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Katherine Langford

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Edina, MN

Katherine oversees editorial operations across all six brands. Before joining The Meridan Group, she spent 14 years at the Minneapolis Star Tribune, where she led the metro desk through its digital transformation. She holds a Master's in Journalism from Northwestern's Medill School.

27 stories from Katherine Langford in Athens

3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say — CBS News Atlanta
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3 arrested in alleged conspiracy to carry out shooting at Cherokee County high school, police say

Three people are in custody after an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to carry out a school shooting in Cherokee County, police say.Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat toward Cherokee High School in Canton, but that their investigation is ongoing.According to the Canton Police...

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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash — Atlanta News First
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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash

AUTAUGA COUNTY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - A police officer in Alabama has died in an off-duty crash this week. According to the Prattville Police Department, Cpl. Dakota Lee Davis did not survive the injuries he sustained in a crash on Highway 31 on Monday afternoon. “The loss of CPL. Davis is...

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Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo — Atlanta News First
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Ford pauses recall fix, leaving 2015-2017 F-150 owners in limbo

What you’ll learn in this report:Why 1.39M F-150s can suddenly downshift and lock up.Why the fix for Mark’s truck is on pause with no timeline.How to check if your Ford qualifies — and get a loaner.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Ford recall has left one local driver without his truck and no...

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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School — Atlanta News First
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3 arrested in alleged shooting plot at Cherokee High School

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School, authorities said.The investigation began after the FBI flagged threatening social media posts to Cherokee County School District police. On...

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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot — Atlanta News First
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Woman dies after being hit by car in McDonald’s parking lot

WHITE OAK, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of a fast-food restaurant, authorities said.White Oak police responded to the fatal crash around 4:35 p.m. Oct. 21 in the McDonald’s parking lot in the 600 block of East U.S. Highway 80.During the...

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We compared AI travel videos with real listings; here’s what we found — Atlanta News First
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We compared AI travel videos with real listings; here’s what we found

ATLANTA, Ga. (InvestigateTV) — A scroll through social media can make a mountain cabin, beachfront rental or luxury resort look like an easy escape. But some AI-generated travel videos may not accurately show the property a viewer would book or the price a viewer would pay. We reviewed TikTok posts...

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Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead — Atlanta News First
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Officials break ground on Atlanta Beltline segment in Buckhead

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Officials broke ground Tuesday on a new section of the Atlanta Beltline in Buckhead.Northwest Trail Segment 2A, a 0.3-mile stretch located just north of the Shepherd Center, will eventually connect to the completed Northside Trail and Northwest Connector Trail....

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Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia officer who shot HeeHaw claims he is immune from being sued over donkey's death in new motion

A Georgia police officer facing a lawsuit for shooting and killing a family's beloved pet miniature donkey has asked the judge to drop the case, arguing that he is immune from prosecution.In a new motion to dismiss, Officer Trenton Ryan Garner and his attorney argued that he is protected by the...

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Studio Soundcheck: Frank Maza and Javier Limón  — Atlanta News First
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Studio Soundcheck: Frank Maza and Javier Limón

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Frank Maza, Singer, Songwriter and Producer, and Javier Limón, Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning Producer, Composer and Guitarist, talked with ATL Live hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie about ‘Back Then’, a musical project connecting American songwriting with Afro-Cuban...

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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home  — Atlanta News First
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Aging Untold: Hospice doesn’t have to happen at home

(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we explore compassionate hospice care options beyond the home, focusing on comfort, dignity and family support. Plus, we share practical advice for older adults stepping up to raise school-aged kids and navigating today’s modern classrooms. Then, a...

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Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department — CBS News Atlanta
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Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa announces resignation after 3 years with department

Chamblee Police Chief Michael Dieppa is resigning after leading the department for three years to return to his home state of Florida, the city announced on Tuesday.Dieppa has served as the city's police chief since Oct. 23, 2023, after the city chose him following a six-month search. He had...

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Tate Student Center open today for early voting — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Tate Student Center open today for early voting

Early voting is available at Tate Student Center starting Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Those registered in Athens-Clarke County (ACC), including students, faculty, staff and community members, are eligible to cast their…

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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta business owner's $30,000 water bill dispute helped inspire new city legislation

An Atlanta business owner who has spent years fighting a nearly $30,000 water bill says his case remains unresolved, even after his experience helped inspire changes to how the city handles disputed water charges.The Atlanta City Council approved two measures last week aimed at giving some...

