Bobeth Yates
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911 call center shortages lead to longer hold times
An employee shortage crisis could be putting your emergencies on hold. The City of Atlanta says its 911 Call Center is short staffed. The issue has resulted in longer wait → Read More
Search for missing teen and her infant baby continues
The frantic search for two South Fulton children continues, the youngest is only two weeks old. → Read More
Nonprofit helps veteran in dire need of home repairs
On the cusp of Veteran's Day, many organizations are putting forth the effort to ensure those who served the country are getting the help they need. → Read More
Curing needed for hundreds of vote by mail ballots in Georgia
The ballot counting process continues all across Georgia, but there are hundreds of ballots that could be thrown out if they are not verified through a process called curing. → Read More
Dekalb Couunty Schools date set to return to classroom
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (CBS46) -- In less than two weeks DeKalb County teachers and students could start heading back to the classroom for in person learning. → Read More
UGA's Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity self-suspends amid racist message controversy
ATHENS, Ga. (CBS46) -- The University of Georgia's Lambda Chi Alpha chapter has self-suspended indefinitely after screenshots of racist messages in a GroupMe for the chapter were posted on Twitter. → Read More
Restaurants prepare to serve customers during the cooler months
ALPHARETTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- Fall is on the way and that means shorter days and cooler temperatures which is concerning for restaurants that thrived during the pandemic thanks to outdoor → Read More
Atlanta City Council urges Georgia General Assembly to ban no-knock warrants
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- Atlanta City Council wants the Georgia General Assembly to ban the use of no-knock warrants. → Read More
Man exonerated after being charged with the murder of his parents
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- An Atlanta man wrongfully accused of killing his parents who were found dead in a burning home is now a free man. In December 2018, Keith → Read More
COVID-19 becomes third leading cause of death for Black communities
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) COVID-19 is now the third leading cause of death among Black Americans. According to the data from the Brookings Institution, the virus is topped by only heart → Read More
Nonprofit gives brides impacted by the pandemic free wedding dresses
KENNESAW (CBS46)-- As the number of coronavirus cases continue to surge the impact is being felt in all aspects of everyday life-- including the wedding industry. But non-profit Brides Across → Read More
Veteran struggling to breathe seeks VA assistance with oxygen tanks
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- A veteran forced to stockpile oxygen tanks is turning to CBS46 for help. → Read More
Community reacts to DA candidate's police union endorsement
ATLANTA, Ga.(CBS46) In a few weeks Fulton County residents will cast their vote in the District Attorney runoff election. → Read More
U.S. Army is offering major bonus incentives in recruitment efforts
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) The U.S. Army is offering thousands of dollars in incentives for new recruits. → Read More
Spanx CEO lends wedding gown to bride impacted by COVID-19
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- The owner of Spanx comes to the rescue, letting brides impacted by the corona virus borrow her wedding dress. → Read More
Former Marine runs across the country to raise money for those impacted by COVID-19
ATLANTA, GA (WGCL ) -- Former Marine, Russell Larkins began his battle against the corona virus in a doctor's office, but now he’s taking his fight to the street. "I was trying to think and figure out a way I could help people. I was working as a medical assistant at the time so we were working with COVID patients but it was kinda slowing down, so I was trying to figure out a different way" said… → Read More
American Legion Post 45 gives veteran in need a tiny home
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- American Legion Post 45 makes a Vietnam veteran’s dream of having a place to call home a reality. → Read More
VA temporarily halts nursing home visitation out of concern for patients
DEKALB COUNTY, GA (CBS46) -- The impact of the coronavirus is now being felt at the VA. → Read More
CBS46 helps veteran living in deteriorating home
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- “This is just one of the bathrooms“, said veteran Wyley Slater as he described the gaping hole that is causing his toilet, shower, and floor to → Read More
Fighting for our Vets: Baths for the brave
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- The team at CBS46 aren't the only ones fighting for our vets. We told you about our battle to get one Air Force veteran a handicap-accessible → Read More