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4 soldiers, 3 from Fort Bliss, die in Afghanistan

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Military officials say three Fort Bliss soldiers and one from Fort Stewart in Georgia were killed in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device. More>>

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Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings

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A research report by the Pew Charitable Trusts says younger baby boomers and Generation Xers face an uncertain retirement because of reduced savings, high levels of debt, and losses during the Great Recession. More>>

City of Nelson faces legal challenge over gun ordinance Video included

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A gun safety group in Washington, DC, has challenged the ordinance in Nelson, GA that requires residents there to own fire arms. More>>

Georgia candidates for U.S. Senate head to state GOP convention Video included

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Former Secretary of State Karen Handel was the first U.S. Senate candidate to arrive at the Georgia Republican Convention in Athens on Friday. More>>

Snake bite victim receives hospital bill for more than $150,000 Video included

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A metro Atlanta woman said a snakebite cost her an arm and a leg - financially.
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Lithonia police search for Bank of America robber

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The DeKalb County Police Department confirms that officers are at the scene of a bank robbery at Bank of America at 3040 Panola Rd. More>>

Pace Academy breaks ground on new Upper School

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Pace Academy in Atlanta is breaking ground on its new Upper School. Officials at the private school say the 75,000-square-foot facility will replace the current Upper School. More>>

Man escapes from Franklin County Detention center

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Authorities are searching for a man who escaped from Franklin County Detention. More>>

New outlet shopping center opens door for hundreds of job seekers

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The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, scheduled to open in July with more than 80 retailers, is looking for several hundred employees to fill the jobs that are about to open. More>>

Cartersville man charged with setting neighbor's house on fire Video included

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U.S. Marshalls have captured a man who allegedly set a neighbor's house on fire in Cartersville. More>>

Brady Campaign sues GA town over mandatory gun law

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A group that supports gun control is suing a north Georgia town that passed a law requiring gun ownership. More>>

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Calif. limousine fire spurring Atlanta carriers to make changes Video included

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The deadly limousine fire in California earlier this month is leading at least one Atlanta-based limo company to make significant safety enhancements. 
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DNA Tests: Jmaal Keyes remains found in Hawkinsville

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A DNA test confirmed human remains found off of Cabero Road in Hawkinsville are that of Jmaal Keyes. More>>

Will indicted state representative stay in office?

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A specially appointed panel will have to decide whether indicted State Rep. Tyrone Brooks, a state lawmaker since 1981, remains in office. More>>

McDonough students highlight bullying in musical

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A group of elementary school students used the performing arts to address a serious issue. Tussahaw Elementary's drama club presented the musical Bully Me Not Thursday night at Tabernacle of Praise Church International in McDonough. More>>

Report: Father strangled to death, daughter kept decomposing body in house

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Deputies are investigating after discovering a daughter was living with her father's decomposing body. More>>

CBS Atlanta News talks with $1M Powerball winners in Loganville Video included

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Georgia Lottery players statewide won big from Wednesday's Powerball drawing. CBS Atlanta News talked with the $1 million winners in Loganville as they came to check their ticket. More>>

Children's Museum of Atlanta features 'Body Carnival' Video included

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Looking for a fun place to take the kids? Check out the interactive Body Carnival exhibit at the Children's Museum of Atlanta. More>>

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Investigation exposes little oversight of child advocates Video included

A CBS Atlanta News investigation found questionable oversight of court-appointed advocates sworn to protect children.
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Two shot during robbery on Atlanta's Auburn Ave.

