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DeKalb County CEO proposes pay raises for police, new recruits
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond is proposing pay increases for current police officers and recruits. → Read More
DEA actively recruiting agents across the U.S.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is actively recruiting hundreds of agents nationwide to join their fight against the opioid epidemic. → Read More
DEA actively recruiting agents across the U.S.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is actively recruiting hundreds of agents nationwide to join their fight against the opioid epidemic. → Read More
DEA recruiting agents in metro Atlanta and across the US
As the DEA combats the opioid epidemic that continues to claim lives, the agency is working to get to full capacity of about 5,000 agents. → Read More
Farmers battle intense heat to keep crops thriving
Georgia farmers are working to keep produce watered as they battle a heatwave. → Read More
Child psychologist discusses how to talk to kids about school shootings
A child psychologist shares tips for parents about how to discuss school shootings with children. → Read More
Report: Gun manufacturing nearly tripled in 20 years nationwide
A new report from the ATF says gun manufacturing has significantly increased in the U.S. in the past 20 years. → Read More
Father of infant found dead in car in Snellville charged with murder
An 8-month-old infant is dead after allegedly being left in a vehicle by her father. → Read More
Metro Atlanta pharmacies seeing varying demand for COVID-19 antiviral medication
Pharmacies in metro Atlanta are seeing varying degrees of demand for COVID-19 antiviral pills. Some are consistent while others have their stock piling up on shelves. → Read More
Man celebrates life with new kidney
CBS46 has an update to a metro Atlanta man’s story we first brought you nearly two years ago. → Read More
Atlanta police arrest man accused of stealing gas from tanks
Atlanta police officers arrested a man they say has been stealing fuel from people’s gas tanks. → Read More
Buckhead cityhood supporters vow to keep fighting
ATLANTA (CBS46) -- The group behind the push to make Buckhead its own city announced its intention to keep moving forward. → Read More
Lawrenceville acting police chief addresses past affair, discipline at former job
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (CBS46) -- The man currently in charge of leading the Lawrenceville Police Department after the former chief was suspended and then resigned addressed a part of his past → Read More
How to deter thieves in metro Atlanta from stealing your catalytic converter
DULUTH, Ga. (CBS46) -- Thieves have long targeted catalytic converters -- a car part they saw off from underneath a car and sell for cash. → Read More
Where to look for free N95 masks in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- With the Biden administration distributing 400 million N95 masks across the country, people are wondering where and when they can get theirs. → Read More
Atlanta's Hulsey Yard helping to ease congestation at Port of Savannah
ATLANTA (CBS46) -- A CSX intermodal terminal in southeast Atlanta is playing a part in helping to unclog the Port of Savannah. → Read More
Atlanta police officers pull man from burning car
ATLANTA (CBS46) -- Two Atlanta police officers are being praised for pulling a man from a burning car. → Read More
Atlanta officers under investigation, accused of clocking in for each other on off-duty jobs
ATLANTA (CBS46) -- Three Atlanta police officers are the focus of an internal investigation after they got in trouble at their off-duty jobs at a shopping mall. → Read More
Georgia mayors respond to Gov. Kemps new executive order
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms responded to a new executive order issued by Governor Kemp. → Read More
All CVS pharmacies in Georgia now equipped with time delay safes to fight opioid epidemic
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) -- A certain kind of technology is expanding in Georgia pharmacies to help fight the opioid crisis. → Read More