Melissa Stern
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Petition calls for Atlanta law enforcement to bring back 'bait cars'
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- A petition is circulating in metro-Atlanta hoping to hold brazen thieves accountable for their actions. → Read More
Family gets new wheelchair accessible van after thieves steal the first one
TUCKER, Ga. (CBS46) -- Back in April, we introduced you to a local family who had their wheelchair accessible van stolen from their Decatur apartment complex. → Read More
Mother’s Day brunch honors mothers who lost children to violence
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- A local nonprofit held its annual Mother’s Day brunch honoring mothers who lost children to violence or unforeseen circumstances. → Read More
Gwinnett County man shot in broad daylight outside of a convenience store
A Gwinnett County man in his early 20s was shot in broad daylight outside of a convenience store Sunday afternoon. → Read More
Marietta City Schools loosening Covid-19 safety protocols in classrooms
MARIETTA, Ga. (CBS46) -- Marietta City Schools are loosening Covid-19 safety protocols in classrooms. → Read More
Metro-Atlanta and national leaders to hold candid conversations on police interaction and people of color
Tensions are high in Minneapolis after someone fired at National Guard members early Sunday morning. → Read More
What to eat before and after COVID-19 vaccine, experts weigh in
In Georgia, any adult over the age of 16 is eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccine. If you haven’t yet received it, you might be curious how to best prepare. → Read More
Could Buckhead become its own city?
The legal process has begun to separate Buckhead into its own city. → Read More
MLK Jr.'s loved ones speak out against new voting law on 53rd anniversary of assassination
In commemoration of the 53rd Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, a wreath laying ceremony was held on Easter Sunday. → Read More
New television and movie production studios are coming to metro-Atlanta
New state-of-the-art television and movie production studios are coming to metro-Atlanta. → Read More
Local neighborhood shocked to find Nazi stickers on flags and signs in front yards
One Athens-Clarke County neighborhood is shocked to find Nazi stickers on flags and signs in their front yard. → Read More
Atlanta spa shootings and the dehumanization of Asian women
Police have said the suspect’s motivation behind the Atlanta spa shootings was due to a potential sex addiction. But activists and experts say it’s not a coincidence that six of → Read More
Thousands of vaccine slots open at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Georgia was off to a slow start administering COVID-19 vaccines, but finally, more appointments are coming to the community. → Read More
Atlanta Public School bands reducing risk of Covid-19 as the music plays on
Students and teachers alike never thought weeks of virtual learning would turn into months. → Read More
Tax hike coming for some property owners along Atlanta Beltline
Taxes will go up along Atlanta's Beltline trail starting this fall. → Read More
Proposed property tax hike for Atlanta's Beltline causing concern
Atlanta City Council is meeting Monday to discuss the establishment and funding of the Beltline Special Services District (SSD). → Read More
Moratoriums on evictions help tenants, but landlords feel they're being unfairly punished
As health and government officials try to minimize the impact of Covid-19 on tenants by placing moratoriums on evictions, landlords feel they are being unfairly punished. → Read More
International Women’s Day: #ChooseToChallenge
It’s International Women’s Day and this year’s theme – worldwide – is #choosetochallenge. → Read More
Georgia Teachers eligible to get vaccinated starting Monday
Teachers in the state of Georgia are eligible to get vaccinated starting Monday, and many are saying, “it’s about time.” → Read More
Ponce City Market planning major expansion
While thousands of people have closed their doors due to the pandemic amid an economic crisis, one Midtown Atlanta dining and shopping destination has plans for a major expansion. → Read More