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Rain moves out

Thu, 23 May 2013 06:10:00 EDT

A cold front will move through today, leaving strong gusty winds behind it. We could see a few isolated showers pop-up over the mountain of Northern Georgia...but metro Atlanta should stay dry as the weather improves today.

Lawrenceville company to help in Oklahoma tornado cleanup

Craig Bell — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:21:00 EDT

A Lawrenceville company rushed resources to areas hard hit by tornadoes in Oklahoma Monday to help with cleanup efforts.

CBS Atlanta News exposes alleged squatter's tricks

Jeff Chirico — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:00 EDT

A CBS Atlanta investigation exposed how an alleged squatter abused the legal system to live in a home without paying.

Man pocket-dials 911, gets charged with murder

Suzanne Gunn — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:55:00 EDT

Authorities in South Florida say a man is charged with murder because he was overheard discussing the killing when his cell phone pocket-dialed 911.

Abducted baby found safe in stolen car in Forest Park

Rebekka Schramm — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:00 EDT

A toddler who was in the backseat of a car that was stolen from a daycare center in Forest Park overnight is now safe in her parents' arms.

Police canvass neighborhood in search of killer

Christopher King — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:17:00 EDT

Police are calling on a community to help as investigators try to solve a murder mystery in northwest Atlanta.

Man shot during FBI interview says he, Tsarnaev killed in 2011

Matt Quillen — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:32:00 EDT

A man killed Wednesday during questioning by the FBI said he and Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev were accomplices in a 2011 slaying.

Police: 2 more people of interest sought in murder of mega-church pastor’s brother

Mike Paluska — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:00 EDT

It has been more than two weeks since Jerrick Jackson was shot to death at his northwest Atlanta home. On Wednesday, police released surveillance photos they hope will lead to the killer.

Groups pledge $10.5M to Atlanta freeway project

Sawsha Stephens — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:39:00 EDT

A group of metro Atlanta business community leaders are pledging $10.5 million to improve one of the state's busiest and most congested freeway interchanges.

Jury in Arias trial will continue deliberations Thursday

Breann Bierman — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

The jury has gone home for the day without a verdict on life or death for convicted murderer Jodi Arias.

Last of missing from Oklahoma tornado accounted for

Cecelia Hanley — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for.

Bridesmaid hit by car during bachelorette party recovering in Atlanta

Will Frampton — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:39:00 EDT

A Decatur woman who was out with friends in Nashville, Tennessee during a bachelorette party is recovering at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Atlanta, after being hit by a suspected drunk driver the night of the party.

Man arrested for threats at AT&T store along Cobb Parkway

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

Cobb County police closed two lanes of Cobb Parkway between Akers Mill Road and Riverwoods Parkway after an investigation.

1 killed in London terror attack, 2 suspects hospitalized

RNN Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:21:00 EDT

One man is dead after two men attacked him in broad daylight with knives and meat cleavers.

Fox bites 2 kindergartners at Rocky Plains Elementary School

Jennifer Mayerle — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:52:00 EDT

Newton County Animal Control confirms that a fox bit two children on the playground of Rocky Plains Elementary School at about 11 a.m.

Perimeter CID commits $10.5 million to I-285/GA 400 interchange improvements

Tiffany Smith — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Gov. Nathan Deal announced Wednesday that a multi-jurisdictional, bipartisan partnership of elected officials and business leaders have committed $10.5 million in financial assistance to move forward improvements to the Interstate 285/GA 400 interchange.

Detectives describe husband’s peculiar behavior after his wife was shot

Sonia Moghe — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

Several Sandy Springs Police detectives took the stand on Wednesday to give testimony in the attempted murder trial for Michael Parson, accused of shooting his wife Adina eight times. Adina survived.

State Rep. Tyrone Brooks pleads not guilty to charges he ripped off charities

Renee Starzyk — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:33:00 EDT

State Rep. Tyrone Brooks made his first appearance in federal court on Wednesday. He pleaded not guilty to a 30-count indictment that includes charges of mail, tax and wire fraud.

