Tony Thomas
Tony Thomas joined WSB-TV Channel 2 in October 2009. He’s no stranger to Atlanta news; he spent more than 8 years reporting for WAGA-TV.
Tony graduated from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois and got his first full-time reporting job at a TV station before even graduating college. His first job was at WIFR-TV in Rockford, Illinois. After anchoring and investigative reporting positions in Madison, Wisconsin and Las Vegas, Nevada, Tony found his way to Atlanta.
Tony has covered almost all of the major stories across the Southeast since moving to Atlanta including hurricanes, tornados, the mass shootings at Virginia Tech, and the hunt and capture of Olympic Park Bomber Eric Rudolph.
Tony has been awarded seven Southeast Regional Emmy awards. He was also nominated for a National Spot News Emmy Award for his helicopter based coverage of a high speed chase through Atlanta in 2002.
Tony lives in DeKalb County with his wife and two daughters. When not chasing news, Tony is a die-hard Chicago Cubs baseball fan.
Latest from Tony Thomas
Parts of jet plane wing fall on woman's house, Walmart parking lot
Federal authorities are investigating why pieces of a 747 cargo plane crashed into the woman's house Sunday afternoon. The woman lives on Newton Estate Drive in Clayton County, along a direct flight path to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Another piece of the plane landed at a Walmart on Anvil Block Road, ...
Carroll County man recounts attack that left him nearly dead
A Carroll County man is talking for the first time since being attacked at a Villa Rica bar and spending a week in a coma. Chase Mayfield sat down with Channel 2's Tony Thomas to talk about his recovery and what he remembers about that April 15 evening. "The only ...
Family wants justice after loved one allegedly killed by repeat offender
A metro Atlanta family is pleading for justice after their 70-year old loved one was killed in an accident. Jean Laltrello's relatives warn the judicial system and state law will allow a repeat of what happened if the rules aren't changed. The plea comes as prosecutors in the case said ...
Adult businesses say Brookhaven is trying to shut them down
Georgia's newest city could have a big legal fight on its hands soon. Two adult entertainment companies said they expect to head to court if the city of Brookhaven does not back down on what the businesses say are efforts to shut them down. The Pink Pony strip club stands ...
UGA adding extra security measures for Friday graduation
University of Georgia police are warning people to get to Sanford Stadium early Friday for the Spring Commencement ceremonies. Increased security will likely mean longer wait times at checkpoints. The graduations will be the largest gathering at UGA since the Boston bombings. UGA Police Chief Jimmy Williamson said limitations on ...
APS charter school parents fight for funding
Atlanta parents of charter school children packed a school board meeting Monday night, demanding the district fully fund their budgets. There are about 15 charter schools in the Atlanta Public Schools system. At issue is about $3 million APS is withholding from the charter school budgets due to a dispute ...
Police release sketch, raise reward in Griffin murder case
Police in Griffin are hoping a sketch of a wanted murderer and a growing reward will lead to clues in a homicide that has rattled even some veteran detectives. Harry Burkett, 63, was gunned down in his fiancé's house on Crescent Lane April 6. Investigators said the gunmen used a ...
TSA seizes 3 weapons at Atlanta airport in days following Boston bombing
Despite increased security and constant reminders of the Boston bombings, officials at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport said passengers are still trying to pass through the security checkpoints with weapons in their bags. The Transportation Security Administration said agents have seized three weapons just in the week since the attacks and one ...
Johns Creek residents want city to push out massage parlors
Residents in one northern suburb known for its country clubs and upscale shopping say too many massage parlors are popping up and the city needs to do something. Neighbors along Medlock Bridge Road showed up in force at the Johns Creek City Council meeting Monday night, urging the elected officials ...
Police increase patrols for Atlanta sports, cultural events
Atlanta city leaders say they've increased police patrols at major venues around the city for at least the next several days. In a statement, Police Chief George Turner said, "Atlanta police officers will be visible, vigilant and prepared." “The heads of the Atlanta Police Department, Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and ...
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