Atlanta United defeats Columbus
Goals from Hector Villalba, Miguel Almiron and Josef Martinez — the team’s three Designated Players — lifted Atlanta United past Columbus 3-1 on Saturday and earned the team an important three points at home at Georgia Tech. Playing their third game in eight days, the Five Stripes (6-6-3) took a 1-0 lead on Villalba’s goal in the 16th minute, saw Columbus equalize on a goal by Federico Higuain in the 26th minute, and re-took the lead on Almiron’s goal in the 67th minute. Martinez added anothe..>> view originalNew report finds sweeping mismanagement at Atlanta VA hospital
by: Aaron Diamant Updated: Jun 17, 2017 - 7:03 PM DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A new inspector general report shows sweeping mismanagement at Atlanta’s VA hospital. Channel 2 investigative reporter Aaron Diamant obtained a copy of the reports that show concerns ranging from safety to sanitation at the DeKalb County facility. "It's very distressing," Sandra Petit told Diamant. "I wish that they would push toward having integrity at all levels." Reports show concerns ranging from safety to..>> view originalFamily says woman who abandoned child at Atlanta airport is a ...
by: Matt Johnson Updated: Jun 17, 2017 - 11:25 PM CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. - The mother accused of abandoning her daughter at Atlanta’s airport will get a health evaluation, police told Channel 2 Action News. Police say Miranda Hakimi Harvey drove nearly 700 miles before leaving the 4-year old-with strangers and walking away. Investigators said they later found the woman at an Athens hotel. Authorities still haven't said what brought Harvey to Atlanta or why the mother may have abandoned h..>> view originalVisit High Museum's Andy Warhol exhibit: 5 things to do this week in ...
Summertime in metro Atlanta is always buzzing with concerts from popular musicians, offering opportunities for Atlanta residents to see a great live show, no matter what type of music they prefer. This week is a great example of that. Attend a concert or an exhibit after work this week: Pop newcomer Jessie Reyez will bring her brash brand of music to Vinyl at Center Stage on June 20. Reyez is known for her emotional single “Figures.” 8 p.m. June 20. $12-$14. Vinyl at Center Stage, 1374 W. P..>> view originalNow casting: Dwayne Johnson film seeking kids
Are you ready to make your mark on Atlanta’s film and TV industry? Are you the next Tyler Perry? ATL is in need of young stars. Check out the Peach City’s latest casting call for your chance at fame. The movie, which is based on the classic 1986 video game of the same name, stars Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Details about its plot haven’t been released, but in the video game, three monsters destroy cities and American landmarks while dodging attacks by helicopters and tanks. What are they loo..>> view originalChance of rain on Father's Day
Those of you making plans for Father’s Day on Sunday likely won’t have much problem with rain. The chance of rain is at 30 percent, according to Channel 2 Action News meteorologist Brian Monahan. And the high temperature should reach 87. As for Saturday, “just an isolated shower or thunderstorm chance later this afternoon,” Monahan said. The high is expected to be 88, with a 20 percent chance of wet stuff. Heavy downpours over Fairburn and Covington are drifting northward. Heavy rain, light..>> view originalMan dead, woman injured in overnight shooting
Man dead, woman injured in overnight shooting Police responded to reports of a shooting on Troy Street. Tim Darnell , WXIA 1:16 PM. EDT June 17, 2017 ATLANTA – One man was killed and a woman injured in an early Saturday morning shooting in northwest Atlanta.Police have detained a “person of interest,” after officers responded to reports of a shooting at a Troy Street home near Washington Park around 1 am.The male victim was pronounced dead on the scene, while the woman, who was..>> view originalEtowah's Drew Waters signed by Braves and 'ready to get at it'
Etowah High’s Drew Waters said he didn’t think the Braves would select him during the draft Monday. Then, as the team’s second-round pick approached, he got a call from Braves general manager John Coppolella. “I was like, ‘OK, I want to play for the Atlanta Braves,’” Waters said. “So I’m excited.” The Braves signed Waters to a contract that includes a $1.5 million bonus. The switch-hitting outfielder was at SunTrust Park on Saturday to tour his possible future home ballpark, meet some curren..>> view originalScalise upgraded from 'critical' to 'serious' condition
WASHINGTON - Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise was upgraded from "critical" to "serious condition" Saturday and continued to show signs of improvement after he was wounded in a shooting at a Republican baseball practice outside Washington. Medstar Washington Hospital Center released the update on behalf of the Scalise family. The congressman underwent another surgery Saturday, and the hospital said he was more responsive and speaking with family.Scalise, the House majority whi..>> view originalAtlanta City Council's new budget to include $3M for two Buckhead ...
The Atlanta City Council June 16 announced it is scheduled to deliberate on the city’s fiscal 2018 budget June 19 at 1 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall downtown.The city is proposing a $2 billion operating budget for fiscal 2018, an increase of $30.2 million over the fiscal 2017 adopted budget. The proposed general fund budget is $637 million, an increase of $29.8 million over the fiscal 2017 adopted budget. Fiscal 2018 begins July 1.Prior to the council’s deliberation on the fiscal 20..>> view original
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