Jennifer Lopez to open cell phone stores

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

"Jenny from the Block" wants the block to buy Verizon phones from her. Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez says she's opening a chain of cellphone stores and a website under the Viva Mobil brand.

DeKalb County detention officer recruit dies during training

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:32:00 EDT

A DeKalb County detention officer recruit died Wednesday after becoming ill during training at the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office.

Pothole Patrol: Public Works Appreciation Week

Harry Samler — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:13:00 EDT

Commissioner of Public Works fills potholes in Buckhead. It's his way of promoting Public Works Appreciation Week.

Conyers police searching for shoplifting suspect

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:53:00 EDT

Police in Conyers are searching for a man suspected of shoplifting.

Large fire burns Downtown Atlanta building

Greg Dingrando — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:25:00 EDT

Atlanta firefighters battled a large fire at United Transmissions in downtown Atlanta.

Bus rider: MARTA bus broke down on tracks, was hit by train

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT

No one was injured when a train struck a MARTA bus Wednesday morning.

Consumer Alert: Mechanically tenderized beef risk

Adam Murphy — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:02:00 EDT

Before you fire up the grill for some great summer meals, Consumer Reports has a caution. The beef you buy may have been tenderized by machines, and that process can introduce potentially deadly bacteria into your food.

Consumer Alert: Best gas grills

Adam Murphy — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:54:00 EDT

More people are grilling with gas these days. Consumer Reports tested more than 100 gas grills costing from less than $200 to more than $2,000.

Girl, 8, shot in northwest Atlanta, suspect photo released

Suzanne Gunn — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:24:00 EDT

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.

Atlanta teen's pastry skills wow mentors

Rebekka Schramm — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:27:00 EDT

JuShawn Carter was just 12 years old when her entrepreneurial spirit began to shape her life.

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

Craig Bell — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:39:00 EDT

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.

Atlanta first responders post raise demands on billboards

Veronica Griffin — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:25:00 EDT

Two billboards have gone up showing Atlanta first responders and their families are demanding raises.

Manufacturer recalls hazardous bunk beds

Belinda James — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:22:00 EDT

Lea Industries has recalled several collections of children's loft and bunk beds, because the side mattress support rails can break.

Neighbors worry after man is shot in Grant Park

Christopher King — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:00 EDT

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

EF-4 tornado that flattened Ringgold still traumatizes survivors

Mike Paluska — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:15:00 EDT

It has been more than two years since a tornado with winds of 175 miles per hour demolished homes and businesses in Ringgold, Catoosa County. But, the pain of the past is still visible in many parts of the city and the emotional scars run deep.

Trial underway for man accused of shooting wife 8 times

Tony McNary — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:45:00 EDT

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

NWS: OK tornado had winds of at least 200 mph

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children.

Deal weighs in on atheist materials being donated

Sawsha Stephens — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Gov. Nathan Deal says he believes in the right of atheist groups to donate literature for use in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks just as Bibles are allowed.

Search and rescue teams in Oklahoma face dangerous conditions

Bernard Watson — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT

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.

Escaped inmate captured from Franklin County Detention center

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:50:00 EDT

Authorities captured a man who escaped from Franklin County Detention on Tuesday.

Snatch-and-grab thefts aren't slowing down

Jennifer Mayerle — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:30:00 EDT

Most of us have something thieves want: a smartphone.

Date set for GA 400 toll booth removal

Mandi Milligan — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:11:00 EDT

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

Local schools take a closer look at emergency plans

Greg Dingrando — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:06:00 EDT

The fatal tornado in Oklahoma has some local schools taking another look at their emergency plans.

Church-affiliated relief efforts organize in Atlanta for Oklahoma victims

Will Frampton — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:55:00 EDT

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.

Poll: Teens migrating to Twitter

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

A new poll finds that teens are sharing more about themselves on social media. They're also moving increasingly to Twitter to avoid their parents and the "oversharing" that they see on Facebook.

