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KSU student accused of hiding teen, molestation Video included

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A Kennesaw State University student is behind bars after police said he met a 13-year-old girl on an online dating site, then lived with her for more than a month. More>>

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Boat fire on Lake Lanier ruled accidental

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A boat fire on Lake Lanier Sunday has been ruled accidental. More>>

Downed trees, flooding in south Canton

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Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services had multiple reports of downed trees and power lines. More>>

Atlanta daycare cited for driving van with unsafe tires Video included

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CBS Atlanta News questioned management at A Thru Z Childcare and Learning Center in Southwest Atlanta on Monday.

Last week, we spotted one of their vans at a gas station with bald tires that were manufactured seven years ago.
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Man shot, killed at Gainesville soccer game

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One person is dead and another in custody after shots were fired during an afternoon soccer game in Gainesville. More>>

Rabies alert issued in Hall County

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A bat found inside a Gainesville home has tested positive for rabies. Officials will post signs in the Briarwood Drive Area off Cleveland Highway. More>>

Cyclist injured after slamming into car in Gillsville

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Georgia State Patrol troopers are investigating a crash involving a car and bicyclist in Gillsville. More>>

Vigil held for murdered Morehouse College student

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On Saturday, loved ones grieved the loss of a Morehouse College student shot and killed in Southwest Atlanta.
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Tree falls onto Kennesaw home during Father's Day celebration

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A Father's Day get-together came to an abrupt end overnight when high winds from a thunderstorm caused a tree to fall onto home with 15 people inside. More>>

Police investigate CVS robbery

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Police are investigating the robbery of a CVS on Ralph D. Abernathy Road on June 7. More>>

Norcross man arrested for child porn

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A Norcross man who previously served as the Director of Parish Outreach for Life Teen International in Atlanta was arrested and charged with distributing and possessing child pornography. More>>

Grant Park rolled out security patrols for Braves return home Video included

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After a recent rash of violent crimes near the area the Grant Park Neighborhood Association decided to beef up private security patrols. More>>

Vigil held for Morehouse College student

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Atlanta police said two men were shot near the Morehouse College campus Thursday night. More>>

Police looking for robbery suspect find drug dealers

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Acting on a tip from the Crimestoppers Hotline, DeKalb County and Atlanta police swarmed a home on Norwood Drive Friday looking for a man suspected of robbing 21 Dollar Stores since September. More>>

Police identify serial robbery suspect Video included

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Investigators with DeKalb County Police have identified Artavius Marcellus Brown as the man responsible for at least 20 robberies at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores in the Atlanta area. More>>

Army identifies soldier killed at Ft. Stewart

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The U.S. Army has identified a Ranger who died in an apparent parachuting mishap as a 21-year-old from Massachusetts. Pfc. Christopher P. Dona was found dead Thursday with parachute cords wrapped around More>>

Alcohol ban at sporting events lifted

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A hot-button issue has many sports fans talking around the world. The temporary lift of Russia's ban on alcohol at sporting events for the 2018 World Cup has received mixed reactions across the country. More>>

Cost of cleanup after the storms can be expensive Video included

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The storm damage is extensive in metro Atlanta and we've learned the cleanup is expensive.
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Tornado touches down in Cherokee County Video included

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Ken Leeds, his wife and their three daughters were home Thursday when a tree came crashing through their roof. More>>

Cyclist rides 3,200 miles for baby with no hands

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A bicyclist on a mission for a baby born with no hands or forearms arrived in Atlanta Friday. Hector Picard, an amputee triathlete is raising money for prosthetics for 1-year-old Jameson Davis of Spokane, WA. More>>

Daughter gives dad ultimate Father's Day gift: her kidney Video included

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A dad in metro Atlanta receives a special Father's Day gift: a kidney transplant. Doctors diagnosed Johnny Carter with Goodpasture Syndrome last November. More>>

National Weather Service: EF-1 tornado hit Cherokee, Cobb counties Video included

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The National Weather Service confirms an EF-1 tornado touched down in Cobb and Cherokee Counties on Thursday night. More>>

Atlanta residents sue city over rundown properties Video included

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Some Atlanta residents hope legal action will help clean up some of the eyesores in their neighborhood after years of dealing with code enforcement. More>>

Four injured in Cherokee County crash

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Four people were injured in an accident at Cherokee Drive and Holly Springs Road Thursday evening. More>>

East Point considers changes to alcohol ordinance

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The city of East Point is considering big changes to its alcohol ordinance. More>>

Man arrested for ID fraud in Coweta Co.

