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a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Georgia Tech athletic director J Batt accepts job at Michigan State
Georgia Tech Vice President and Director of Athletics J Batt has accepted a position with Michigan State University. The schools confirmed on Monday that Batt will serve as vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics in Lansing. Advertisement [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Georgia Tech says it will begin a national search for its next athletic director. 'J has made a remarkable impact in a short time,' said Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera. 'His vision and leadership elevated our athletics program — on the field, in the classroom, and across the national landscape. From fundraising and facilities to academic and competitive success, his legacy will be felt for years to come.' This is a developing story. We'll have the latest reaction on Channel 2 Action News. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
1 dead after shooting near Chamblee charity; shooter on the run
Chamblee police are searching for a shooter after a man was killed in front of a charity building on Friday morning. Police say they were called to St. Vincent de Paul on Chamblee Tucker Road just before 7:45 a.m. Channel 2's Michael Seiden is at the scene and will have the latest details on Channel 2 Action News at Noon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] They say they found a man who had been shot in the chest. He was rushed to the hospital, but died from his injuries. Investigators say surveillance cameras caught the shooter running away from the scene. Police are working to identify and locate the suspect. The victim's identity has not been released. TRENDING STORIES: A trip to a GA Burger King's drive-thru led to a high school graduate's dream he never saw coming 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Truck carrying hazardous materials overturns, evacuation ordered in Douglas County [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley: What are the next steps?
President Donald Trump announced that he will pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. So, what happens next? The president hasn't officially pardoned the couple, who has spent nearly three years in federal prison for a fraud conviction. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] But when he signs the pardon, Todd and Julie Chrisley could be released from prison within a couple of hours or days. Channel 2's Michael Doudna spoke to a local attorney about a presidential pardon happening early in Trump's second term. 'To me, that signifies a change from the past, that they're willing to listen earlier,' attorney Jeffrey Ertel said. Todd Chrisley is currently serving his sentence in FPC Pensacola in Florida, while Julie Chrisley is at the Lexington Federal Medical Center in Kentucky. We'll have the latest on the timeline for their release, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News. TRENDING STORIES: President Donald Trump to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley The Chrisleys are coming back to reality TV to expose the 'raw truth of their lives' Savannah Chrisley was stepping into Sam's Club when she got Trump's call about parents' pardon Julie Chrisley wants her sentence vacated - again - and wants a new judge [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Erie Cancer Wellness Center is this week's winner of Loving Giving Local
Each week, JET 24/FOX 66/ teams up with Superstore Joe and the Auto Express Resale Center to give back to one local nonprofit making a difference in the community. The Erie Cancer Wellness Center is this week's winner of $250, part of Loving Giving Local. Tune in to JET 24 Action News at 5 p.m. to watch the Erie Cancer Wellness Center accept their check. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Philadelphia mass shooting: 1 dead, several injured in Fairmount Park near Lemon Hill Drive
At least six people were shot in a shooting in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Monday night, May 26. One of the victims has died, Action News has learned. The incident took place on Lemon Hill Drive at Poplar Drive around 10:30 pm. Police confirmed that at least two people who were shot are juveniles, 6abc Philadelphia reported. However, the age of the deceased victim is unknown. It is still unknown if anyone is in custody for the shooting. There was a large police presence on the scene, video from Chopper 6 reportedly showed.
