Stories for June 2004
Stories for Wednesday, June 30
Bond Denied in Child Abuse Case
A Henry County judge Wednesday rejected bond for a Stockbridge father accused of torturing and beating an 11-year-old girl last year until she died. Prosecutors have announced their intent to seek the death penalty for Rodney Michael Reaves, 37, who is facing felony murder and child cruelty charges in connection ...
West Nile Found in Fulton
Mosquitoes in Fulton County infected with the West Nile virus have prompted state health officials to warn people to take precautions against the disease. The mosquitoes were collected in southeast Atlanta near Grant Park last week and tested positive for the virus, according to a bulletin from the Georgia Division ...
Metro's Rain Reprieve Ends
Rain, some of which could be heavy at times, is forecast to return to metro Atlanta Wednesday and linger into tomorrow, snapping the region's one-day dry spell.Precipitation was reported in parts of the metro region during the early morning hours, and Severe Weather Team 2 meteorologist David Chandley said the ...
Stories for Tuesday, June 29
Mom Held in Son's Abuse
A state caseworker has been fired in connection with the abuse of an Atlanta boy who was beaten allegedly by his mother before she went to a club to party, officials said. The termination occurred on the same day that a Fulton County magistrate judge set bond for Terrell Thomas, ...
Ashcroft Visits Atlanta
U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft on Tuesday visited Atlanta, where he met with law enforcement officials from throughout the region to talk about terrorism and how to combat it. Terrorism War -- Short Bush-g8-Discussion-2008 WAR ON TERRORISM Timeline: Sept. 11, 2001 Link: Dept. Of Homeland Security Link: Ready.gov More Info: ...
Stories for Monday, June 28
Metro Storm Woes Mount
The persistent precipitation that has fallen in metro Atlanta over the past several days is likely to continue Monday, one day after three people were killed at Lake Lanier after being struck by lightning and a rain-weakened tree collapsed onto a DeKalb County nursing home. Lightning Deaths Scene Severe Weather ...
Triple Murder Suspect Surrenders
The man suspected of shooting five southwest Atlanta residents and killing three of them, including a young toddler, surrendered early Tuesday to authorities in Mississippi, according to reports. Demetrius Willis, 26, of Alabama apparently turned himself in around midnight, the Associated Press reported while quoting station WABG-TV in Greenville, Miss. ...
Stories for Saturday, June 26
BRAVES 5 O'S 0
Russ Ortiz tossed seven-plus shutout innings as the Atlanta Braves blanked the Baltimore Orioles, 5-0, in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series at Camden Yards. Eli Marrero and Charles Thomas each went 2-for-4 with an RBI for the Braves, who have won two of three after losing three ...
Stories for Friday, June 25
Fulton Guards Disciplined
Three guards involved in letting a rapper make a video at the Fulton County Jail have been suspended. Fulton Guards Disciplined Deputies Involved Sheriff Jackie Barrett punished the deputies for their roles in allowing rapper Clifford Harris, known as T.I., to use a maximum security cell, guards and inmates as ...
Mom Guilty in Child Sex Case
The Atlanta mother accused of allowing her boyfriend to repeatedly rape and impregnate her preteen daughter was convicted Friday shortly after jurors began their deliberations. Molest Victim Testifies The victim testified in court Julia Johnson, 38, was sentenced to life in prison after she was found guilty of all charges, ...
Stories for Thursday, June 24
AIDS Effort Targets Black Men
In an attempt to combat the soaring rate of HIV infection among young black men, several health groups have teamed up to sponsor a statewide campaign that will urge at-risk African American males to undergo AIDS testing. The effort is known as PAUSE, or Promoting Awareness of HIV Using Safer ...
Clouds and Sun on Tap
There is a good chance for scattered showers this weekend, although there will be some sunshine mixed in as well. More Resources VIDEO: David Chandley's Forecast wsbtv.com Severe Weather Guide wsbtv.com Forecast and Radar on Demand Sign up for e-mail weather updates Twisters Ravage Wisconsin The expected rain is courtesy ...
Man Shoots Policeman
Wet weather has prompted law enforcement authorities in Pickens County to call off the search for a suspect who shot and wounded a Jasper police officer early Thursday. Officer Charles Green was shot three times in the leg while on routine patrol in an area near Ga. 515, said Pickens ...
Stories for Wednesday, June 23
Mega Church Festival Arrives
Atlanta police said they will activate their traffic management plan if necessary to handle the possible gridlock from a mega church festival that begins Wednesday and is expected to draw up to 150,000 participants to the city. T.D. Jakes for Mega Fest T.D. Jakes speaks to reporters Mega Fest 2004, ...
Help Sought for Fulton Jail
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Fulton County Jail and asks the court to take over the jail, claiming overcrowding has made it dangerous for inmates and staff. "The place is already hot, humid and tension is almost at the breaking point," said Stephen Bright, director of the ...
Stories for Tuesday, June 22
Police Mull Charges in Baby Death
DeKalb County law enforcement authorities on Wednesday were weighing whether to file charges against the parents of a toddler who died after he was left inside a sport utility vehicle yesterday for eight hours. Authorities said any decision to pursue criminal sanctions is pending the outcome of autopsy results by ...
Parade Will Honor Georgia's 48th Brigade
The theme of this year's Fourth of July “Salute to America” parade will be "Honoring Georgia's 48th Brigade."More than 200 citizen-soldiers representing Georgia’s 48th Brigade Combat Team and the Georgia Army and Air National Guard will participate in the parade.Leading the formation as it travels the parade route, will be ...
Salute 2 America Parade to be Broadcast in HDTV
The annual Salute 2 America parade, the nation’s largest televised Fourth of July parade, will enhance its distinctiveness again this year by being broadcast in high definition television.The HDTV broadcast, which airs Wednesday, July 4 at 12:30 p.m., means the pageantry of the 1.1-mile parade through the heart of downtown ...
Rain Remains in Forecast
The evening rush hour commute home Tuesday was dry but the threat of rain remains in the forecast for metro Atlanta through Wednesday.Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Glenn Burns said the afternoon storms have largely dissipated although he added that the chance for evening precipitation exists.Storms soaked parts of ...
Clinton Reveals 'Private Struggle'
Former President Bill Clinton told talk show host Oprah Winfrey Tuesday that he never expected to be caught while having an affair with then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The president made his comments during an appearance on Winfrey's broadcast, which airs today at 4 p.m. on WSB-TV/Channel 2, to talk ...
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