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• Triple-digit heat, strong storms possible across north Georgia Thursday

  02-07-2026 14:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  North Georgia is under a Next Weather Alert as dangerous heat and the chance for strong afternoon storms create hazardous conditions ahead of the Fourth of July. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s, with heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees, and even higher in parts of northwest Georgia. Isolated storms could bring damaging wind gusts and localized flooding later in the day.
  
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• Rabun County deputies seize meth, suspected hydrocodone, nearly $12,000 in cash at campsite, sheriff says

  02-07-2026 21:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  A 50-year-old Tiger man is facing multiple felony charges after Rabun County deputies said they uncovered suspected methamphetamine, suspected hydrocodone pills and nearly $12,000 in cash during a search of a campsite.According to the Rabun County Sheriff's Office, deputies executed a search warrant Tuesday, June 30, at a campsite on Lake Rabun Road as part of an active investigation.Investigators said they took Tracy Phillips, 50, of Tiger, into custody without incident when they arrived at the
  
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• Jon Ossoff challenges Mike Collins to 3 televised debates in Georgia Senate race

  02-07-2026 20:54 via cbsnews.com
  
  Sen. Jon Ossoff is challenging Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins to three televised debates ahead of Georgia's November general election.In a statement released Thursday, Ossoff said he has accepted three televised general election debates and challenged Collins to join him."Mike Collins is a notorious bigot, antisemite, and extremist currently under federal investigation for the illegal misuse of tax dollars who is only a congressman because his daddy was a congressman," Ossoff said
  
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• Suspended Towns County Sheriff facing new criminal charges after arrest by GBI

  02-07-2026 20:05 via cbsnews.com
  
  The currently suspended sheriff of Towns County is now facing criminal charges, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation says.On Thursday, the GBI announced that it had arrested Sheriff Ken Henderson, 67, charging him with theft by deception, false statements and writings, sale of real or personal property to political subdivision by local officer or employee, and three counts of violation of his oath of office.The state agency said they began their investigation into a financial transaction at the r
  
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• Man, 13-year-old killed after someone opened fire on DeKalb County home, police say

  02-07-2026 19:42 via cbsnews.com
  
  Two people have died in a shooting early Thursday morning in a DeKalb County neighborhood, police say.Authorities say the shooting happened at a home on Rockcliff Road.According police, someone fired shots into the residence, injuring 45-year-old Chauncey Newman and 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley. Both victims were not able to survive their injuries.Officials say that other people were in the home at the time of the shooting but were not injured.The deadly double shooting happened at a home on Roc
  
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• Want to watch fireworks in Georgia? Here are the 4th of July 2026 celebrations around metro Atlanta

  02-07-2026 19:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  Many cities and towns across the metro Atlanta area are celebrating America's 250th birthday with parades, concerts and fireworks displays.This year, Atlanta is not hosting fireworks in Centennial Olympic Park, but other cities are holding patriotic displays on Friday and through the weekend.You can see our list below.If you know of another fireworks display that is not listed, send them to CBS Atlanta on our tip line.TOWNEVENTDATELOCATIONTIMEAcworthFourth of July Celebration at Cauble ParkJuly
  
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• 911 call reveals family's desperate plea before Calais Campbell's mother was found dead in Atlanta

  02-07-2026 18:09 via cbsnews.com
  
  Authorities have released the 911 call requesting a welfare check for Mrs. Nateal Campbell, the mother of current Ravens and former Atlanta Falcons football star, Calais Campbell. The call captures one of her son's urgent concerns about mental illness, missing access to the residence, and unusual behavior inside the property where Nateal Campbell was later found dead. "My brother is mentally ill. He's been diagnosed with schizophrenia and some other things," the caller told dispatchers
  
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• Georgia man sentenced to federal prison for identity theft scheme involving farm equipment

  02-07-2026 17:28 via cbsnews.com
  
  A Georgia man will spend years in federal prison for using stolen identities to fraudulently buy thousands of dollars in farm machinery and equipment from a North Carolina business, officials say.Roderick Michael Bates, 56, pleaded guilty to identity theft and wire fraud in federal court.According to prosecutors, Bates used fake driver's licenses to secure financing for more than $65,000 in equipment from a business in Sampson County, North Carolina.Bates purchased a zero-turn mower, an Evolutio
  
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• Metro Atlanta "Top 10 Most Wanted" murder suspect now in custody in DeKalb County, sheriff says

  02-07-2026 17:01 via cbsnews.com
  
  A murder suspect who has been on the run since 2023 is now in custody at the DeKalb County Jail, officials say.Deputies say that 49-year-old Bobby Curry had been on the metro Atlanta area's "Top 10 Most Wanted" list.According to investigators, Curry is accused of killing an Atlanta man in August 2023 and had warrants out for his arrest since October 2023.On Thursday, authorities announced that the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office Criminal Process Fugitive Unit and other personnel took Curry into c
  