Building collapses in Atlanta on Walker Street

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:12:00 EDT

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

Andrea Sneiderman arraigned for the third time

Renee Starzyk — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:03:00 EDT

Andrea Sneiderman, the woman accused of persuading her boss to kill her husband, returned to a DeKalb County courtroom on Tuesday. Sneiderman was arraigned on a new list of charges after several of the

Atlanta residents believe city is wasting water

Adam Murphy — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:01:00 EDT

Atlanta residents living on Spring Valley Lane in the Morningside neighborhood said they've run into a dead end. They believe the city is wasting water.

Man rescued after retaining wall collapse in Buford

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:49:00 EDT

Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services responded to a man trapped after a retaining wall collapsed in Buford along Camp Ranch Road.

Pothole Patrol: Geese rescue

Harry Samler — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:47:00 EDT

Monday night Pothole Harry spotted a woman on the shoulder of GA 400. When Harry stopped, he discovered the woman trying to rescue a family of geese.

School bus accident in Fayetteville

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT

Police are responding to a school bus accident in the 4000 block of Highway 14 in Fayetteville.

Woman in OK tornado finds lost dog while talking about him

RNN Staff — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:00 EDT

Elderly resident Barbara Garcia frantically called for her dog after the tornado had leveled her house, but with no success.

Local Red Cross volunteers ready to help tornado victims

Renee Starzyk — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:46:00 EDT

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.

Do you know how to find your safe place in a storm?

Jennifer Mayerle — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:00 EDT

Multiple tornados have struck metro Atlanta since March. They've destroyed homes and changed lives.

Falcons were approved for $200M for construction of multi-purpose stadium

Jennifer Banks — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:33:00 EDT

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.

Suspect in FAMU hazing death to be in court

Mandi Milligan — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:18:00 EDT

The last of the suspects to be charged with the death of a Florida A & M University drum major during a hazing ritual has a date in court.

Father who's sons attacked by dogs speaks out

Craig Bell — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:14:00 EDT

The father of two little boys who were attacked by two dogs Saturday is still in shock after the canines mauled his kids.

Gwinnett County abused horses have new life

Veronica Griffin — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:08:00 EDT

The newly named horses were part of trio of starving horses that Gwinnett County Animal Control pulled from a pasture in early March.

Thieves steal Acworth Boy Scout troop's trailer

Mike Paluska — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:19:00 EDT

The trailer was purchased by the Boy Scouts with hard work from fundraisers, and donations from charitable contributions.

High water levels swallow up Lake Lanier beaches

Greg Dingrando — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:41:00 EDT

Heavy rain over the weekend at Lake Lanier brought water levels even higher and for the first time in awhile, it's actually a bad thing.

Lower your cable bill

Adam Murphy — Tue, 21 May 2013 07:13:00 EDT

The days of watching traditional cable programming on your television are changing.

Volunteers save geese that wandered onto highway

Belinda James — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:25:00 EDT

It was slow going on Georgia 400 as drivers tried to avoid a family of geese near Sidney Marcus.

Record amount of cargo passes through Ga. ports

Sawsha Stephens — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:01:00 EDT

Georgia Ports Authority officials say a record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April.

Sinkholes strand neighbors in Flowery Branch

Tony McNary — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:56:00 EDT

Construction Crews in Flowery Branch and parts of Hall County are working to repair several roads that caved in during the storm on Sunday.

Pothole Patrol: Atlanta's street paving list questioned day 5

Harry Samler — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:19:00 EDT

For the fifth day in a row, Pothole Patrol is investigating the City of Atlanta's street resurfacing list for 2013.

Atheists to put books next to Bibles in GA parks

Suzanne Gunn — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:37:00 EDT

A national atheist group says it will place its literature in cabins and lodges in Georgia's state parks after the governor's recent decision to allow Bibles in them.

Falling tree crushes car in Kennesaw

Rebekka Schramm — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:19:00 EDT

A large tree fell across a family's front yard in Kennesaw early Monday morning, crushing a car.

Former NFL player David McMillan III fatally shot in DeKalb County

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:16:00 EDT

DeKalb County Police confirm that a former NFL player David McMillan III was shot and killed in Decatur on Saturday.

Tornado in Oklahoma City suburb causes destruction

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:07:00 EDT

A mile-wide tornado chewing through the Oklahoma City area has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and left cars and trucks crumpled on the sides of highways.

