Millions of huge invasive spiders from Asia take hold in Georgia

The proliferation has driven some unnerved homeowners indoors and prompted a flood of anxious social media posts.

• Nov 1, 2021

Republicans bring politics into World Series

The World Series returns to Georgia for the first time in 22 years Friday night. State Republicans are using the opportunity to pounce on Major League Baseball over its decision to pull the All-Star Game out of Atlanta earlier this year over the new GOP-backed election law changes. Greg Bluestein, political reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN to discuss.

• Oct 29, 2021
• 5:13

Duncan pushes GOP to refocus its tone

Georgia Lieutenant Governor Geoff Duncan joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss his new book, "GOP 2.0," the impact of former President Trump, and the future of the Republican Party.

• Oct 28, 2021
• 5:34

2 officers indicted in death of man shot 76 times during 2016 raid

Authorities said they were trying to serve warrants on Robinson in his girlfriend's Atlanta-area apartment. His family hailed the indictments they've long called for.

• Oct 27, 2021

Republicans block voting rights bill

Republicans in the Senate blocked an effort to advance the Freedom to Vote Act last week. It's a setback for congressional Democrats and President Biden, who are trying to enact new federal policies ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. NAACP president and CEO Derrick Johnson joined CBSN to discuss how potential voting reforms could impact communities of color.

• Oct 25, 2021
• 8:40

3 states lead the U.S. in workers quitting jobs

Workers are joining the "Great Resignation" due to burnout, COVID-19 anxiety and a search for higher wages, experts say.

• Oct 25, 2021

Democrats demand criminal probe into Trump call

In a phone call that was recorded and released, President Trump is heard pressuring Georgia's secretary of state to fabricate election records. Democrats are now calling for a criminal investigation. Weijia Jiang has the latest.

• Jan 4, 2021
• 4:37

1 killed, 7 wounded in shooting near Fort Valley State University

The seven victims are all in stable condition, officials said.

• Oct 23, 2021

Georgia ER nurse's proposal goes viral

Two ER nurses in Marietta, Georgia, became inseparable during the pandemic. A proposal was imminent, and one of the nurses’ devotion to her patients provided the perfect set-up. Norah O'Donnell has more.

• Oct 21, 2021
• 0:59

Georgia teachers' back-to-school music video goes viral

For millions of students, back to school this year means back to the laptop. So a pair of Georgia teachers decided to update their welcome back message for the age of distance learning. Vladimir Duthiers takes a look.

• Aug 19, 2020
• 1:09

Nationwide debate over school safety from coronavirus

Schools nationwide are beginning to resume in-class learning, but parents are worried that the schools are not enforcing safety measures and that their children might get infected from the coronavirus. Manuel Bojorquez reports.

• Aug 4, 2020
• 2:19

John Lewis honored at Georgia funeral

Civil rights icon John Lewis was laid to rest in Atlanta on Thursday, after an emotional funeral service attended by three former presidents. Michelle Miller takes a look at Lewis' final journey.

• Jul 30, 2020
• 5:10

Judge sets bond for ex-officer who killed Rayshard Brooks

A judge in Atlanta has set bond for the former police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks. Mark Strassmann reports. 

• Jun 30, 2020
• 1:43

Coronavirus cases spike, leaving states at a standstill

At least a dozen states are pausing their next phase of reopening as infections surge. This comes as testing centers in hard hit areas are being overwhelmed and emergency services in cities like Houston are taxed to the limit. Janet Shamlian has the latest.

• Jun 28, 2020
• 2:41

7/2: Red and Blue

Controversy growing over Russian bounty intel; Pres. Trump to visit Mt. Rushmore for July 4th

• Jul 2, 2020
• 29:01

6/24: Red and Blue

Results coming in from Tuesday's primaries; Statues coming down across the country

• Jun 24, 2020
• 24:53

7/16: Red and Blue

Shakeups at Trump's reelection campaign; Twitter investigating massive hack on prominent accounts

• Jul 16, 2020
• 32:54

Georgia primary election faced issues

On Tuesday, voters in Georgia were met with long lines and confusion at polling places as they tried to cast their ballots in the state's primary elections. Some are already warning the experience may be a preview of what's to come this November. Ed O'Keefe takes a look.

• Jun 9, 2020
• 1:33

Men charged in Ahmaud Arbery's death appear in court

The three men charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old black man who was shot and killed while jogging in Georgia, made their first appearance in court today. Omar Villafranca has the latest. 

• Jun 4, 2020
• 1:54

Father of 5 survives coronavirus

Researchers estimate that more than 272,000 Americans have recovered from the coronavirus. Every recovery is cause for celebration — but the case of Harold Jenkins of Albany, Georgia, deserves special mention. Mark Strassmann has his story.

• May 18, 2020
• 1:54

DOJ probes handling of Ahmaud Arbery case

Ahmaud Arbery was chased, shot and killed while running through his Georgia neighborhood in February. Now the man whose home Arbery entered shortly before he was killed says nothing was stolen. Omar Villafranca reports.

• May 13, 2020
• 3:02

Fourth DA appointed to Ahmaud Arbery case

Georgia’s attorney general appointed a district attorney from the Atlanta area to take over the Ahmaud Arbery case after a father and son are changed with murder, more than 10 weeks after the killing. Omar Villafranca reports.

• May 12, 2020
• 1:33

More footage being reviewed in Arbery shooting

Georgia state investigators are reviewing additional footage from the neighborhood where Ahmaud Arbery was shot to death while jogging in February. On Friday, people marked what would have been Arbery's 26th birthday by jogging in white T-shirts. Omar Villafranca reports.

• May 9, 2020
• 1:46

Georgia, Oklahoma to begin reopening Friday

Without a federal mandate, each state is free to open as conditions amid the coronavirus pandemic dictate, leaving a number of them to fight a political battle as well. Georgia and Oklahoma are pushing forward with soft reopenings beginning Friday, despite not meeting federal guidelines. Florida will also open some beaches Friday. Meanwhile, Wisconsin saw its largest jump in cases since the pandemic began, possibly tied to an outbreak at a meatpacking plant. Mark Strassmann breaks down where some states stand in their fight against the coronavirus.

• Apr 23, 2020
• 4:05

Concern mounts as Georgia prepares to reopen

Georgia is preparing for a soft open Friday amid the coronavirus outbreak. Some businesses will be able to return to normal, but must will continue following social distancing and sanitary guidelines. Some local leaders, such as the mayor of Albany, Georgia, fear it's too early to begin opening the state. Mark Strassmann speaks to a Georgia business owner who is getting ready to reopen her doors.

• Apr 22, 2020
• 3:55

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