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• Stockbridge mayor removed after investigation into spending, conduct

  14-09-2026 12:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Stockbridge City Council removed Jayden Williams after reviewing allegations involving city spending and communications with an 18-year-old. Mayor Pro Tem Elton Alexander will serve as interim mayor while the city plans a special election.
  
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• Georgia drug dealer sentenced to more than 30 years for fentanyl deaths of 2 high school students

  15-09-2026 19:11 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Georgia drug dealer has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills that prosecutors say caused the overdose deaths of two teenagers.According to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office, 24-year-old Drolvin Calix-Rodriguez recently pleaded guilty to violating Georgia's RICO Act, possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.Prosecutors said Calix-Rodr
  
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• Georgia health officials urge vaccinations as state grapples with higher number of measles cases

  15-09-2026 18:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia health officials are asking doctors to encourage their patients to get vaccinated as the state deals with a measles outbreak. In a letter to physicians across the state, Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen E. Toomey said that measles outbreaks across the country are at their highest levels in more than 30 years.Georgia has confirmed 16 cases of measles so far in 2026, more than last year and getting closer to the number of cases reported in 2019, which was
  
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• Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to propose citywide Flock camera rules as APD investigates flagged searches

  15-09-2026 18:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce legislation that would set permanent citywide rules for how public safety cameras and license plate readers are used.The proposal is expected to be introduced at the Atlanta City Council's Sept. 21 meeting. It follows an Atlanta Police Department audit of 115,578 searches conducted this year using Flock license plate readers.APD flagged about 0.07% of those searches for additional investigation to determine whether they violated department policy or
  
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• Tennessee man accused of murdering father arrested after police chase through Cobb County

  15-09-2026 18:02 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Tennessee man wanted for the murder of his father is now in custody after he was caught during a police chase in Cobb County, officials say.Anthony Peacock Rumbel, 21, is currently in custody at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond on charges of fleeing or attempting to elude police officers and other traffic misdemeanors. According to police, the Georgia State Patrol was asked to help find a pickup truck believed to be connected to a murder investigation on the evening of
  
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• Caregiver charged after 3-year-old boy found alone at Marietta intersection, police say

  15-09-2026 17:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  Marietta police have charged the 22-year-old caregiver of a 3-year-old boy found wandering alone on a road on Monday afternoon.The boy was spotted around 5:45 p.m. standing on Franklin Gateway near the intersection of Twin Brooks Drive, officials say. The Marietta Police Department posted the child on Facebook, asking for the public's help in identifying him. About two hours later, authorities say they were able to reunite him with his family."We would like to express our gratitude to every
  
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• Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys convicted of killing 2 real estate agents appeals before execution

  15-09-2026 15:44 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia death row inmate Stacey Humphreys is appealing a judge's decision denying him a new trial days before his scheduled execution.Humphreys' attorneys filed a notice of appeal Sept. 11 asking the Georgia Supreme Court to review Cobb County Superior Court Judge Tyler Browning's Sept. 10 decision, according to court records reviewed by CBS News Atlanta.The appeal concerns Humphreys' extraordinary motion for a new trial and related court rulings. His attorneys requested that the appellate recor
  
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• Norfolk Southern contractor shot and killed at metro Atlanta terminal

  15-09-2026 15:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Norfolk Southern contractor was shot and killed Sunday night in the parking lot of the railroad company's Whitaker Intermodal Terminal in Austell, according to the company.The shooting happened around 10 p.m. at the facility at 6000 Dr. Luke Glenn Garrett Jr. Memorial Highway.Norfolk Southern said the contractor was taken to a hospital but later died. The company did not release the person's name."Our hearts are heavy this morning with the loss of our colleague, and we extend our deepest sympa
  
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• Georgia mother trains for first 5K after life-changing cancer journey

  15-09-2026 14:52 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Powder Springs mother is marking a major milestone after breast cancer: She has lost 50 pounds and is training to run her first 5K.Talya Johnson-Parker is preparing for the Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta Race for the Cure on Oct. 17. For her, the fitness journey is about more than reaching the finish line."I have a 5K coming up, and it's my goal to be able to run it," Johnson-Parker said.Her daily goal is to reach 10,000 steps. During workouts, she often keeps Beyoncé's "Alien Superstar
  
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• Powder Springs breast cancer survivor trains for first 5K after 50-pound weight loss

  15-09-2026 14:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  Talia Johnson-Parker is sharing her health journey after surviving breast cancer and losing 50 pounds. The Powder Springs mother is now training for her first 5K and preparing to speak at Painted Pink for Breast Cancer’s annual survivor brunch.
  