Child struck in Henry County, police search for driver

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Investigators in Henry County are trying to identify a driver who struck a child and drove off on Old Conyers Road near Stockbridge Middle School.

Atlanta VA Medical Center names new director

Renee Starzyk — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:28:00 EDT

The Atlanta VA Medical Center named Leslie Wiggins as its new director on Monday. The appointment comes as the troubled hospital works to correct numerous problems uncovered by federal investigators.

Lithonia police: Man wore blonde wig during bank robbery

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:09:00 EDT

The DeKalb County Police Department is searching for a bank robbery suspect who robbed the Bank of America at 3040 Panola Rd.

Atlanta City Council approves Ferris wheel request

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:56:00 EDT

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

Judge denies motion by Jodi Arias' defense for mistrial

Breann Bierman — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:00 EDT

Defense attorney Kirk Nurmi said one of Jodi Arias' friends, who was scheduled to be a witness on Monday, allegedly received death threats and is scared to testify.

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

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:38:00 EDT

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

Henry County police searching for fraud suspect

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:06:00 EDT

Henry County police are searching for a man they say committed financial transaction fraud.

Win a Big Green Egg from Casual Image and CBSAtlanta.com

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:52:00 EDT

Casual Image in Marietta and CBSAtlanta.com are giving away a medium Big Green Egg just in time for Memorial Day!

Rape reported at North Atlanta High

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:24:00 EDT

Atlanta Police report that on May 8 a male at North Atlanta High School raped a female autistic student on the high school campus during school hours.

President Barack Obama gives Morehouse commencement

Veronica Griffin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:16:00 EDT

President Barack Obama is now one the approximately 500 new Morehouse Men. The president received an honorary a degree in from the university.

Car falls down embankment in Hall County

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:03:00 EDT

Firefighters and medics responded to an accident in Hall County where a car overturned and fell down a 30-foot embankment.

Tornadoes hit 5 states; 2 dead

RNN Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

A tornado outbreak in the Midwest caused heavy damage to homes and businesses. Two deaths has been reported in Oklahoma.

Georgia Ports Authority reports highest tonnage on record

Kendra Mackey — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:09:00 EDT

Georgia Ports Authority says April was its highest volume month on record.

Georgia Lottery players win big across the state

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53:00 EDT

Georgia Lottery players statewide won big from Saturday's historic $591 million Powerball drawing.

Heavy rain washes out roads in Hall County

Will Frampton — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:15:00 EDT

Officials in Hall County declared a local state of emergency Sunday night.

'100 Days of HEAT' campaign begins

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:03:00 EDT

The heat is back on to get you to cool it when it comes to the gas pedal.

Aimee Copeland uses bionic hands

Mandi Milligan — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:28:00 EDT

Aimee Copeland, the college student who lost both hands and a leg to a flesh eating bacteria, is making history.

More details emerge in federal fraud charges against state lawmaker

Christopher King — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:58:00 EDT

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

Flooding, strong winds and hail ravage metro Atlanta

Cris Martinez — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:48:00 EDT

The mayor of Flowery Branch has issued a state of emergency due to catastrophic flooding around the city.

Flooding hits Hall County roads, leaving neighbors stranded

Sonia Moghe — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:13:00 EDT

Nearly eight inches of rain fell Saturday night in Hall County, and residents woke up to many flooded roads.

President Barack Obama speaks at Morehouse College

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:08:00 EDT

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

CBS premieres new reality show 'The American Baking Competition'

Jocelyn Connell — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:07:00 EDT

This month CBS premiers a new reality show called The American Baking Competition.

Waitress gets $446 tip for 'just doing her job'

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:04:00 EDT

An Indianapolis Steak & Shake restaurant waitress got a $446 tip from one of her regulars.

Rising storm waters force evacuation of horses from stable

Mary Gleason — Sun, 19 May 2013 22:44:00 EDT

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.

Two bridges have reopened in Johns Creek

Jennifer Banks — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

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

2 FBI special agents killed in exercise

Mary Gleason — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:14:00 EDT

The Federal Bureau of Investigations released information on its website on the death of two of its agents Sunday.

