Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Heavy rain leads to flooding, sweeps car into DeKalb stream and other top stories.

  • Heavy rain leads to flooding, sweeps car into DeKalb stream

    Heavy rain leads to flooding, sweeps car into DeKalb stream
    Heavy rain that trapped cars on flooded roads and led one driver to hydroplane into a DeKalb County stream have since dried in metro Atlanta, leaving behind only drizzle and lingering flooding Wednesday, Channel 2 Action News meteorologists said.“The showers and storms from this morning continue to move away,” Meteorologist Brad Nitz said.Expect breaks in the clouds Wednesday evening and clearing skies overnight and into Thursday morning.“And then we’re going to have a gusty northwest wind tomor..
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  • Hawks vs Sixers preview: Atlanta looks to solve road woes in ...

    Hawks vs Sixers preview: Atlanta looks to solve road woes in ...
    Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Hawks look to build some momentum as they hit the road for a matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a big home win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday. They head back out on the road Wednesday night to face the Philadelphia 76ers and hope to build some momentum. If they are to pull out a victory then they are going to have to give a much better effort on the road. Atlanta is 12-14 ov..
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  • Heavy rain, flooding reported in parts of metro Atlanta

    Heavy rain, flooding reported in parts of metro Atlanta
    A strong line of storms is moving quickly into metro Atlanta. A wind advisory is in effect for parts of north Georgia.A flood watch is in effect for metro Atlanta until 1 a.m. Thursday. TRAFFIC ISSUES:There were several reports of flooding in Atlanta during the morning commute.The Buford Connector south was briefly shut down as rising waters caused dangerous driving conditions.A driver had to be rescued from her car after driving into a river in DeKalb County.One viewer tweeted Channel 2 a photo..
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  • UGA and GeoVax partner to develop Zika vaccine

    UGA and GeoVax partner to develop Zika vaccine
    The University of Georgia and metro Atlanta-based GeoVax Labs Inc. will collaborate to develop and test a possible Zika virus vaccine. No proven vaccine or ...
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  • What to do in Atlanta: Performing Arts | Feb. 3-10

    What to do in Atlanta: Performing Arts | Feb. 3-10
    Get your laughs in with "The Toxic Avenger," and entertain the kids with "Space" and "A Bucket of Blessings."“A Bucket of Blessings.” Through Feb. 14. Free, children 5 and under; $5, children 6-17; $10, adults. Black Box Theatre, Theatre for the Very Young, Alliance Theatre, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E. Atlanta. 404-733-5000, www.alliancetheatre.org/production/bucket-blessings. Read more about the Atlanta natives who wrote 'A Bucket of Blessings' here."Wit." Through Feb. 7. $20-$55. Aurora Theatre..
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  • What's the biggest mistake people make when fixing drinks?

    What's the biggest mistake people make when fixing drinks?
    What’s the biggest mistake people make when fixing drinks? Plus more quirky questions for H. Harper Station’s Jerry Slater February 3, 2016Tess MaloneComments Photo by Pableaux Johnson13 Questions is a weekly series where we ask chefs 13 questions to get to know them outside of the kitchen. Jerry Slater is the owner of H. Harper Station. When you aren’t bartending, what do you do for fun?I like to cook as much as I like to make drinks. My wife and I just bought a house [in Bostwick] in Septem..
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  • Tyler Perry Studios holding open casting calls

    Tyler Perry Studios holding open casting calls
    The Atlanta filmmaker's studio is holding an open casting calls starting Feb. 3, according to his casting director Rhayvn Drummer. Drummer posted a Facebook ...
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  • Coffee & Clips: Reuter's Four-Round Mock Draft

    Coffee & Clips: Reuter's Four-Round Mock Draft
    Reuter’s Four-Round Mock Draft for Falcons Chad Reuter of NFL.com recently put together an early four-round mock draft, in which he lists who he believes the Falcons will take with their first four picks. Round 1- Kevin Dodd, DE ClemsonRound 2- Kentrell Brothers, ILB, MissouriRound 3- Jalen Mills, S, LSURound 4- Christian Westerman, OG, Arizona State The talk of the Senior Bowl was the depth and talent on the defensive side of the ball, so it comes as no surprise that Reuter has Atlanta taking ..
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  • Atlanta rated top moving destination in 2015

    Atlanta rated top moving destination in 2015
    Tuesday is Groundhog Day and it looks like an early Spring! General Beauregard Lee emerged from his home and did not see his shadow, which some say indicates an early end to Winter.More >Tuesday is Groundhog Day and it looks like an early Spring! General Beauregard Lee emerged from his home and did not see his shadow, which some say indicates an early end to Winter.More >
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  • Who are Kennesaw State's new football players?

    Who are Kennesaw State's new football players?
    Here are biographies on all of Kennesaw State’s high school signees. The information comes directly from the athletic department’s website.Forrest Evans, OL, 6-2, 290, WaltonHONORS: 2015: All-Metro Atlanta and Class 6A Region 5 by Atlanta Journal Constitution; First team All-Cobb County by Cobb County Touchdown Club and second team all-county by Marietta Daily Journal. 2014:Atlanta Journal Constitution first team all-region.Kennesaw State University head coach Brian Bohannon. PHOTO / JASON GETZH..
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Atlanta weather | Isolated showers on the way .2 children, grandmother killed at end of police chase in SW Atlanta .
College Park police chase ends in Atlanta; 2 dead, including child .Children among 33 migrants dead after boat sinks off Turkish coast .

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