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• Sandy Springs celebrates Juneteenth with music, food and West African performances

  19-06-2026 16:31 via cbsnews.com
  
  The City of Sandy Springs is celebrating history and culture on Friday with its Juneteenth Festival, which starts at 5 p.m. It will be held at City Springs in Sandy Springs. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free.Sandy Springs City Council member Melody Kelley hopes the celebration will bring people together."It's just a wonderful opportunity in the middle of the summer to bring people together to explore and to introduce p
  
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• Slain Warm Springs officer Chris Fisher honored in Fayetteville as Georgia flags fly at half-staff

  08-09-2026 21:27 via cbsnews.com
  
  A funeral for Fallen Warm Springs police Sgt. Chris Fisher was held Tuesday as officers from across Georgia joined his family and the small community he served for a final farewell.More than a dozen law enforcement agencies attended the service at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville to honor Fisher, who was shot and killed while on duty Sept. 1.Warm Springs Police Chief Matthew Mayfield said the service offered a chance to mourn, heal and celebrate Fisher's life."I've dreaded it. We've all
  
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• Slain Warm Springs officer honored with funeral procession as Georgia flags fly at half-staff

  08-09-2026 21:06 via cbsnews.com
  
  A funeral for Fallen Warm Springs police Sgt. Chris Fisher was held Tuesday as officers from across Georgia joined his family and the small community he served for a final farewell.More than a dozen law enforcement agencies attended the service at Flat Creek Baptist Church in Fayetteville to honor Fisher, who was shot and killed while on duty Sept. 1.Warm Springs Police Chief Matthew Mayfield said the service offered a chance to mourn, heal and celebrate Fisher's life."I've dreaded it. We've all
  
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• Effingham County residents sue over zoning change tied to $20 billion OpenAI data center

  08-09-2026 20:55 via cbsnews.com
  
  Three Effingham County residents are asking a judge to throw out a zoning change that allows data centers on industrial property, challenging a decision tied to OpenAI's planned $20 billion Project Camellia.Dr. Michelle Finch-Mincey, Lehman Mincey Jr. and Raymond Carver filed the lawsuit in Effingham County Superior Court on Sept. 2. Effingham County is the only defendant; OpenAI and Georgia Power are not being sued.The lawsuit challenges Ordinance 2026-352, which county commissioners approved A
  
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• 5 killed in crashes, over 300 DUI arrests during Labor Day weekend across Georgia, data reveals

  08-09-2026 19:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  Five people died in crashes across Georgia during the busy Labor Day holiday travel period, new data from the state Department of Public Safety reveals.According to a social media post by the state agency on Tuesday, five people died in crashes and 139 were injured between Friday afternoon and Monday night.The number of fatalities dropped by two-thirds compared to the same time period in 2025, when troopers reported 15 deaths and 238 injuries statewide.This year, officials say they arrested 364
  
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• Georgia running back Dante Dowdell shares recovery progress after serious ATV crash

  08-09-2026 19:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than two months after a serious ATV crash, Georgia Bulldogs running back Dante Dowdell is sharing new details about his injuries and recovery.The University of Kentucky transfer was expected to be part of Georgia's running back rotation this season. Those plans changed in late July when Dowdell crashed an ATV while visiting his hometown of Picayune, Mississippi.The crash ultimately brought Dowdell to the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, which specializes in treating and rehabilitating people wit
  
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• Georgia holding on to dry, cooler weather for limited time before heat kicks in

  08-09-2026 19:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  If you live in Georgia, get outside while you still can, because the heat and humidity will start kicking in as the week goes on.
  
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• Former Greene County school official, husband accused of stealing around $50,000 in grants, GBI says

  08-09-2026 18:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The former director of special education for the Greene County Board of Education and her husband have been arrested after they were accused of stealing around $50,000 in grant funds, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.GBI agents arrested 52-year-old Kimberley Kerchelle Simmons and 58-year-old Eric Geroy Simmons last week after an investigation.According to the GBI, the agency was asked by the Greene County Sheriff's Office on July 24 to look into allegations that Kimberley Simmons had sto
  
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• DeKalb County School Board considering possible sole finalist for school superintendent

