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Atlanta weather | Scattered showers overnight, then lovely Thursday
The thunderstorms that threatened to pound the metro Atlanta area overnight Wednesday let up and turned into scattered showers.The storms weakened rapidly, Channel 2 Action News chief meteorologist Glenn Burns told the AJC.The National Weather Service had issued a tornado watch until 1 a.m. Thursday for 27 counties across north ...
Pickens High student accused of having pipe bomb
A Pickens High School student is in custody over an apparent pipe bomb, the Pickens County Sheriff's Office said.Charges are pending after authorities said they responded to a suspicious device, which appeared to be a pipe bomb, Wednesday around 4:30 p.m. at the student's residence.Investigators believe the student had the ...
Suspect shot dead in standoff with Clayton police
A man involved in a standoff with Clayton County police and sheriff's deputies Wednesday was fatally shot.The armed robbery and carjacking suspect shot at authorities, who returned fire, police said.The GBI is investigating the incident, spokesman John Bankhead told the AJC.The situation began when police responded to an armed robbery ...
Developers want to scale back commercial plans at stadium
Two developers are seeking Gwinnett County’s permission to scale back a proposed commercial development and add more apartments on property surrounding Coolray Field in Lawrenceville.Developers Brand Morgan and Marty Orr – owners of two tracts totaling 73 acres at the stadium – are seeking changes in zoning conditions that would ...
Dunwoody daycare shooting trial | Defense tells why Neuman ‘is sick'
Hemy Neuman’s lawyers on Wednesday reiterated that the widow of the man he killed will factor heavily into their defense.“Our defense in this case is, first of all, [Hemy Neuman] is sick,” defense attorney Doug Peters said. “Secondly, that he has been manipulated by Andrea Sneiderman.”Neuman has pleaded not guilty ...
DeKalb faces $41 million shortfall for school projects
DeKalb County’s new school superintendent wants to shelve or scrap 35 building projects after discovering a $41 million shortfall in the sales tax-funded construction account.The projects include improvements for disabled students, new school air conditioning systems, running tracks, emergency generators, kitchens and plumbing fixtures at facilities across the county.Superintendent Cheryl ...
Defense opens its case in former Glock CEO trial
Attorneys for former Glock Inc. CEO Paul Jannuzzo, charged with embezzling millions of dollars from the company, opened his defense Wednesday with a former IRS investigator refuting one of the charges that involving $1.89 million.The defense witness, Art McGovern, spent 21 years tracking down perpetrators of financial crimes before retiring ...
Marietta police ID pedestrian killed Saturday night
The name of the 50-year-old pedestrian killed last weekend when he was struck by a vehicle was released by Marietta police Wednesday.Eric L. Harder of Marietta died as a result of the injuries he sustained when he was hit by a silver 2004 Pontiac Grand Am on South Marietta Parkway ...
Soccer teams plan fundraiser for cancer research
The Forsyth Central High School boys and girls soccer teams are participating in an annual nationwide fundraiser from the National Foundation for Cancer Research called "Kick Cancer Team.” As part of the local effort, proceeds from the school's March 6 home games against Lambert High School will be donated to ...
Victor Hill pleads not guilty, fights gag order
Former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 37 charges that included racketeering and theft by taking. He then argued against attempts to prevent anyone from talking about the case against him.The special prosecutor on the case, Alcovy Circuit District Attorney Layla Zon, said media coverage -- ...
North Forsyth High student arrested for Facebook threats
A North Forsyth High School student was arrested Wednesday for threatening students on Facebook, authorities said.Justin T. Shafter was charged with one count of terroristic threats for posting threats against fellow students, Forsyth County Sheriff’s officials said.A school resource officer was notified and contacted school officials, who in turn reached ...
Police seize pot from Clayton store
Clayton County police raided a convenience store they claimed was a front for illegal drug sales.Three people were arrested and Clayton narcotics police seized $2,551 and 1.3 pounds of marijuana from the M & M Variety Store at 620 South Commercial Parkway near Jonesboro, police spokesman Sgt. Otis Willis said.Cedrick ...
Q&A on the News
Q: It's always fun to watch some of Animal Planet's “Puppy Bowl” on Super Bowl Sunday. The featured puppies are available for adoption, and I've always wondered how many get adopted by viewers.—Catherine West, AtlantaA: As of Feb. 21, three of the 58 puppies that played in “Puppy Bowl VIII” ...
James E. Young: President and CEO of Citizens Trust Bank
James E. Young, president and chief executive of Citizens Trust Bank, has died. He was 61 or 62, according to corporate profiles.In January, Mr. Young took a leave of absence from the bank, according to federal filings, citing serious illness. He died Monday after “a brief battle with cancer,” according ...
Exposed persons tested in Emory TB case
Hundreds have been tested at Emory University after school officials confirmed that some students, faculty and staff members may have been exposed to a custodian with an active case of tuberculosis, Channel 2 Action News reported.In more than 43,000 emails sent to the campus community, Emory said the exposure may ...
Zoo promotion breaks attendance record
Zoo Atlanta’s recent Walmart Sunday Funday $5 admission promotion resulted in a record-breaking turnout. On Feb. 26, 20,288 guests visited the zoo, the highest number since it opened in 1889. The figure also broke the previous one-day record of 12,814 set during spring break in 2009.
Cobb solicitor can now prosecute school bus violators
Cobb Commissioners on Tuesday approved a code amendment that will allow the county solicitor general to prosecute drivers who pass school buses that are stopped to load and unload students.A state law passed last year allowed buses to capture video recordings of violators, and Cobb outfitted about 100 of its ...
Dunwoody daycare shooting trial | Day 7: Defense begins case
Day Seven in the trial of Hemy Neuman, charged in the Nov. 18, 2010 death of Dunwoody businessman Rusty Sneiderman, began Wednesday morning in DeKalb Superior Court. The prosecution concluded its case on Tuesday.Prosecution: DeKalb DA Robert James and Chief Assistant DA Don Geary.Defense: Attorneys Bob Rubin and Doug PetersJudge: ...
Technical College System enters new partnership
Technical College System of Georgia officials signed an agreement Wednesday that will allow students' credits to transfer so they can earn four-year degrees in aviation and aerospace.Students who graduate with an Associate of Science or Associate of Applied Science degree from any of the state's 25 technical schools will be ...
County by county news for Thursday
COBBNew voting map OK’d, but maybe too lateCobb County Commissioners voted 3-2 Tuesday night for a an amended reapportionment map that keeps the entire Mableton area in one commission district.A map, currently being considered at the capitol, splits the area into two districts. The amended map, supported by Commissioner Woody ...
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