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50+ min ago (242+ words) December 14, 2025 / 7:23 PM EST / CBS Atlanta A suspect is in custody after Atlanta police responded to a situation at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in downtown Atlanta on Sunday afternoon. According to Atlanta Police, officers were called to the five-star hotel in the 180 block of Peachtree Street Northwest after a man who "may be armed" refused to leave the property. As a precaution, police secured the immediate area and requested assistance from SWAT. Video from the scene showed SWAT team members arriving as the situation remained active for several hours. At least one officer was seen wearing a vest labeled "Crisis Negotiator," indicating that efforts were underway to resolve the situation peacefully. The police response prompted significant disruptions in the area. Peachtree Street was blocked between Ellis Street and Andrew Young International Boulevard, and additional blocks were later shut down following SWAT's arrival....

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (245+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A former Forsyth County Sheriff's Office employee has died after being hit by a car at the Cumming Christmas parade. Robert Muth was helping direct traffic as a volunteer when he was struck at the intersection of Castleberry Road and Buford Dam Road near 7:20 p.m. on Saturday, Cumming police said. He was rushed to Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center, where he died on Sunday morning, surrounded by his family. "This tragic loss is a solemn reminder of how fragile life can be, and of the importance of continued care and responsibility on our roadways," the police department, which is leading the investigation, said. "Our hearts are with the family of Mr. Muth, the medical staff, and the emergency personnel who responded to this incident." Muth was a retired sergeant with south Florida's Boca Raton Police Department,…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (132+ words) ATLANTA " The Atlanta Police Department is securing roads around the Ritz-Carlton on Peachtree Street. Channel 2 Action News has a crew on the way to bring you the latest information, LIVE on Channel ... Atlanta police securing area around Ritz-Carlton for man who "may be armed" ATLANTA " The Atlanta Police Department is securing roads around the Ritz-Carlton on Peachtree Street. Channel 2 Action News has a crew on the way to bring you the latest information, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 6 p.m. According to APD, officers are investigating reports that someone at the hotel is refusing to leave. Police said "preliminary information indicates the male may be armed," so they are securing the area out of an abundance of caution. No additional information is currently available....

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (748+ words) U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., said he's praying people will find "a common humanity" in wake of Saturday's shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island and Sunday's massacre of Jews celebrating Hanukkah on a beach in Australia. Appearing on NBC's "Meet the Press," Warnock said those interested in a solution need to pray with their lips and with action to fight back against violence....

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (98+ words) Atlanta police have blocked off a Downtown Atlanta street on Saturday afternoon as they respond to an incident at the Ritz-Carlton. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Atlanta police have blocked off a Downtown Atlanta street on Saturday afternoon as they respond to an incident at the Ritz-Carlton. Patrol cars can be seen blocking off Peachtree Street NE at the intersection of Andrew Young International Boulevard NE. Police say a man at the hotel is refusing to leave and may be armed. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more....

2+ hour, 28+ min ago (386+ words) Follow us on our Jets Nation socials! X/Twitter: NHLJetsNation and on Instagram: JetsNationDotCa Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his first game back after missing 12 straight to help the Winnipeg Jets soar past the Washington Capitals 5-1 Saturday night at Canada Life Centre in Nino Niederreiter's 1000th NHL game. Logan Stanley opened the scoring" Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his first game back after missing 12 straight to help the Winnipeg Jets soar past the Washington Capitals 5-1 Saturday night at Canada Life Centre in Nino Niederreiter's 1000th NHL game. Logan Stanley opened the scoring 9:13 into the first period with his fifth of the season. Morgan Barron added his second in as many games late in the first to make it 2-0. Alex Iafallo netted his second in as many games 3:39 into the second period, and Gabriel Vilardi added two more, his 15th and 16th, to lift the…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (273+ words) A Forsyth County sheriff's department volunteer died Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle during Cumming's Christmas Parade on Saturday night. Robert Muth was assisting with traffic control when he was injured, the sheriff's department said Sunday in a Facebook post. He was working at the intersection of Castleberry and Buford Dam roads, officials said. ,yletaidemmI" sreetnulov eht .dias egap rehto ",serusaem gnivas-efil seituped nageb dna koobecaF erehw saw ot eht nekat dednuorrus s'ffirehs .dias sih eh ,sdneirf ylimaf ,deid tnemtraped yb dna htroN htuM lacideM notluF ,retneC boR" reetnulov ot eht eht eht ecivres ylsselfles .dias dedivorp tsop devil ",ni ni sruoh eh sseltnuoc ytinummoc dna s'ffirehS eciffO koobecaF .sraey erehw saw eht devres tnaegres deriter ecilop eh morf rof ,tnemtraped a ,notaR htuM ,.alF acoB 12 saw ,reetnulov litnu ot eht eht ytiruces ,tnemeriter rehto ,reciffo ni morf…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago (298+ words) Updated on: December 14, 2025 / 5:14 PM EST / CBS Atlanta U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is condemning what authorities are calling an antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia, after a mass shooting at Bondi Beach left at least 15 people dead and dozens more injured on the first night of Hanukkah. Australian officials say the attack was deliberately aimed at Sydney's Jewish community, unfolding as families gathered to mark the beginning of the Jewish holiday. Police say at least 40 people were wounded, including children, and two police officers were among those killed. Authorities say one of the suspected shooters, a 50-year-old man, was killed at the scene. A second suspect " his 24-year-old son " was critically injured and remains hospitalized. The incident has been formally designated a terrorist attack, according to officials. Video circulating after the shooting shows a shop owner, identified as Ahmed al Ahmed, intervening…...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago (100+ words) NBA Cup makeup game. The Atlanta Hawks (14-12) look to flush their previous effort against the Philadelphia 76ers (14-10). Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 6:00 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) Radio: Sports Radio 92.9 the Game (WZGC-FM) Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network app, Fubo (out of market), NBA League Pass (out of market), Youtube TV (NBA League Pass out of market) They can't possibly lose to the Wizards again" right? Last home game for a number of days. A game during a news whirlwind. Discuss here yet another travel game....

3+ hour, 25+ min ago (265+ words) December 14, 2025 / 4:49 PM EST / CBS Atlanta A United States Postal Service employee assigned to a Marietta mail station is facing criminal charges after investigators say the employee stole greeting cards from the mail and used gift cards and cash inside for personal gain. According to Cobb County Police and the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General (USPS-OIG), the joint investigation led to arrest warrants for Isis Hinson, 26, of Acworth, who is accused of stealing mail while working at the Marietta East Cobb Station. Authorities say the investigation began on October 29 after a letter carrier reported finding numerous opened greeting cards inside a cluster mailbox in Acworth. The mail had not yet been postmarked, raising concerns that it had been taken before official processing. USPS-OIG agents traced the recovered mail and identified a postal employee living nearby. Investigators later determined the employee…...