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Atlanta police are looking for the would-be robbers who opened fire on their victims as the victims tried to run away. More>>

Ga. avoids limit on reservoir use in Senate bill

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A water plan passed by the U.S. Senate will not limit Georgia's water use from two federal reservoirs, a restriction sought by lawmakers in Alabama and Florida. More>>

Atlanta announces new business tax amnesty

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Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced Wednesday the launch of a new business tax amnesty plan that will last from May 15 to June 30, 2013. More>>

Man accused of running over Emily Bowman asks judge for freedom Video included

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Dale Bowman told CBS Atlanta the bond reduction hearing for 22-year-old Wilson Heaton was a waste of time. Bowman was angered that Heaton made the request. More>>

Powerball jackpot climbs to $360M, Mega Millions grows to $190M Video included

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Powerball fever is expected to grow Wednesday as lottery players try their luck at winning the $360 million jackpot. More>>

Henry County police arrest armed robbery suspect

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Police are searching for a man who allegedly attempted to rob a man as he was walking to his car. More>>

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Men turn back time with plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures Video included

Cosmetic procedures among men have gone up 20 percent in the last couple years. More>>

Can food protect you from the sun's damaging rays? Video included

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We are fast approaching summer and the weather has made it hard for us not to enjoy it. The foods we eat could help protect us from the sun's damaging rays. More>>

Doctor discusses cancer after Angelina Jolie undergoes double mastectomy Video included

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Actress Angelina Jolie announced she recently had a preventative double mastectomy after learning she had a gene that made it highly likely she would get breast cancer.
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$15M Coca-Cola secret recipe relisted on eBay

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A historical document that could supposedly be the secret recipe for Coca-Cola has been relisted on eBay despite no previous takers. More>>

Local WWII veterans return from Washington, DC trip Video included

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World War II veterans return Tuesday night from a day-long trip to Washington, DC. More>>

Vandals spray paint 'poop' on buildings at Gainesville High School Video included

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Vandals hit Gainesville High School overnight in what appears to be an end of the year prank. More>>

Suspect arrested in Cartersville Sun-Glo car wash homicide

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A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of Randall Statler. More>>

Tea party plans suit against IRS for 'unfair' targeting Video included

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The Tea Party said it will sue the internal revenue service following revelations the agency targeted conservative groups to see if they were violating their tax exempt status. More>>

Atlanta Zoo red panda dies after sudden illness

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Atlanta Zoo officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that Shandy, the zoo's red panda, died Monday night. She had been a member of the Zoo Atlanta family since October 2008. More>>

Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended

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Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries. More>>

Driver struck by train in Monroe County

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Police report that a driver was struck by a Norfolk Southern train on Tuesday morning. More>>

Georgia World War II veterans head to Washington, D.C. Video included

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Some World War II veterans, many of them in their 90s, are on their way from Georgia to Washington, D.C. for a special pre-Memorial Day visit. More>>

Hall County to test severe weather system

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On Wednesday, Hall County will conduct an audible test of the severe weather warning system. More>>

Stockbridge to build fiber optics system without tax money Video included

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Stockbridge City Council voted 5-0 to allow a Community Broadband out of Savannah to come in and build a new internet broadband system at no cost to taxpayers. More>>

Black bear gets close to Sandy Springs home

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A black bear got quite cozy near some homes in Sandy Springs. It was spotted by CBS Atlanta viewer Margaret Welch. More>>

Teen killed while playing 'chicken' with train in Rome Video included

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A teenager in Rome was killed early Sunday morning while playing a game of chicken with a freight train. More>>

3 arrested, 1 wanted in double homicide in Monroe County

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Three arrests have been made in a double homicide that occurred in Monroe County. More>>

Update: French class trip for students at Price Middle

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We are learning the French class at Price Middle School in southeast Atlanta has almost raised enough money for three weeks in France. More>>

1 injured, 1 dead in Snellville domestic dispute

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Snellville police responded to a person stabbed call at about 1:15 a.m. Sunday at the 3800 block of White Pine Road in Snellville. More>>

Fire damages SW Atlanta home, homeowners out of town Video included

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A southwest Atlanta homeowner will return home Monday to a house that's been heavily damaged by fire. More>>

Body pulled from floodwaters identified

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Gordon County authorities recovered a body in flood waters near Plainville Saturday at about 2:30 p.m. More>>

