Stories for September 2008
Stories for Tuesday, September 30
GBI: Finding Inside Paulding County Middle School Not Fetus
Georgia Bureau of Investigation officials have confirmed the finding at McClure Middle School in Paulding County of the tissue-like substance to be that of a large blood clot and not that of a fetus.Paulding County officials said Tuesday they believed they have found a fetus inside McClure Middle School.Cpl. Brandon ...
Gas Lines In Metro Atlanta Slowly Improving; Still Need More
Here is the Tuesday latest: The main pipeline that brings gas into metro Atlanta is now operating at pre-hurricane levels. Thirteen of the 15 refineries shut down during the hurricanes are running. Metro Atlanta drivers are seeing shorter lines at the pump. Gas Lines In Metro Atlanta Getting Better; Still ...
Who Has The Best Cheerleaders In Georgia?
Which school boasts the best cheerleaders in Georgia? Over the first few weeks of the high school football season, we'll be shooting video of cheerleading squads from across the state. All the schools will then be entered into a voting competition to crown the best cheerleading squad in Georgia. Alcovy ...
Would You Like To Watch Vice Presidential Debate At Channel 2?
WSB-TV is looking for undecided voters to watch and react to Thursday's Vice Presidential debate at Channel 2 studios.If you are an undecided voter who is willing to share your feelings about the debate with us, please e-mail your:Name Phone Number Email Address to donna.lampkin@wsbtv.com Thank you!
Cold Front Bringing Cooler Temperatures To Metro Atlanta
If you've been waiting for fall weather, you're going to like Wednesday.A cold front will mean the highs on Wednesday will drop down into the 70s, with lows in the 50s. SEND US: Your Pumpkin Patch Pics "It's rolling our way and it's going to do a number on our ...
Gas Pipeline To Atlanta Running At 100 Percent Capacity
The pipeline that brings gas to Atlanta from the Gulf Coast is back to 100 percent capacity, Energy Department officials said Tuesday.In addition, 13 of the 15 refineries knocked off line by Hurricanes Ike and Gustav are up and running again. NEW FORUM: Tell Us About Random Acts Of Kindness ...
Monster Plantation At Six Flags Set For Overhaul; Take One Last Look At The Popular Ride
If you've ever been to Six Flags over Georgia, chances are you recognize Monster Plantation.The ride has been a fixture at the park for the last 27 years.At the end of this operating season, Monster Plantation will get a major overhaul and reopen as the Monster Mansion in May of ...
Drivers Report Shorter Lines At Metro Atlanta Stations
Motorists are rising before dawn so they can be at metro Atlanta filling station when the delivery truck arrives. Some are skipping work or telecommuting. Others are taking the extreme step -- for Atlanta -- of switching to public transportation.Shorter lines are being reported at gas stations in the metro ...
Chinese Candy Sold In Georgia Recalled
A Chinese candy sold in Georgia was recalled Monday after tests found some samples were contaminated.White Rabbit Creamy Candy contains dangerous levels of the toxin melamine, Suanne Buggy of the California health department confirmed Monday.The candy, distributed by Queensway Foods Company Inc. of Burlingame, Calif., is sold in Georgia, California, ...
Perdue Asks Feds For Gas Shortage Help
While on a trip to Europe, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue asked President Bush to release crude oil held in reserve by the Department of Energy.The move comes as lines for gas continue to grow and drivers wonder why the governor left the state during the crisis. A new poll shows ...
Stories for Monday, September 29
QuikTrip Says All Stations Will Have Gas By Wednesday
One of the metro Atlanta area's largest gas retailers said it should be pumping at more than 100 of its stores by mid-week.Employees at one metro Atlanta QuikTrip said they got a load of regular gasoline at 11 a.m. Monday."I said, I better get it while it's here,'" said driver ...
Cobb Police Dealing With Line-Cutters, Fights Over Gas
The gas crunch is keeping police officers busy -- from complaints about fights at the pumps and line-cutters, to traffic control duties outside of gas stations. Police in Kennesaw charged two people with trying to get gas by sucking it out of vans owned by a daycare center.When Karen Hill ...
11 of Georgia's 13 House Members Vote Against Bailout
Eleven of Georgia's 13 House members voted against the $700 billion emergency rescue of the nation's financial system. Democrats Sanford Bishop and Jim Marshall were the lone Georgia representatives to vote for the plan, which was defeated by a stunning 228-205 vote on Monday.Fellow Democrats John Barrow, Hank Johnson, John ...
WSB-TV Gas Map Can Help You Find Stations With Gas
The map below shows the latest information on stations around metro Atlanta that still have gas, according to viewers. Atlanta Gas Prices provided by GasBuddy.com Click here to add this map to your website.
S.C. Father Charged With DUI After Running Over Son
Authorities charged a Spartanburg County man of driving drunk when he ran over his 2-year-old son in the driveway and injured him. Police charged 33-year-old Clay West of Pacolet with felony driving under the influence and child endangerment. Police Chief Robert Ivey said West ran over his son, Gage, when ...
QuikTrip Says All Their Stations Will Have Gas By Wednesday
As of Monday, here is the latest: Supplies are still low around the metro Atlanta area, but hope is on the horizon. The Port of Mobile is receiving gas shipments by barge -- which should eventually reach us. QuikTrip gas stations tell Channel 2 all of its local stores should ...
Perdue Delayed Asking For Gas Shortage Help
While other southeastern states were asking for help with gas shortages, Gov. Sonny Perdue waited a week before requesting a waiver freeing up extra gas for Georgia.Officials in Kentucky asked on Monday, Sept. 15, for a waiver from the Environmental Protection Agency to lift restrictions requiring special gas. It was ...
Stories for Sunday, September 28
No Gas Has Atlanta Drivers Wondering How They'll Get To Work
With no gas to get around, many people are spending a lot of time at home, clicking away on their computers to complain about area gas shortages. SHORTAGE SURVEY: Would You Sleep At A Gas Station To Fill Up? One of the biggest issues for folks whose gas tanks are ...
Hit-And-Run Driver Leaves Monroe County Woman Dead
Authorities are searching for a hit-and-run driver that left a Monroe County woman dead.The accident happened early Sunday morning on Interstate 75.Authorities said the victim, Tonya Teresa Chapman, 35, of Higgins Mill Road, was apparently struck and killed by a car on the southbound entrance ramp of I-75 at Johnstonville ...
Your Ritzpix Photos From Past Games of the Week
WSB-TV and WSBTV.com have teamed up with Ritzpix to make some of the photos from the Game of the Week available to you. Here you can see the photos that are available and then click on the link to download or order them. Your Photos: Cedar Shoals at Clarke Central ...
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