape&nbsp;the political landscape across the South, where several states have redrawn congressional ma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/americas-first-black-us-attorney-general-endorses-keisha-lance-bottoms-as-redistricting-battles-reshape-the-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/americas-first-black-us-attorney-general-endorses-keisha-lance-bottoms-as-redistricting-battles-reshape-the-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legendary Southwest DeKalb coach Buck Godfrey dies, leaves enduring legacy of athletic excellence behind]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwest DeKalb High School is mourning the loss of legendary football coach William "Buck" Godfrey, whose decades-long leadership and dedication helped shape an outstanding athletic program and the lives of countless students and community members.Godfrey is a member of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, the GHSA Hall of Fame, and the Southwest DeKalb Hall of Fame.He became Head Football Coach in 1983 and guided the Panthers until 2012.&nbsp;He led the Panthers to 27 playoff games and helped the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/legendary-southwest-dekalb-coach-buck-godfrey-dies-leaves-enduring-legacy-of-athletic-excellence-behind/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/legendary-southwest-dekalb-coach-buck-godfrey-dies-leaves-enduring-legacy-of-athletic-excellence-behind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Liliburn child therapist found guilty of sexually assaulting teen for over 2 years: "It is egregious that he took advantage of a child's vulnerability"]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man from Lilburn has been convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl over a period of two years.A Gwinnett County jury found 52-year-old Gregory Leon Frazier guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of aggravated child molestation, statutory rape, and aggravated sexual battery. His sentencing will take place later.The former child therapist met the teen in 2021. When they met, she was 15, and she was not his client.&nbsp;Over the course of two years, the defendant sexually abused her more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-liliburn-child-therapist-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-teen-for-over-2-years-it-is-egregious-that-he-took-advantage-of-a-childs-vulnerability/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/former-liliburn-child-therapist-found-guilty-of-sexually-assaulting-teen-for-over-2-years-it-is-egregious-that-he-took-advantage-of-a-childs-vulnerability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect arrested in Piedmont Park shooting that killed teen Tianah Robinson, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta police have arrested a suspect in connection with the deadly shooting that claimed the life of 16-year-old Tianah Robinson, after her family and the community have been left navigating unimaginable grief.On July 31, 2026, Kaine Burnette self-surrendered to Fulton County Jail on charges related to the April killing of Robinson. Burnette faces charges of "reckless conduct, possession of a pistol as a minor, and discharging a weapon near a street."Atlanta police says while they hope this br]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-in-piedmont-park-shooting-that-killed-teen-tianah-robinson-police-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-arrested-in-piedmont-park-shooting-that-killed-teen-tianah-robinson-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American Red Cross urges blood donors amid second-ever national blood supply crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis. The first time this happened was in 2022, and&nbsp;Red Cross said blood donations have hit a four-year low.Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers held a blood drive on Thursday where the blood shortage crisis was top of mind. "Whenever there's a shortage of blood donations, we've experienced that in the past; we always worry about are we going to be able to do the life-saving things that we nee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/american-red-cross-urges-blood-donors-amid-second-ever-national-blood-supply-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/american-red-cross-urges-blood-donors-amid-second-ever-national-blood-supply-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect in 404 Day shooting death of Tianah Robinson self-surrenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 31, 2026, Kaine Burnette self-surrendered to Fulton County Jail on charges related to the April 4, 2026, killing of 16-year-old Tianah Robinson. Burnette was charged with reckless conduct, possession of a pistol as a minor, and discharging a weapon near a street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-404-day-shooting-death-of-tianah-robinson-self-surrenders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/suspect-in-404-day-shooting-death-of-tianah-robinson-self-surrenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather could bring strong rain, wind gusts to parts of Georgia, National Weather Service says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A stalled cold front could bring strong thunderstorms with strong wind gusts in Georgia this afternoon.The National Weather Service says storm weather could bring strong rain and winds with possible flooding through tonight.The front will be in central Georgia this afternoon, triggering showers and thunderstorms that could spread widely across the region.NWS says the biggest concerns to watch out for right now is flooding on roads and low spots.McCaysville issues a state of emergency after