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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New dawn rises on Fulton County government as it commits to solar power
It's the dawn of a new day in Fulton County, and county leaders would like to spread a little sunshine. 'Got my sunglasses here. We're all very excited, despite the weather outside. This is the future,' County Chairman Robb Pitts told Channel 2's Berndt Petersen. On Thursday Fulton County officially went solar, beginning with the Evelyn G. Lowery Library. On Friday, county officials said they'll unveil several more. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Woman charged with neglect after elderly man found dead in Cobb home Marietta hotel fined women hundreds for smoking, but they say other activities tripped sensors Warrant: R&B singer Jaheim had animal control called on him 3 times before Atlanta arrest 'The solar program is not just ambitious, it's forward looking in it's design,' Cherry Street Energy's Michael Chanin said. Fulton has teamed up with the company to retrofit county buildings with solar panels. 'They represent a commitment to 46 county facilities. I'm going to make you clap for that! That is phenomenal,' Fulton Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman said. Administrators say solar power will save local taxpayers nearly $2.5 million dollars over the next two decades, and officials say this is just the beginning of a program designed to deliver sustainability and energy savings. 'And also professional, high paying quality jobs for people in the communities. that's why I say, it's a win, win, win,' Pitts said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Graduating seniors set marching band scholarship record in Clayton Co.
At Jonesboro High School in Clayton County, the seniors who spent much of the last four years practicing together in the band room are graduating on a high note. The class of 2025 was a big hit. On Thursday, five of the seniors invited Channel 2 to a practice session, 'As you can see, a band pays,' Lynel Goodwin told Channel 2's Berndt Petersen. He's the Director of Bands, and his students have struck gold. As a group, the Majestic Marching Cardinals, who have performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and many other big events, were offered $13,757,732 worth of band scholarships. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Dozens of colleges wanted them, but choices had to be made. 'I will be attending Southern University in Baton Rouge,' Gina Bell said. 'I decided to take my talent to Alabama A&M University,' William Shelton said. 'The school I plan to attend is Texas Southern University,' Lafeis Dawson said. Jaden Hinton and Tyler Gardner will attend Texas Southern as well. 'It's not just a hobby. Here at Jonesboro High School, we take it very, very seriously and it's paying for these kids' education.' Goodwin said. TRENDING STORIES: Officials identify north GA man who killed wife, girlfriend before turning gun on himself Missing man found dead near GA river Woman shot at MARTA Midtown Station [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Atlanta students learn how to protect planet during Earth Day event at Ralph Bunche Middle School
Earth Day 2025 featured special events all over the metro Atlanta area on Tuesday, and Atlanta Public Schools students went above and beyond. Channel 2's Berndt Petersen got a look at how some middle schoolers learned how to protect the planet. At Ralph J. Bunche Middle School, Zoe Hudson and her classmates say that while Atlanta is one of the greenest places, it can always use an extra splash of color. 'Because our city is, well, it's a city!' Hudson, and eighth grader, said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Earth Day this year, the 55th annual event, students at Ralph Bunche Middle School prettied things up a bit, working in the school's flower garden. It's part of the annual lesson to help preserve the planet, though the class was cut a little short by the rain. TRENDING STORIES: Catholic group calls for Marjorie Taylor Greene to be censured over Pope comment $5,000 reward offered for arrest in swatting call made to Chestatee High School 'Cartels won't be able to hide you:' Man pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl in northwest GA Going back inside, students learned about recycling and sustainability, and transformed used, plastic water bottles into bird feeders. Old t-shirts got the tie-dye treatment, too. 'We're quick to kind of discard those items,' Dr. Adrianne Redmond said. 'But what's the harm in actually repurposing those items?' It may seem like a small thing to some, but these middle schoolers can see the big picture. 'So to be able to do this means to give back and make the earth a cleaner and better place, and keep it nice and healthy so it can grow for later generations,' Hudson told Channel 2 Action News. Atlanta Public Schools has participated in Earth Day activities all the way back to the very first one in 1970. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Historic Atlanta nursing home celebrates 78th anniversary
It served an important need in Atlanta's Black community that was once ignored - the Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center in northwest Atlanta celebrated its 78th anniversary Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2′s Berndt Petersen reported how the founder pushed to provide long-term care to those in need. Along Anderson Avenue, there's a feeling of family. Bessie Davis says it comes from the heart. 'I love people. I like to be around people,' she said. Davis is a resident of the Sadie G. Mays Health and Rehabilitation Center. It was founded by Mays herself, wife of famed Atlanta educator Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, in 1947. TRENDING STORIES: Federal agents raid manufacturing plant in Bartow County in labor trafficking investigation Cooking accident leaves Paulding County mom, toddler severely burned 4 Georgia soldiers have died after being reported missing in Lithuania In those days, too many of the ill and elderly in Atlanta's Black community did not have a place to go that provided long-term care. 'She did this to make sure the African American community was very well taken care of in our community,' said Malik Hakeem, executive director. The facility now has more than 200 beds and has cared for thousands upon thousands over its long history. Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington says for it's personal for him. 'The last time I was here I was with my father. He was receiving care at Sadie G. Mays,' he said. 'This place is very important to me,' Davis said. 'It's just things that make me feel good.' [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Delta Air Lines lets 100 years of history takeoff with relaunch of flight museum
A hundred years' worth of aviation history has just been reimagined by Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, with the company remodeling its famous flight museum in Hapeville. On Tuesday, Channel 2′s Berndt Petersen got a sneak peek at how the museum is taking off. 'This is the first aircraft that was built for crop dusting,' Marie Force, the Museum Archives Director, told Petersen, showing historic planes at the newly remodeled museum. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Force showed Channel 2 Action News how much Delta Air Lines has flown, both through history and across the skies, showing off the exhibits on-site near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. 'Walk over here and you'll see some of our World War II exhibits,' Fore said, leading through the museum. TRENDING STORIES: Metro Atlanta nurse says she worked three 12-hour shifts before deadly crash High-level officials at Atlanta-based CDC announce departure Atlanta bagpiper killed while scuba diving; son who vanished 4 years ago found dead at home Museum Executive Director Kelley Moore began her career as a flight attendant. Now, she's heading the museum that shows the history of Delta. 'I just burst into tears, I was so proud!' Moore said about the remodel. 'Delta turns 100 this year. We wanted to renovate as part of our centennial celebration.' The company spent months reimagining a century's worth of aviation history from the planes to the uniforms, even to the seats on planes. 'If you're flying Delta Air Service in 1929 between Dallas, Texas and Jackson, Miss., with stops in Shreveport, La., that's what you'd be sitting in,' Force said, showing Channel 2 Action News the historical version of seats in that year. Today, 200 million passengers a year sit in more comfortable conditions to travel the globe, but it all started with agriculture in the Mississippi Delta, thus the name we all recognize. 'It's a very humble beginning as a crop-dusting company, going from that to the global airline we know today. Flying around the world. Pretty amazing when you think about it!' Force said. The newly renovated Delta Flight Museum opens to the public on April 7. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