  08-09-2026 18:34 via cbsnews.com
  
  The DeKalb County Board of Education is planning to vote on whether to approve interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the sole finalist to lead the metro Atlanta school district permanently.The board announced plans to vote on naming Sauce the finalist in its search for the next DeKalb County School District superintendent at its board meeting on Sept. 14."This is a significant moment for the DeKalb County School District and the students, families, employees, and communities we serve
  
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• Atlanta councilmember pushes for plan to build 22-mile Beltline light rail loop

  08-09-2026 17:49 via cbsnews.com
  
  A new Atlanta City Council proposal is trying to put the Beltline rail back on track by asking city leaders for a clear plan and timeline to build it.Councilmember Kelsea Bond plans to introduce a resolution Tuesday supporting 22 miles of light rail around the full Atlanta Beltline loop. The trains would run on tracks alongside the popular walking and biking trail and connect with MARTA.The proposal asks Mayor Andre Dickens' administration to work with MARTA, Atlanta Beltline Inc. and city depar
  
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• Morehouse launches first HBCU forensic pathology fellowship with DeKalb County

  08-09-2026 16:38 via cbsnews.com
  
  The DeKalb County Medical Examiner's Office has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to launch the nation's first forensic pathology fellowship program at a historically Black college or university.The medical examiner's office says the program aims to address the nationwide shortage of board-certified forensic pathologists and increase diversity in the field.Dr. Gerald Gowitt, DeKalb County's chief medical examiner and the fellowship program's director, said the United States has about 7
  
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• Nation’s first HBCU forensic pathology fellowship launches in DeKalb County

  08-09-2026 16:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office and Morehouse School of Medicine are training doctors through the nation’s first HBCU forensic pathology fellowship. The program aims to address a nationwide shortage of forensic pathologists and increase diversity in the field.
  
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• Six Flags buys ArieForce One roller coaster from closed Fun Spot America Atlanta

  08-09-2026 15:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  ArieForce One will fly again, but the popular Georgia roller coaster's next destination remains a mystery.Six Flags Entertainment Corp. announced Tuesday that it has acquired the fan-favorite ride and plans to reopen it at one of its parks during the 2028 or 2029 season.The company has not revealed which park will receive the coaster or how much it paid for the attraction. Six Flags said it will keep the ArieForce One name.The ride's future had been uncertain since Fun Spot America Atlanta perma
  
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• Funeral procession to honor slain Warm Springs officer as Georgia flags fly at half-staff

  08-09-2026 15:01 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia is honoring fallen Warm Springs police Sgt. Christopher Fisher on Tuesday as his family, fellow officers and community members gather in Fayetteville to say goodbye.Fisher's funeral will begin at 3 p.m. at Flat Creek Baptist Church, following a visitation from 1 to 3 p.m., according to his funeral arrangements.After the service, a procession will travel from Flat Creek Trail along Highway 54, then turn onto Jeff Davis Road and continue to Mowell Funeral Home in Fayetteville, according to
  
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• Shooting at LaGrange apartment gathering leaves 2 dead, juvenile shot in leg

  08-09-2026 14:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  Two people were killed and a juvenile was wounded in a shooting at a LaGrange apartment complex Monday night, and police say the person they believe was responsible is now in custody.Officers were called to 1235 Hogansville Road around 9:41 p.m. after receiving a report that several people had been shot.When officers arrived, they found Drevion Brewer outside the complex. He had been shot and died at the scene.Police determined the shooting happened inside Apartment 922. Officers found Amarious
  
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• Atlanta artist Jiah Star builds on city's Black music legacy ahead of hometown show

  08-09-2026 13:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta's place in Black music runs deep, from rhythm and blues and Black radio to the hip-hop and R&B artists who helped take the city's sound around the world. For 25-year-old independent artist Jiah Star, Atlanta is more than home. It is where she is building the next chapter of her music career. Star is preparing to make her City Winery Atlanta debut Sept. 15, a milestone that follows years of travel, sacrifice, and work to build an audience. "Atlanta is my city," Star said. "Atlanta is
  
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• Labor Day travel winds down with short TSA waits at Atlanta airport

  08-09-2026 13:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Labor Day weekend is over, and millions of travelers are making their way home, but passengers at Atlanta's airport said the trip was going smoothly Tuesday morning.An estimated 2.3 million passengers are expected to travel through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport from Sept. 2 through Sept. 9, according to airport officials. That would mark a 1% increase from last year's Labor Day travel period.Despite the anticipated crowds, passengers said lines were moving quickly Tuesday."Thi
  
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• Atlanta artist Jiah Star builds her music career on her own terms

  08-09-2026 13:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  Independent recording artist Jiah Star shares the sacrifices and uncertainty behind her journey in Atlanta’s music industry. She will make her City Winery Atlanta debut Sept. 15.
  
