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A Texas father who had lived in the U.S. for 25 years with no criminal record was finishing his night shift as an Uber driver when immigration agents detained him.
Without being able to speak to his lawyer or a judge, he was put on a plane and sent first to Ghana, a country where he had no ties. He was then sent to his home country, despite a determination by a U.S. immigration court judge that he could not be deported there due to likely persecution. cbsn.ws/3Ude66r
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NEW: It appears we will NOT see MARTA’s new trains in service in 2026.
MARTA’s CEO told ATL Council he’s still waiting on safety checks & state certification, but “we won’t be having this discussion 6-8 months from now.”
MARTA initially said the 1st trains would launch in June.
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Gray Media today announced a multifaceted content partnership with Joy 101, the wellness company founded by veteran journalist Hoda Kotb. Beginning in January 2027, the collaboration will deliver original Joy 101 health segments headlined by “The Doctor Is In with Joy 101” directly into Aging Untold episodes and Gray local newscasts, while establishing special appearances by Kotb on the nationally syndicated program.
“Partnering with Gray Media allows us to bring trusted, uplifting conversations about health and longevity directly to viewers across the country,” said Hoda Kotb, Founder of Joy 101. “Through Karen and Dr. Steph’s work on ‘The Doctor Is In with Joy 101,’ we want to give Aging Untold audiences and local news viewers practical tools that inspire genuine vitality and joy.”
Aging Untold is in its second season of offering solutions for older adults and their caregivers. The 30-minute, unscripted conversation series features returning experts “Sam” Cradduck, Amy Cameron O'Rourke, Katherine Ambrose, and Dr. Rhea Rogers. Following a March 2026 debut season that reached more than seven million viewers age 18 and older, the series has expanded into additional non-Gray markets and is cleared in nearly 40% of television households nationwide. Gray will broadcast “The Doctor Is In with Joy 101” weekly within Aging Untold and across local newscasts in its markets.
In addition to contributing weekly segments, Hoda will appear on several Aging Untold episodes each year to share perspectives on wellness, resilience, and intentional living. Beyond the screen, Gray is bringing the partnership into the workplace through a new wellness initiative, giving participating team members access to the Joy 101 app and its expert-led resources.
“Our viewers look to Aging Untold and our local news teams for honest guidance on issues that touch every household,” said Sandy Breland, Gray’s Chief Operating Officer. “This partnership unites Joy 101’s dynamic wellness insight with Gray’s trusted reporting and deep connection to the communities we serve, creating a shared platform dedicated to helping audiences live healthier, more vibrant lives.”
CLICK HERE to read the full announcement - bit.ly/4yT6MvV
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Ossoff, Collins clash over Trump, economy and Iran war in Georgia Senate debate | Story at link in bio
Tonight at 7pm
Ossoff vs. Collins: The careers and campaigns behind Georgia’s Senate showdown
atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10… #gapol #GAGOV @ossoff @MikeCollinsGA
ICYMI last night, a GA voter asked how the candidates for governor would support students with special needs if elected. Here’s how Republican nominee Rick Jackson and Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms responded. #disability #disabilityawareness
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Collins, Ossoff US Senate debate: How to watch on Atlanta News First | Story at link in bio
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Date, time, channel: Your guide to Tuesday’s governor town hall debate atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10… #gapol
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No moderators. No scripts. Just voters grilling Bottoms & Jackson live Tue. 8pm #gapol
atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/10… @RickJacksonGA @KeishaForGA
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A proposed redesign of the federal government’s annual health survey would result in significant undercounting of Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities, according to advocates for the vulnerable population.
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Sold a Story Season 2 is coming October 15th.
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Excited to share our new “Waiting to Fail” webpage, dedicated to stories about issues facing GA parents of children w/ disabilities. We’re continuing to investigate—but also looking for solutions. Have an idea? atlantanewsfirst.com/news/in…
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A Georgia mom says her son’s school failed to use a required device to help him communicate. Theo Hutchings, 8, has Down syndrome. His mom says the school ignored her request to fix the problem. 1/7
#ANFInvestigates #SpecialEducation #GeorgiaEducation
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Read @AndyPierrotti’s full ANF Investigates report on Georgia families seeking special-education services and the growing federal civil-rights backlog:
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I sat down with a former U.S. Department of Education attorney about her thoughts on the administration’s staffing cuts at her former agency. atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/09…
“Our education system is falling apart and failing kids with disabilities...” - that's what a former attorney with the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights told me in response to the Trump administration’s changes at the agency.
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'Justice delayed is an education denied.' Massive federal cuts leave hundreds of Georgia special ed complaints stalled. #ANFInvestigates atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/09… @AndyPierrotti
Exclusive interview: new CDC director sits down with WANF-TV, Atlanta News First’s @AbbyKousouris
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