Savannah holds event to encourage kids to get outside

Katie Brace — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:59:00 EDT

City officials in Savannah are throwing a bicycle block party in hopes of coaxing more kids into playing outdoors. The Sunday event is free for families and will feature games children can play on their

Cell phones stolen from charter school

Katie Brace — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:56:00 EDT

Investigators in Mitchell County are trying to solve an unusual theft from a school. Investigator Melvin Ray says someone took about 20 students' cell phones from a locked file room at Baconton Community

Severe weather cuts Tour De Cure short

Greg Dingrando — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:06:00 EDT

Severe weather forced the Tour De Cure to shut down early on Sunday.

U.S. Surgeon General delivers Spelman College commencement address

Tabitha Dove — Sun, 19 May 2013 18:14:00 EDT

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.

Emergency declaration, boil water advisory issued for South Hall Co.

Tabitha Dove — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

A boil water advisory has been issued for South Hall and Flowery Branch residents south of Highway 53 until further notice.

Georgians win a portion of the $600 million jackpot

Tiffany Smith — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

There may have been only been one lone Powerball winner from Florida, but some Georgians were lucky as well.

North Decatur Road closed until Monday

Tabitha Dove — Sun, 19 May 2013 16:38:00 EDT

North Decatur Road will be closed to through traffic between Clifton Road and Lullwater Road beginning Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. through Monday, May 20 at 5 a.m.

Videos: President Obama in Atlanta

Jennifer Banks — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:44:00 EDT

Air Force One lands at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport President Obama's Speech Part 1 President Obama's Speech Part 2 President Obama's Speech Part 3 Live Blog of the president's

Former GA Gov. Sonny Perdue joins children's choir for musical

Tabitha Dove — Sun, 19 May 2013 14:36:00 EDT

Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and his wife will team up with about 300 first through sixth graders when the First Baptist Church of Woodstock children's choir program performs its spring musical "In God We Trust" May 19.

President to speak at Morehouse College commencement

Jennifer Banks — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT

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

What you need to know: Morehouse College commencement

Jennifer Banks — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:27:00 EDT

There will be heavy security in the are for the Morehouse College commencement.

Oxbow wins the Preakness

John Pillow — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:39:00 EDT

Right from the start, a horse trained by one not so over-the-hill Hall of Famer and ridden by another took control of the Preakness. The result: a huge upset and the end of any hopes for a Triple Crown

Winning ticket for record Powerball jackpot sold in Florida, lottery official says

Tiffany Smith — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:34:00 EDT

A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Zephyrhills, FL. for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.

Police investigating possible child abduction

Sonia Moghe — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:19:00 EDT

Atlanta police are investigating a report of a possible child abduction after a park-goer saw a man dragging a child into a wooded area.

Military dog, Marine reunited after tour

Sun, 19 May 2013 04:24:00 EDT

A reunion between a special dog and a special man happened in Iowa Friday.

Man shot, wallet stolen

Mary Gleason — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:52:00 EDT

A shooting victim walked more than a block before collapsing in Grant Park Friday night. Officers were called to the 500 block of Grant Street a couple of minutes after 10 p.m.

Fight against patenting human genes goes to Supreme Court

Shannon Norwood — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:38:00 EDT

Should a company be allowed to patent human genes? This is a question some experts are asking in light of actress Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy.

Special Olympics hosts state Summer Games

Katie Brace — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:23:00 EDT

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

Thousands run Peachtree Jr. race

Katie Brace — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:21:00 EDT

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.

Substations in place for streetcars

Katie Brace — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:19:00 EDT

Two power substations each weighing 80,000 pounds were delivered to Atlanta to power the Atlanta Streetcar project on Saturday.

Gattis, Simmons hit HRs as Braves top Dodgers 3-1

Zach Irwin — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT

Evan Gattis and Andrelton Simmons hit consecutive homers off Kenley Jansen in the eighth inning, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Saturday night.

Fatal accident snarled traffic on I-20, victim identified

John Pillow — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:08:00 EDT

The Fulton County coroner's office has released the identity of the person killed in an accident which snarled traffic on I-20 for several hours Saturday morning.

