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Georgia power outage map shows hundreds without electricity as severe storms move through
5+ hour, 21+ min ago (201+ words) Updated on: March 16, 2026 / 9:15 AM EDT / CBS Atlanta Strong storms sweeping across Georgia Monday morning knocked out power to hundreds of customers. According to Georgia Power, about 323 outages were reported statewide, while the Atlanta metro area had fewer than 40 active outages…...
Atlanta leaders celebrate 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rev. Ralph David Abernathy
18+ hour, 27+ min ago (549+ words) Updated on: March 15, 2026 / 8:09 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Atlanta leaders, clergy, and community members gathered Sunday at West Hunter Street Baptist Church to celebrate the centennial birthday of civil rights legend Rev. Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., honoring the enduring impact…...
4-year-old girl dies after domestic incident in Southwest Atlanta, police say
21+ hour, 5+ min ago (178+ words) Updated on: March 15, 2026 / 5:34 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta A 4-year-old girl has died following a violent incident late Saturday night in southwest Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Officers responded around 11:30 p.m. to a call reporting an injured person at a…...
Gunfire strikes Atlanta home, sparking gas leak fears; no injuries reported
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (135+ words) March 11, 2026 / 9:43 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta Atlanta Fire Rescue crews responded to a home on Fair Street SW late Wednesday after reports that the residence had been struck by gunfire." Upon arrival, firefighters checked the property for any signs of danger…...
Atlanta unveils human rights action plan ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (515+ words) March 9, 2026 / 4:14 PM EDT / CBS Atlanta As the city prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Atlanta leaders have unveiled a new Human Rights Action Plan designed to ensure the global event reflects the city's values of inclusion, dignity,…...
Magic City responds to backlash from NBA players over Atlanta Hawks tribute night
1+ week, 4+ day ago (350+ words) Updated on: March 5, 2026 / 11:17 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Atlanta's famous Magic City has responded to pushback from current players over the strip club's upcoming promotion with the Hawks. Last month, the team announced that it would host "Magic City Monday" during…...
Atlanta's new immersive sports venue Cosm will open in June
1+ week, 4+ day ago (304+ words) March 5, 2026 / 11:16 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Atlanta's newest immersive entertainment venue now has an opening date, and it's tied to one of the biggest sporting events of the year. Cosm Atlanta, a high-tech sports and entertainment venue inside the Centennial Yards…...
Gov. Kemp to sign 2026 Georgia budget with new income tax rebate, homeowner relief grants
1+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) Updated on: March 3, 2026 / 12:03 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp will sign his final amended state budget, approving $2 billion in income and property tax relief on Tuesday. The signing will take place at the North Wings Steps of the…...
NBA player Luke Kornet calls on Hawks to cancel promotion with Magic City adult entertainment club
1+ week, 6+ day ago (241+ words) Updated on: March 2, 2026 / 9:43 PM EST / AP Luke Kornet called on the Atlanta Hawks to cancel their upcoming collaboration with Magic City, saying he and other NBA players were surprised by the team's decision to promote the adult entertainment club. The…...
Kemp, Dickens ring Opening Bell at NYSE as Atlanta prepares to host 2026 World Cup matches
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (387+ words) March 2, 2026 / 11:18 AM EST / CBS Atlanta With chants of "A-T-L" echoing across the trading floor, Georgia leaders rang the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday morning, marking just over 100 days until the first FIFA World Cup 2026 match…...