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'It's frustrating' | Parking changes at Midtown Promenade lead to hundreds with notices
ATLANTA — Parking problems in Midtown are heating up after changes are leading to notices. Hundreds of people are getting hit with letters after a parking lot at Midtown Promenade started charging for parking back in June. People have been showing 11Alive their tickets ranging from $50 to $85.
Pursuit ends in crash with injuries in DeKalb County, GSP says
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Multiple people are injured after a chase ended in a crash in DeKalb County on Monday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Georgia State Patrol, troopers were patrolling on Candler Road shortly after 4 p.m. when they saw a gray Chevy Camaro heading northbound, speeding with a loud exhaust. That's when authorities turned around to make a traffic stop.
Two people hurt after reports of commercial fire, explosion in Cherokee County: Officials
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — A commercial fire caused two people to be injured and sent to the hospital in Cherokee County on Monday afternoon. Shortly before 4 p.m., Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to reports of a fire and explosion at Carmichael Development on Univeter Road. When they arrived, firefighters discovered a dump truck and Conex trailer engulfed in flames -- along with flames touching the exterior of a commercial structure.
Rockdale County students return to classrooms following BioLab fire
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — Monday brought a bit of normalcy for Rockdale County as schools reopened buildings for the first time in weeks following a chemical fire at BioLab. The fire happened on Sunday, Sept. 29, which sent a plume of smoke and chemicals containing chlorine in the sky across metro Atlanta for days and forced a shelter-in-place order for residents for much of the last nearly three weeks. However, the shelter-in-place was lifted by Rockdale County officials during a Thursday afternoon news conference.
2 people, 2 dogs killed after unattended cooking causes fire at Roswell apartment: officials
ROSWELL, Ga. — Two people and two dogs were killed in an apartment fire believed to be caused by unattended cooking in Roswell over the weekend, according to fire officials. On Oct. 19, the Roswell Fire Department responded to Champions Green apartments and found heavy smoke coming from the back of a three-story building.
Victim in Sapelo Island gangway collapse was Georgia chaplain who showed 'compassion to everyone'
MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ga. — A beloved chaplain, retired minister, husband and father were just a few titles given to Charles L. Houston, one of the seven people killed in the Sapelo Island gangway collapse Saturday afternoon. Six people were also critically injured in the incident. The Georgia Department of...
Judge denies bond for husband accused of killing wife | Atlanta cold case
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The husband of an Atlanta mother at the center of a decades-old cold case will remain behind bars. Christopher Wolfenbarger faced a Fulton County judge Monday morning as his attorneys made an argument to set a bond for his release as he awaits trial in the murder and disappearance of his wife, Melissa Wolfenbarger. The judge ultimately denied his option for bond.
Here's when we could know the results of the 2024 Presidential Election
ATLANTA — Voters across the Peach State will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2024 Presidential Election. We'll all want to know the results right away, but counting the ballots will take some time. According to the Georgia Secretary of State's Office's Election Data Hub,...
Douglas County mom learns sentence following guilty plea after child died due to exposure to sub-freezing temperatures
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — A Douglas County judge has sentenced a mother who pled guilty to her child’s death after exposing them to freezing conditions earlier this year, according to the district attorney's office. Uriha Ridge, 36, pled guilty to murder, first-degree cruelty to children, possession of a...
Wawa announces opening date for first store in Georgia
BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain, has announced the grand opening date of its first location in Georgia. Wawa will open its new store at 1401 Tallahassee Highway in Bainbridge, Georgia, on Thursday, Nov. 14. According to a news release from Wawa, doors will open at 8 a.m. and a special ribbon-cutting ceremony will follow at 9 a.m.
Judge rules in favor of Merchant Law Firm in open records dispute involving DA Fani Willis
ATLANTA — A Fulton County judge has ruled in favor of a defense attorney and her husband in a lawsuit against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her office on Monday. The judge's decision brought the case to somewhat a conclusion. Judge Rachel Krause ruled in favor of...
Rockdale County Commissioners filing federal lawsuit against BioLab over chemical fire
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. — The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners announced its intent to file a lawsuit against BioLab and its parent company, KIK Consumer Products, after an explosion and subsequent chemical plume forced thousands to evacuate. Post 1 Commissioner Sherri Washington is leading the lawsuit on behalf of...
Community members rally for healthcare services in Old Fourth Ward neighborhood after plans announced for former Atlanta Medical Center site
ATLANTA — The City of Atlanta announced its plans this week for the old Atlanta Medical Center property in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. The hospital closed in Oct. 2022, citing financial difficulties. The new development includes affordable housing, residential properties, a green space, neighborhood retail, new street access, and health resources.
Helicopter crashes into Houston radio tower, killing 4, including child, officials say
HOUSTON — A helicopter crashed into a radio tower, killing multiple people, including a child, near downtown Houston Sunday night, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD received a report around 7:55 p.m. of the crash near Engelke Street near Ennis Street and Navigation Boulevard, causing the fire to break out.
1 dead, multiple injured after homecoming shooting at Albany State University
ALBANY, Ga. — Homecoming week at Albany State University took a tragic turn Saturday night after shots rang out, leaving one dead and five injured. The shooting took place near the Student Union on the university's East Campus, according to WALB, the NBC affiliate in Albany. Some of the victims were treated inside the Student Union.
Harris attends church in Georgia and encourages Black congregants to vote
ATLANTA — Kamala Harris went to church in an Atlanta suburb Sunday, addressing the faithful and encouraging Black congregants to vote as part of a nationwide campaign push known as “souls to the polls." The Democratic nominee for president attended services at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in...
Funeral plans announced for legendary Atlanta radio host Wanda Smith
ATLANTA — Funeral services have been announced for beloved Atlanta V-103 radio host and personality Wanda Smith. Smith died last weekend at 58, the radio station announced. The news of her passing interrupted broadcasts all over Atlanta. A public viewing will be held on Sunday, November 3, from 4...
'We deserve clean air' | Community members demand shutdown of BioLab facility after chemical fire
CONYERS, Ga. — Nearly three weeks after a chemical fire at the BioLab facility, community members and activists gathered on Main Street in Conyers on Saturday, demanding the plant’s closure. Frustrated residents are fed up with officials' lack of communication and solutions. “Tell the governor, tell the mayor—we...
Train delays reported by MARTA after employee struck, injured on tracks
ATLANTA — MARTA riders heading to and from Arts Center station can expect some delays on Saturday after a train struck an employee. Transit officials said the employee, who was working on the tracks, suffered a non-life-threatening injury and was conscious while being taken to Grady Hospital. Due to...
Longest serving sheriff in America Cullen Talton dead at 92, Governor says
HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — America's longest-serving sheriff Cullen Talton has died after entering hospice care in early October, according to Gov. Brian Kemp. He was 92. Houston County Sheriff candidate and Houston County captain Matt Moulton released a statement that Talton died peacefully Saturday morning at his home. He added that funeral information would be released at a later date. The Georgia Sheriff’s Association announced Thursday that he’d entered hospice care.
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