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• Atlanta weather: Sunshine returns with wind gusts near 30 mph today

  08-09-2026 12:59 via cbsnews.com
  
  Metro Atlanta will see sunshine, lower humidity and highs near 88 degrees Tuesday, with wind gusts approaching 30 mph. Temperatures climb into the 90s later this week as rain chances increase to 40% Friday and Saturday.
  
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• Dunwoody teen battling brain cancer meets Florida Gators stars

  08-09-2026 12:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  Fourteen-year-old Jonah Blick received the surprise of a lifetime when he and his family met players from his favorite team, the Florida Gators, during their season opener. The Dunwoody teen is preparing to begin radiation treatment for brain cancer.
  
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• Labor Day return travel picks up at Atlanta airport with few delays

  08-09-2026 12:46 via cbsnews.com
  
  Travelers headed home as the holiday weekend wound down, bringing larger crowds to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Despite the rush, TSA waits remained under 23 minutes, with few flight disruptions reported Tuesday morning.
  
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• Atlanta man credits Galano Club community with helping him overcome meth addiction

  08-09-2026 12:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  A metro Atlanta man said that surrounding himself with people who understood his experiences and working in a recovery program helped him overcome a methamphetamine addiction."The first time I tried it, I think I was hooked," David Anthony Diaz said.Diaz said attending meetings at the Galano Club in Atlanta became an important part of his recovery."I think as a community on the fringes, marginalized, we kind of have this bit of shame," Diaz said. "And it's not easy for us to just be our authenti
  
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• Atlanta man finds sobriety, community and his voice at Galano Club

  08-09-2026 12:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  David Anthony Diaz shares how Atlanta’s Galano Club and its LGBTQ+ recovery community helped him build lasting sobriety and rediscover his love of singing and animals. CBS News Atlanta’s Daniel Wilkerson also reflects on how the club shaped his own recovery journey.
  
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• Falcons name Tua Tagovailoa starting quarterback for Week 1

  08-09-2026 00:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  Tua Tagovailoa has been selected as the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback for Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  
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• Metro Atlanta transit riders left scrambling due to Labor Day service changes

  08-09-2026 00:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  Some transit riders across metro Atlanta are finding that their normal routes are not running on Labor Day.In Gwinnett County, a frequent rider told CBS News Atlanta he did not know service would be suspended until he needed it.William Holtzclaw relies on public transportation to get around and said he had somewhere to be but no bus to get him there.He said he came to Sugarloaf Mills expecting to catch the bus, but instead, found out Gwinnett County's public transit system was not running."I don
  
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• How a metro Atlanta nonprofit hopes to help repeat felony offenders through dog training

  08-09-2026 00:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  A metro Atlanta nonprofit is giving men who are repeat felony offenders a second chance. Canine Cellmates' Beyond the Bars program is an alternative sentencing and diversion program. It allows men to stay out of jail if they commit to the program for one year. During their time in the program, participants will train adoptable dogs from Fulton County Animal Services. "Working with dogs that've kind of been in the same situation that I've been in, and being able to just — like, you know, I
  
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• Labor Day schedules caught some transit riders off guard

  08-09-2026 00:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  Some transit riders across metro Atlanta found that their normal public transit routes were not running on Labor Day.
  
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• Georgia enjoys cooler temperatures, but heat coming back

  07-09-2026 23:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  Don't get used to the cool temperatures Georgia had on Labor Day. Once the clouds give way, the sun will start heating things back up.
  
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• Canine Cellmates program helps men avoid jail time

  07-09-2026 23:49 via cbsnews.com
  
  Canine Cellmates' Beyond the Bars program gives men who are repeat felony offenders a second chance through a special connection with adoptable dogs.
  
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• First responders dealing with health issues connected to World Trade Center cleanup

  07-09-2026 23:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  As we get closer to the 25 year mark of Sept. 11, some first responders are still dealing with health issues stemming from the day.
  
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