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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
McDonald's drive-thru blocked off after car shot up in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police are investigating a possible shootout at a McDonald's. Officers have taped off the drive-thru window at the fast food restaurant in the 2700 block of Panola Road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Channel 2's Steve Gehlbach spotted a car with several gunshot holes in its front windshield. A witness told Gehlbach that another car pulled up to the drive-thru and started shooting. Channel 2 Action News has reached out to DeKalb County Police to confirm if anyone was injured. TRENDING STORIES 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado DeKalb family says childhood home taken over by squatters planning VIP pool party [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Downtown Decatur getting multi-million dollar makeover
The City of Decatur says the city square will get a massive, multi-million dollar transformation. Channel 2′s Steve Gehlbach was in the square on Tuesday where demolition is set to begin in the next few weeks. The current gazebo bandstand is set to go away and make way for more green space and a large stage structure with more grass area for concerts and performances. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Gehlbach spoke to parkgoer Fred Menegee who says he brings his terrier, Henry, to the public space nearly every day. 'Will miss it, but hope good things will come of it,' he said. The Decatur City Commission approved spending $8.5 million for the square at their meeting on Monday night. The money is funded from special purpose local option sales tax revenue. 'I think it's a good change. I think there's a lot of wasted space back here…and make way for audience up front here. Overall, think it would be very positive,' Menefee said. TRENDING STORIES: 44 dead, 160 injured in Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse GA sheriff's office investigating reports of dead infants, deputies' comments Suspect in Chick-fil-A robbery involved in deadly crash while being chased by police Other changes slated for the square include moving the current sculpture and fountain from the plaza, adding more shaded spots and a brand new play area. The gateway from the DeKalb County Courthouse is being extended and the MARTA entrance will be partially covered and improved, as well as permanent public restrooms being installed. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Part of North Ave shut down after hole forms in middle of road
Part of North Ave is shut down in northwest Atlanta after a hole opened up in the middle of a lane. Channel 2′s Steve Gehlbach got a close up look at the damage and spoke with a driver who got a flat tire after driving over it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] 'It was literally five feet deep, I could stand in it comfortably,' David Kimbro said. The hole opened up in an eastbound lane around 8:30 a.m. near Coca-Cola headquarters in northwest Atlanta. Police and watershed crews coned off the lanes. 'None of us saw it. Might have seemed like a shadow, but we didn't see anything,' Kimbro said. TRENDING STORIES: 3 teens in stolen car accused of leading deputies on chase in Hall County Metro Atlanta nurse says she worked three 12-hour shifts before deadly crash Man accused of stabbing someone to death in Gwinnett was also wanted in New York Kimbro was the unlucky driver who was first to smash into it as he drove to work. 'It sounded like a big clunk…and car started smoking…and just been sitting here for an hour and half,' he told Gehlbach. A tow truck arrived, but the impact left his front tire crushed. 'Not your average Atlanta pothole?' Gehlbach asked. 'Not at all…never seen anything like that,' Kimbro replied. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TRAFFIC RED ALERT: Crash shuts down I-20 EB in Douglas County
A crash has shut down all lanes of Interstate 20 eastbound in Douglas County. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. near the Thornton Road exit. Channel 2′s Steve Gehlbach spotted a Ram 3500 truck that was split in half and at least two tractor-tractors involved in the crash. A Douglas County deputy on the scene said no one was injured. Gehlbach said crews are working to remove there is debris along the interstate that will need to be cleaned up before traffic can reopen. Triple Team Traffic is LIVE with alternate routes on Channel 2 TRENDING STORIES: The Latest: Trump addresses Congress following his tumultuous first weeks in office Man killed, shot in the head at DeKalb County gas station Security officer shot trying to stop car break-ins, police searching for gunman [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Yahoo
1 dead and 6 injured, including firefighters, after house fire in Cobb County
A woman is dead and three of her family members were injured after a house fire in Cobb County on Friday. Channel 2 Action News learned that three firefighters were also hurt. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Cobb County Police and Cobb Fire & Emergency Services are on scene of a fire at 620 Oakland Drive. Officials confirmed to Channel 2′s Steve Gehlbach that a woman died at the scene. The victim's husband is being treated for smoke inhalation and the couple's two adult sons had minor burns. Gehlbach also learned two firefighters were taken to the hospital and a third was treated on the scene. The fire is now out and the cause is under investigation. We have a reporter and photographer on scene, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning from 4:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. TRENDING STORIES: Gene Hackman death: Gas company assisting with investigation; Hackman, wife found in different rooms Police say Atlanta rapper's 'cowardly' actions led to innocent teens' birthday party murders Average tornado risk creeps up in Georgia as severe weather season begins [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
