MLK Day of Service brings hundreds to protect Atlanta's Utoy Creek Watershed

Hundreds of Atlantans spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back to their community in a way they say reflects the heart of Dr. King's legacy, by serving side by side in one of the city's largest urban forests.

• 4H ago

Clayton County sheriff launches manhunt for "armed and dangerous" 16-year-old

The Clayton County Sheriff's Office has activated its Fugitive Squad as deputies search for an "armed and dangerous" 16-year-old suspect wanted on felony charges.

• 5H ago

Ex-DeKalb County schools superintendent accused of choking wife granted bond with restrictions

A former DeKalb County Schools superintendent already facing federal charges was granted bond Monday after a judge heard disturbing allegations in a domestic violence case involving his wife and children.

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On MLK Day, Georgia leaders call for action to honor King's vision of justice

Several of Georgia's elected officials paid tribute Monday to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., marking the federal holiday with calls to continue his work for justice, equality, and community.

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Celtics star Jaylen Brown returns home to Georgia as Wheeler High retires his jersey

The ultimate honor for an athlete is seeing their jersey raised to the rafters, and Celtics star Jaylen Brown received that distinction from his alma mater, Wheeler High School, on Friday.

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DeKalb mom shares journey from living in hotel to a new home: "It was unbearable"

A new transitional housing project called Park at 500, the first of its kind in DeKalb County, is stepping in as a solution, offering apartments with free rent up to a year to families who qualify, and Kylisha Newberry is one of its inaugural beneficiaries.

• 10H ago

Atlanta fashion show gives survivors of domestic violence and trafficking a spotlight

A Smyrna woman is taking a unique approach to raising awareness about human trafficking and domestic violence.

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Former DeKalb schools superintendent to appear in court Monday on assault, child cruelty charges

A former DeKalb County Schools superintendent who is already facing serious federal charges is now accused in a domestic violence case in DeKalb County.

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Can Kevin Stefanski unlock the Falcons' talent and lead Atlanta back to the playoffs?

The Atlanta Falcons have found their next head coach, naming two-time Associated Press NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanski to lead the franchise into its next chapter.

• 12H ago

Atlanta police officers redefine community policing by living where they serve

In several metro Atlanta neighborhoods, residents say safety feels closer to home as police officers move into the communities they serve.

• Jan 16

Georgia's film industry gets creative amid ongoing production slowdown

From 2022 to 2024, production spending in Georgia dropped more than a quarter, and the industry has had to get creative to survive.

• Jan 16

Emory University issues all clear after "police emergency" near CDC headquarters

Emory University has sent an alert about a "police emergency" on campus near the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's headquarters.

• Jan 16

Gwinnett officer's attempt to help stranded driver ends with arrest, police say

A Gwinnett County officer's attempt to help with a stalled vehicle ended in a chase and the arrest of a driver wanted on multiple outstanding warrants, officials say.

• Jan 16

Will it snow in Georgia this weekend? Here's what to know as colder air moves in

CBS News Atlanta is tracking the chance for some snow or a mix of snow and sleet across Georgia by Sunday morning.

• Jan 16

DEA arrests man accused of distributing fentanyl pills at Georgia farmers market

A man accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills from a farmers market produce stand in metro Atlanta appeared in federal court Tuesday.

• Jan 16

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