Georgia church splits from Methodists over LGBTQ dispute
More than 300 church members supported the split, while only 7 voted to remain part of the denomination.
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Demings says Trump "not capable" of calming protests
Florida Congresswoman Val Demings says that "now more than ever is a time when we need to hear from the president of the United States."
U.S. Marshals say they found 39 missing children in 2-week operation
"These missing children were considered to be some of the most at-risk and challenging recovery cases in the area," the U.S. Marshals Service said.
U.S. Marshals find 39 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service says it found 39 missing children in Georgia over two weeks in a mission known as "Operation Not Forgotten." The agency announced in a press release that the operation led to the rescue of 26 children and the safe location of 13 others.
Slutty Vegan, a Black-owned burger joint, gives back
Slutty Vegan is a sensation in Atlanta. Now the owner of the vegan burger joint is giving back to the Black community.
GOP looks to defend 2 Georgia Senate seats
Two U.S. Senate seats are up for grabs in Georgia this November. Both are held by Republicans who are facing tough challenges as Democrats work to gain a majority in the chamber. Greg Bluestein, a political reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Colleges struggle with COVID-19 surges on campus
CBS News' Mark Strassmann reports from Atlanta on the ongoing impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.
Georgia cop fired after viral video shows woman being tasered
An officer with the Gwinnett County Police Department in Georgia was fired following a controversial arrest that was caught on video and widely shared on social media.
DNC pays tribute to John Lewis
John Legend and Common performed "Glory" following a video tribute to Congressman John Lewis, who died in July. The video featured prerecorded comments by Georgia Senate candidate Reverend Raphael Warnock, Stacey Abrams and late Representative Elijah Cummings. Watch the tribute.
Georgia governor allows local mask mandates, with limits
Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Saturday.
School reopenings tested as U.S. breaks August record for new virus cases
In some coronavirus-hot spot states, the experiment to put kids in classrooms — and then see what happens — has backfired.
Rival protesters rally in Stone Mountain, Georgia
Protesters gathered in the city after Stone Mountain Park was closed to the public due to safety concerns over planned protests.
Georgia lawmaker creates COVID-19 whistleblower email
One Georgia principal threatened "consequences" for anyone who shares images from inside the school.
Georgia warned to close restaurants in hot zones
President Trump's Coronavirus Task Force strongly recommended a statewide mask mandate in Georgia, according to an August 9 report obtained by CBS News. But it's not clear if state officials will heed the advice. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.1 shook homes and rattled nerves in Georgia and South Carolina on Friday
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.1 shook homes and rattled nerves in Georgia and South Carolina on Friday. It was centered in the rural community of Edgefield, S.C., but could be felt hundreds of miles away. Anthony Mason reports.
A day after a powerful ice storm brought down trees and power lines across Georgia and the Carolinas, many remain without power. One woman who was living off a ventilator narrowly survived after her power went out and none of her relatives could reach her
A day after a powerful ice storm brought down trees and power lines across Georgia and the Carolinas, many remain without power. One woman who was living off a ventilator narrowly survived after her power went out and none of her relatives could reach her due to the snow and ice. Mark Strassmann reports.
Residents across hard-hit portions of the South are cleaning up after a crippling ice storm downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people
Residents across hard-hit portions of the South are cleaning up after a crippling ice storm downed trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people. Mark Strassmann reports.
Around 5,600 tons of bulk rubber are fueling a warehouse blaze at the Port of Savannah in Georgia
A warehouse containing around 5,600 tons of bulk rubber burst into flames at at the Port of Savannah in Georgia, sending plumes of thick black smoke thousands of feet into the air.
Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) is giving away an AR-15 rifle to drum up support before he runs for the U.S. Senate
Rep. Paul Broun (R-Ga.) is giving away an AR-15 rifle to drum up support before he runs for the U.S. Senate. Broun says he is giving away the rifle to fight for constitutionally protected rights. WGCL-TV's Will Frampton reports.
White House report recommends Georgia issue statewide mask mandate
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is trying to stop Atlanta from mandating masks.
More than 1,500 students and staff quarantined as schools reopen
More than 1,500 students in seven states were quarantined following positive coronavirus cases in schools that had just reopened their doors.
Georgia governor withdrawing lawsuit against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp had claimed that the city was imposing more restrictive measures than his executive orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
NBA arena workers take on polling place duties for Election Day
Nick Darby, a State Farms Arena guest engagement manager, says he's working remotely — and he'll also be taking on the responsibilities of a polling place worker.
School district nixes in-person learning after 400 teachers opt out
More than 400 teachers in New Jersey's Elizabeth School District have already opted out of in-person classes over health concerns.
QAnon backer wins congressional primary in Georgia
The northwest Georgia district is a Republican-stronghold, meaning she will be the likely winner in November.
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
Possible military helicopter crash in Washington state
Authorities were responding late Wednesday night to the scene of an apparent military helicopter crash in the vicinity of Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
Cygnus cargo ship set to rendezvous with space station after delay
This comes after two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach to the space station on hold.