Dogs attack father and sons, 3 and 5

Mary Gleason — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:28:00 EDT

Two children and their father are hospitalized after two dogs attacked the family while they were walking.

Gwinnett Co. teens take on revved up driver safety course

Veronica Griffin — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:59:00 EDT

The need for speed was all in the name of safer drivers at Tire Rack Street Survival training.

Deputy shoots motorist

Katie Brace — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:31:00 EDT

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says a police chase in middle Georgia ended when a pickup truck driver rammed two patrol cars and was shot by a Houston County sheriff's deputy. The Telegraph of Macon

Lake Lanier officials urging safety as lake starts to get busy

Greg Dingrando — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:51:00 EDT

If you are planning to head to Lake Lanier this summer, there are a few changes to the law that could affect your plans. Saturday the Lake Lanier Association hosted an event to kick off National Safe Boating Week and a big part of it was educating people on the changes.

Former janitor pleads guilty to child porn, awaits sentencing

Mary Gleason — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:47:00 EDT

U.S. attorney's officials said a 52-year-old man has pleaded guilty to receiving child pornography.

3 scandals in one week for President Obama

Shannon Norwood — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:25:00 EDT

Some critics are saying this week is one of the worst for President Obama since he's been in office. He fielded three scandals including the latest involving the IRS.

Upton leads Braves to win over the Dodgers

John Pillow — Sat, 18 May 2013 08:55:00 EDT

Justin Upton was still the main man for Atlanta, even when the Braves finally had all their sluggers together. Upton gave Atlanta the lead with a sixth-inning grand slam and the Braves finally unveiled

Church holds memorial service for college student

Jocelyn Connell — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:38:00 EDT

A memorial service will be held Saturday for college student Jmaal Keyes of Austell.

Party in the Park continues despite rain

Jocelyn Connell — Sat, 18 May 2013 06:24:00 EDT

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

4 soldiers, 3 from Fort Bliss, die in Afghanistan

Mary Gleason — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:44:00 EDT

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

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

Mandi Milligan — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:35:00 EDT

A missing 2-year-old girl from Sandy Springs has been found safe in Arkansas.

Pew survey questions Gen X, baby boomer savings

Mary Gleason — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:34:00 EDT

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.

Lotto fever has people driving from Alabama to Georgia

Mike Paluska — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:23:00 EDT

With no state lottery in Alabama, and a buzz about the largest Powerball Jackpot in history, people are gassing up their cars, getting out cash and heading to Georgia.

Braves host Girls Night Out

Shannon Norwood — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:34:00 EDT

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.

New details emerge in fraud case against state lawmaker

Christopher King — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:34:00 EDT

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

City of Nelson faces legal challenge over gun ordinance

Will Frampton — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:51:00 EDT

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

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

Renee Starzyk — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:00 EDT

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

Parents look to lottery to solve school budget problems

Bernard Watson — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:18:00 EDT

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

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

Adam Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:05:00 EDT

A metro Atlanta woman said a snakebite cost her an arm and a leg - financially.

Pace Academy breaks ground on new Upper School

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:15:00 EDT

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.

Pothole Patrol: Pothole investigates Atlanta's resurfacing list for 2013

Harry Samler — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:00 EDT

Annually, the City of Atlanta along with other municipalities gets state funding to resurface its streets. Pothole Patrol examines the list.

Pothole Patrol: City of Atlanta's paving list questioned

Harry Samler — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:17:00 EDT

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.

New outlet shopping center opens door for hundreds of job seekers

Will Frampton — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:16:00 EDT

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.

Handel jumps into crowded US Senate race in Georgia

Mandi Milligan — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:10:00 EDT

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.

Dollar General to host career fairs on Saturday

Mandi Milligan — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:00 EDT

In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host seven Atlanta-area career fairs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Powerball jackpot raised to $600M, highest in game's history

Mandi Milligan — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:52:00 EDT

Powerball now has the highest jackpot in the game's history.

