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Atlanta remembers educator Phyllis Lawhorn after deadly house fire

Linda Choi
Reporter · Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 1:04 PM · 2 min read
Atlanta remembers educator Phyllis Lawhorn after deadly house fire — Brookhaven Schools news

Contact Us Download with Damez Download Our App Advertise Memorials Atlanta remembers educator Phyllis Lawhorn after deadly house fire Phyllis Lawhorn, a longtime Collier Heights resident, historian and Clark Atlanta University professor, died at 99 in a house fire. Alumni are exploring a tribute or scholarship, and Atlanta City Council member Michael Bond remembers how his former teacher inspired students to serve their community. More 57m ago (01:40) Videos Latest Video… Live Atlanta named in bid to host 2031 Women’s World Cup matches Gwinnett school choir sings to help put books in kids’ hands Atlanta remembers educator Phyllis Lawhorn after deadly house fire Atlanta remembers educator Phyllis Lawhorn after deadly house fire Atlanta volunteers break world record packing military care kits Gwinnett County identifies man killed in Lawrenceville plane crash Gwinnett honors four veterans ages 100 to 107 on Veterans Day Marine veteran shares how medical marijuana helped him Georgia State and Georgia Southern renew rivalry this weekend Dr. Bernice A. King on her family's continuing push for justice National parks waive entrance fees for Veterans Day Volunteers honor veterans buried at College Park cemetery Cold front dropping Georgia's temperatures for rest of the week "Baddest Band in the Land" director inspiring next generation Tips for avoiding inflammation in the body Veterans find healing with whale sharks at Georgia Aquarium Urban League to open civil rights museum in Harlem White House warns Democrats against possible investigation United Airlines banning AI agents from booking flights Georgia veteran trades uniform for hockey gear Atlanta takes first steps to open permanent Office of Veterans and Military Affairs Atlanta nonprofit helping unhoused veterans rebuild Georgia staying dry as temperatures start to cool across state Air Force veteran finds new purpose on the Silver Comet Trail CBS News 24/7 CBS News 24/7 Mornings CBS News New York Latest New York News & Headlines CBS News Los Angeles CBS News Los Angeles Mornings 6am CBS News Chicago CBS News Chicago 8am CBS News Texas Latest Texas News & Headlines CBS News Philadelphia CBS News Philadelphia 9am CBS News Bay Area CBS News Bay Area Morning Edition CBS News Boston CBS News Boston 9am CBS News Detroit CBS News Detroit 9am CBS News Minnesota WCCO Mornings CBS News Colorado CBS News Colorado This Morning 7am CBS News Miami CBS News Miami 9am CBS News Sacramento CBS13 Mornings 6am CBS News Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Today Live CBS News Baltimore WJZ 9am View CBS News In CBS News App Open Chrome Safari Continue HEALTHFUL WITH NORAH O'DONNELL

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