Stories for December 2007
Stories for Monday, December 31
Psittacosis Information
Here is more information on psittacosis from the CDC: Clinical Features: In humans, fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a dry cough. Pneumonia is often evident on chest x-ray. Etiologic Agent: Chlamydia psittaci, a bacterium Incidence: Since 1996, fewer than 50 confirmed cases were reported in the United States each ...
PetSmart Birds Quarantined Release
Here is the full text of the release from the state Agriculture Department: The Georgia Department of Agriculture is quarantining PetSmart stores in the state and a Superpetz store in Martinez due to psittacosis, a bird disease that can be transferred to humans, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin announced today.Psittacosis ...
Birds Quarantined At Metro Atlanta PetSmarts
All birds at PetSmart stores in metro Atlanta and the rest of Georgia are under a quarantine after an outbreak of a bird disease that can be transferred to humans.The Georgia Department of Agriculture ordered the quarantine at the PetSmarts, plus a Superpetz store in Martinez outside of Augusta due ...
Watch Atlanta's Peach Drop, New Year's Rocking Eve On WSB-TV
Every year several hundred thousand revelers gather in New York City's Times Square on New Year's Eve.Millions more around the world will be watching. All eyes are glued to the screen to watch the iconic New Year's Eve ball drop in one of the most watched shows of the year.You ...
Police: Decatur Man Killed His Own Father, Grandfather
Police are searching for a 22-year-old man suspected of stabbing his father and grandfather to death at a Decatur home. Decatur Police Chief Mike Booker told WSB-TV Channel 2 that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Decatur police are investigating the killing, which occured Sunday night. He declined to ...
Flights Delayed; Dense Fog Blankets Metro Atlanta
The last day of 2007 began with early morning commuters crawling along because of a pea-soup fog. 2007 REVIEW: The Year's Biggest Stories| Most Popular Videos| Biggest Story Survey "The visibility is a quarter mile or less," according to WSB-TV Channel 2 meteorologist Brad Nitz.In some areas the visibility was ...
Stories for Sunday, December 30
The Way I See It...
The news that Braves coach Jim Beauchamp died last week hit me hard. I had talked with him at his charity golf tournament in October and it was clear the leukemia had taken its toll. Jim worked quietly in the background and helped build the Braves into champions. He was ...
DeKalb County Father, Son Killed In Violent Robbery
The family of a father and son gunned down during a violent robbery is pleading for the gunmen to turn themselves in.Killed were Roberto Nunez and his 14 year old son Dason. Another man was critically injured. He remains at Grady Hospital.Relatives are upset their loved ones were killed for ...
Stories for Saturday, December 29
Gwinnett County Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting A Student
Lancaster has already resigned from the school.He is now out of jail after posting bond.Lancaster was just hired at Grayson High School this year.He taught social studies and coached football and baseball.
Fast Food Manager Shot; Police Search For Gunman
The search continues for the suspect who shot the unidentified restaurant manager.Police say the manager was shot in the neck when he tried to break up a scuffle between the gunman and one of his workers outside the Popeye's near the trash dumpster.The manager was taken to a nearby hospital.No ...
Troopers Say Reckless Mud-Bogging To Blame For Multiple Deaths
Officials said four people, including two children, were killed in a mud-bogging accident Friday night.The Georgia State Patrol says a SUV full of people slammed into two trees and burst into flames.Four people were killed including two young children. Authorities say the deceased victims are Susanna Guffey, 24, who was ...
Stories for Friday, December 28
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Winning Numbers Announced In Holiday Millionaire Raffle
The Georgia Lottery announced Monday the $1,000,000 winners in the Holiday Millionaire Raffle. These four numbers were selected by a random drawing at the Georgia Lottery Headquarters and were certified by KPMG.The $1,000,000 winning ticket numbers are:037889 146386 214571 233511 If you are holding a Holiday Millionaire Raffle ticket with ...
Channel 2 Action News Wins December
Channel 2 Action News won every newscast time period in the December Sweeps which ran November 29-December 26, 2007.“The Georgia water crisis is still the region's most important story and WSB-TV continued another strong month of day to day coverage for our viewers,” said Bill Hoffman, vice president and general ...
Atlanta New Year's Eve Festivities Mean Traffic Restrictions
The City of Atlanta will host a number of New Year’s Eve events that will draw hundreds of thousands of people to the City. During this period the Atlanta Police Department is anticipating a high volume of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and strongly encourages the use of MARTA. PDF: New ...
Mayor Franklin's Statement Regarding Darius Miller Investigation
"I want to clarify that I did not confirm any information regarding the investigation into the assault of Darius Miller, any reports that I did, are false. As in every criminal case, our police department must focus on gathering the facts, crime analysis and identifying the perpetrators.I have every confidence ...
A Glance Back At 2007
A glance back at 2007 -- We expect a great 2008. Thank you for supporting wsbtv.com! PICTURE STORY: Monica, Clark Get Their Shakespeare On Southeastern Flower Show 2007 Jimmy Kimmel Hosts Lottery Drawing Kimberley Kennedy Hosts Fashion Show Dancers Bust A Move, Desperate Housewives Photos, ABC Summer Screening Chuck Dowdle ...
Police: Parents Catch Nanny Abusing Their Son On Tape
Cherokee County detectives arrested a 23-year-old nanny after the parents of a child produced a video tape showing alleged abuse, authorities said.Detectives arrested Constance Smith of Rockmart Thursday.Officials said Smith was charged after the parents of a 13-month-old boy reported they had a video of Smith slapping their child in ...
Despite Rain, Atlanta Still May See Driest Year On Record
Although the metro area has received a half-inch of rain, forecasters say additional rainfall this weekend likely will determine whether this year becomes the driest on record. The National Weather Service says the current record was set in 1954 when the area only had less than 32 inches of rain. ...
Holiday Millionaire Raffle Drawing On New Years Eve
Time is running out for the best chance ever to win $1 million from the Georgia Lottery. Holiday Millionaire Raffle is a limited-time game from the Georgia Lottery with more than 1,000 prizes, including four $1 million prizes, to be awarded New Year’s Eve.Holiday Millionaire Raffle tickets are on sale ...
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