Georgia students learn auto repair through three-year career program
This week, our Homeroom series heads to Rockdale County, where a former automotive mechanic is teaching students his skills.
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Leondra Head is a reporter at CBS News Atlanta and covers a wide range of news and topics in metro Atlanta.
She considers herself a true Georgia Peach, born and raised in metro Atlanta.
Before joining CBS Atlanta, Leondra was a reporter and anchor at WTKR in Norfolk, Virginia, for four years. While there, she heavily covered crime and crime solution stories in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Leondra worked on several notable stories including the Richneck Elementary School shooting and the Chesapeake Walmart mass shooting. Additionally, Leondra reported on impactful stories that celebrated coastal Virginia.
Prior to her time at WTKR, Leondra was a morning anchor at CBS19 in Charlottesville, Virginia. Before working in local news, Leondra was a booking producer at MSNBC where she booked guests to appear on the network.
Beyond the newsroom, Leondra is a tennis coach and loves playing tennis every week. She enjoys traveling and discovering new vibrant restaurants. She is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
Leondra is a proud alumni of Hampton University and interned at "Good Morning America" after graduating.
She currently resides in the Buckhead area of Atlanta and enjoys connecting with the community.
This week, our Homeroom series heads to Rockdale County, where a former automotive mechanic is teaching students his skills.
The familiar Georgia peach "I Voted" stickers have been around for several years during election season. Now, Georgia voters are getting a new sticker with a new design.
It is the day before the midterm elections, and the Carter Center will be monitoring the polls in Georgia on Tuesday. Since 1989, the Atlanta-based organization has observed more than 120 elections in 40 countries.
At Mr. Tombstone's Coffee Emporium in Marietta, Halloween is a vibe you can get year-round.
"Beyond the Gates" heads into Friday's Daytime Emmy Awards with 15 nominations, and Atlanta's own Jibre Hordges, who plays homicide detective Jacob Hawthorne, is getting ready to walk the red carpet.
An Ellijay man who was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly two decades ago is sharing his story and encouraging others to get checked.
Grammy Award-winning singer Lizzo stopped by a metro Atlanta school on Thursday to inspire students and give away copies of her new children's book.
A pumpkin farm in Dawsonville has opened a 45-foot giant pumpkin drive-through, adding a new attraction to its hayrides and pumpkin offerings.
Spooky season is here, and Atlanta's Little 5 Points Halloween Parade & Festival returns this weekend.
Georgia girls are excelling in the classroom, but many are struggling with their mental health and feeling isolated, according to a new report from two Girl Scout councils.
Georgia Tech and Emory University are investing more than $1 billion in artificial intelligence, with plans to expand computing power, prepare students for the workforce and advance research in Georgia.
Early voting for Georgia's midterm election begins Tuesday, with races for governor, U.S. Senate, secretary of state and attorney general on the ballot.
A cheerleading coach in Lithonia started a program to help underserved students take part in a sport that can cost families thousands of dollars a year.
The American Red Cross of Georgia has sent volunteers and relief supplies to Florida and Alabama to help communities affected by Hurricane Isaias.
HBCU marching bands are taking center stage at Atlanta's College Football Hall of Fame with a special exhibit that captures the color, movement, and personality of drum majors and majorettes.