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Delta Air Lines Foundation gives $5 million to Georgia Tech for new aerospace building
7+ hour, 28+ min ago (427+ words) February 26, 2026 / 11:20 AM EST / CBS Atlanta A $5 million gift from The Delta Air Lines Foundation is helping Georgia Tech soar to new heights in aerospace innovation. The foundation announced a major commitment to support construction of Georgia Tech's new Aerospace Engineering…...
New Mexico warns against drinking raw milk after newborn dies from listeria
3+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) February 3, 2026 / 4:07 PM EST / CBS News An infant in New Mexico died of listeria, prompting the state's health department to warn residents against consuming raw milk and other raw dairy products." The New Mexico Department of Health said in a news…...
Georgia Lottery fraud: Two Sparta men sentenced to 20 years in prison after statewide investigation
3+ week, 3+ day ago (292+ words) February 2, 2026 / 5:23 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Two Sparta brothers have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms following a years-long investigation into a sophisticated lottery fraud and racketeering scheme spanning more than a dozen Georgia counties. Quinton Watts, 27, and Phillip Watts, 31, were…...
Georgia winter storm updates: Snow beginning to accumulate in north Georgia
3+ week, 5+ day ago (543+ words) January 31, 2026 / 10:53 AM EST / CBS Atlanta Snow has begun to fall in parts of north Georgia on Saturday morning as a second round of winter weather continues its long path through the state. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter…...
Georgia school cancellations: Hazardous conditions force some districts to remain closed on Tuesday
1+ mon, 10+ hour ago (79+ words) January 26, 2026 / 4:34 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Some Georgia school districts will remain shut down on Tuesday as the state recovers from the weekend's ice storm. On Monday, school districts across North Georgia either canceled classes or went remote due to possibly…...
Georgia winter weather storm: Freezing rain, ice accumulation could impact travel
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (853+ words) January 21, 2026 / 12:18 PM EST / CBS Atlanta A growing threat of winter weather could bring dangerous travel conditions and possible power outages across North Georgia this weekend, as forecasters warn that ice, not snow, may be the biggest concern. Weather models continue…...
Georgia to see temperatures reach near record highs for Christmas Day
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (310+ words) December 23, 2025 / 12:47 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Sorry, Georgia, there is no chance of walking in a winter wonderland this Christmas. In fact, as we head into Christmas Eve, temperatures may reach near-record highs for all of the northern part of the…...
Georgia High School football semifinals may be delayed as Gainesville player suspensions are challenged
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (203+ words) December 1, 2025 / 9:06 AM EST / CBS Atlanta The Georgia High School Association warned Saturday that the Thomas County Central High School vs. Roswell High School 5A football semifinal, scheduled for Dec. 5, could be postponed amid ongoing legal proceedings. GHSA Executive Director Tim Scott…...
Georgia veteran who rebuilt career in healthcare warns many service members remain underemployed
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (501+ words) November 20, 2025 / 11:24 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Michael Collins says he always felt called to serve, even when his father urged him not to join the Marines. But years after leaving the military, he's now part of a growing group of veterans…...
Roswell middle-schoolers raise money for Alzheimer's research through love of sport
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (320+ words) November 11, 2025 / 11:47 PM EST / CBS Atlanta Two Roswell boys are bringing their community together to help find a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and they're doing it through their love of sports. Colin Sturm and Luke Chapman say life on and off…...