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Atlanta man’s $30K water bill dispute inspires city changes — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta man’s $30K water bill dispute inspires city changes

Jeff Ross says $35,000 remains tied up in escrow amid a dispute over a nearly $30,000 Atlanta water bill. His case helped inspire changes to the city’s water appeals process, but he’s still waiting for answers. CBS News Atlanta’s Jamal Goss reports.

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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay — CBS News Atlanta
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Georgia man's breast cancer diagnosis inspires daughter to bring mobile mammograms to Ellijay

Men have less than a 1% chance of developing breast cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.An Ellijay man who was diagnosed with breast cancer nearly two decades ago is sharing his story and encouraging others to get checked.Jerry Allan, now 84, was 66 when he...

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Some metro Atlanta hospitality groups continuing to grow despite economic challenges — CBS News Atlanta
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Some metro Atlanta hospitality groups continuing to grow despite economic challenges

While some restaurants are taking a hit from higher costs, hospitality groups in metro Atlanta continue to expand.Josh Rossmeisel is the founder of Amp Up1 Hospitality. In addition to Your 3rd Spot, he's gearing up to open The Looking Glass at The Center in downtown Atlanta next summer."Being here...

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Atlanta restaurants navigate rising costs while planning for growth — CBS News Atlanta
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Atlanta restaurants navigate rising costs while planning for growth

Atlanta restaurant leaders discuss how they’re managing rising food and import costs while working to keep prices affordable and customers coming back. CBS News Atlanta’s Emily McLeod reports.

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Racing to the top: A look inside competitive UGA Mario Kart team — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Racing to the top: A look inside competitive UGA Mario Kart team

Featured Racing to the top: A look inside competitive UGA Mario Kart team Cohen Edalgo Oct 27, 2026 4 hrs ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email (Photo/Cohen Edalgo) Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please...

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Eric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters, dies at 46 — CBS News Atlanta
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Eric Bauza, actor who voiced Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and other cartoon characters, dies at 46

Eric Bauza, the Emmy-winning actor who voiced iconic "Looney Tunes" characters Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, died on Sunday, according to his manager. He was 46."Eric was a unique and versatile voice actor who was loved by everyone he knew and worked with," said Judy Coppage, Bauza's manager. "His...

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mario kart — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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mario kart

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Punta Cana Latin Grill to close Nov. 1 — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Punta Cana Latin Grill to close Nov. 1

Punta Cana Latin Grill, a Dominican restaurant located in Athens’ Bottleworks complex at 367 Prince Ave., is closing, with Sunday, Nov. 1 being its last day of operations, according to an announcement posted to the restaurant’s Facebook page.

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Cross Border Entertainment And The Rules Students Meet Online — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Cross Border Entertainment And The Rules Students Meet Online

Streaming movies from another country, entering an online poker room on vacation, or just trying to watch a game from a different state can feel like one long experiment in trial and error. For University of Georgia students, cross border…

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Students perform at 2025 Opera Theatre production of "Ring of Polykrates" — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Students perform at 2025 Opera Theatre production of "Ring of Polykrates"

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2025 winner Younghyun Kim presents at the 4'33" Contest — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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2025 winner Younghyun Kim presents at the 4'33" Contest

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10242026_EF_LucilleHayes_03.JPG — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Lucille Hayes, 20, poses for a photo outside the Costa Building polling location in downtown Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Hayes is one of the youngest poll workers in Athens-Clarke County. (Photo/Evan Frilingos; @frilingos.photos)

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10242026_EF_LucilleHayes_01.JPG — The Red & Black (Athens/UGA)
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Lucille Hayes, 20, poses for a photo outside the Costa Building polling location in downtown Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. Hayes is one of the youngest poll workers in Athens-Clarke County. (Photo/Evan Frilingos; @frilingos.photos)

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One person hurt in shooting near Athens Street in Gainesville; police say no ongoing threat — Gainesville Times
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One person hurt in shooting near Athens Street in Gainesville; police say no ongoing threat

One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday afternoon near Chestnut Street and Green Hunter Lane in Gainesville, according to the Gainesville Police Department.

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