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• This legendary Atlanta diner has served biscuits, grits and nostalgia since 1956

  12-06-2026 15:00 via cbsnews.com
  
  Take a look inside the Silver Skillet, where original booths, Southern comfort food and decades of history have made it a favorite for generations of Atlantans and filmmakers alike.
  
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• Multiple children treated for heat-related medical emergencies at Atlanta park, officials say

  12-06-2026 21:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  The high temperatures in Atlanta led to a situation where multiple children had to be treated by medics at a local park on Friday afternoon, officials say.Atlanta Fire Rescue tells CBS News Atlanta that firefighters and EMS personnel were called to the 98 block of Anderson Avenue after receiving reports of "multiple heat-related medical emergencies."When they got to the scene, officials say the firefighters found several children suffering the signs of heat-related illness, which included one ch
  
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• Judge blocks challenge to ban on giving food and drinks to Georgia voters waiting in line

  12-06-2026 20:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Georgia's ban on people giving food and water to voters waiting in line at their polling place remains in effect after a federal judge denied a request to block the law.On Thursday, U.S. District Judge J.P. Boulee denied a years-long effort by a coalition of voting rights groups, churches and other organizations to stop a long list of state and county defendants from enforcing the ban.In his order, Boulee pointed to the defendants in the case, which included Gov. Brian Kemp, Secretary of State B
  
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• Georgia's massive Pineland Road and Highway 82 wildfires now fully contained, officials say

  12-06-2026 19:37 via cbsnews.com
  
  The massive wildfires that scorched South Georgia are now fully contained, but officials are warning residents that the state's wildfire season is not over.After more than a month of battling the Pineland Road Fire in Clinch and Echols County and the Highway 82 Fire in Brantley County, both are now at 100% containment, the Georgia Forestry Commission announced on Thursday.The Pineland Road Fire has burned more than 32,000 acres and is believed to have been started by a foil party balloon that hi
  
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• Cobb County lab owner used fake testing claims in $330,000 Medicaid fraud scheme, AG says

  12-06-2026 19:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Lawrenceville man will serve a year in prison and more on probation after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud, officials say.Authorities say 47-year-old Averil Johnson used false claims for genetic testing services to steal $330,000 from Medicaid.According to investigators, Johnson was the owner and operator of National Healthcare Center, LLC. As part of the company, prosecutors say he hired one doctor to serve as the Tucker lab's director and another doctor to "provide dermatology-related care.
  
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• Body of Atlanta 18-year-old recovered from Morgan County's Lake Rutledge

  12-06-2026 18:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The body of an Atlanta teen who went missing in a Morgan County lake has been recovered, officials say.In a video posted to Facebook on Thursday, Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks said the 18-year-old's body had been recovered after an hours-long search.The teen was pronounced deceased shortly afterwards, he said.Authorities have not released the identity of the teen or shared any details about what led up to the situation.A swimming area at Lake Rutledge in Morgan County, Georgia.Georgia Depart
  
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• Intoxicated Frontier Airlines passenger charged in fight on Atlanta airport jet bridge, police say

  12-06-2026 18:18 via cbsnews.com
  
  A traveler passing through the Atlanta airport was arrested this week after police say she attacked a Frontier Airlines manager.Authorities say Kristina Lopez Lujan is now charged with simple battery, public drunkenness, and disorderly conduct.The Atlanta Police Department reports that its officers were called to Gate T17 on Tuesday after receiving a report of a dispute between the airline's manager and a passenger who reportedly had been denied boarding for being under the influence.The officer
  
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• Armed home intruder on the run after SWAT situation at Powder Springs home, police say

  12-06-2026 17:51 via cbsnews.com
  
  Police in Powder Springs are searching for an armed home intruder on the run following a SWAT situation at a home on Friday morning.Officials with the Powder Springs Police Department say the situation began around 3:30 a.m. after officers received an alarm call at a home in the area of Marietta Street and New Macland Road.According to Deputy Chief Louis Defense III, the homeowner reported seeing a person with a gun through their Ring doorbell camera and then spotted them inside the building."At
  
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• "Supergirl" pop-up tour lands at The Battery Atlanta ahead of film's release

  12-06-2026 17:29 via cbsnews.com
  
  A superhero-themed pop-up experience is touching down at The Battery Atlanta, giving fans a chance to step into the world of DC's upcoming "Supergirl" film before it hits theaters. Atlanta is one of five cities on the "Intergalactic Rest Stop Tour" this summer. Fans can check out a custom-wrapped Airstream traveling to five cities this summer. Atlanta is one of its stops ahead of the film's release. At the event, fans will be able to take pictures with interplanetary photo opportunities showcasi
  
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• Dangerous-feeling heat builds across North Georgia; Temperatures will feel like 100 degrees before storms arrive

