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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.

29 stories from Katherine Langford in Augusta

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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‘Devastating’: Police department mourns death of officer in off-duty crash — WRDW Augusta
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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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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally) — WRDW Augusta
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Cheerios teams up with Ziploc to create resealable bags inside cereal boxes (finally)

(Gray News) — It’s been a long time coming: General Mills is introducing the first cereal box that includes a resealable bag.Say goodbye to folding, rolling or clipping the bag, or even transferring the cereal to an airtight container.Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios will be available with new...

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Arena-auditorium complex set to keep James Brown name — WRDW Augusta
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Arena-auditorium complex set to keep James Brown name

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Entertainment Complex is on track to become the James Brown Entertainment Complex under a unanimous vote by the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority.The honor covers the historic Bell Auditorium and the new Augusta arena, now under construction and set...

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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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We compared AI travel videos with real listings; here’s what we found — WRDW Augusta
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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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Suspect arrest over shooting in Augusta Zaxby’s parking lot — WRDW Augusta
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Suspect arrest over shooting in Augusta Zaxby’s parking lot

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect has been arrested in Friday’s shooting at a Zaxbys parking lot that left the victim in critical condition after being shot about 11 times, according to arrest warrants.Eric Nichols is charged with felony aggravated assault and felony possession of a firearm...

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New law requires S.C. restaurants to disclose imported shrimp — WRDW Augusta
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New law requires S.C. restaurants to disclose imported shrimp

CHARLESTON, S.C. — A new state law set to take effect Oct. 28 will require restaurants to disclose when they serve imported shrimp.The law follows last year’s “shrimp gate” scandal, in which investigators found some Lowcountry restaurants serving imported shrimp while advertising it as locally...

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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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Susan Smith set for parole hearing 32 years after drowning sons in S.C. lake — WRDW Augusta
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Susan Smith set for parole hearing 32 years after drowning sons in S.C. lake

UNION COUNTY, S.C. - More than three decades after she drowned her two sons in an Upstate lake, Susan Smith will go before the parole board again in November.Smith’s parole hearing is scheduled for Nov. 19, her second since she became eligible.Sunday marked 32 years since investigators say Smith...

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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus — WRDW Augusta
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Teenager charged in hit-and-run that killed 6-year-old getting off the bus

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A 17-year-old was charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 6-year-old girl in Charlotte last week, according to authorities.Charlotte police announced Monday that Lachevis Finnie, 17, was arrested in the hit-and-run death of 6-year-old Mariana...

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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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44 Strong Player of the Week 2026 | Week 10 — WJBF (Augusta)
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44 Strong Player of the Week 2026 | Week 10

Cast your vote in our next Austin Parks 44 Strong Player of the Week poll of the 2026 season!

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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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Atlanta woman arrested in Wilkes County for her child's death — WJBF (Augusta)
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Atlanta woman arrested in Wilkes County for her child's death

WILKES COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - An Atlanta woman was arrested in the CSRA overnight for the death of her child, officials said. Jasmine Smoak was taken into custody in Wilkes County, Georgia. According to WSB-TV, investigators found the child inside a home on Cardinal Drive in southwest Atlanta around...

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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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Local entrepreneurs share journey during Women's Small Business Month — WJBF (Augusta)
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Local entrepreneurs share journey during Women's Small Business Month

CSRA (WJBF)- October is National Women's small business month and business leaders say it's a time to recognize businesses who make it about more than making a profit, but about recognizing womens leadership. Here in the CSRA there are two local businesses — created by women who wanted to give...

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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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Proposal to rename terminal at Aiken Regional Airport rejected at city council meeting — WJBF (Augusta)
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Proposal to rename terminal at Aiken Regional Airport rejected at city council meeting

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A proposal to make changes at Aiken Regional Airport by renaming a terminal after late Sen. Lindsey Graham did not pass on Monday. Council members returned to the proposal Oct. 26 after hearing public comments earlier this month. People who live in Aiken shared their thoughts...

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Mother arrested in Augusta area after child found dead in southwest Atlanta, sources say — 11Alive WXIA (Atlanta)
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Mother arrested in Augusta area after child found dead in southwest Atlanta, sources say

Police have not officially released the child's identity or exact age; sources told 11Alive the child is a 4-year-old boy.

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