flood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-weather-could-bring-strong-rain-wind-gusts-to-parts-of-georgia-national-weather-service-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/severe-weather-could-bring-strong-rain-wind-gusts-to-parts-of-georgia-national-weather-service-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states, including Minnesota and Michigan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states in late July, including Minnesota and Michigan, forcing some utilities to switch to manual operations as state and federal authorities dig into who is behind the attack, CBS News has learned.Investigators are probing to determine whether the activity is the work of Iranian hackers, according to U.S. officials and sources familiar with the incident. Sources cautioned that since they had not definitively attribu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/us-investigating-if-iran-was-behind-cyberattack-on-water-systems-in-7-states-including-minnesota-and-michigan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/us-investigating-if-iran-was-behind-cyberattack-on-water-systems-in-7-states-including-minnesota-and-michigan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Angel Reese sets Atlanta Dream rebound record in 98-89 win over Seattle Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Atlanta Dream's "Thunder Twins" showed up in a big way Friday night.Angel Reese and Naz Hillmon combined for 39 points, and Atlanta pulled away late to beat the Seattle Storm 98-89 at Gateway Center Arena, extending the Dream's winning streak to five games.&nbsp;Reese recorded her 19th double-double of the season with 21 points and 13 rebounds, while also setting a new Atlanta Dream record for offensive rebounds in a season with her 137th, surpassing Brionna Jones. Hillmon added 18 points an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reese-sets-atlanta-dream-rebound-record-in-98-89-win-over-seattle-storm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/angel-reese-sets-atlanta-dream-rebound-record-in-98-89-win-over-seattle-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson continues to sit out of Falcons training camp drills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bijan Robinson has been present at the Atlanta Falcons training camp, but he's not participating while he waits for a possible new contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bijan-robinson-continues-to-sit-out-of-falcons-training-camp-drills/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/bijan-robinson-continues-to-sit-out-of-falcons-training-camp-drills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red Bull Showrun takes over Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, the streets of Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood will be filled with high-speed demonstrations of racing machines as part of the Red Bull Showrun. CBS News Atlanta's Daniel Wilkerson got a look at the block party celebrating the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/red-bull-showrun-takes-over-atlantas-summerhill-neighborhood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/red-bull-showrun-takes-over-atlantas-summerhill-neighborhood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta charter school teacher puts finishing touches on classroom ahead of new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[While some local districts have already kicked off the new school year, the majority of metro Atlanta students are preparing to head back to class next week.With the clock ticking toward the first bell, thousands of teachers across the region are spending their final days of summer prepping classrooms, organizing supplies, and getting ready to welcome the next batch of bright young minds.At Centennial Academy, Dr. Jennifer Rich spent part of her day putting the finishing touches on her room befo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-charter-school-teacher-puts-finishing-touches-on-classroom-ahead-of-new-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlanta-charter-school-teacher-puts-finishing-touches-on-classroom-ahead-of-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro Atlanta teachers prepare for the new school year]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the clock ticking toward the first bell, thousands of teachers across metro Atlanta are spending their final days of summer prepping classrooms, organizing supplies, and getting ready to welcome the next batch of bright young minds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-teachers-prepare-for-the-new-school-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/metro-atlanta-teachers-prepare-for-the-new-school-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms heading into Georgia for the weekend with possible severe weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a few days of nice weather, Georgia is going to have to deal with a weekend of storms and showers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-heading-into-georgia-for-the-weekend-with-possible-severe-weather/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/storms-heading-into-georgia-for-the-weekend-with-possible-severe-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Georgia fire department changing shift schedules to reduce firefighter burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Barnesville Fire Department is the latest Georgia fire department to change shift schedules for its firefighters.Chief Kelvin Chute said the normal schedule consisted of 12 hours on, 12 hours off, Monday through Sunday, with work every other weekend."One week they work from Monday to Sunday, 12 hours, with only Thursday off and a half a shift off," Chute said. "Then the following week they'd work the half shift and the Thursday."Chute called the schedule grueling and said it could be detrime]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-fire-department-changing-shift-schedules-to-reduce-firefighter-burnout/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/georgia-fire-department-changing-shift-schedules-to-reduce-firefighter-burnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Georgia firefighter schedule prioritizes health and well-being]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fighting fires is already a stressful job, but the normal schedule can make it feel even worse. One Georgia fire department is making a big change to help boost well-being.