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• Attorney general responds to complaints about special College Park city council meeting held in Savannah

  02-07-2026 16:59 via cbsnews.com
  
  The State of Georgia is stepping in after the College Park City Council held a special meeting in Savannah over the weekend. Residents sent in complaints to the Office of the Attorney General on Friday and Saturday before Sunday's special meeting in Savannah. Elizabeth Lester is one of the College Park residents who sent an Open Meetings Act complaint to the attorney general. "The fact they were having a meeting over four hours away was kind of a problem," Lester said. Sunday's special meeting i
  
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• College Park receives complaints after special meeting in Savannah

  02-07-2026 16:46 via cbsnews.com
  
  The State of Georgia is stepping in about a special meeting held by College Park City Council in Savannah over the weekend.
  
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• Peachtree Road Race 2026: Road closures, map, and MARTA schedule

  02-07-2026 16:35 via cbsnews.com
  
  If you're planning to drive through Buckhead or Midtown on the Fourth of July, be prepared for major road closures as tens of thousands of runners take part in the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.The annual 10K, now in its 57th year, is expected to bring more than 55,000 runners and walkers to Atlanta's streets. The race begins near Lenox Square in Buckhead and finishes at Piedmont Park, with closures beginning days before the event and lasting into the afternoon of July 4, according
  
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• Adult, minor killed after someone opened fire on DeKalb County home, police say

  02-07-2026 16:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  Two people have died in a shooting early Thursday morning in a DeKalb County neighborhood, police say.Authorities say the shooting happened at a home on Rockcliff Road.According police, someone fired shots into the residence, injuring an adult and a juvenile who was older than 10. Both victims were not able to survive their injuries.Officials say that other people were in the home at the time of the shooting but were not injured.The deadly double shooting happened at a home on Rockcliff Road ear
  
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• Atlanta's Trap Music Museum draws international visitors during FIFA World Cup

  02-07-2026 16:14 via cbsnews.com
  
  Local businesses in Atlanta are scoring big with the FIFA World Cup in town, including the landmark The Trap Music Museum.The museum is less than two miles away from Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The general manager says they usually see 25,000 visitors a month, but that number has increased over the last few weeks with the hundreds of thousands of visitors in Atlanta for the World Cup."People that have walked through the doors have been people from Haiti, Morocco, Argentina, various places who have co
  
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• Atlanta's MLK Jr. Middle School earns national kindness award for culture change

  02-07-2026 14:33 via cbsnews.com
  
  Teach Kindness has named Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School one of just 32 schools nationwide to receive its National Kindness Designation. School leaders say starting every class with a simple student check-in has helped reduce discipline referrals, strengthen relationships and create a more positive learning environment.
  
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• Metro Atlanta runner preparing for 49th consecutive Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race

  02-07-2026 14:15 via cbsnews.com
  
  For nearly five decades, the Fourth of July has meant one thing for Zachary Doppel: showing up at the starting line of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.This Saturday, the metro Atlanta runner will participate in the iconic 10-kilometer race for the 49th consecutive year, continuing a tradition that began in 1978 and has become woven into his family's Independence Day celebration."It's one of the events I look forward to every year," Doppel said. "I started in 1978 and have done it ever
  
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• Atlanta's Trap Music Museum sees World Cup tourism boost as FIFA fans explore the city

  02-07-2026 14:06 via cbsnews.com
  
  With only two FIFA World Cup matches remaining in Atlanta, local businesses are seeing a surge in visitors from around the world. The Trap Music Museum, located less than two miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, says the global tournament has introduced international tourists to Atlanta's music culture while providing a boost to business during one of the city's biggest events.
  
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• Customer complaint over extreme heat inside South Fulton Chipotle leads to emergency response

  02-07-2026 13:43 via cbsnews.com
  
  A customer's concerns about extreme heat inside a Chipotle restaurant on Old National Highway in South Fulton triggered a quick response from city officials, emergency crews, and code enforcement. It ultimately led to the dining room being shut down and the restaurant being temporarily closed.The customer says he walked into the restaurant on Tuesday and immediately noticed it was "extremely hot" inside. After speaking with employees, he was told the air conditioning system had not been wor
  
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• Extreme heat complaint sparks emergency response at South Fulton Chipotle

  02-07-2026 13:34 via cbsnews.com
  
  A customer who said it was "extremely hot" inside a Chipotle on Old National Highway in South Fulton called city officials after learning the restaurant's air conditioning had reportedly been out for days. Police, firefighters, paramedics and code enforcement responded, leading to the dining room being shut down and the restaurant temporarily closing. Chipotle says repairs have since been completed, and the restaurant has reopened.
  