Woman grazed by bullet during robbery attempt

Jennifer Banks — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:43:00 EDT

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

Cartersville man charged with setting neighbor's house on fire

Jennifer Banks — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:39:00 EDT

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

Ousted IRS chief on the hot seat

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:37:00 EDT

Three days after the White House counsel's office was first notified of the IRS targeting conservative groups, Steve Miller, the acting commissioner forced to resign, said nothing about the scandal during the hearing Friday.

Brady Campaign sues GA town over mandatory gun law

Sawsha Stephens — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:16:00 EDT

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

Calif. limousine fire spurring Atlanta carriers to make changes

Jeff Chirico — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:09:00 EDT

The deadly limousine fire in California earlier this month is leading at least one Atlanta-based limo company to make significant safety enhancements.

DNA Tests: Jmaal Keyes remains found in Hawkinsville

Jennifer Banks — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:54:00 EDT

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

Will indicted state representative stay in office?

Rebekka Schramm — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48:00 EDT

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

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

Mandi Milligan — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:24:00 EDT

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

Cobb County School Board approves budget cuts

Jocelyn Connell — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:20:00 EDT

The Cobb County School Board approved painful budget cuts Thursday night.

Bill Gates richest man in the world - again

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:40:00 EDT

Bill Gates has regained the title as richest man in the world.

Scattered storms expected this weekend

Rodney Harris — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:29:00 EDT

The same storm system that has produced tornadoes in Texas Wednesday will slowly move through the southeast U.S. through the weekend.

Atlanta police investigate if shootings are connected

Jocelyn Connell — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:12:00 EDT

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

Internet star known as 'Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker' arrested for murder

Ray Downs — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:57:00 EDT

The homeless hitchhiker who catapulted to internet fame after an interview about saving a woman from an enraged man, is now suspected of beating a man to death.

McDonough students highlight bullying in musical

Shannon Norwood — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:30:00 EDT

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.

California fuels $550 million Powerball jackpot

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:11:00 EDT

The numbers sum up the frenzy that has taken over the Golden State since it became the newest in the nation to join the madness over Powerball, which saw its jackpot soar Thursday to $550 million.

Pensacola Ferris wheel could soon move to Atlanta

Christopher King — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

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

CDC: Fecal bacteria common in swimming pools

Bernard Watson — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:35:00 EDT

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

Fairburn police say boy shot BB gun at school bus

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:53:00 EDT

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

Levi's Call canceled out of Americus

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:32:00 EDT

Authorities have canceled a Levi's Call for a missing 4-year-old child from Americus.

SCUBA Olympics in Albany

Elizabeth Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:23:00 EDT

Scuba divers are gearing up this weekend for an intense competition, which also helps out a noble cause in Albany.

Badgered: Obama acts, but Republicans unsatisfied

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:21:00 EDT

President Barack Obama, seeking to regain his footing amid controversies hammering the White House, named a temporary chief for the scandal-marred Internal Revenue Service Thursday and pressed Congress to approve new...

Feds propose overhaul for child care centers

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 17:04:00 EDT

Federal health officials say they want to overhaul federally funded child care facilities across the country, beefing up safety standards for employees and requiring states to better monitor the facilities.

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

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

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

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

Mandi Milligan — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:55:00 EDT

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.

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

Renee Starzyk — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:00 EDT

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

Snellville sinkhole repaired

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:59:00 EDT

Georgia's Department of Transportation finished a repair to a sinkhole on State Route 124 in the right turning lane to Henry Clower Boulevard in Snellville.

Boston Marathon runners will get second chance to finish race

Kimberly Schupp-Miller — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:29:00 EDT

On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line because of the terrorist attack to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon.

Exhibition of secretly shot photos upsets New Yorkers

Amanda Merrell — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:27:00 EDT

Residents of a New York luxury apartment building are livid over an exhibition of photos secretly snapped through their apartment windows.

Natural gas leak at Life University in Marietta

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:53:00 EDT

Repair crews are on the scene of a natural gas leak at Life University in Marietta.

Braves auction game-worn jerseys online

David Ries — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:46:00 EDT

Looking for an ideal Father's Day gift for a dad who is an Atlanta Braves fan?