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• National Voter Registration Day events planned across metro Atlanta

  15-09-2026 14:17 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgians have several opportunities Tuesday to register to vote or update their voter information as organizations across metro Atlanta mark National Voter Registration Day.MARTA will host nonpartisan voter registration events from 3 to 6 p.m. at six rail stations: College Park, H.E. Holmes, West End, Doraville, Kensington and North Springs.The transit agency is partnering with local civic organizations to help riders register to vote and explain the voting process.MARTA said it selected end-of
  
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• Georgia voters urged to check registration before Oct. 5 deadline

  15-09-2026 13:42 via cbsnews.com
  
  National Voter Registration Day is highlighting the upcoming deadline for Georgia’s Nov. 3 general election. Voters have until Oct. 5 to register or update their information, and early voting begins Oct. 13, according to the Georgia election calendar.
  
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• Alpharetta art exhibit brings 10 new sculptures to parks, trails and public spaces

  15-09-2026 13:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  The city of Alpharetta is turning its parks, trails and public spaces into an outdoor gallery featuring work by artists from across the country.One of those artists, Gregory Johnson, said he spent 300 hours working with a team to create one of the sculptures now on display."A good sculpture is interesting from just about every angle," Johnson said after the piece was installed in a park near City Hall. "I'd like to think that this guy or girl is interesting to look at."The sculpture, titled "Jus
  
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• Alpharetta transforms public spaces with new outdoor sculpture exhibit

  15-09-2026 13:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  Alpharetta is installing sculptures created by artists from around the country as part of a two-year outdoor exhibit. The display includes metro Atlanta artist Gregory Johnson’s “Just One Look,” installed near City Hall.
  
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• Eatonton highway dedicated to 2 Georgia officers killed in 2017 prison bus escape

  15-09-2026 13:10 via cbsnews.com
  
  More than 100 law enforcement officers and several state lawmakers gathered as part of an Eatonton highway was dedicated to Georgia corrections Sgts. Curtis Billue and Christopher Monica. The officers were killed in 2017 after two inmates overpowered them and escaped from a prison transport bus.
  
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• Lawsuit filed against Georgia officer who killed miniature donkey

  15-09-2026 13:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Hannah Israel filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Cedartown police Officer Trenton Garner, alleging he entered her pasture without permission and unreasonably shot and killed her miniature donkey, HeeHaw, during a search for a missing girl.
  
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• Alpharetta City Council moves to lower speed limit on busy street near downtown

  15-09-2026 12:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Alpharetta City Council approved a proposal Monday to lower the speed limit on a busy road near downtown.The proposal would reduce the speed limit on Canton Street north of Milton Avenue from 30 mph to 25 mph.Keith Mitchell, who lives on Canton Street, said the neighborhood's walkability is one of its best features."Everybody likes to walk to restaurants and all of the events we have down here," Mitchell said.Mitchell regularly walks his dog along Canton Street, but he said speeding drivers
  
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• Alpharetta City Council considers lowering speed limit on Canton Street

  15-09-2026 12:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Alpharetta leaders approved lowering the speed limit on part of Canton Street from 30 mph to 25 mph after a city study found some drivers traveling as fast as 59 mph. The proposed change now needs approval from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
  
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• Police locate family of young boy found wandering alone in Marietta

  15-09-2026 12:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Marietta police say the family of a young boy found wandering alone Monday afternoon has been located.The boy was spotted around 5:45 p.m. walking along Franklin Gateway near Twin Brooks. Police estimated that he was 2 to 3 years old and said he was either unable or unwilling to speak with investigators.Police say the young boy was spotted wandering on Franklin Gateway at Twin Brooks on Monday afternoon.Marietta Police Department At 7:40 p.m., about two hours after the boy was found, police anno
  