Ted Turner wins bison transfer court challenge

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Billionaire Ted Turner can keep his Yellowstone National Park bison calves.
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Crews repair Cobb Parkway water main break Video included

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One of Cobb County's busiest roads is almost back to normal after a water main break. It happened Saturday night in Marietta on Cobb Parkway near the big chicken. More>>

Armed robber snatches cell phone from Beltline jogger Video included

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Atlanta police are investigating a report that an armed suspect robbed a woman as she jogged along the city's Beltline trail Tuesday morning. More>>

Carmel Elementary named a National School of Character

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Carmel Elementary School has been recognized as a National School of Character for its commitment to character education and for fostering a positive environment for social and academic learning. More>>

I-75 reopens following deadly accident

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All lanes of I-75 Northbound, just south of the Mt. Zion Boulevard exit, were blocked Saturday morning due to an accident. More>>

Hawkinsville teen charged in missing student's murder Video included

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Middle Georgia State College Police said a missing college student from Austell is dead. They announced murder charges against another student late Thursday, despite a body not being found. More>>

Injured Kentucky football player out of hospital

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The Georgia State Patrol said Kentucky Wildcat player Ashely Lowery, 20 is in the hospital with serious injuries after a car crash.
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FDIC closes banks in North Carolina, Georgia

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Regulators say they have closed banks in North Carolina and Georgia, bringing the number of U.S. bank failures to 12 this year. More>>

Dog's remarkable recovery from fire inspires others Video included

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The staff at the Clermont Veterinary Hospital has a story and a dog they said they will never forget. More>>

Man, 20, 7-month-old dead in I-20 street racing crash Video included

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A 20-year-old and 7-month-old baby were killed and three others were injured in a street racing accident, according to police. More>>

Report: Rockdale County sergeant left the scene of car accident

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A sergeant with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office was arrested following a crash on McCalla Road in Rockdale County. More>>

52-year-old beauty queen to be honored at Race for the Cure Video included

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A Roswell businesswoman recently named Mrs. Georgia International will receive a special award Saturday at the Atlanta Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. More>>

Canton police: Man attempted to abduct woman off Reservoir Drive Video included

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Canton police responded to First Baptist Church 11 Mission Point on Thursday after a woman reported that a man threatened to abduct her. More>>

Former lawmaker arrested for making terroristic threats in Rome Video included

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Former lawmaker and Rome attorney Ken Fuller was arrested Wednesday by Rome police and charged with making terroristic threats and acts at the courthouse. More>>

Veteran's memorial damaged in Henry County Video included

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Detectives in Henry County determined who is responsible for damaging a veteran's memorial. More>>

Heritage Park in Canton back open after flooding

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Heritage Park in Canton, GA, is closed until further notice.  More>>

Six Flags to open tallest ride in park history Video included

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Visitors at Six Flags Over Georgia will have a new thrill-seeking attraction to try this summer. The new SkyScreamer is set to debut May 24. More>>

Fayette County residents complain of water odor

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Residents in Fayette County have been concerned with a musky odor coming from their water. More>>

Cartersville police arrest man suspected in December murder

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Cartersville police have arrested a man in connection with a Dec. 16, 2012 homicide. More>>

Suspect arrested in Kohl's attack

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Fayetteville police have arrested a man accused of attacking a woman at a Kohl's department store. More>>

Convicted Starlight Drive-In murderer sentenced to life in prison Video included

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The man convicted of killing a Georgia National Guardsman a year ago has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.
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Robo-calls being made to combat illegal roadside signs Video included

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You may have seen signs in the right-of-way as you pulled up to a traffic light or a neighborhood corner. More>>

Retired cop fights for life, home Video included

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A cancer survivor and retired Atlanta police detective is fighting to save her life and her home. More>>

SWAT situation at Motel 6 in Gainesville ends peacefully Video included

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Gainesville police have a man in custody after a SWAT situation at Motel 6 on Monroe Drive at Hwy 129 in Gainesville ended peacefully. More>>

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Are police drones invading your privacy? Video included

