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Police scale back search in possible child abduction
Police are scouring a southwest Atlanta apartment complex after a child reported his friend was abducted by a man offering them candy. Officers said they were called to the Central Methodist apartment complex off of Fairburn Road shortly after 2 p.m. When investigators arrived they said two children told them ...
Atlanta-bound plane diverted to Phoenix after emergency
The Federal Aviation Administration tells Channel 2 Action News a Delta flight from San Diego to Atlanta has been diverted to Phoenix for an emergency. The plane has landed safely, according to FAA officials, but the plane had to declare an emergency after the right engine shut down. Check back ...
Woman says judge abused power in bitter custody battle
A metro Atlanta woman is fighting back after losing her children and freedom in a bitter 10-year custody battle. A higher court ruled Elisa Lowe was wrongly punished, and now, she’s taking on the judge who sided against her. She believes he misused his authority, his connections and the public ...
Suspicious fire breaks out at Cobb OB/GYN clinic
Fire investigators are working to figure out what started a fire at an obstetrics and gynecology office in Marietta on Wednesday morning. The fire started at a clinic in the Governor’s Ridge office complex on Powers Ferry Road, which is regularly frequented by anti-abortion protesters. Though firefighters are still investigating, ...
SeaWorld visits WSB-TV; Win tickets for a getaway
SeaWorld Orlando visited the WSB-TV studios last week. Needless to say, the animal ambassadors that made the trip were quite the popular guests in the newsroom. A couple of marmosets were the most popular of the group. Marmosets are small monkeys that grow to about eight inches long, have claws ...
2 in custody after Waffle House robbery, hours-long standoff
DeKalb police have two men in custody after an armed robbery that led to nearly a 4½-hour standoff. Police said it started when two men robbed a Waffle House restaurant on Evens Mill Road near Interstate 20 in Lithonia around 3:30 p.m. Police told Channel 2's Eric Philips they made ...
Gwinnett meth house to be torn down
For more than a year, neighbors in a Gwinnett County neighborhood have been battling to get a home torn down that was the site of a deadly meth lab explosion. Three children, all under the age of 5, died when chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine ignited in February 2011. Their ...
Supporters of TSPLOST doubt results of WSB-TV poll
Members of Atlanta’s Tea Party Patriots say they’re not surprised by a Channel 2 Action News poll that showed a proposed penny sales tax for transportation may not get past voters. The Rosetta Stone poll showed 42 percent of voters support the referendum and 45 percent oppose it, with that ...
100 sheep to graze at Chastain
A herd of 100 sheep are being brought to Chastain Park for several weeks to help save trees. The sheep will begin a two- to three-week run at the park next month. It’s part of a Trees Atlanta project to protect trees overrun by kudzu. Kudzu, the infamous southern weed, ...
Another water main break shuts down busy Buckhead road
For the second time in a week, a major water main break has forced the closure of Moore's Mill Road at Peachtree Creek in northwest Atlanta. "We've got engineers right now who are trying to figure out how best to solve the problem," Atlanta Watershed Management spokeswoman Janet Ward said. ...
Poll: Suburban voters oppose transportation referendum
A referendum asking metro commuters to raise their sales tax for transportation projects faces strong opposition outside of Fulton and DeKalb counties, according to a poll conducted for Channel 2 Action News. The Rosetta Stone poll conducted Sunday sampled 850 people likely to vote in the July 31 primary when ...
Police: Man shot in head chases after robber
Gwinnett County police say one man has been shot in the head at a tax office in Norcross. Police were called to 5627 Singleton Road for a reported robbery shortly before 6 p.m. They said one man was shot in the head during the robbery and had been taken to ...
Drug thieves strike home showings
Real estate agents are warning metro Atlanta home sellers to hide their medications. Drug abusers are targeting home showings to steal prescription medicine to abuse and to sell on the street. "They're looking for pain medication and stimulant drugs, such as Ritalin. You never know who's coming in for a ...
Gas war breaks out in Stockbridge
Retailers in Henry County have spawned a gas war. Consumer investigator Jim Strickland checked gas prices Monday morning on gasbuddy.com and found eight of the cheapest stations were in Stockbridge. Even just off exit 224 on Interstate 75, a Murphy USA is charging $3.27.9 per gallon. Strickland watched as rival ...
Firefighters across U.S. report faulty air packs after Ch 2 investigation
Problems with breathing equipment have left some DeKalb County firefighters gasping for air while fighting fires. The issues were uncovered in a two-year Channel 2 Action News investigation. The manufacturer of the equipment said DeKalb’s problems were limited to the county, but Channel 2 anchor Erin Coleman uncovered problems that ...
Hundreds gather to celebrate Andrew Young's 80th birthday
Celebrities including Chris Tucker and India Arie celebrated Ambassador Andrew Young's 80th birthday. The civil rights pioneer stepped away from his seat across from media icon Oprah Winfrey and Mayor Kasim Reed to talk to Channel 2's Carl Willis about the occasion celebrating his milestone birthday and decades of service. ...
Big summer of music on tap around Atlanta
The summer music season is here, and that means plenty of the biggest bands on tour today passing through the Atlanta area in the next couple months. Jason Aldean, the Zac Brown Band, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Buffett, KISS and Drake are just a few of the musicians that have played ...
Police: Barrels of chemicals dumped on road
Barrels of chemicals dumped on the side of a road caused a northwest Atlanta intersection to be shut down early Monday morning. Hazmat crews spent hours cleaning up the mess after several gallons of chemicals spilled onto the road. Atlanta firefighters were called to the area near Johnson Road and ...
Crews sift through rubble after house collapses in fire
After a home caught on fire and collapsed, Atlanta firefighters called in extra help to search the property. The home is in southeast Atlanta on Springside Drive near Jonesboro Road. Capt. Andre Owens told Channel 2 Action News the home was fully engulfed when the first fire truck arrived. http://bcove.me/w0lhrtsy ...
Oprah talks persistence, goodwill at Spelman graduation
Media icon Oprah Winfrey delivered an address to some 550 Spelman graduates on Sunday at Georgia International Convention Center. "As I stand before you, I see the reflection of myself in your eyes. I feel your desire to do well," Winfrey told the 125th graduating class of Spelman College. After ...
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