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• Police searching for family of young boy found wandering alone on Marietta street

  15-09-2026 01:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  Marietta police are asking the public for help identifying a young boy found wandering alone on Monday afternoon.Officials say the boy was spotted around 5:45 p.m. walking on Franklin Gateway at Twin Brooks.Police estimate that the boy is around 2 to 3 years old and said he is either not able to or not willing to speak with investigators.Police say the young boy was spotted wandering on Franklin Gateway at Twin Brooks on Monday afternoon.Marietta Police Department Authorities are asking anyone w
  
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• Former Georgia Democratic state lawmaker avoids additional jail time for COVID-19 unemployment fraud

  15-09-2026 00:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  Dexter Sharper, a former member of the Georgia House of Representatives has been sentenced to pay back thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits the officials say he lied to collect during the COVID-19 pandemic.Sharper, who used to represent Georgia's state House District 177, pleaded guilty to making false statements to obtain funds administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, in March. He resigned from the Georgia Legislature two days before he appeared in court to make his plea.Investiga
  
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• Falcons players pack pajamas for children in foster care system

  15-09-2026 00:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  A group of Falcons players are giving back to those in need by spending time and giving away pajamas at Jambo's Warehouse in Buford, Georgia.
  
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• MARTA bus driver accused of falling asleep at the wheel before crashing into tree, police say

  15-09-2026 00:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  Dunwoody police have charged the driver of a MARTA bus in connection with a crash that left him and two others injured last week.Authorities say the driver had fallen asleep at the wheel, allowing the bus to cross several lanes of travel and hit a tree.The crash happened on the morning of Sept. 7 at the intersection of North Shallowford Road and Peachtree Circle. Video from inside the bus obtained by CBS News Atlanta showed the driver take his hands off the wheel and lower his head multiple time
  
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• Abandoned Roswell Kohl's store transformed into church and event space

  15-09-2026 00:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  For years, the abandoned Kohl's department store in Roswell was a relic of retail past after closing in 2016. But now, the deserted storefront is filled with energy, worship, and purpose.After more than a decade of moving from one temporary location to another, Eagles Nest Church has officially opened its permanent home inside the redeveloped 16-acre commercial property.Senior Pastor Lee Jenkins, a former collegiate football star and NFL draft pick, spent 25 years working as an investment advise
  
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• Old Georgia Kohl's turned into church

  15-09-2026 00:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  For years, the abandoned Kohl's department store in Roswell was a relic of retail past after closing in 2016. But now, the deserted storefront is filled with energy, worship, and purpose.
  
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• Stockbridge residents react to mayor's removal from office

  15-09-2026 00:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  The Stockbridge City Council voted over the weekend to remove 22-year-old Mayor Jayden Williams following a nearly 10-hour hearing into allegations involving city spending, his treatment of employees and communications with an 18-year-old high school student.
  
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• Summer weather continues to bake Georgia this week

  14-09-2026 23:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The heat is sticking around in North Georgia this week, with temperatures in the 90s until a few rainy days on Sunday and Monday.
  
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• Air pollution in homes can lead to health problems

  14-09-2026 23:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  Air pollution inside your home can lead to pneumonia, bronchitis, heart problems, and more.
  
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• Atlanta City Council shelves proposal to give Peachtree Circle area historic district status

  14-09-2026 23:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  A question the residents of a historic Atlanta neighborhood are asking: Who should decide what happens to the house next door?The answers have divided one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and shelved a proposal to give part of Ansley Park historic protections.On Tuesday, Atlanta's City Council voted 11-4 to indefinitely shelve the Peachtree Circle Historic District proposal. Along Peachtree Circle, some homes date back generations while others are new."Atlanta always has had the reputation of
  
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• Tech executives call for A.I. guardrails

  14-09-2026 23:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  Some of the biggest names in technology want to tap the brakes on artificial intelligence, warning that A.I. is moving too fast for humans.
  
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