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• Small things you can do to keep your air conditioning running this summer

  19-08-2026 00:04 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• NEXT Weather Alert: Heat, poor air quality continue for metro Atlanta

  19-08-2026 05:26 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• Atlanta University Center welcomes record freshman class for fall

  19-08-2026 05:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  Students return to Clark Atlanta, Morehouse and Spelman as the Atlanta University Center begins the fall semester. University officials say this year’s freshmen are among the most academically accomplished, with induction ceremonies and alumni welcoming new students to campus.
  
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• State board moves to suspend Douglas County coroner as family seeks inquest

  19-08-2026 05:16 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Douglas County coroner could face a 6-month suspension after an investigation and ruling by the Coroner's Training Council. CBS News Atlanta’s Daniel Wilkerson speaks with a family as they push for answers in their loved one’s death.
  
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• Norcross army wife faces possible detention at ICE check-in while husband trains, attorney says

  19-08-2026 04:42 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Georgia man arrested for burglarizing NASCAR driver Greg Biffle's home following fatal plane crash

  19-08-2026 03:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Water outage impacts nearly 30 Atlanta homes near Hollywood Rd

  19-08-2026 03:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• Atlanta businessman charged in alleged $24 million bank fraud scheme

  19-08-2026 01:06 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Sports with Sam: Georgia football teams train in extreme heat for Coca-Cola Classic

  19-08-2026 00:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• NEXT Weather Alert: Heat and humidity lessens as storms are expected to hit later this week

  19-08-2026 00:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• Atlanta coalition, elected officials say Flock cams allow unwarranted immigration enforcement

  19-08-2026 00:11 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• Georgia air conditioning technicians share advice on how to keep your systems running smoothly

  19-08-2026 00:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Health Watch: Zyrtec releases new nasal spray, music streaming contributing to traffic deaths

  18-08-2026 23:59 via cbsnews.com
  
  In today’s “Health Watch,” 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.
  
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• Henry County's 1st autonomous convenience store opens at The Bridges, offering high-tech shopping 24/7

  18-08-2026 23:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.  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
  
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• New measles case confirmed in unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident, Georgia health officials say

  18-08-2026 23:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• First AI-powered pantry store opens in Henry County

  18-08-2026 23:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• Kindergarten vaccine rates decline as exemptions reach record high

  18-08-2026 23:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• 26-year-old inmate dies during suspected medical emergency at DeKalb County Jail, sheriff says

  18-08-2026 22:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Sidney "Starr" Favors faces multiple felony charges in Fulton County; court hearings set for Aug. 25

  18-08-2026 22:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  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. A mugshot of reality TV's Sidney Starr. 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. Aft
  
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• Tennessee attempted murder suspect arrested in Hapeville, Fulton County sheriff says

  18-08-2026 21:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  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. Spruill was also wanted in Fult
  
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• Comedians Eric André, Clayton English settle lawsuit challenging drug search program at Atlanta airport

  18-08-2026 20:58 via cbsnews.com
  
  Comedians Eric André 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
  
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• Georgia authorities return cryptocurrency to Oconee County fraud victims targeted by scammers

  18-08-2026 19:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Bodycam video shows Atlanta police finding 2 sisters believed to be abducted by their babysitter

  18-08-2026 19:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  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. The search ended on Monday afternoon after officers found Brown and the two children inside a trailer at a
  
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• Big Tigger's estranged wife sues Fulton County sheriff, alleges wrongful arrest on I-85

  18-08-2026 19:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  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 — even though a judge had granted her custody of her minor children less than two weeks ear
  
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• Bodycam shows moment police arrest Atlanta Amber Alert suspect

  18-08-2026 18:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  Newly released body camera footage shows the moments police find two young girls who were believed to be abducted from their mother in Atlanta.
  
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• Heat advisories continue across the South with slight relief in metro Atlanta

  18-08-2026 18:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  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.
  
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• Waffle House testing tacos for limited time in dozens of metro Atlanta restaurants

  18-08-2026 18:21 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Man wanted in Fulton County caught with Gucci bag full of drugs, gun at Atlanta hotel, police say

  18-08-2026 17:53 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens backs Summerhill residents in fight to keep 1996 Olympic cauldron

  18-08-2026 17:38 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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• Buford man drowns in Lake Lanier after falling off boat while trying to get hat, officials say

  18-08-2026 16:47 via cbsnews.com
  
  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
  
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