  12-06-2026 16:59 via cbsnews.com
  
  CBS News Atlanta's NEXT Weather team is tracking changing conditions heading into the weekend, with more heat expected before cooler temperatures and higher rain chances return.Hot and humid weather will continue Friday and Saturday before a cold front brings an increased chance of showers and thunderstorms by Sunday.The same system that produced severe storms across parts of the Midwest on Thursday is expected to move toward north Georgia Friday afternoon. CBS News Atlanta As it approaches
  
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• Rick Ross celebrates 20 years in rap with Atlanta orchestra performance and Fayetteville car show

  12-06-2026 16:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  It's been two decades since Rick Ross made shockwaves in the music scene with his debut album, "Port of Miami."Now, the Fayetteville resident is bringing his classic chart-performing hits on a nationwide anniversary tour in a format never before seen on tour.The Port of Miami 20 orchestra tour marks the rapper's first tour as a headliner.Rick Ross's second stop on the tour is tonight at The Historic Fox Theatre at 8:00 p.m.  Atlanta's own Renaissance Orchestra will join Ross along with The
  
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• The Atlanta diner featured in "Anchorman 2" is still serving up Southern classics

  12-06-2026 15:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  From the outside, it doesn't give much away, but inside Silver Skillet, tucked away on 14th St., the clock might as well be stuck in the 1960s."The countertops, the booths and tables, they're all original from 1956. We just keep repairing them," said Silver Skillet owner Teresa Breckenridge.Perhaps that's the constant draw for Hollywood.The diner has been used in commercials and movies, including "Anchorman 2."It's hosted a wide array of celebrities from Tim Tebow to Mark Wahlberg, all pictured
  
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• Atlanta weather: Heat index nears 100 as storm chances return this weekend

  12-06-2026 14:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  Hot, humid conditions will push feels-like temperatures close to 100 degrees across metro Atlanta before rain and a few strong storms move into north Georgia later this weekend.
  
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• Atlanta World Cup watch party moves to Historic Fourth Ward Park as heat builds

  12-06-2026 14:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  Thousands of soccer fans are expected at Historic Fourth Ward Park Friday night as Atlanta's USA Kickoff Festival continues with a watch party for Team USA's World Cup opener against Paraguay.The free event runs from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will feature three giant viewing screens, food vendors and live entertainment. Team USA takes on Paraguay at 9 p.m.Organizers said about 5,000 people are expected Friday night. Water and a cooling station will be available on site. Fans are allowed to bring sea
  
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• Atlanta USA Kickoff Festival: How to stay safe as heat index nears 100 degrees

  12-06-2026 14:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  With about 5,000 fans expected for the USA World Cup watch party, medical experts share the warning signs of heat illness and tips to avoid dehydration during the outdoor event.
  
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• "Supergirl" tour brings free fan experience to Atlanta ahead of movie premiere

  12-06-2026 13:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Atlanta fans can celebrate the upcoming "Supergirl" film with an interactive pop-up featuring complimentary treats, superhero-inspired experiences, hair makeovers and larger-than-life photo ops.
  
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• Rick Ross on Atlanta’s influence, 20 years in rap and his one-of-a-kind Fox Theatre show

  12-06-2026 13:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Ahead of his Atlanta concert, Rick Ross talks about celebrating 20 years since "Port of Miami," collaborating with a local orchestra and why the city has played a major role in his career.
  
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• Georgia sample ballot for the 2026 primary runoffs shows every race to vote on this year

  12-06-2026 12:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  The 2026 primary runoff elections in Georgia are on Tuesday, June 16, and many high-profile races remain on the ballot after no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in the previous round.Wherever you live in Georgia, you'll have statewide races on your ballot, though what races are there depend on which party's ballot you choose. Some voters may also have other races as well, depending on where they live.How to tell which runoffs will be on your local Georgia ballot So how do y
  
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• Emory University lands $15 million grant to study health risks linked to Brunswick Superfund sites

  12-06-2026 12:50 via cbsnews.com
  
  After decades of pollution, Brunswick residents have a new resource for researching the link between area Superfund sites and their health. A five-year, $15 million grant from the National Institutes of Environmental Health (NIH) has been awarded to Emory University to examine how environmental contaminants affect human health, following a 2023 pilot study involving approximately 100 Glynn County residents, according to the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health.Emory will lead the res
  
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• Sports with Sam: Dream fall to Liberty, high school football heats up, & World Cup action in Atlanta

  12-06-2026 05:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Sam breaks down a packed week in sports! The Atlanta Dream battled hard but fell to the New York Liberty in a high-scoring WNBA showdown. Get highlights and key stats from the game, plus a look ahead as the Dream take on expansion team Toronto Temple—co-owned by Serena Williams.We also go inside Georgia Tech’s Cookie Kill Dave Hunter 7-on-7 Classic, where over 100 high school football teams kicked off their preseason under the hot sun. Plus: World Cup action comes to Atlanta, the Fal
  
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• WWII hero returns to Georgia after emotional Normandy journey at 100 years old

  12-06-2026 05:30 via cbsnews.com
  
  After traveling back to the beaches of Normandy for the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, 100-year-old WWII veteran J. Keith Lancaster received a hero’s welcome home in Georgia. Olivia Dunn of CBS Macon shares Lancaster’s incredible story—from his days as a B-24 bomber in the Army Air Corps and surviving being shot down twice, to the unforgettable memories and honors experienced with fellow veterans in France.
  
