Atlanta's "Magnet Man" continues mission to clear streets of scrap metal
After 15 flat tires, Alex Benigno began towing magnets behind his e-bike. He says he now removes at least 200 pounds of scrap metal from metro Atlanta streets each week.
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Emily McLeod is a reporter for CBS Atlanta and joined the team in February 2026.
Prior to Atlanta, Emily worked for the CBS affiliate in Orlando, Florida anchoring weekend newscasts and covering stories in Marion, Lake, and Sumter counties.
Before working in Orlando, Emily was the weekend anchor at the ABC affiliate in Panama City, Florida.
Over the course of her career, Emily has covered a wide range of topics including immigration, education, economic development, politics, and transportation.
A graduate of Georgia Southern University, Emily is excited to return to the Peach State and tell the stories impacting Georgians.
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