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• Peachtree Road Race 2026: Atlanta man prepares for his 49th consecutive race

  02-07-2026 13:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  For nearly five decades, Zachary Doppel has celebrated the Fourth of July the same way — by running the Peachtree Road Race. This year, the 74-year-old returns to Atlanta's iconic 10K for his 49th consecutive race, a tradition that has become about far more than crossing the finish line.
  
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• Staying safe in Atlanta's heat starts before you step outside, experts say

  02-07-2026 12:24 via cbsnews.com
  
  For days, health officials have been reminding the public to drink plenty of water as temperatures continue to rise. However, waiting until you are already out in the sun to start drinking may not be enough to keep you safe. Experts are now urging people to practice "pre-hydration." That means filling up on fluids the day before you plan to spend hours outside, to prevent dangerous heat-related illnesses.The reality is that by the time you actually feel thirsty, chances are you are already
  
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• Watch Live: South Florida comes together to help families devastated by Venezuela's earthquakes

  02-07-2026 00:57 via cbsnews.com
  
  DONATE HERE.CBS Miami and Neighbors 4 Neighbors are partnering with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) to launch an emergency relief campaign for families impacted by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.The initiative, called Hope 4 Venezuela, is collecting both monetary donations and essential supplies to help communities affected by the disaster. The campaign is accepting non-perishable food, hygiene products, baby items and clothing, with donated goods being collected at Global Empowe
  
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• Peachtree Road Race organizers preparing for hot temperatures during annual Atlanta 10K

  02-07-2026 00:25 via cbsnews.com
  
  Runners are getting ready for the annual Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race happening on the Fourth of July.The race starts at Lenox Square, travels down Peachtree, and eventually finishes at Piedmont Park.The fun starts early, but once the sun rises, the course will heat up fast.Runner Michael Boyd has taken part in two Peachtrees."I've been running before then, but I didn't really get serious until about three years ago. It kind of gets you in the mindset of wanting to run," Boyd recalled.
  
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• Peachtree Road Race organizers preparing for hot weather

  02-07-2026 00:20 via cbsnews.com
  
  The fun at Atlanta's annual Peachtree Road Race starts early on the Fourth of July, but once the sun rises, the course will heat up fast.
  
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• As temperatures rise in metro Atlanta, roofing companies work to keep employees cool

  02-07-2026 00:13 via cbsnews.com
  
  As the heat intensifies in Georgia, so does the demand for places to cool off and cold bottles of water.Roofing is a job that requires balance, strength, precision, and working in the elements regardless of the time of year.A stretch of extremely hot days this week in Atlanta and around the metro area have made outdoor jobs like roofing incredibly difficult.Boaz Clark, the owner and founder of Firebrand Roofing and Construction, said being up on a roof and working this job can come with temperat
  
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• Georgia's medical marijuana expansion goes into effect

  02-07-2026 00:12 via cbsnews.com
  
  Community members made history in Marietta as some of the first patients in the state to buy vaporized medical cannabis products after a new law took effect.
  
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• Roofing companies in Georgia facing difficulties during intense heat

  02-07-2026 00:08 via cbsnews.com
  
  A stretch of extremely hot days this week in Atlanta and around the metro area have made outdoor jobs like roofing incredibly difficult.
  
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• Understanding the importance of pre-hydration during the summer heat

  02-07-2026 00:07 via cbsnews.com
  
  Health officials have been reminding people to drink plenty of water as Georgia deals with high temperatures, but drinking while you're already in the sun may not be enough to keep you safe.
  
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• CBS Atlanta's Sam Crenshaw wins 2026 Georgia's Sportscasters of the Year

  01-07-2026 23:49 via cbsnews.com
  
  For Sam Crenshaw, covering sports has never just been about the final score.For decades, Crenshaw has told the stories surrounding the athletes, the championships, and the moments that defined Georgia sports.That dedication earned him one of sports broadcasting's highest honors. On Tuesday, the National Sports Media Association named Crenshaw one of Georgia's Sportscasters of the Year."It was 20 years overdue. I can't think of anyone in the state of Georgia who has done more for high school athl
  
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• Sam Crenshaw wins 2026 Georgia Sportscaster of the Year

  01-07-2026 23:39 via cbsnews.com
  
  For more than 30 years, Sam Crenshaw has been one of the most trusted voices in Atlanta sports, covering everything from championship runs to unforgettable moments on and off the field. Now he's been recognized by his peers in a big way.
  
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