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Neighbors worry after man is shot in Grant Park Video included

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A neighborhood is on edge after a man was shot in the face as he walked back from a Braves game. More>>

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Trial underway for man accused of shooting wife 8 times Video included

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Fulton County prosecutor Linda Dunikoski told jurors Michael Parson, 40, lived a double life when he allegedly tried to kill his wife Adina Parson. More>>

Search and rescue teams in Oklahoma face dangerous conditions

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Search and rescue teams in Oklahoma are involved in a massive effort to find survivors trapped under debris caused by a tornado that rocked the city of Moore on Monday. More>>

Date set for GA 400 toll booth removal

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The date for the removal of the tolls on GA 400 has been set. More>>

Parents of FAMU drum major urges school to take action on hazing Video included

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The parents of a Florida A&M University drum major killed during an alleged hazing ritual urged the public Tuesday to pressure the university to keep the schools famed band sidelined. More>>

Church-affiliated relief efforts organize in Atlanta for Oklahoma victims Video included

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The Southern Baptist Disaster Relief organization, based in Alpharetta, began mobilizing Tuesday morning to help with recovery efforts in the tornado-affected areas of Oklahoma. More>>

Building collapses in Atlanta on Walker Street

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Firefighters and police responded to a building that collapsed in Atlanta on Fair Street and Walker Street. More>>

Local Red Cross volunteers ready to help tornado victims

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A team of approximately 200 Atlanta Red Cross volunteers is on standby to respond to the massive tornado that ravaged Moore, OK, on Monday afternoon.
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Falcons were approved for $200M for construction of multi-purpose stadium

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NFL team owners voted on Tuesday to approve $200M for NFL G-4 stadium financing for construction of a new multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta. More>>

Girl shot while sleeping in northwest Atlanta Video included

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An Atlanta girl, 8, remained in the hospital Tuesday morning after getting struck by a stray bullet while sleeping. Police believe the shooter is her neighbor. More>>

Atlanta City Council approves Ferris wheel request Video included

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The Atlanta City Council voted to approve a request to construct a Ferris wheel that would soar 20 stories over downtown Atlanta. More>>

Jury selection under way for Sandy Springs man accused of trying to kill wife

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Jury selection is under way in the trial of a Sandy Springs man accused of trying to kill his wife. More>>

More details emerge in federal fraud charges against state lawmaker Video included

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New details have emerged in the federal fraud charges against state Rep. Tyrone Brooks. More>>

Rising storm waters force evacuation of horses from stable

A rescuer prepares to move horses to higher location due to rising storm waters A rescuer prepares to move horses to higher location due to rising storm waters
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Rising waters forced local authorities to move several horses to higher ground. The equestrian rescue happened around 4 p.m. Sunday off River Run Northeast in Sandy Springs. More>>

Two bridges have reopened in Johns Creek

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Johns Creek has reopened bridges closed early Sunday after wicked weather moved through the area. More>>

U.S. Surgeon General delivers Spelman College commencement address

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United States Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin delivered the commencement address Sunday to more than 500 graduates of Spelman College's class of 2013 and also received an honorary degree. More>>

President to speak at Morehouse College commencement

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President Barack Obama will deliver the commencement address during the 129th commencement exercises at Morehouse College on Sunday. More>>

Special Olympics hosts state Summer Games

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The Special Olympics hosted its state Summer Games at Emory University. More>>

Thousands run Peachtree Jr. race

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The AJC Peachtree Jr. 3K took place on Saturday in Piedmont Park. Three thousand children ages 7 to 12 were expected to participate in the 3K.
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Substations in place for streetcars

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Two power substations each weighing 80,000 pounds were delivered to Atlanta to power the Atlanta Streetcar project on Saturday.
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Party in the Park continues despite rain

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Despite weekend rain, organizers of Party in the Park promised the event would take place. More>>

Missing 2-year-old girl found in West Memphis, AR Video included

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A missing 2-year-old girl from Sandy Springs has been found safe in Arkansas.
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Braves host Girls Night Out

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The Atlanta Braves kicked off a weekend series against the L.A. Dodgers at Turner Field Friday night. For the ladies of Braves country, there was a little pregame fun. More>>

New details emerge in fraud case against state lawmaker

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New details have emerged from the federal fraud charges against state Rep. Tyrone Brooks. More>>

Parents look to lottery to solve school budget problems Video included

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Lottery fever is spreading in metro Atlanta as the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots continue to grow. 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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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>>

Pothole Patrol: City of Atlanta's paving list questioned Video included

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Pothole Patrol has the list of streets that the city of Atlanta has decided to resurface this year. While some of the streets clearly need the work, there are many others that are questionable. More>>

Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Georgia

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Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia. More>>

Woman grazed by bullet during robbery attempt

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A woman is recovering in the hospital after a bullet grazed her arm during a robbery attempt. 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>>

Rep. Tyrone Brooks indicted on charges of mail, wire, tax fraud Video included

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A federal grand jury has indicted Georgia state Rep. Tyrone Brooks Sr. on charges that he misappropriated almost $1 million in charitable funds. More>>

