Death investigation at metro Atlanta Quality Inn
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Fire at an Atlanta Goodwill
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to a dumpster fire at the Goodwill along the 2000 block of Piedmont Road Northeast, early Wednesday morning.
Atlanta Dream battles New York Liberty in Game 2 of semifinals
The Atlanta Dream return to the court Wednesday night for Game 2 of the WNBA semifinals against the New York Liberty.
Bottoms, Jackson clash over Trump ties in governor debate
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican nominee Rick Jackson faced off in a debate Tuesday night, with much of the discussion focused on Jackson’s relationship with President Donald Trump.
2 dead after apparent murder-suicide shooting in Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting in southwest Atlanta.
NLDS: Braves drop Game 3 to Dodgers, now face elimination Game 4
The Atlanta Braves dropped Game 3 of the National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Violent robbery suspect crashes stolen Atlanta police cruiser on I-675
A man accused of attacking a woman at the Midtown MARTA station later stole an Atlanta police cruiser and crashed it into a tanker truck on I-675, according to police.
Couple convicted after fake homeless nonprofit took grant money
A federal jury has convicted a couple of fraud in a scheme that prosecutors say took $529,500 in federal grant money from Gwinnett County, one of four local governments that paid their nonprofit.
New DeKalb County Schools superintendent outlines priorities, goals for students
The new superintendent of DeKalb County Schools sat down with Channel 2 Action News to discuss his priorities and goals for students.
3 years after metro Atlanta photographer’s killing, family finally gets answers
More than three years after someone shot and killed a well- known photographer, his family is finally getting answers about what happened the night of the shooting.
Braves fans say parking near Truist Park moves quicker than you’d think
It may take a while to get out of a parking deck, but fans say once you do, you can move quickly.
Teen accused of driving 145 mph during stunt driving takeover, seriously injuring another driver
Trey Adkins faces 15 charges after allegedly hitting a car at 145 mph and fleeing a Norcross stunt driving event.
SWAT operation turns into metro Atlanta animal rescue at home of self-described ‘influencers’
Two sisters who investigators say portrayed themselves on social media as animal lovers are facing multiple animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered dozens of animals living in what they described as deplorable conditions inside an Atlanta home.
Metro Atlanta school district to take over arena management at end of year
A metro Atlanta school district will be taking over management of an 8,000 seat stadium at the end of the year.
Coweta County DA responds to family of man killed by Newnan officer
Coweta County District Attorney Herb Cranford released a statement about a recent officer-involved shooting where an 18-year-old was killed.
Parking attendants at Truist Park stuck cash in their pockets, warrants say
The pair was working at a pre-paid lot and there should not have been any transactions at the gate.
Nearly 1,500 guns seized, 20 people charged in major gang trafficking case
The FBI and ATF seized nearly 1,500 guns and charged 20 individuals in a massive Atlanta trafficking case.
Couple accused of conspiracy to commit child abuse at home where two dozen children lived
California authorities charge a couple with child abuse conspiracy following investigations into a massive household.
Non-profit offers to provide security to Georgia city after mass shooting
After dozens were hurt and two people died at a homecoming party turned mass shooting in Georgia, a non-profit anti-violence organization is considering providing security assistance.
6th arrest made in mass shooting at Macon park
A dozen people were wounded in a shooting at Carolyn Crayton Park last month.
Atlanta Dream to start playing at State Farm Arena
Starting with the 2027 season, the Atlanta Dream will play all home games in State Farm Arena.
Police: Sisters posing as animal advocates kept dozens of animals in horrific conditions
Two sisters were arrested in Fulton County facing 19 counts of animal cruelty after dozens of pets were found neglected.
Inmate dies after experiencing medical condition inside metro Atlanta jail
An inmate who was being held at a metro Atlanta jail since last year died Tuesday, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Infrastructure issues’ force highway to shut down in north Georgia county
The Georgia Department of Transportation says infrastructure problems led to a road closure in north Georgia.
71-year-old man convicted for abusing several Georgia children over decades
The Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced the conviction of a man for abusing multiple children as far back as 1981.
65-year-old e-bike rider killed in Coweta hit-and-run
Georgia State Patrol is trying to find the driver responsible for killing a man in a hit-and-run last month.
