Georgia man recalls saving roommates from burning home

Six people are alive today thanks to the swift actions of one of a group of roommates who saved the others from a Gwinnett County house fire.

• Aug 13

6 arrested in DeKalb traffic stop that resulted in drug, cash seizure

A DeKalb County traffic stop on Aug. 4, 2026 led to six arrests and the seizure of over $40,000 cash and suspected marijuana valued at $2.8 million.

• Aug 13

Georgia farmers look ahead to fall harvest after drought ends

For nearly a year, dry conditions​ heavily impacted farmers across the state, but the recent turn in the weather is giving growers a reason to look forward to fall.

• Aug 13

Emory theology professor, ex-U.S. Ambassador James T. Laney dies at 98

James T. Laney, a world-class scholar and former ambassador to South Korea, died Thursday, the school announced.

• Aug 13

Warner Robins High School shooting suspect denied bond

The 14-year-old accused of shooting another student during a fight at Warner Robins High School ​will remain in custody after he was denied bond at his first court appearance.

• Aug 13

Jonathan Hunt named MARTA's new general manager and CEO

Jonathan Hunt, MARTA's pick for its next general manager and CEO, has pledged to build back trust through transparency and accountability.

• Aug 13

2 employees hospitalized after kitchen fire at Mableton supermarket

Two employees were hospitalized after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a Cobb County supermarket Thursday morning.

• Aug 13

Luigi Mangione hearing set to start amid discussions about possible guilty plea

Luigi Mangione, accused in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is in discussions about a possible plea deal on federal charges, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

• Aug 14

Metro Atlanta keeps adding residents, but not as quickly as before: report

Metro Atlanta added nearly 54,000 residents over the past year, but the region is not growing as quickly as it once did.

• Aug 13

Atlanta's iconic Bank of America Plaza opening its doors to the public

Bank of America Plaza is one of Atlanta's most recognizable skyscrapers. Now, it's opening its doors to the public and offering a new experience.

• Aug 14

3 accused of forced labor of Chinese nationals at Georgia factory

The three men are accused of recruiting Chinese nationals to come to the U.S. and then forcing them to work long shifts, six days a week in unsafe conditions at the Georgia flooring manufacturer.

• Aug 13

Trio breaking into cemeteries to steal from the dead, authorities say

Deputies identified the trio as Drake Lee Milam, 33; his girlfriend, Porsche Bancroft, 32; and her mother, Angela Garrett, 52.

• Aug 13

Clayton County Schools cancel outdoor activities over heat

The dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity has led Clayton County Public Schools to cancel all outdoor activities for its students.

• Aug 13

Gwinnett County man hid kilograms of fentanyl in car batteries

Authorities say the amount of fentanyl the Gwinnett County man had was a significant threat to public health and safety.

• Aug 13

Odor forces Delta flight to Florida back to Atlanta airport

A Delta flight heading to Florida had to go back to Atlanta after a person reported smelling something smoky onboard the plane, the airline said.

• Aug 13

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