Atlanta police investigate if shootings are connected Video included

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Atlanta police were investigating two separate shootings early Friday morning that they said could be connected. More>>

Pensacola Ferris wheel could soon move to Atlanta Video included

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A private development company wants to relocate giant wheel in downtown Atlanta. More>>

CDC: Fecal bacteria common in swimming pools Video included

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Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer. More>>

Fairburn police say boy shot BB gun at school bus

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A minor from Fairburn was arrested after police said he shot a BB gun at a school bus on May 10. More>>

2,500 witnesses, 1 million pages of documents in APS cheating case Video included

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CBS Atlanta News is getting a better idea of just how massive the case is involving the Atlanta educators accused of cheating. 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>>

Fulton County police searching for armed robbers Video included

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Fulton County police Thursday morning were searching for three masked gunmen involved in an attempted robbery. More>>

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>>

Violinist arrested while playing music at MARTA Video included

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A violinist who has performed in cities across the country said he spent five days behind bars after he was arrested in a MARTA train station. More>>

Gunman shoots grandmother in face Video included

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A grandmother is recovering at Grady Memorial Hospital after a gunman shot her in the face inside her own home. More>>

Homeowner walks in on burglary in progress on McDaniel Street

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Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 1000 block of McDaniel Street. More>>

Fire at Atlanta junkyard produces large amounts of smoke

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Firefighters put out a blaze at Pirkle Inc. Recycling on Wells Street Wednesday afternoon. More>>

Fulton County police searching for missing woman

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Fulton County police are searching for a missing woman. 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>>

Two men shot while driving through SW Atlanta neighborhood Video included

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Atlanta police said two men were shot while driving through the Pittsburg community in Southwest Atlanta, just after midnight Wednesday morning. More>>

Judge's nephew: Aunt's computer records contain 'criminal documents' Video included

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The nephew of Fulton County Superior Court Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane said computers that are part of his late mother's estate will show "unscrupulous" behavior by his estranged aunt.
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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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State investigation clears Clayton Co. Chairman Jeff Turner Video included

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The State Election Board cleared Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner of any wrongdoing on Tuesday."This case involves a complaint that Clayton County Chairman Jeff Turner, at the time he filed his candidacy More>>

2 persons of interest in Jerrick Jackson homicide

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Atlanta police homicide investigators are asking for help in identifying two persons of interest in the homicide of Jerrick Jackson. More>>

Atlanta panel approves proposal to limit gun ranges Video included

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A proposal, introduced by councilwoman Yolanda Adrean, would update an existing city ordinance and restrict gun ranges from locating within 800 feet of number of sites, including residential neighborhoods, schools and houses of worship. 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>>

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>>

APS budget talks include furloughs, reduced personnel/programs Video included

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Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Erroll Davis presented a budget proposal to board members that he described as the least painful for the district. More>>

Roswell police warn of phone scam Video included

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The Roswell Police Department is warning residents of a phone scam. More>>

Suspects ditch stolen car near I-85, Flat Shoals Road

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Police are investigating near I-85 and Flat Shoals Road after a stolen car was spotted by an officer on Old Bill Cook Road. More>>

Alpharetta firefighters receive award from PETA after saving ducklings

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Firefighters in Alpharetta received an award from the People for Ethical Treatment of Animals after quickly saving ducklings that had fallen down a storm drain. More>>

Westin Peachtree boiler test may cause 73-story steam cloud

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The engineering department will conduct routine testing on the boilers at The Westin Peachtree Plaza downtown Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. More>>

Man arrested, charged after bomb threat to North Point Mall

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A man was arrested and charged after police said he called in a bomb threat to North Point Mall in Alpharetta on Friday. More>>

Copper thieves vandalize Southeast Atlanta church

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Members of a southeast Atlanta church got an unwelcome surprise Sunday morning when they discovered thieves had ripped copper wires and pipes out of the church and caused extensive damage. 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>>

Police: Man shot in face following scuffle at Midtown apartment complex Video included

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Atlanta police said a 23-year-old man was shot in the face at the Savannah Midtown apartments early Monday morning. More>>

Southeast Atlanta charter school finds new home

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Atlanta Public Schools will allow a charter school to use one of their empty buildings. The district reached a deal Saturday with Wesley International Academy. More>>

East Point home scheduled for demolition

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The city of East Point's 50 Worst Properties Program Task Force has scheduled its next demolition of a home located at 1316 Walker Ave. for Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 8 a.m.
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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>>

Hartsfield-Jackson encourages passengers to arrive early

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In light of TSA staffing shortages and long lines at the domestic security checkpoint, Department of Aviation officials at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport advise passengers to arrive 90 minutes to two hours prior to their scheduled departure time. More>>

Charter school moving into APS building

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The Wesley International School is set to move into the Cook Elementary School building this summer, Atlanta Public School facilities are allocated to charter schools for free, according to the school. More>>

Accused carjacker waives court appearance Video included

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Police have made arrests in connection to a bump-and-jack style carjacking. More>>

