UGA historian argues for proportional representation in elections

Renowned historian James C. Cobb told CBS News Atlanta why he joined 500+ scholars urging Congress to rethink winner-take-all elections after SCOTUS's Callais ruling.

• Jul 26

Monroe mother charged with shooting 4-year-old daughter multiple times

The Monroe mom is facing multiple charges, including child cruelty, while her 4-year-old girl remains in serious condition.

• Jul 24

Atlanta Dogwood Festival returning to Piedmont Park for 2027

After nearly being canceled this year, the Atlanta Dogwood Festival​ will return to Piedmont Park next spring without an entry fee.

• Jul 24

14-year-old killed, 12-year-old injured in shooting at Stockbridge home

Investigators are working to learn what led to the shooting at a Stockbridge home that ended with a 14-year-old dead and a 12-year-old rushed to the hospital.

• Jul 24

Flash flood warnings issues, watches expanded in North Georgia

More than 2 inches of rain have already fallen on parts of metro Atlanta and the National Weather Service says that may more than double as the day goes by.

• Jul 24

Augusta ranks last in the country for fitness in new city study

A new study has ranked Augusta, Georgia, the least "fitness-friendly" city in the U.S based on a number of factors.

• Jul 26

Road rage incident ends in deadly shooting on I-285 in DeKalb County

DeKalb County police are searching for a gunman in a road rage incident that turned deadly late Thursday night on I-285.

• Jul 24

Metro Atlanta teacher spends her own money to prepare classroom for new school year

While many families are beginning their back-to-school shopping, teachers are also filling carts with supplies for their classrooms, often using money from their own paychecks.

• Jul 24

Empty nester turns family's tradition into Atlanta's 1st chai cafe

Nearly a decade after she began brewing chai in her kitchen for friends and neighbors, Monica Sunny is now the owner of The Chai Box.

• Jul 24

Atlanta's Trashion Show brings discarded materials to the runway

Scraplanta's inaugural Trashion Show showcases wearable art created from reclaimed and recycled materials.

• Jul 24

Apalachee High School shooting suspect pleads guilty to all charges

Colt Gray was charged with 55 counts, including malice murder, and faces life in prison without parole for the deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School.

• Jul 24

Gwinnett County holds public hearings on proposed millage rate

Gwinnett County is asking homeowners to weigh in on a potential tax increase to help pay for new libraries, first responder services and park upkeep.

• Jul 23

51-year-old man shot 3 times, killed on MLK Jr. Dr in southwest Atlanta, police say

APD officers are investigating a fatal shooting along Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW. Homicide investigators have responded to the scene, and no additional details have been released.

• Jul 24

Piedmont Park neighbors voice opposition to Monroe Drive Safe Streets project

Some homeowners around Piedmont Park who live close to the Monroe Drive Safe Streets project are voicing some opposition to the new project.

• Jul 23

City of Atlanta looking to create safe community spaces for teens

The City of Atlanta is taking steps to give teens more places to gather, awarding a $50k grant to help create safe community spaces.

• Jul 23

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