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• Dangerous heat wave hits Atlanta: How to stay safe as temperatures soar

  12-06-2026 05:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  Next Weather Meteorologist Jonathan Myers breaks down the steamy forecast from the Next Weather Studio. With heat indices climbing toward 100°F and high humidity making it feel like July, find out what you can expect over the next few days—including tips to stay safe, a look at severe weather threats to the north, and how upcoming events like Fan Fest and the World Cup might be impacted by the sweltering conditions.
  
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• Georgia early voting nears end: Over 325,000 ballots cast ahead of runoff

  12-06-2026 05:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Tomorrow is the last day for early voting in Georgia’s primary runoff. See how Cobb, Fulton, DeKalb, and Gwinnett counties are turning out at the polls.
  
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• MARTA ramps up security for FIFA World Cup with longer shifts, extra officers

  12-06-2026 05:23 via cbsnews.com
  
  MARTA police work 12-hour shifts as the agency brings in Denver transit officers, expands its crime center, and boosts EMS for the World Cup. Leaders say the system is ready for global visitors.
  
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• Angel Reese scores season-high 25, but Liberty beat Dream 104-90 for sixth straight win

  12-06-2026 05:22 via cbsnews.com
  
  Angel Reese scored a season-high 25 points Thursday night, but it wasn't enough as the New York Liberty defeated the Atlanta Dream 104-90 to extend their winning streak to six games.Reese finished 11-of-22 from the field with nine rebounds, but shot just 3-of-6 from the free throw line in a game Atlanta could not afford to leave points on the board. Rhyne Howard added 24 points on 7-of-18 shooting, going 5-of-13 from three-point range with four steals. Allisha Gray chipped in 18 points on 7-of-1
  
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• IRS workers protest rat-infested office: Employees demand safe conditions

  12-06-2026 05:19 via cbsnews.com
  
  IRS employees rally outside the Chamblee campus, describing daily encounters with rats, droppings, mold, and collapsing ceilings. After years of complaints, the agency announces a telework option as workers call for a permanent fix.
  
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• IRS employees protest rat infestation at Chamblee campus; agency announces telework option: "We looked at each other. I screamed, he screamed."

  12-06-2026 04:38 via cbsnews.com
  
  Several employees at the Internal Revenue Service's Atlanta campus in Chamblee say they are frustrated with what they describe as ongoing rodent infestations and deteriorating working conditions inside the facility.Current and former employees, along with union representatives, gathered outside the campus Thursday afternoon to protest the conditions and call for expanded remote work options.Some current employees told CBS News Atlanta they did not attend the demonstration because they feared ret
  
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• Big Boi headlines Decatur WatchFest as MARTA campaign encourages fans to ride transit during FIFA festivities

  12-06-2026 03:46 via cbsnews.com
  
  Grammy Award-winning rapper and Atlanta native Big Boi headlined Decatur WatchFest as the FIFA World Cup's first game aired.In part of a broader campaign with MARTA, he's also promoting public transit during the influx of visitors expected for international soccer events across metro Atlanta.The free WatchFest event in downtown Decatur gives fans a place to gather and watch soccer matches while enjoying live entertainment, food and community activities.Grammy-winning Atlanta rapper Big Boi
  
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• FBI Atlanta seizes 3 drones near FIFA World Cup events, warns violators could face $100,000 fines

  12-06-2026 02:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Federal authorities say they seized three drones Thursday after operators allegedly violated temporary flight restrictions in place around FIFA World Cup events and activities across metro Atlanta.The FBI's Atlanta field office announced the drone seizures in coordination with law enforcement and federal partners, warning that unauthorized drone flights near World Cup venues and related events could lead to significant penalties.According to the FBI, drone operators who violate the temporary fli
  
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• Atlanta’s steamy forecast: Heat, humidity & Fan Fest weather updates

  12-06-2026 00:32 via cbsnews.com
  
  Meteorologist Jonathan Myers breaks down Atlanta’s intense heat and humidity, shares safety tips, and tracks pop-up storms just in time for the World Cup Fan Fest.
  
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