Bowling for a trip of a lifetime, student fundraiser

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Parles vous Francais? If not, there's a group of Atlanta kids who can speak French and they want to put their skills to the test.
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Surveillance Photos: Suspect tried to use credit card stolen from Jerrick Jackson

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Atlanta Police Homicide Investigators released further details in Jerrick Jackson's shooting death. 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>>

One dead in Moores Mill wreck

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Atlanta police say a motorist was killed when his vehicle overturned on the Moores Mill exit ramp from I-75 northbound. More>>

Atlanta City Councilwoman Cleta Winslow pleads not guilty to DUI Video included

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Attorneys for Atlanta City Councilwoman Cleta Winslow spoke with the media on Thursday in regards to her DUI charge. More>>

Blog names Atlanta 'Most Redneck City'

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Atlanta has been named the "Most Redneck City" in the country by Movoto Blog. More>>

Atlanta police search for 4 men in connection to death of minister's brother Video included

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Atlanta police said they desperately want to talk to four men who were captured on surveillance video. More>>

CBS Atlanta News gets action: Hole left by billboard covered by GDOT

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CBS Atlanta News reported about a 12-foot deep hole left behind after a billboard was removed near Turner Field. More>>

Atlanta council member Cleta Winslow to address DUI charge Video included

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Atlanta City Council Member Cleta Winslow was arrested on multiple charges, including DUI. More>>

East Point homicide suspect sought

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East Point police have released a photo of a suspect they believe is responsible for a homicide that happened during an Easter Egg Hunt at a strip mall. More>>

Kris Kross rapper's funeral to be held Thursday

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Mourners are set to gather for the funeral of former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly in Atlanta. More>>

Atlanta nightclub shooting sends guard to hospital

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Atlanta police arrested one man following an early Thursday morning shooting at a nightclub. More>>

Southwest Atlanta man wants GDOT to plug huge hole Video included

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A southwest Atlanta man is frustrated after begging the Georgia Department of Transportation for a year to fill in a hole created after a billboard was torn down.
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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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Crime plagues area near Martin Luther King Jr's birthplace Video included

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This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's, March on Washington and his "I have a dream" speech. More>>

Atlanta police uncover new trend in auto theft Video included

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Atlanta police announced Wednesday they uncovered a new trend in auto theft recycling.
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Reward offered: Suspect sought in East Point Boost Mobile robbery

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The East Point Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify an armed robbery suspect. More>>

Atlanta security guard shoots man Video included

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Atlanta police said a security guard shot a man early Wednesday morning. More>>

Criminal profiler explains mind of kidnapper Video included

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As new details emerged from the kidnappings of three young women in Cleveland, CBS Atlanta spoke with a criminal profiler who explained why anyone would torment and hold someone in captivity for so many years. More>>

Brother of megachurch pastor Wiley Jackson dies in shooting Video included

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The brother of an Atlanta megachurch pastor was shot and killed Tuesday morning. More>>

Mom accused of stealing money from a Girl Scout troop makes first appearance Video included

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A woman accused of stealing money from a Girl Scout troop in Fulton County made her first appearance in front of a Fulton County judge Tuesday morning. More>>

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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Police in North Carolina catch man suspected in Sandy Springs shooting

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Police in North Carolina have arrested a man who they believe shot the mother of his child in Sandy Springs on March 24 and then fled in her car. More>>

Georgia releases new performance grades for public schools

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Public schools in Georgia are preparing to receive number grades on their performance. More>>

FAMU hiring new director for Marching 100

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Florida A&M University is naming a new director for its famed Marching 100 band. The band has been suspended since the hazing-related death of drum major Robert Champion in November 2011. More>>

Thousands stolen from Girl Scout troop, mother turns herself in to police Video included

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The mother of a Girl Scout accused of stealing nearly $5,000 from her daughter's troop turned herself in to police on Monday. More>>

Gunman robs Atlanta pharmacy

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Atlanta police were searching for an armed man who robbed three pharmacy employees early Tuesday morning. More>>

Oldest pedigreed male African lion passes away at Zoo Atlanta

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North America's oldest pedigreed male African lion passed away Monday at Zoo Atlanta. 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>>

CNN anchor Carol Costello robbed of iPhone in Atlanta

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Atlanta police are investigating after a CNN anchor reported that her iPhone was snatched from her hand as she strolled down a street in the city's midtown section. More>>

Deal signs law limiting Ga. lobbyist spending

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Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law new limits on how much money lobbyists can spend while trying to influence public officials in Georgia. More>>

Creek levels drop rapidly as rain dissipates

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Less than 36 hours after cresting at eight feet, Big Creek in north Fulton County had dropped back below flood stage by early Monday morning. More>>

Fallen tree blocks major intersection in midtown Atlanta

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Georgia Power crews continued to scramble Monday morning to restring utility lines after a large tree fell, blocking a major intersection in midtown Atlanta. More>>

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CBS Atlanta News takes in-depth look at your online rights Video included

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Social media is increasingly becoming the primary way many of us communicate. More>>

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Snatch-and-grab thefts aren't slowing down Video included

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Most of us have something thieves want: a smartphone. More>>

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