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-firefighter-schedule-prioritizes-health-and-well-being/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/new-georgia-firefighter-schedule-prioritizes-health-and-well-being/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habersham County deputy arrested and fired for misuse of Flock cameras, license plate data, sheriff says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Habersham County deputy is out of a job and under arrest after the sheriff's department said they were caught accessing the county's Flock camera system for personal purposes.Authorities say Deputy Christian Brewer is the latest member of law enforcement across Georgia accused of using the license plate reader system without authorization.According to the Habersham County Sheriff's Office, an internal audit found Brewer had accessed the system and used license plate data for non-law enforcemen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/habersham-county-deputy-arrested-and-fired-for-misuse-of-flock-cameras-license-plate-data-sheriff-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/habersham-county-deputy-arrested-and-fired-for-misuse-of-flock-cameras-license-plate-data-sheriff-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atlanta's ONE Musicfest pausing for 2026 for reimagining: "This new era starts now"]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Atlanta's biggest music festivals is taking a break for 2026.ONE Musicfest founder Jason Carter and his team announced on social media on Friday that they would be putting the festival on pause this year, saying that they wanted to take time to build the next iteration of the festival "with the same bold vision and a commitment to giving you the very best.""This year is about reimagining what's next: new experiences, new energy, new ideas worthy of everything this community has built toge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-one-musicfest-pausing-for-2026-for-reimagining-this-new-era-starts-now/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/atlantas-one-musicfest-pausing-for-2026-for-reimagining-this-new-era-starts-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[USGS reclassifies 2.3 magnitude Georgia earthquake as quarry blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[What was first reported as a small earthquake in Gwinnett County turned out to be something else. The U.S. Geological Survey later reclassified Wednesday morning's shaking as a quarry blast.The USGS now says the magnitude 2.3 event, detected around 11 a.m., originated from a quarry blast about 3 kilometers (roughly 2 miles) north of Lilburn. The reported location is near the Vulcan Materials quarry.The agency initially identified the event as a magnitude 2.3 earthquake but updated its assessment]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usgs-reclassifies-23-magnitude-georgia-earthquake-as-quarry-blast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/usgs-reclassifies-23-magnitude-georgia-earthquake-as-quarry-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big weather changes heading to Georgia for the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second day in a row, Georgia is soaking up the sun and enjoying the low humidity, but another storm system is on its way for the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-weather-changes-heading-to-georgia-for-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/big-weather-changes-heading-to-georgia-for-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kemp directs Georgia agencies to keep spending stable after he leaves the governor's office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gov. Brian Kemp is directing state agencies to keep their spending at stable levels for the next fiscal year after he leaves office.In a memo sent earlier this month to state agency heads, Richard Dunn, the director of the Georgia Office of Planning and Budget, said that the move was necessary to ensure development in the state continues while also allowing a recent reduction in the state's income tax.In May, Kemp signed House Bill 463, known as the Georgia Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kemp-directs-georgia-agencies-to-keep-spending-stable-after-he-leaves-the-governors-office/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/kemp-directs-georgia-agencies-to-keep-spending-stable-after-he-leaves-the-governors-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tony Romo on leave from CBS Sports after arrest in Wisconsin on charge of driving while intoxicated]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBS Sports placed lead NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave Friday, just over one week after he was arrested in Wisconsin, accused of operating a vehicle while intoxicated."Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice," CBS Sports said in a statement.&nbsp;Romo, a former Dallas Cowboys quarterback, was pulled over on Interstate 43 in Milwaukee on Thursday, July 23, after he was allegedly seen passing cars illegally. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, a deputy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tony-romo-on-leave-from-cbs-sports-after-arrest-in-wisconsin-on-charge-of-driving-while-intoxicated/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/region/atlanta/tony-romo-on-leave-from-cbs-sports-after-arrest-in-wisconsin-on-charge-of-driving-while-intoxicated/</guid></item></channel></rss>