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A man was arrested for ID fraud after a BB&T Bank teller alerted police that two fraudulent checks were received More>>

5 rescued from overturned boat on Lake Allatoona

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Two men and three children were rescued from an overturned boat Saturday on Lake Allatoona.  More>>

Students arrive for ACT, no test proctor present

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Clayton County Public Schools Superintendent Luvenia Jackson issued a letter of apology Sunday to parents of students scheduled to take the ACT Test on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Lovejoy High School. More>>

Actress Lucy Liu speaks about CBS Elementary, gives tips to aspiring actors

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In 2012 actress Lucy Liu was cast in the role of Joan Watson for the CBS show, Elementary. More>>

UGA President Michael Adams reflects on his legacy Video included

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University of Georgia President Michael Adams will begin the next chapter of his life at the end of June after he retires, but Wednesday he reflected on the legacy he will leave behind. More>>

Former cop accused of faking Purple Heart Video included

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A former Holly Springs police officer is accused of lying that he earned a Purple Heart. More>>

Georgia man injured after rescuing girl from creek Video included

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A man was injured after diving into a creek in northwest Georgia to save a 4-year-old girl who was in danger of drowning. More>>

Dawsonville teen dies while allegedly car surfing, family skeptical Video included

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A car crash on a rural road in Dawnsonville killed a 16-year-old girl, and police said she may have been car surfing. More>>

Atlanta Police to step up patrols on Beltline

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Atlanta Police Department adds a new unit to protect the city's Beltline. The new team will patrol the trail seven days a week. More>>

No injuries in Greensboro gas line fire Video included

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A fire was contained after a natural gas line fire shortly after 9 a.m. on June 11 in Greensboro, 80 miles east of Atlanta. More>>

Cherokee County man injured in Texas train crash arrested Video included

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A man who gained attention when he and his wife were injured in a Texas train crash has been arrested. More>>

One year later, rundown Adamsville homes still rundown Video included

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Homeowners in Atlanta's Adamsville community voiced concerns about some neglected properties that have not been maintained in years. More>>

Pit bulls attack jogger in Athens

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Police in Athens are trying to track down the owner of three pit bulls that attacked a runner near Freeman Drive and Nowhere Road. More>>

Update: Girl, 14, shot in Henry County Video included

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Police are investigating after a 14-year-old girl was shot while selling candy along Clemons Road and Spivey Road. More>>

McDonough police searching for armed robbery suspect Video included

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Police are searching for a man who robbed a McDonough Dollar General. More>>

Roswell man accused of kidnapping back in jail after high-speed chase Video included

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The Roswell man accused of kidnapping his two sons in December 2012 is back in jail. More>>

Consumer Alert: Credit score gotchas Video included

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Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your financial life, and Americans spend millions of dollars year to find out theirs. But Consumer Reports says the score you get is not necessarily the one lenders use. That can be a nasty surprise when you apply for credit. More>>

Road improvements begin in Henry County

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Road improvements are underway for a busy intersection in Henry County. Officials held a ground breaking ceremony Monday for a road project that's expected to improve safety. More>>

Video released in Riverdale Metro PCS armed robbery

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Riverdale investigators released video of an armed robbery and assault that happened at Metro PCS. More>>

Six out of 14 stolen guns recovered in Villa Rica Video included

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Judy Starnes lives in Villa Rica not far from the Villa Rica Pawnshop where thieves stole 14 guns in May 2012. More>>

Man charged with arson in Acworth house fire

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Acworth police officers responded to 400 Bass Way regarding a house fire Sunday at about 2:37 a.m. 

 
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Rabies alert in north Hall Co.

