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11-03-2025
- General
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Union City apartment building destroyed by fire
An apartment building in Union City suffered major damage when it caught fire on Tuesday morning. Crews were called to the Evergreen Commons apartments on Hwy. 138. NewsChopper 2 flew over the area and found the top floor of the building destroyed. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2 Action News is heading to the apartment complex on the ground to learn more details. Get the latest updates on Channel 2 Action News at Noon. It's unclear how the fire started or if anyone was hurt. There is no word on how many people are being impacted. TRENDING STORIES: Social Security resumes what it once called 'clawback cruelty' Ex-Atlanta Falcons linebacker sentenced for swindling victims out of $5.3 million in Ponzi scheme Severe weather threat increasing for late Saturday, Sunday morning across north Georgia [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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11-03-2025
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Driver killed after spinning out on wet pavement, crashing on I-75 in Atlanta
One person died in a crash on Interstate 75 on Monday morning in Atlanta. At approximately 11:30 a.m., a Georgia State Patrol trooper responded to the two-vehicle crash on I-75 southbound near Cleveland Avenue. Investigators determined that a Chevrolet Malibu traveling south on the I-75 entrance ramp at Cleveland Avenue and a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling south on I-75 in the fifth lane. According to Georgia State Patrol, the driver of the Malibu was driving too fast for the wet roadway conditions, lost control, and rotated across the entrance ramp into the fifth lane where it was hit by the Silverado. The driver of the Malibu died from their injuries. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Teen flips attacker during brawl over prom dress in Gwinnett, police say GA church daycare employee accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them go to sleep Ex-Atlanta Falcons linebacker sentenced for swindling victims out of $5.3 million in Ponzi scheme [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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11-03-2025
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Johns Creek police holding active shooter response training tonight
The Johns Creek police department is hosting an informative event on how to respond to active shooter situations. The event happens tonight from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Johns Creek police headquarters. Police say the training will help equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to protect yourself and others in emergency situations. They stress this is not a class for young children and ask that you do not bring any children younger than 12 years old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Teen flips attacker during brawl over prom dress in Gwinnett, police say GA church daycare employee accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them go to sleep Ex-Atlanta Falcons linebacker sentenced for swindling victims out of $5.3 million in Ponzi scheme [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Automotive
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Overturned semi truck spills corn across lanes of I-75
An overturned tractor-trailer carrying corn had lanes closed on Interstate 75 on Monday. The accident happened on I-75 Southbound at mile marker 337 near SR 3/US 41/US 76 in Whitfield County. Two lanes were closed while workers removed the truck and then cleared the lanes of the spilled corn. There is no word on any injuries. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Teen flips attacker during brawl over prom dress in Gwinnett, police say GA church daycare employee accused of giving Benadryl to toddlers to make them go to sleep Ex-Atlanta Falcons linebacker sentenced for swindling victims out of $5.3 million in Ponzi scheme [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Teen flips attacker during brawl over prom dress in Gwinnett, police say
A planned prom dress sale between former friends spiraled into a violent altercation at a Gwinnett gas station, with surveillance footage capturing the moment an 18-year-old victim flipped one of her attackers to the ground in self-defense. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Gwinnett County Police arrested three suspects following the Feb. 26 confrontation at the RaceTrac on Beaver Ruin Road near Norcross. 'It appears that all the individuals knew each other or had some familiarization with each other,' said Gwinnett County Cpl. Juan Madiedo. According to police reports, the victim had agreed to meet her former friend, 20-year-old Morgan Flinchum, at the gas station to sell a prom dress. The dress had originally belonged to Flinchum, but the victim's mother had helped pay for it, per the police report. As part of the exchange, they went into the store's restroom so Flinchum could try it on. TRENDING STORIES: Ex-Atlanta Falcons linebacker sentenced for swindling victims out of $5.3 million in Ponzi scheme Man 'allowed' 3-year-old to be attacked by aggressive dog, deputies say After-prom party shooting kills former Cobb County student While inside, an unidentified friend of Flinchum grabbed the dress and ran. The victim rushed out, attempting to stop the individual. A male witness with her managed to retrieve the dress, but tensions escalated as the group moved near the gas pumps, according to the report. Moments later, the victim was surrounded by Flinchum, Kaylee George, and Lelia DeJager, according to Gwinnett County police. 'There was a dispute, which ultimately was a civil issue between the dress and money owed to one of the parties. Obviously, in the video, you can see it became physical, and that's when 911 was called.' According to police, surveillance footage shows one of the suspects choking the victim, who then flipped her attacker over her shoulder in a defensive move. 'There was a victim being surrounded by multiple individuals,' said Madiedo. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] The victim told police she could not breathe while being choked, which triggered her self-defense response. After the flip, tensions remained high. As they waited for officers to arrive, another fight broke out when Flinchum allegedly swung at the victim, though the male witness stepped in to separate them. A second unidentified individual then grabbed the victim's hair, leading to another brief struggle. Police arrived and reviewed store surveillance video of the incident. Officers documented visible injuries on the victim. The suspects later turned themselves in. Investigators charged Flinchum, George, and DeJager with theft on Feb. 27. DeJager and Flinchum both face additional battery charges. Authorities say this case highlights the risks of meeting in unsecured locations for online transactions. 'Here in Gwinnett County, all of our police precincts, including our headquarters here, have designated e-commerce parking,' said Madiedo. We invite any citizen out there, if you're looking to make a transaction, sell any items or purchase an item online, meet that person at one of our designated e-commerce locations.'
