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Tom Regan

Tom Regan has been a reporter for Channel 2 Action News for more than 20 years.

He also anchored the weekend 6 and 11 p.m. shows for Channel 2 Action News for over 10 years.

Tom joined WSB-TV in 1989. Prior to that, he was an anchor and reporter at WCPO-TV in Cincinnati, and weeknight anchor and assistant news director at KAVU-TV in Victoria, Texas.

As a five-time Emmy Award winning reporter, Tom has covered stories overseas, including the 50th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.

He has also been recognized with awards from the Associated Press and Professional Association of Journalists.

Tom enjoys reading, skiing and traveling. He lives with his family in north Fulton County.

Latest from Tom Regan

A national study found at least 16 people were hospitalized with acute kidney injury after smoking synthetic cannabinoids.

Synthetic pot use linked to kidney damage

A national study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found at least 16 people were hospitalized with acute kidney injury after smoking synthetic cannabinoids. "Our study is just one example of the unanticipated, unexpected and very serious and potentially lethal consequences attributed to spice or K2 product use ...

A government report obtained by Channel 2 Action News exposes deficiencies in the program the Transportation Security Administration uses to train passenger-screening canines at airports.

Report exposes deficiencies in bomb-sniffing dog training

A government report obtained by Channel 2 Action News exposes deficiencies in the program the Transportation Security Administration uses to train passenger-screening canines at airports. The report is based on an investigation by the Government Accountability Office, a watchdog agency that monitors use of taxpayers' dollars for Congress. "Some canine ...

This photo shows Atlanta city councilwoman Cleta Winslow at Atlanta City Hall Monday, Dec. 3, 2012.

Councilwoman accused of DUI to fight charges

Lawyers for Atlanta City Council member Cleta Winslow said she was not driving drunk when she was arrested by Atlanta police late Tuesday night. "She admitted she was drinking and driving. That is not against the law in Georgia. It is only against the law if you are an impaired ...

The drug, which comes in the form of a pill and a strip that you place under your tongue, is called Suboxone.

2 Investigates: Trading addictions

Trading one addiction for another is how some drug addicts and counselors describe a popular treatment for curing addiction to pain pills and heroin. The drug, which comes in the form of a pill and a strip that you place under your tongue, is called Suboxone. It's been praised by ...

Otis Nixon was arrested early Saturday during a traffic stop in Cherokee County.

Former Braves player declines comment on crack cocaine charges

Former Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon declined to discuss his arrest on charges of crack cocaine possession. Channel 2 Action News reporter Tom Regan traveled to a rural Gordon County home to speak with Nixon following his release from jail Tuesday night. "What about the crack cocaine charges against you? ...

Video shows about 10 people surrounding a teen and beating and kicking him. One of the alleged attackers displays brass knuckles that she said she used to punch the teen.

Video shows group brutally attacking 16-year-old

The mother of a Henry County teenager who was brutally attacked on a subdivision street shared video of the assault with Channel 2 Action News. She hopes sharing the video will lead to the arrest of those responsible.   "You see him on the ground, all the blood, people stomping ...

The mother of a kindergarten student in Henry County says she is upset that the assistant principal of her daughter's school called to report the outfit she wore to her elementary school Tuesday was inappropriate and a distraction to other students.

Controversy sparks over length of 6-year-old Henry girl's skirt

The mother of a kindergarten student in Henry County says she is upset that the assistant principal of her daughter's school called to report the outfit she wore to her elementary school Tuesday was inappropriate and a distraction to other students. "She had tights under her skort, so she wasn't ...

A woman who used to live at the house where a 27-year-old mom and 4 children were killed says she had ongoing electrical problems, issues that investigators believe caused a morning fire that claimed the victims' lives.

Police investigate wiring complaints after Newnan fatal house fire

The police chief in Newnan tells Channel 2 Action News his department is investigating possible complaints of prior electrical and wiring problems at a house where a mother and four girls died early Saturday morning. "More than anything, we want to know what may have caused it, and can it ...

A Dawsoneville woman fears a large black bear that's roaming her property may attempt to break into her home, but state wildlife agents are not rushing to trap it.

DNR to attempt to trap menacing bear in Dawsonville

A Dawsonville woman fears a large black bear that's roaming her property may attempt to break into her home. The homeowner told Channel 2's Tom Regan the menacing looking bear has come out of the woods night after night for the past several weeks and prowls around her home. She ...

DFCS moves to new safety model

The Director of Georgia’s Division of Family and Children Services tells Channel 2 Action News the agency will institute a new program to help safeguard foster children and suspected victims of abuse.   “We are working with some national organizations, as well as stakeholders, on what we are calling a ...

 
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