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Police departments across the country are adding new high-tech airborn devices to their crime-fighting arsenals, according to documents filed with the Federal Aviation Administration. More>>

The Hooch unsafe to play in after recent rains Video included

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Water moccasins aren't the only things lurking in the Chattahoochee Tuesday. The recent heavy rains has sent runoff to the Hooch, making the water very dangerous. More>>

Lake Allatoona campgrounds shut down as shores flood Video included

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Park rangers at Lake Allatoona said Tuesday the lake is more than eight feet above full pool and is expected to rise another two feet by the end of the week. More>>

New lead comes in on 1998 Georgia kidnapping case Video included

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The rescue of three Cleveland, OH women missing for about a decade has prompted a new lead in the disappearance of Shy'Kemmia Pate who vanished nearly 15 years ago.
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Georgia leaves No Child Left Behind Video included

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State Schools Superintendent Dr. John Barge announced the Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) on Tuesday.
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Reports show gun homicides down since 1990s

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A pair of reports show that gun homicides have dropped steeply since their 1993 peak, adding fuel to Congress' battle over restricting firearms. More>>

Cobb, Cherokee county courthouses reopened after police investigation

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Police were investigating at the Cobb and Cherokee county courthouses on Tuesday morning. More>>

Family, friends search for missing Middle Georgia State student Video included

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Family and friends of a missing college student from Austell fanned out across Middle Georgia State College's campus Tuesday passing out flyers. More>>

Loved ones search for missing college student from Austell Video included

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Loved ones of a missing college student from Austell drove to Cochran, GA Tuesday to help police there search for him. More>>

CBS Atlanta Gets Action for women who paid for headstones not delivered Video included

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CBS Atlanta got action for a group of metro Atlanta women who said Reverend Fred Gambrell took their money for headstones, but never delivered them. "We went to him thinking that he was an honorable More>>

Growing sinkhole shuts down road Video included

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Rushing water from Broadtree Creek gives you a sense of how much force is traveling underneath Glen Wilkie Trail Road in Cherokee County. More>>

Canton police seek tips in Great Sky community burglaries

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Canton Police are working to identify and locate an man wanted in connection to burglaries in the Great Sky community. More>>

Sinkhole closes Cherokee County road Video included

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The heavy rains caused a massive sinkhole to open up in a road in Cherokee County. More>>

Former politician can be reinstated as lawyer

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The Supreme Court of Georgia has ruled that a former Fulton County Commission chairman is fit to be reinstated as an attorney in the state. More>>

Are you a tax cheat if you shop online tax-free?

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Buy anything on the Internet lately without paying sales tax? In all but a few states, you're probably a tax cheat. More>>

Columbus man dies after being hit by tree limb

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A Columbus man has died after being hit in the head by a tree limb. More>>

Band of US Air Force Reserve plays swan song

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The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Robins Air Force Base has played its final public performance. More>>

Atlanta funeral scheduled for Kris Kross rapper

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Funeral services are planned next week in Atlanta for former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly, who was found dead in his home from a possible drug overdose. More>>

Falcons support Georgia youth football

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The Atlanta Falcons team up with USA Football to help grow youth football across the state. They hosted the Georgia Youth Football Leaders 2013 State Forum at Paces Academy in Northwest Atlanta.
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Record rains didn't ruin Saturday for some Video included

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Atlanta music lovers dressed in rain suits and braved the Saturday downpours to party at the Shaky Knees Music Festival. More>>

Three killed in train vs. car accident in NE Georgia

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Three were killed after their car was struck by a train Friday night in northeast Georgia. More>>

Police cruiser crashes into telephone pole

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The Atlanta Police Department told CBS Atlanta it is investigating what caused an officer's cruiser to slam into a telephone pole Saturday afternoon. More>>

Police: Baby slaying suspect had bullets in pocket

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Police warrants say a teenager charged with fatally shooting a baby in the face in coastal Georgia had bullets in his pants pocket when he was arrested a day later. More>>

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