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There was recent contact between a raccoon and a dog in the Bills Circle area in north Hall County. More>>

Clayton Co. officer wounded in shooting, released from Grady Video included

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Clayton County police released the name of the officer shot Friday night. He has now been released from Grady Memorial Hospital.
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Rape suspect to remain behind bars

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A man was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a woman in southwest Atlanta. More>>

The identity of a man found shot to death has been released Video included

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Atlanta police are trying to figure out who shot a man and left him to die on a southwest Atlanta street. More>>

NRC to outline findings at NC's Harris nuke plant

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission inspectors will publicly share what they discovered when they inspected early signs of corrosion and cracking inside a reactor vessel's covering at a North Carolina nuclear More>>

Man shot and killed by Cobb County police during dispute Video included

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Cobb County police have released the name of the man who was shot and killed by an officer responding to domestic dispute call.

 
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Jazz funeral planned in Savannah for Ben Tucker

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Friends and family of Savannah musician Ben Tucker are planning to say farewell with a New Orleans-style jazz funeral.
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Henry county residents concerned about dirty dangerous pool Video included

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People who live in one Henry County neighborhood said their neighborhood pool is dangerous and could end up hurting kids. More>>

2 men force female victim into pantry during home invasion

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Hall County authorities are looking for a two suspects who forced their way into home Friday afternoon.
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Robbery suspect accused of tossing gas on victim is caught

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The man wanted for tossing gasoline on his robbery victim at a Dalton pharmacy has been caught.
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NCAA penalizes MSU for recruiting violations

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The NCAA has put Mississippi State's football program on probation for two years and cut two scholarships for the upcoming year for infractions that included recruiting violations.
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Attorney General launches online safety campaign

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Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has partnered with Facebook to launch a national consumer education campaign focused on online privacy. More>>

Former Hawk Mookie Blaylock's condition upgraded Video included

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Atlanta Medical Center told CBS Atlanta News that former Atlanta Hawk Daron "Mookie" Blaylock's condition has been upgraded from fair to good. More>>

Rockdale County deputies searching for armed robbery suspect

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Deputies in Rockdale County are searching for an armed robber. More>>

Mother, son found dead at home in Jefferson Video included

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Authorities with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are on the scene of a double shooting that happened in the 700 block of Gordon Street. More>>

Consumer Alert: Best sunscreens Video included

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Consumer Reports puts several sunscreens to the test and what they found may surprise you. More>>

Consumer Alert: Best and worst airlines Video included

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Consumer Reports just released their list of the best and worst airlines. More>>

Report: Man attempted to steal generator from West Hall Middle School

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A 29-year-old from Gainesville was arrested in connection to a burglary at West Hall Middle School. More>>

Cherokee deputies locate teen reported missing

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Cherokee County deputies located a 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday. More>>

Heavy rains wash out Woodstock road Video included

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Heavy rains washed out area roads which left neighbors in one Woodstock subdivision stuck at home all day. More>>

AT&T to fill more than 1,000 jobs in Georgia

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AT&T has announced it will create about 600 new jobs in the state, and plans to hire workers to fill more than 1,000 positions overall. More>>

Henry County police arrest man in connection with stabbing of uncle

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Police in Henry County have a arrested a man in connection with the death of his uncle. More>>

Woman rescued after going underwater on Lake Allatoona dies

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A woman swimming with her friends Tuesday at Lake Allatoona has died. More>>

Hall County deputies release sketch in armed robbery, shooting

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Hall County deputies released a sketch of a woman wanted in an armed robbery outside Wayne Wilson Pottery in Lula. More>>

Cartoon Network, Fernbank Museum host 'Move It Movement"

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Metro Atlanta children are getting a sneak preview Thursday of the Cartoon Network's latest national fitness tour as the network teams up with the Fernbank Museum. More>>

Storms topple trees, knock out power across metro Atlanta Video included

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The strong storms that moved through metro Atlanta late Wednesday night toppled trees, blocking streets and snagging power lines. More>>

Three charged in shuttle bus accident near Atlanta's airport Video included

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Three people charged in connection with the shuttle bus accident near Atlanta's airport that injured 17 people last month are expected to surrender to authorities Wednesday. More>>