Dennis Franchione, who coached at TCU, Alabama, Texas A&M, dies at 75
Dennis Franchione, whose career as a head college football coach included stops at TCU, Alabama and Texas A&M, died on Tuesday, his family announced. He was 75.
Suspect threatened to shoot 2 officers before stealing patrol car: warrants
A man accused of a violent robbery threatened to shoot officers before taking off in their patrol car, according to arrest warrants.
Emmy Awards move to Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video will host the Emmy Awards starting in September 2027, ending its rotation among broadcast networks.
Strikeout artist ‘Sudden Sam’ McDowell dies at 84
The lefty led the majors in strikeouts three times and the American League five times.
R&B singer Freddie Jackson dies
Singer Freddie Jackson, famous for 'Rock Me Tonight,' died at 69 shortly after celebrating his birthday.
Federal film tax legislation draws support from Georgia officials, lawmakers
A recently proposed bipartisan bill aimed at boosting the film industry in the United States and keeping production domestic is getting support from Georgia leaders and lawmakers.
Georgia Walmart employee accused of selling items under the table at big discount
A Walmart employee is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the company, all while on the clock.
Walmart employee accused of stealing at least $8,000 while on the job
A Walmart employee is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the company, all while on the clock.
Metro Atlanta city hires firm to manage homelessness task force
The Decatur City Commission has officially hired a company to operate the city’s Task Force on Homelessness at its latest meeting.
Watch: Hundreds of bison stage stampede at Grand Teton National Park
A tour guide in Wyoming captured video that is reminiscent of the Old West, when bison roamed free in the state.
Delta says brief ‘limited global’ outage impacted systems, returning to normal
Reports indicate Delta's website and app are down. Watch Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m. for the latest updates.
Child claws through closet wall, jumps from window to escape Georgia woman who adopted him
A neighbor spotted the 62 pound 11-year-old walking down the street and called 911.
Man accused of charging $2.4K to someone else’s room at Florida Keys resort
Malachi Ethan Keasler is accused of charging various items to another person at the Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Islamorada.
Jeffrey Archer, British novelist, politician, dies at 86
The novelist wrote more than 40 books during five decades. His latest book was scheduled to be released on Tuesday.
Surveillance video captures man stealing cat up for adoption, rescue says
A metro Atlanta cat rescue seeks help after footage showed a man stealing Peggy the cat from a Cobb County Petco.
National Taco Day freebies and deals
Celebrate National Taco Day with delicious deals.
ICE planning to sell Georgia facility at center of controversy
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is looking to sell one of the two Georgia facilities that were at the center of controversy during a push to build new detention centers.
Suspects accused of trying to smuggle contraband inside Georgia prison
One person was arrested after authorities intercepted a drone operation intended to smuggle illegal contraband into a Georgia state prison on Saturday.
Construction worker rescued after falling 20 feet into manhole
Atlanta firefighters are working to rescue a worker who fell 20 feet down a manhole on Roxboro Road in Buckhead.
Pro wrestling announcer Jim Ross scheduled for second brain surgery
The veteran pro wrestling announcer is having a second surgery to address an issue with a shunt procedure performed in August.
Disney raises ticket prices again as company’s fiscal year begins
Walt Disney World and Disneyland raise prices for various tickets and annual passes starting next season.
Fugitive arrested in Florida found with handcuff key taped to underwear
Jonathan Terry was wanted on fugitive warrants in Kentucky and Indiana.
Zoo Atlanta sets debut date for giant pandas
Ping Ping and Fu Shuang will make their debut on Friday, Nov. 6. in the Arthur M. Blank Panda Grove habitat, the Zoo Atlanta announced Tuesday.
Painting bought at estate sale for $30 sells for $1.35 million at auction
The artist gave the painting to a Michigan doctor in exchange for medical services. It remained in the doctor's family for decades.
Paramount, Warner Bros deal closes; two companies become Skydance
A new media giant was born as Skydance finalized its purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery, bringing together CBS and CNN.
Tropical Depression No. 9 likely to become Hurricane Isaias
Meteorologists expect Tropical Storm Isaias to bring heavy rain to the Southeast following its projected Friday landfall.
2 shot, 1 dead in Bartow County; suspect arrested
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a 34-year-old, Jamal Davis, Sunday following a shooting at a Cartersville residence that left one person dead and another hospitalized.
