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Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
Multiple people detained after shots fired inside Cobb County business
Police in Marietta are working to learn what led up to gunshots being fired inside a business Tuesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene at 450 Cobb Pkwy around 4:15 p.m. where multiple Marietta patrol vehicles were surrounding the building. Police told Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter that someone went inside the building and fired a weapon at the ceiling. It's unclear of the intention of the gunshot, whether it was self-defense or a threat. Marietta police told Channel 2 Action News five people were detained, but no one was injured. According to police, it started with some sort of dispute. Police said the building has two businesses. Everyone was evacuated while police investigated. This is a developing story. Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter is working to learn more for WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. TRENDING STORIES: 24 travelers banned after massive fight breaks out at Carnival Cruise Line terminal Metro Atlanta paramedic sentenced for raping woman he found asleep in her car Video of fight involving teacher at DeKalb school being used in investigation [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Sandy Springs woman says DoorDash driver turned into ‘porch pirate'
A Sandy Springs woman says a meal delivery driver helped themselves to more than just a tip. The woman says she received a notification that a package had been delivered, but when she arrived home from work, her package was missing. 'When I got home, I saw that it wasn't there,' she said. While her doorstep was bare, the renter says her Ring doorbell camera showed that the hallway hadn't been. 'I checked my Ring camera and saw who stole it... I looked back an hour and saw there was a DoorDash driver,' explained the woman. The renter says she believes the person seen delivering the food is the same person who stole her package. She filed a police report with the Sandy Springs Police Department, sent the videos to DoorDash, and then spotted that same person the next day. 'The day after I was in contact with DoorDash and Sandy Springs, I went out to Food Terminal to eat. Not even 30 seconds later, I see a guy with the same shoes on, same socks, same pants, same hair coming out of his hat,' said the woman. She got surveillance video from the restaurant hall and was able to get the Dasher's name from restaurant employees. She said she sent that to the meal delivery company, and shortly after, she received an email stating the Dasher had been removed from the platform. In an email response, a DoorDash representative wrote: 'Thank you for your time today. I want you to know that we take safety concerns very seriously at DoorDash, as your safety is our top priority. In the case of an emergency, please call 911 immediately. We do not condone this type of action and have therefore taken the step of removing them from our platform. This Dasher will no longer be able to deliver future orders on DoorDash. Results of all internal investigations are kept private.' A DoorDash spokesperson shared with Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter that they ultimately made the decision to deactivate the Dasher from their platform because of the video evidence provided by the Sandy Springs resident. The spokesperson shared the following statement: 'Whenever we are made aware of an incident involving a Dasher or any other member of our community, our 24/7 Trust & Safety team investigates and takes all appropriate actions, including reaching out, providing support, and engaging with law enforcement as needed.' At last check, the Sandy Springs Police Department said that the investigation remains active, and no arrests have been made. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Veteran Atlanta Country music radio personality 'Cadillac Jack' has died at age 51 Paramedic accused of assaulting patient in ambulance in Cobb County Mother describes horrifying moments as she watched her SUV burst into flames along GA 400 [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man shot, killed at house party in Gwinnett County
Gwinnett County police are investigating the shooting death of a man at a house party. At approximately 2:09 a.m., police responded to a home on Brown Road in Buford to reports of a shooting. When they arrived, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers attempted to perform chest compressions on the victim, but he died at the scene. Police said no one has been arrested for the shooting yet. They are not sure of a motive at this time and the victim's identity isn't being released until his family has been notified. Police told Channel 2′s Brittany Kleinpeter that the house is used as an event venue. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta-area rapper pleads guilty to bringing stolen loaded 'machinegun' into hospital labor unit Man accused of killing Cobb mother was in the U.S. illegally, ICE says GA teacher arrested on improper sexual contact with student charges [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storms bring down trees, knock power out for thousands
A line of severe storms that pushed through north Georgia has knocked out power for thousands on Wednesday morning. As of 6:45 a.m., the largest Georgia Power outages are in Floyd County (1,293), Polk County (1,947), Gordon County (829), Haralson County (702), Fulton County (692) and Cherokee County (511). Georgia EMC reports its largest outages are in the west region, where 3,400 customers don't have power. In Gilmer County, the school district has decided to close 'due to widespread power outages and road closings.' All 12 month employees and administrators will report. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The storms also brought down trees. Severe Weather Team 2 received multiple reports of trees and power poles down in Pickens County. Channel 2′s Brittany Kleinpeter was stuck in traffic on Hwy 53 near Edwards Road, where the sheriff's office said a power pole was blocking all lanes of travel. It reopened around 6 a.m. Back in Atlanta, Channel 2′s Michael Doudna found a tree that snapped and landed across Ormewood Ave just off Boulevard in Grant Park. Doudna learned that power in the area may not be restored until 9 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Storms moving out, but wind advisory remains in effect for all of north GA TRAFFIC RED ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down I-20 EB in Douglas County Man shot in the head, killed at DeKalb County gas station [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Health
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Dunwoody becomes first metro city to install AED SafeStations in public areas
According to the American Heart Association, just under a half million cardiac arrest deaths occur each year. However, experts say cardiac arrest deaths can be prevented if CPR or an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is used immediately. The city of Dunwoody is making sure residents have access to these devices, in a first for metro Atlanta, by installing four SaveStations equipped with AEDs in public parks. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Ahead of its official Thursday unveiling, Dunwoody Police Sgt. Michael Cheek gave Channel 2's Brittany Kleinpeter a preview of the device now on display at Brooke Run Park. 'We put them out here to hopefully save lives and increase the chance of survivability when we're waiting on fire departments,' Cheek explained. Each SaveStation cabinet houses a publicly accessible AED designed for easy use by anyone in emergencies. When the cabinet is opened, an alarm sounds, notifying emergency dispatchers. The AED provides audible and visual instructions, evaluating the patient's heart rhythm and administering a shock, if necessary. Families in the park Wednesday like Monique and Russell Wyche said the device provides a sense of comfort and security. 'You never know what can happen and you want to make sure everyone goes home safe,' Russell said. Leaders like Dunwoody Parks and Recreation Director Rachel Waldron say they hope these SaveStations can bridge the gap between a medical issue and care. 'By installing SaveStations in public parks and recreation areas, we want people to become more aware of AEDs and more comfortable with the idea of using one in an emergency,' Waldron said. The three other stations are located at the Brook Run Park multi-use fields, Two Bridges Park, and Pernoshal Park. The stations were supplied by city SPLOST funds, costing about $15,000 for our four boxes. TRENDING STORIES: Todd Chrisley says prison guard ripped MAGA sticker off from jail cell, hopes Trump will pardon him Parked Delta plane hit by another aircraft while waiting on tarmac 'It's hard times': Good Samaritan returns money bag to salon after finding it in parking lot [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
