Second fire this year damages Southeast Atlanta home; neighbors say concerns ‘long ignored’
Atlanta firefighters have shut down an intersection as crews battle a house fire. The fire started just before 6:50 a.m. on Hill Street near Woodward Ave. in southeast Atlanta . A Channel 2 Action News viewer shared videos of the large house fire and multiple fire trucks on the scene. Other viewers who live near...
Christmas criminal roundup nets more than 60
A massive 7-day operation in the Metro East earlier this month involving federal, state and local law enforcement resulted in the arrest of 63 suspects, the seizure of 2.5 pounds of narcotics and $15,000 in cash. The operation also helped in locating the suspect wanted for shooting a Granite City Police officer on...
Atlanta’s iconic Peach Drop not happening. Here’s how we’ll ring in 2026
For decades, the iconic Peach Drop has rang in the new year for downtown Atlanta.
Mistrial declared for 3 charged in 16-year-old’s shooting death at graduation party
A Fulton County judge declared a mistrial for three men charged in the murder of 16-year-old Bre’asia Powell . Powell was shot and killed on May 28, 2023 in the driveway of Benjamin E. Mays High School, where nearly 100 people had gathered for a graduation party. The trial for three of the suspects, Jaquan Winters,...
Kennesaw man charged in alleged Home Depot shoplifting spree
Flentrus Lee Murdock, 38, of Kennesaw, is accused of shoplifting thousands of dollars worth of merchandise on several occasions from the Home Depot at 2350 Dallas Highway in Marietta, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. According to his warrant, on Oct. 15 at 8:31 a.m., Murdock...
Arrest warrant issued for former South Fulton Mayor Kamau
A judge issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau on Tuesday.
Georgia lawmaker reviving three pieces of legislation touting women’s equality
Commissioner Barrett urges voters to come speak in support of the resolutions at this Wednesday’s meeting.
‘History Rocks!’: Sonny Perdue celebrates America’s 250th at Allatoona High
ACWORTH — With the 250th anniversary of the United States around the corner, Allatoona High School kickstarted the celebrations this week. The U.S. Department of Education brought its national “History Rocks! Trail to Independence” tour to the Acworth school where former Gov. Sonny Perdue took the stage to encourage...
TGI Fridays Server’s Good Deed Goes Viral — But There’s a Problem
TGI Fridays is at the center of online conversation, and it’s not about a new menu item. After a viral video captured an employee performing a heartfelt act of kindness, social media is now calling out the chain’s corporate leadership for what folks are labeling as an underwhelming reward.
Dunwoody home goes up in flames after menorah knocked over
An accident inside a Dunwoody home on Monday night led to a massive fire.