Georgia mass shooting: Curfew issued after 2 killed, dozens injured at block party
An emergency order and curfew are now in place following a deadly mass shooting that killed two men and injured dozens of people.
‘Patient Zero’ No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, knocks ‘Choosin’ Texas’ off top spot
Taylor Swift's "Patient Zero" topped the Billboard Hot 100, ending the 24-week run for "Choosin' Texas."
Chipotle produces song using instruments made out of vegetables
"From Ground to Sound" uses corn, bell peppers and jalapeños to create a fresh sound.
Man shot at gas station along busy Atlanta road
APD confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a man was shot at the Citgo station at 2685 Donald Lee Hollowell Pkwy. Police did not release the condition’s victim.
Reggie McFadden, stand-up comic, ‘In Living Color’ actor, dies at 57
The comic appeared on "Def Comedy Jam" in 1991 and had breakout success during the final season of "In Living Color."
Longtime Georgia sheriff’s office captain dies
The Walton County Sheriff’s Office announced the lost one of our own, Captain Tim Tallant.
‘Days of our Lives,’ ‘General Hospital’ actor Robert Kelker-Kelly dies
Actor Robert Kelker-Kelly died at 62 after being found unresponsive. He starred in soaps like "Another World" and "Port Charles."
Former Army major who killed 13 at Fort Hood will be executed by firing squad
Hasan was an Army psychiatrist when he opened fire at the Soldier Readiness Processing Center at Fort Hood on Nov. 5, 2009. He killed 12 soldiers and a civilian while wounding 32 others.
2 NFL referees suspended for ‘unprofessional conduct’
Veteran line judge Jeff Seeman will sit out two games, while referee Adrian Hill will miss one game.
Jim Bakker, televangelist brought down by sex, money scandals, dies at 86
At its zenith, the Christian television pioneer and his first wife, Tammy Faye Bakker, drew as many as 13 million viewers a day and brought in yearly revenue as high as $129 million.
NLDS: Braves return home for Game 3 against Dodgers with series split
The Atlanta Braves return home to Truist Park to host Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
Bijan Robinson powers Falcons past Saints 45-24 on the 20th anniversary of the Superdome’s reopening
Bijan Robinson rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns — starting with a 59-yard scoring run on Atlanta’s third play — and the Falcons routed the New Orleans Saints 45-24 on Monday night
Armed home invasion suspects beat parents near baby, police say
The accused lookout in a Gwinnett County home invasion was arrested Monday, more than two months after police say a group broke through a sliding glass door and attacked two adults with a baby inside.
Data center, ‘pop-up’ power plant fined just $41,500 after starting without permit
A data center and the temporary power plant built to support it now have their construction permits, after agreeing to pay a combined $41,500 in state penalties for starting construction before receiving required air permits.
Police seek suspect accused of stealing $999 computer from Walmart
Griffin police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a computer from a Walmart last month.
Recall alert: Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen organic berry recall expanded
A frozen fruit recall, initially announced in July and expanded in September, has been expanded again.
Metro Atlanta city wants $1.7M to continue providing fire service to busy airport
A dispute over the cost of fire services at Fulton County’s Charlie Brown Airport could leave the county looking for another emergency response option before its own fire department is ready.
Georgia gas prices drop after state gas tax suspension, but savings vary
Drivers across metro Atlanta and Georgia are paying less at the pump after Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state gas tax, but the savings vary depending on where they fill up.
Georgia voters could decide who controls board overseeing utility rates
Voters have a chance to change control over the five-person board that approves utility rate hikes here in Georgia. There are two Public Service Commission seats up for grabs in the midterm elections.
Agritourism offsets high price of diesel, farmer owner says
Jaemor Farms in Hall County may be best known for peaches, but pumpkins are now a close second. Jaemor Owner Drew Echols said that agritourism helps pay the bills when a freeze damages the peach crop, or super high diesel fuel prices make it super expensive to haul the produce to market.
Metro judge wants $190K to help truant students before they end up in criminal system
Chief Juvenile Court Judge Nhan-Ai Du wants about $190,000 for a full-time coordinator and services for those kids. It has no formal program for them now, and staff handle the cases on top of their main jobs.
Suspect accused of threatening Georgia congressman arrested in New York
A man accused of threatening the life of a Georgia congressman and his son-in-law is now in custody in New York, after investigators tracked him from Georgia to the Buffalo area.
