‘Everybody was crying’: Parents, students stunned after Atlanta private school announces abrupt closure
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Parents, educators and students at one Atlanta private school are trying to figure out what is next after the school announced its abrupt closure. Midtown International School announced Tuesday that it will close at the end of the week. “This sucks, this really...
Cobb County removes all school sports
March 29, the Cobb County School Board (CCSD) accepted a new approach to high schoolers’ athleticism. After years of dwindling sportsmanship and community from Cobb schools, the CCSD Department of Sports Manager (DSM), Jefferson Jangles, signed off on an agreement that would change lives for thousands of students...
Man found shot to death inside DeKalb County home
A neighbor describes hearing the gunfire, on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
New Florida QB issued a statement that Georgia will make him regret
New Florida quarterback Aaron Philo may have made a costly mistake by taking a shot at Georgia during his first press conference.
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.
DeKalb police arrest 10 in tire dumping crackdown
DeKalb County police have arrested 10 people on illegal tire dumping charges since the county launched a new surveillance program, and investigators are now asking the public to help find four more suspects. What’s Happening: The most recent arrest was Joseph Franklin, who is accused of dumping more than 300...

















