Stories for October 2005
Stories for Monday, October 31
Clayton Police Probing Suspicious Device
Clayton County police blocked off some roads Monday afternoon after a suspicious device was found in front of a house, authorities said.Police were called to the home on Lake Harbin Road near Mount Zion Boulevard shortly before 3:30 p.m. No injuries have been reported.Authorities said a resident called police to ...
No Bond in Strangulation Killing Case
A Fulton County magistrate judge on Monday refused to grant bond for the boyfriend accused of strangling his girlfriend to death.The decision means Horace Brown will remain at the Fulton County Jail, where he is facing charges of murder and concealing a body in connection with the death of Miracle ...
Helicopter Crashes at Gwinnett Airfield
No injuries have been reported after a helicopter crashed and landed on its side Monday shortly after takeoff, authorities said.The mishap occurred at Briscoe Field in Gwinnett County shortly before noon. Authorities said the aircraft had just taken off when it crashed.It was not immediately clear why the helicopter crashed.
Fulton SWAT Team Fatally Shoots Man During Standoff
Police shot and killed a mentally disturbed early Monday in North Fulton County when he allegedly tried to attack them with knives during a standoff with officers, investigators said.The man died at the scene following the shooting, which occurred shortly before 3 a.m. at the Dunwoody Pointe Apartments, located in ...
Frightful Evening Commute Likely
Commuters could face one of the worse rides of the year Monday evening as revelers and parents take to the roads early to celebrate Halloween.The Georgia Department of Transportation is warning motorists to avoid the possible traffic congestion by driving before 2 p.m. or after 7 p.m.People driving to celebrate ...
Stories for Friday, October 28
Midtown Street Reopens After 'Suspicous' Device Scare
A "suspicious" device that prompted Atlanta police to close a portion of 10th Street was a hard plastic tool box, authorities said.Emergency crews were called to Midtown Atlanta Friday when a suspicious device was found shortly after 10:30 a.m. outside the Jocks and Jills sports bar and across the street ...
Man Wanted in Wife's Slaying Found Dead in Gwinnett
The husband of the missing Conyers woman whose body was found Wednesday was himself found dead Friday in a Gwinnett County apartment, apparently from a self-inflected gunshot wound, authorities said.An autopsy was expected to be done to determine the exact cause of death. His body was found in an apartment ...
Suspect Held in Teen's Fatal Shooting at Complex
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of a Henry County teen who suffered a gunshot wound to the head Thursday night during a fight with four men at his apartment complex.Cedric Holland Jr., 15, was rushed for medical treatment to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he ...
Stories for Thursday, October 27
Atlanta to Pay Tribute to Rosa Parks
Prominent Atlanta citizens were expected to attend a memorial Thursday night for civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks, who was also honored by the cities of Montgomery and Detroit.The Atlanta tribute was scheduled to be held at 6 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, located at 407 Auburn Avenue. Mayor Shirley Franklin ...
Fire Destroys Apartments at DeKalb Complex
DeKalb County investigators were searching Thurday for the cause of a blaze that destroyed several units and sent residents into the chilly morning air.No injuries were reported during the two-alarm fire, which broke out shortly after 7 a.m. at the Cedar Pine Apartments, located in the 1000 block of Montreal ...
Stories for Wednesday, October 26
Body of Dead Woman Found in Pond Near Henry Church
Henry County police have launched an investigation into the apparent drowning death of a woman whose naked body was found Wednesday in a pond near a church.The body was found in a pool of water near the Metro Heights Baptist Church, which is located in the 2100 block Ga. 138 ...
Mercury to Plunge Tonight
Much of north Georgia is under a cold weather advisory through Thursday morning as some of the coldest temperatures of the season are expected to grip the area.The National Weather Service has issued the warnings, which are expected to run through 8 a.m. Thursday. For a complete list of counties ...
Henry Bridge Remains Closed
State transportation employees were working Wednesday to assess the damage and repair the bridge support that was damaged the day before when a tractor-trailer slammed into the column, killing the driver.The Walt Stevens Bridge, which crosses over Interstate 75 in Henry County, remained closed as crews sought to determine if ...
MARTA Bus Driver, 3 Others Hurt in Wreck
A MARTA bus driver and three passengers were hurt Wednesday when the bus they were riding collided into a utility pole in southeast Atlanta.All of the victims were rushed for treatment to Grady Memorial Hospital. Their conditions were pending.The accident occurred shortly after 10 a.m. in the 600 block of ...
No Bond in Fatal Shooting of Baby
A Fulton County magistrate judge on Thursday refused to grant bond for the man whose handgun apparently accidentally discharged Wednesday, striking and fatally wounding an 8-month-old toddler in an adjoining apartment.The decision means Gabriel Books, 22, will remain at the Fulton County Jail, where he is facing several charges in ...
Ex-Hostage Smith Denies Prior Contact with Abductor
The woman who was held hostage by the man accused of going on a fatal shooting rampage at the Fulton County Courthouse is denying allegations that she had a prior relationship with Brian Nichols and that she used drugs with him.In an exclusive interview with Channel 2 Action News, Ashley ...
Stories for Tuesday, October 25
Channel 2 Announces New Morning News Anchor
CONTACT: Steve Riley, WSB-TVJennifer Rigby, news director for Channel 2 Action News, announced today that Collins Spencer joins Pam Martin and Karen Minton to co-anchor Channel 2 Action News “This Morning” from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. He will also co-anchor Channel 2’s one hour noon newscast.“Collins joins a great ...
Fulton Worker Injured During Fall into Chemical Vat
A Fulton County worker was taken a metro Atlanta hospital for treatment Tuesday after he accidentally fell into a tank containing chemical product.The worker, whose identity was not immediately released, was decontaminated as a precaution after the incident, which occurred shortly after 3 p.m. at an industrial site operated by ...
Fatal Wreck Snarls I-75
The driver of a tractor-trailer was killed Tuesday when his big rig collided with a freeway overpass pillar, prompting officials to shut down northbound lanes of the freeway and a bridge interchange.The driver, identified as John T. Herman, 62, of Enon, Ohio, was lifeflighted for treatment to a metro Atlanta ...
Teen Hurt When SUV Crashes into Dental Office
A 13-year-old was hurt Tuesday when a sport utility vehicle crashed into a dentist's office in Douglas County, authorities said.The victim was rushed for medical treatment to a metro Atlanta hospital, but their condition was pending.The accident occurred shortly around 9:45 a.m. at a Great Expressions Dental Center, located in ...
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