Stories by 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 ...
Johns Creek police warn of flat tire scheme
Johns Creek police are warning residents of a possible scam artist who's posing as a good Samaritan. An email blast went out to hundreds of homeowners Tuesday evening and police have posted a warning on their Facebook page telling residents to be careful. Channel 2 Action News found and interviewed ...
Attorneys say years could pass before APS trials
All 35 of the indicted Atlanta Public School educators have reported to jail and been processed and released on bond. Channel 2 Action News has spoken with two attorneys who are familiar with the case but not directly involved. Attorneys Ravi Rayasam and Musa Ghanayem said there is likely a ...
Gang of thieves suspected in car chases
Fayetteville police believe the same gang of teenagers is responsible for two high-speed chases this month, both have ended in wrecks. Investigators said on March 14 and again last Monday, separate groups of teenagers stole vehicles from the Fayetteville Pavilion Shopping Center. On Monday, police spotted the van and a ...
Woman punched by APD officer during IHOP scuffle suing officer
The woman who said she was punched by an Atlanta police officer during a late night visit to IHOP is now suing the officer. The Atlanta Police Department's internal affairs unit cleared Officer Jose Vidal of allegations of excessive force and recommended a written reprimand for him in May 2011. ...
Cobb Co. considers hiring own air traffic controllers
Cobb County officials are considering hiring their own contract workers to keep the air traffic control tower at McCollum Field open. The Federal Aviation Administration announced last Friday that McCollum was one of dozens of towers it will close due to budget concerns. Airport manager Karl Von Hagel estimates the ...
DeKalb school board pulls name from lawsuit against governor
The DeKalb County School Board has pulled its name and money from a lawsuit challenging the governor's authority to remove school board members and replace them with people of his choosing. The new school board, with six new members appointed by Gov. Nathan Deal, met for the first time Wednesday ...
Police: $500K worth of pot found in grow house
Atlanta police say they've busted a major marijuana grow house operating in a quiet southwest side neighborhood. No arrests have been made so far, but investigators said they are seeking arrest warrants. Police spent hours at a home on Telford Terrace just off Fairburn Road on Monday, dismantling what they ...
Dunwoody homeowners vote to support new school district
A powerful Dunwoody group has thrown its support behind a push to form a new school district in DeKalb County. The Dunwoody Homeowners Association voted unanimously Sunday night to support the effort by State Sen. Fran Millar and others to change the Georgia constitution to allow for a Dunwoody School ...
Ambassador Andrew Young puts support behind new Falcons stadium
Atlanta city leaders and the Atlanta Falcons insist there is no deadline for when negotiations over funding for a new downtown stadium need to be completed. "I don't have a timeline because I think whenever you say, 'It's going to be a month from now,' it never seems to happen," ...
DeKalb superintendent in negotiations to end legal battle over board
Channel 2 Action News has learned of settlement negotiations in the DeKalb school board controversy. The governor has suspended six school board members and an accrediting agency has put the district on probation. At a meeting Tuesday night, interim superintendent Michael Thurmond told Channel 2's Tony Thomas he's negotiating with ...
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