Pedestrian fatally struck in Clayton County

Jennifer Banks — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:23:00 EDT

Clayton County authorities confirm that a pedestrian was fatally struck on I-285 East at I-75.

Children's Museum of Atlanta features 'Body Carnival'

Rebekka Schramm — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:00 EDT

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

Ford Escape, Hyundai Tucson SUVs do poorly in crash test

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:18:00 EDT

Several popular compact SUVs did poorly in a tough new crash test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. However, two, the new Subaru Forester and the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport, did well.

Avondale Estates residents to implement mobile neighborhood watch

Mike Paluska — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:30:00 EDT

It might as well be a beefed up neighborhood watch, but for people who live in Avondale Estates, it's more than that.

Investigation exposes little oversight of child advocates

Jeff Chirico — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:15:00 EDT

A CBS Atlanta News investigation found questionable oversight of court-appointed advocates sworn to protect children.

Fulton County police searching for armed robbers

Jocelyn Connell — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:12:00 EDT

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

Two shot during robbery on Atlanta's Auburn Ave.

Rebekka Schramm — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:51:00 EDT

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

Atlanta records hottest temperature of the year

Rodney Harris — Thu, 16 May 2013 00:05:00 EDT

After starting the week with near-record lows, temperatures quickly rose to more May-like levels as Atlanta saw its hottest day of the year.

Ga. officials launch youth drug abuse initiative

Sawsha Stephens — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:36:00 EDT

State officials and lawmakers have launched a campaign aimed at addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse among teenagers in the state.

Ga. avoids limit on reservoir use in Senate bill

Mary Gleason — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:19:00 EDT

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.

Atlanta announces new business tax amnesty

Mary Gleason — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:14:00 EDT

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.

Henry County's plan to close the door on bad guys

Veronica Griffin — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:09:00 EDT

The Clayton County School District will spend $1.3 million to add new security doors at its elementary and middle schools.

DeKalb police promise more patrols after homeowners complain about crime

Bernard Watson — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:29:00 EDT

Many people who live around Lithonia High School are fed up with burglars and vandals targeting their neighborhood.

Violinist arrested while playing music at MARTA

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:27:00 EDT

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.

New boating law takes effect just in time for summer

Greg Dingrando — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:12:00 EDT

Georgia's new boating law went into effect Wednesday limiting blood-alcohol content for boat drivers to .08, the same as drivers on the road.

Gunman shoots grandmother in face

Christopher King — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:42:00 EDT

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

Man accused of running over Emily Bowman asks judge for freedom

Tony McNary — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:27:00 EDT

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.

Experts: Smartphones another avenue for hackers

CBSAtlanta.com Web Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:14:00 EDT

Experts say smartphones are becoming increasingly popular not only with consumers, but also with scammers.

OJ Simpson takes stand in bid for retrial

Aaron Barker — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:59:00 EDT

O.J. Simpson took the stand Wednesday to present his case for a retrial in connection with his 2008 robbery and kidnapping conviction.

Homeowner walks in on burglary in progress on McDaniel Street

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:15:00 EDT

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

Fire at Atlanta junkyard produces large amounts of smoke

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:29:00 EDT

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

Bibles reinstated in GA state park lodges, cabins

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:42:00 EDT

Gov. Nathan Deal instructed the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at state parks.

Report: Wealthy hire disabled guides to skip lines at Disney World

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:42:00 EDT

Disney World is looking into reports that some wealthy visitors are hiring disabled people to pretend to be family members so that they can skip lines.

Fulton County police searching for missing woman

Mandi Milligan — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:27:00 EDT

Fulton County police are searching for a missing woman.

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

Rebekka Schramm — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:55:00 EDT

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

Henry County police arrest armed robbery suspect

Jennifer Banks — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:53:00 EDT

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

Is this painting worth $43 million?

Staff and AP reports — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:14:00 EDT

Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft and owner of the Portland Trail Blazers and Seattle Seahawks, has sold a 1953 painting for $43.8 million at a New York City auction, according to reports.

Men turn back time with plastic surgery, cosmetic procedures

Kara Byers — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:09:00 EDT

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