Cynthia Blake

Reporter · Alpharetta, GA

Cynthia holds an MBA from Georgia State University and has over 7 years of experience covering business news for local papers like the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Her expertise lies in local entrepreneurship and economic development, focusing on how businesses adapt in a changing market.

7 stories from Cynthia Blake in Buford

CDC headquarters building in Atlanta, Georgia, under a clear sky.

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Deputy director for CDC announces departure from agency

In a surprising turn of events that has sent ripples through the public health community, Jennifer Shuford, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) deputy director and chief medical officer, is stepping down from her critical role after just four months. Her abrupt departure, set for...

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Police investigate overnight incidents across metro Atlanta

```json { "content": "In the stillness of the early morning hours, the echoes of gunfire shattered the peace in northwest Atlanta, leaving residents shaken and searching for answers. As police swarmed the scene, the stark reality of urban violence crept closer to home for many in the community,...

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Person killed in Downtown Atlanta; police investigating

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a death that happened overnight in Downtown Atlanta.Investigators set up crime tape under a bridge early Wednesday at Memorial Drive and Forsyth Street.Police have not released any details about their investigation.This is a developing...

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Community mourns 4-year-old Colby Cooks, found dead in Atlanta townhome.

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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County

In a tragic turn of events that has sent ripples of sorrow far beyond its immediate location, the vibrant young life of 4-year-old Colby Cooks was cut tragically short. His discovery in a southwest Atlanta townhome has left a community grappling with profound shock and an urgent call for reflection...

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Dust cloud over Chamblee after building implosion, affecting nearby homes and businesses.

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Dust lingers days after Chamblee implosion of former revenue building

As the dust settled days after the controlled implosion of the former Georgia Department of Revenue building, the residents and workers nearby were left grappling with a gritty aftermath that felt far from controlled. Eyewitness accounts painted a picture of a community caught off guard, with dust...

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MARTA police investigate damaged glass fare gates at an Atlanta transit station

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MARTA fare gates: 93 arrested on felony charges for damage

In a surprising turn of events that has reverberated through our communities, MARTA police have arrested 93 individuals for felony property damage, all stemming from a series of brazen acts against the transit system's newly installed fare gates. These sleek glass barriers, designed to modernize...

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A public health official discusses measles prevention with a family in a community setting.

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DPH confirms 3 new measles cases in Macon County

In a quiet community like Macon County, the sudden rise in measles cases can feel like a thunderclap, echoing concerns far beyond its borders. Three new infections, all among unvaccinated residents, raise urgent questions about public health and community responsibility that resonate across our...

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