Georgia resentencing law could aid domestic abuse survivors in prison
The Survivor Justice Act would allow domestic violence survivors to ask for lower sentences if they can present evidence that abuse led them to commit their crime.
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Georgia resentencing law gives hope to survivors
A new law passed in Georgia, called the Survivor Justice Act, would allow domestic violence survivors to ask for lower sentences in court if they can present evidence that abuse led them to commit their crimes. Mark Strassmann reports.
Teen helps coworkers on his graduation night, rewarded with big donations
Mykale Baker dropped by Burger King after his high school graduation ceremony for a late meal. When he noticed his colleagues swamped with orders, he jumped in to help.
Donations pour in for teen who helped coworkers
After his high school graduation, a Georgia teen stepped into help his coworkers during a busy night at Burger King. A stranger noticed, sparking a crowdfunding campaign. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."
Sahara dust cloud heads to U.S.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean and is making its way toward the southern U.S. While it is bad for air quality, it prevents major storms and hurricanes from developing. CBS News' Karen Hua has more details.
Digging into the Catholic growth in Atlanta
The first U.S.-born pope to lead the Catholic Church was officially installed as the bishop of Rome over the weekend. His leadership is expected to strengthen ties between the Church and its American followers. Skyler Henry reports on the rise of Catholicism in Atlanta.
Officer who arrested Georgia teen who was detained by ICE resigns
The officer whose traffic arrest of a 19-year-old undocumented college student led to her detention by ICE has resigned from the department.
Brain-dead woman must carry fetus to birth because of abortion ban, family says
Georgia's "heartbeat law" is among the restrictive abortion statutes that have been put in place in many conservative states.
Hiker missing in California's Sierra Nevada for weeks found alive in snow-covered cabin
Tiffany Slaton, a Georgia woman who went missing for weeks while hiking in California's Sierra Nevada, was found alive inside a cabin that was inaccessible to vehicles due to the snowpack.
Teen arrested by ICE faces deportation despite dismissed traffic charges
In her first interview since being detained by ICE, Ximena Arias Cristobal told CBS News said her biggest worry is not being able to stay in Georgia.
Miami Hurricanes player injured in Florida crash that killed 3, including 2 children
Adarius Hayes, 20, was identified as one of the drivers involved in the crash in Largo. He was hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.
Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't run for Georgia Senate seat
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will not challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in one of next year's most closely watched contests.
Georgia governor says he won't run for Senate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who was long seen as the Republican favorite to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff, has decided to stay on the sidelines and not run for Senate in 2026. Brakkton Booker, national political correspondent for Politico, and Kadia Goba, political reporter for Semafor, join "America Decides" to discuss that story and some of the other top political news of the day.
Convicted murderer says she knows who husband's real killer is
Sentenced to life for the murder of her husband, Melody Farris tells "48 Hours" in an exclusive interview that she is innocent – and points the finger at her son. He says he had nothing to do with his father's death.
Georgia woman accuses son of murdering his father
Melody Farris says her son Scott Farris wanted to inherit the family farm and fortune. But a Georgia jury ruled that Melody was the real killer.
One Georgia deputy killed, second wounded during traffic stop shooting
The shooting occurred just outside Augusta, Georgia, during a traffic stop, authorities said. The wounded deputy was in critical condition.
Sneak peek: The Farris Wheel
ALL NEW: Melody Farris, the matriarch of a wealthy family, spins a tale trying to pin the murder of her husband on her own son. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, April 26 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
American was held by ICE following arrest even after proving he was born in U.S.
A U.S. citizen was arrested in Florida for allegedly being in the country illegally and held for pickup by immigration authorities even after his mother showed a judge her son's birth certificate and the judge had dismissed charges.
Husband and wife arrested 24 years after man found dead in his truck
Police did not say what led them to arrest the couple, but both have been charged with murder and are in custody.
Protesters tased at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was interrupted by protesters within minutes of starting a town hall Tuesday, leading to three arrests.
Convicted killer mistakenly released from jail is caught 2 weeks later
Kathan Guzman was mistakenly released from a jail in Clayton County, Georgia, officials said. He was arrested in Florida.
Targeted shootings at Walmart and home kill 2, wound 1 in Georgia
A Walmart employee killed two coworkers, then another acquaintance at an area home, law enforcement said Friday.
Georgia family fights to keep their land
What price would you put on a family legacy? In some circumstances, there's not even a price affixed; it's simply taken through eminent domain. Skyler Henry reports on one family's yearslong fight to preserve not just land but history.
Boy gets even more car keys for his collection
Last year, Steve Hartman went "On the Road" to bring us the story of how sportscaster Ernie Johnson and his wife found healing by giving away their late son's extensive car key collection to a young boy with a similar passion. After the story aired, something amazing happened.
11/26/2023: Rise; Sealand; Ancient Vines
First, a trip to a camp for grieving Ukrainians in the Austrian Alps. Then, a visit to Sealand: the world’s smallest state. And, a look at Georgia’s 8,000 years of wine history.
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