Stories for March 2011
Stories for Thursday, March 31
New Tornado Siren Relief To Parents, Teachers
A new tornado siren outside Oakwood Elementary School in south Hall County is a relief to parents and teachers.Just three years ago, a strong tornado slammed into the school and there was no warning.“It was very, very scary because we had teachers and children in the building,” said teacher Becky ...
Slain Pastor's Car Key To Investigation
Matthew Moses said the last time he saw his father, Derek Moses, alive his dad hugged him and told him he loved him.A co-worker found Derek Moses shot to death Monday morning at his financial planning office on Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta. The office is down the block from ...
Tax Reform Bill Delayed Till April
House and Senate leaders have agreed to delay a vote on a sweeping tax reform bill until they can work out differences between the two chambers.They will not meet again in session until Monday, April 11.House leaders acknowledge problems with the tax reform bill including an oversight that could have ...
Police: Man Used Garden Hose To Steal Natural Gas
A Gwinnett County man is now in jail accused of stealing natural gas with a garden hose.According to his arrest warrants, police believe his stunt put people's lives in danger."That doesn't sound like a good situation at all to me, no," said neighbor Doug Butler. Sugar Hill City officials said ...
Man Says Scuffle With Dominique Wilkins Was Over Money
The man arrested following a scuffle with former Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins said he was attacked first.Police said 36-year-old Rashan Michel attacked Wilkins and a Hawks security guard after the Hawks game at Philips Arena on Wednesday night.After Michel bonded out of jail, he went on the radio and ...
Tax Reform Bill Vote Delayed
House and Senate leaders have agreed to delay a vote on a sweeping tax reform bill until they can work out differences between the two chambers.They will not meet again in session until April 11.House leaders acknowledged problems with the tax reform bill, including an oversight that could have turned ...
Grand Jury Indicts ATL Man; Judge Says Lack Of Evidence
A local chiropractor, who had a child molestation charge against him dropped earlier this month, is once again facing that same charge.Atlanta police arrested 65-year-old Danny Benson in February, alleging that Benson asked a 2-year-old girl about her panties at Chastain Park in Northeast Atlanta.A Fulton County judge dismissed the ...
PolitiFact: Isakson Nuclear Death Comments Are True
The safety of nuclear power plants in the United States is a hot topic following an earthquake and tsunami-fueled nuclear disaster in Japan.So PolitiFact Georgia decided to research comments by Georgia Sen. Johnny Isakson that have already been posted in the Internet.“There has never been a death caused by a ...
Murder Warrants Signed In Armored Car Guard Slaying
DeKalb County police detectives have signed warrants for murder in the shooting death of armored car guard Gary Castillo, who was gunned down March 15 outside a Kroger supermarket in the Toco Hill neighborhood of DeKalb County.Ashley Henderson, 27, and Stacy Dooley, 34, were each charged with murder, aggravated assault ...
Inmate Convicted In '96 Missing Teen's Rape, Murder
Nearly fifteen years after her death, a convicted felon has been found guilty of raping and murdering a missing Decatur teenager.On Wednesday, a Fulton County jury convicted 52-year old Leroy Cornelius Willis of murder, felony murder, rape and aggravated assault in connection with the death of 19-year-old Franckestea Woods.Woods was ...
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March Rains Silence Drought
March rains have silenced the drought.Atlanta will wrap up March with more than 9 inches of rain, which is nearly 4 inches above the monthly average. March is statistically our wettest month, so a wet winter water recharge period is great news in areas that were battling a drought.Since the ...
Driver Strikes Pole; Power Out In Area
A wreck blocked Northside Drive in southwest Atlanta on Thursday morning.The driver of a pickup truck struck a pole. Channel 2’s Amy Napier Viteri was at the scene as crews worked to move the truck from the side of the road.Police said alcohol might have played a role in the ...
2 Suspected In CVS Armed Robbery, Chase
Two people are accused in an armed robbery and police chase Thursday morning. 2 Suspected In CVS Armed Robbery, Chase The incident began at a CVS pharmacy on Boulevard in southeast Atlanta, Atlanta police Capt. Van Hobbs told Channel 2’s Darryn Moore. He said two men robbed the pharmacy, but ...
Stories for Wednesday, March 30
Family Of Slain Armored Car Guard Reacts To Arrests
Channel 2 Action News was with a close family member of a slain armored car guard as he learned that the two suspects were arrested and charged with related robberies in Gwinnett County.On Wednesday morning, Gwinnett County police arrested and charged Stacey Dooley and Quinton Booker with three counts of ...
Toddler Thrown Out Window During Carjacking
Police are hoping a fingerprint match with help lead them to two men who stole a car with two children inside.During the getaway, the men threw one of the kids, a 3-year-old, out of the window.It happened at about midnight Saturday.Thirteen-year-old Keylan Howard told Channel 2’s Erin Coleman he heard ...
Police Warn Of Fake Repair Scam
The next time a stranger offers to help fix your car you could be looking at the person who caused the problem.Police say someone is disconnecting car cables once you park and when you can't get your car to move -- that same person comes to the rescue."Forty - 50 ...
Worker Opted Out Of Lottery Pool That Won $319M
The group of seven lottery pool players that won last week's $319 million Mega Millions jackpot could have had an eighth member, but one unlucky man made a choice that cost him millions.The New York co-worker who regularly played in the office pool opted out on the night they had ...
Beachy Pitches Well In Braves Loss
Brandon Beachy pitched four scoreless innings for Atlanta and Scott Baker was just as strong for the Minnesota Twins in their 2-0 win over the Braves on Wednesday. Beachy gave up five hits and no walks. He posted a 0.90 ERA for the spring to beat out Mike Minor and ...
No Vote On Overhaul Of Georgia's Tax System
Georgians will not get one step closer to tax reform Wednesday. House and Senate leaders could not reach an agreement on the new sweeping overhaul of Georgia's tax system, so the House adjourned for the day without debating or voting on the measure."We have been in negotiations all day with ...
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