“This is a calling.” Dekalb County gets new school superintendent
The DeKalb County School board today voted to make interim Superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III the permanent leader of the third largest school district in Georgia.
Meta’s AI moderation system leaves users locked out, frustrated and searching for help
Meta has spent the past year highlighting new artificial intelligence tools designed to improve security, detect policy violations and speed up responses to user problems. But some Facebook and Instagram users say those same systems have mistakenly targeted their accounts, leaving them unable to get meaningful help…
Suspect in Midtown armed robbery steals Atlanta police car, crashes into tanker truck
A man is accused of stealing a marked Atlanta Police patrol car and crashing it on Interstate 675 in Clayton County on Monday. Police say the man was wanted in connection to an assault and robbery in Midtown.
Former Georgia resident accused of sending death threats to Mike Collins, family member
Butts County authorities arrested a former resident for making death threats against Congressman Mike Collins via Instagram.
Father learns disturbing details in case of bartender found dismembered
The father of a man whose dismembered body was found in a reservoir says he learned a lot about what happened to his son during a court hearing on Monday.
How just 7 hospital workers treated 26 victims after Georgia mass shooting
Seven medical workers at Crisp Regional Hospital responded heroically to treat 25 victims following a Georgia mass shooting.
Georgia Pre-K Week brings literacy push to Roswell as state works to improve reading scores
Malcolm Mitchell and Coy Bowles visited Building Kidz of Roswell to promote early literacy during Georgia Pre-K Week.
Medical marijuana delivery in Georgia could start before November
Come November, Georgia’s medical marijuana patients could have a new way to get their prescriptions.
Stolen Georgia vehicle found in New York, 2 men arrested
A vehicle reported stolen in Georgia was found far from home on Saturday.
20-year-old accused of damaging 2 Flock cameras at metro Atlanta park
A 20-year-old man living in metro Atlanta faces four charges after being accused of damaging surveillance cameras at a local park.
Georgia Power says hackers accessed information from about 400,000 customer accounts
Georgia Power reported a cyberattack affecting 400,000 customers, offering free credit monitoring to those impacted.
Live más? Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon brings food along with miles
Denver runners faced a grueling 50K ultramarathon featuring mandatory Taco Bell stops and a tight time limit.
‘This is our alarm clock’: Neighbors frustrated by construction blasting
Stonecrest neighbors seek accountability as daily explosions from a local construction site shake their homes.
Popular Georgia farm won’t be selling pumpkins this fall
A family farm in north Georgia that has operated for decades is changing things up and will no longer offer pumpkins for sale in the fall.
2 accused of selling methamphetamine in North Georgia captured during drug bust
Two people were arrested as part of a two-month-long drug investigation in north Georgia.
Metro Atlanta city to consider hiring company to run homelessness task force
The Decatur City Commission is set to discuss, and possibly vote on, hiring a company to operate the city’s Task Force on Homelessness.
Recall alert: Walmart, Trader Joe’s frozen organic berry recall expanded
An expanded recall on Great Value and Trader Joe's frozen berries was issued due to potential E. coli O145 contamination.
Bond denied for 2 suspects charged in bartender’s killing, dismemberment
Two of the people accused in the killing and dismemberment of a Douglas County bartender will remain behind bars after a judge denied their requests for bond.
Metro Atlanta couple killed as car hydroplanes off I-85
Roswell couple Khasan Umarov, 63, and Khalisa Umarova, 61, died in the crash.
Florida TikTok creator arrested after computer case reopened
A Florida man known as Mark Asea was arrested after reopening an investigation into alleged unauthorized access to private data.
Lost hunter rescued from remote North Georgia ravine after overnight operation
Multi-agency teams rescued a hunter from the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area via a nighttime military hoist operation.
Woman charged after shooting at car, shattering window, grazing victim’s head: sheriff
A metro Atlanta woman is in jail facing multiple charges after deputies say she opened fire on a car, shattering the window and injuring one of the people inside.
Police investigate deadly 4-vehicle crash on I-285
The Cobb County Police Department said a deadly crash involving four vehicles is under investigation.
Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr., wife Olivia expecting first child
Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and his wife Olivia announced this weekend that they are expecting their first child.
Major road to shut down until next spring as city rebuilds 2 bridges
Construction signs are warning drivers about Fairburn Road project in South Fulton, just north of Cascade Road.