Police investigate shooting at The Gallery at South DeKalb
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - DeKalb County police are investigating a possible self-inflicted shooting at a local mall on Tuesday evening. Officers responded to The Gallery at South DeKalb following reports of shots fired. The DeKalb County Police Department confirmed they are actively investigating the incident at the...
School lockdown lifted; officers search for ‘dangerous fugitive’ in neighborhood
DeKalb County police told Channel 2 Action News that their officers are assisting DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office and US Marshals with a search warrant on Chupp Road.
Wayfair store opens in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Wayfair’s doors are now open in Atlanta. It’s located at The District at Howell Mill. It’s the company’s second large-format store, packed with inspiration for every room. A grand opening will be held in two weeks where shoppers can...
Early morning arson near Smyrna home leads to arrest
Joseph James Ryan, 36, of Atlanta, is accused of arson on March 3 at 1:57 a.m. at a townhouse at 1006 Creatwood Circle in Smyrna, according to an arrest warrant from the Smyrna Police Department. Smyrna Fire responded to the address for a vehicle fire involving a 2013 Infiniti. Upon arrival, the fire crew found the...
Fiery crash between 2 tractor-trailers shut down I-20 for hours
Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields says the crash happened around 2 a.m. Tuesday near Riverside Pkwy. Shields reported live on Channel 2 Action News This Morning as the lanes reopened around 5:50 a.m.
Authorities warn of Fulton County Toll Scam
Residents of Northeast Georgia should be wary of a toll violation scam in Fulton County that is making its way through the community. The Habersham County Sheriff’s Office said the scammers send text messages about a fabricated upcoming court hearing that include a QR code. Residents are advised not...
Atlanta Couple’s Dream Home Deal Hijacked By Brazen Wire Scam
A metro-Atlanta couple says their dream of homeownership came with an ugly twist, after scammers posing as their real-estate agent tricked them into wiring nearly $9,000 in closing funds to a bogus account. Bill and Kelly Adair later managed to close on their Bartow County home, but say the hit was immediate and...
‘Cicada’ COVID is spreading. Here are the symptoms.
ATLANTA — A new COVID variant has spread through at least half the nation, causing warnings from public health officials. The BA.3.2 variant, nicknamed "cicada," was first discovered in June 2025 and has since been confirmed in 25 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Experts...
Atlanta Law Firm Crumbles as Lawyers Flee Taylor Duma
Taylor Duma, the Atlanta law firm co-founded in 2005, is shutting its doors after a wave of partner departures hollowed out its ranks. Firm leaders say Tuesday will be the last day of business, ending a two-decade run and sending dozens of lawyers and clients into transition as the office winds down.
Wayfair Turns Burned-Out Howell Mill Walmart Into 150,000-Square-Foot Home Wonderland
Wayfair has officially gone big in Atlanta. The online home giant opened the doors Tuesday to a sprawling 150,000-square-foot showroom at The District at Howell Mill, filling the former Walmart box with just about everything you could use to furnish a house or apartment. Inside, shoppers will find furniture, home...

