Deal honors cadets leaving for military academies

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Gov. Nathan Deal is urging the state's cadets leaving to attend U.S. military academies to work hard, fight through adversity and make the state proud. More>>

Peachtree City police and fire training for mass shooting situations Video included

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Peachtree City police and fire are conducting training exercises at J.C. Booth Middle School. More>>

People in SW Atlanta talk crime prevention

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If you see something, say something. That is the message Atlanta police and concerned citizens in southwest Atlanta want to get out. More>>

Cobb police need help finding 2 armed robbers

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Police in Cobb County say two men went into an apartment back in April and robbed residents inside.
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Alpharetta man accused of killing 2 in boating accident in court Video included

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An Alpharetta man accused of hitting and killing two children with his boat on Lake Lanier was in court Tuesday for a motions hearing. More>>

Explosives found in Pickens County home

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The Pickens County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Monday morning after explosives were found in his home. More>>

Bartow County horse trainers lose nearly everything to Oklahoma tornado Video included

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Things just aren't right at Jon Ellis' stables. Ellis and his wife Jennifer Short raised and trained eight race horses at their Bartow County horse farm. But seven of them were with Ellis in Oklahoma last month when a tornado ripped through the area. More>>

Missing 2-year-old girl found

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Oconee County sheriff's deputies say a 2-year-old girl missing from Statham has been found safe. More>>

DNR: Life jackets prevent drowning Video included

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Three drownings at Lake Lanier have prompted Department of Natural Resources rangers to urge the public to wear life jackets when out boating. More>>

Stolen Wheelchair-accessible van recovered

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Investigators report that a customized van stolen from Ridgewood Drive in Woodstock was recovered on Monday afternoon. More>>

Report: Mother turns in son, 20, after sex with minor

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A mother turned her son into police for having sex with an underage girl, according to Dalton Police. More>>

Woman drowns while helping others in tubing accident

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A 55-year-old woman drowned in a boating-related incident on Lake Lanier Saturday afternoon.
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Thunderstorms wreak havoc around metro Atlanta Video included

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Scattered thunderstorms sparked house fires, brought down power lines and dumped rain across metro Atlanta Sunday afternoon. More>>

Judge issues bond to suspect accused of stealing ambulance Video included

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The man accused of stealing an ambulance with two fire department paramedics inside went before a judge on Sunday.   More>>

Braves top Nationals 6-3, stretch lead in NL East

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Ramiro Pena and B.J. Upton hit home runs, Paul Maholm won his third straight decision and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 6-3 Sunday to stretch their lead in the NL East. More>>

Victim of fire hospitalized from smoke inhalation

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Atlanta firefighters responded to an apartment fire in northwest Atlanta Saturday night. They found an apartment on fire at 955 Desoto St. NW around 9:30 p.m. More>>

Court tries to reach deals with NC Ponzi 'winners'

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Investors who profited from a $600 million Ponzi scheme in North Carolina are being urged to immediately contact a federal court-appointed receiver -- or face possible legal action.
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Suspect arrested after a carjacking at the Lenox Mall

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Atlanta police said they have arrested a suspect in a carjacking that happened Saturday at the Lenox Mall. More>>

Savannah harbor deal hinges on oxygen machines

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An out-of-court settlement ending legal challenges to the deepening of Savannah's harbor could still fall apart.
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Investigator: Woman rams 2 Cobb deputies with car over loud music Video included

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One Cobb County deputy has been released from the hospital while the other is recovering from surgery. Both were run down by a woman outside the Cobb County jail Friday. More>>

Gwinnett County man makes a difference in the Congo through CARE Video included

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Through the project, $500,000 was raised for CARE's efforts in those countries. CARE is a an Atlanta-based organization committed to ending global poverty with humanitarian efforts. More>>

Floodwaters sweep Jeep with couple, baby inside, off the road Video included

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A couple with a baby told CBS Atlanta how they survived being swept away in their Jeep by a flash flood. It happened Sunday night on Wilson Road in Mt. Airy in Habersham County. More>>

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