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EU pulls $2. 3 million from Venice Biennale over Russia's return
11+ hour, 46+ min ago (324+ words) MILAN " The European Union is slashing a 2-million euro ($2. 3-million) grant to the Venice Biennale over Russia's participation in the 61st contemporary art show opening May 9, the commission announced Thursday. The European Commission has informed the Biennale foundation of the funding…...
Cyclist injured in Atlanta Beltline hit-and-run
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (144+ words) ATLANTA " A cyclist is injured on the Atlanta Beltline in a hit-and-run, and the search is on for the driver who took off. We hear from the man who was hurt LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 5: 00 p. m. There are clearly…...
Weight check reveals some shoppers paying more money for less food
3+ hour, 46+ min ago (878+ words) The real weight on the scale doesn't match the weight you're paying for on the package. A Georgia man has been exposing the problem at local grocery stores on social media. It caught the attention of Channel 2 consumer investigator Justin…...
Apartment development takes nearby homeowners by surprise: "All of my peace was taken away
7+ hour ago (465+ words) HENRY COUNTY, Ga. " Homeowners in Henry and Clayton counties say they were blindsided after acres of trees were cleared behind their homes, making way for a large apartment development and stripping away what they describe as a long-promised buffer. Residents…...
Georgia National Guard sending out aircraft to help fight wildfires
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (298+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia National Guard has sent four aircraft to help suppress wildfire across the southeastern part of the state. Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne spoke with Col. Will Cox who says even more Blackhawks will head out on Friday....
DOJ: Former First Liberty leader used Ponzi scheme to buy vacation home, jewelry
9+ hour, 5+ min ago (206+ words) First Liberty Building & Loan NEWNAN, Ga. " The former president of a now-closed Newnan company has been federally charged for his role in an alleged $140 million Ponzi scheme. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray has been following the case against First Liberty…...
Storage Wars" star Darrell Sheets found dead at Arizona home
15+ hour, 20+ min ago (365+ words) LAKE HAVASU, Ariz. " Darrell Sheets, who appeared on the reality television series "Storage Wars" from 2010 to 2023 and was nicknamed "The Gambler," was found dead on Wednesday at his Arizona home, authorities said. He was 67. According to the Lake Havasu Police…...
Strict burn ban even restricts grilling outside
8+ hour, 57+ min ago (309+ words) HENRY COUNTY, Ga. " The huge wildfires in the southern part of the state and now brush fires popping up here in the metro have triggered a quick reaction from local officials. More local counties are ordering burn bans. Channel 2s Berndt…...
Be on lookout for wildfire-related price gouging and schemes, Georgia AG cautions
3+ hour, 27+ min ago (347+ words) Wildfires Ninety-one counties in Georgia are under a state of emergency. The executive order invokes the Price Gouging Statute. (Source: WSBTV) ATLANTA " Georgia officials are urging people to be mindful of those who seek to take advantage of a natural…...
Wildfire burns close to homes in Bartow County
6+ hour, 35+ min ago (157+ words) BARTOW COUNTY, Ga. " Fire crews told people in Bartow County to stay in their homes Thursday as they battled a wildfire. Conditions had improved by the evening, but smoke could still be seen in the wooded area, Channel 2 Cobb County…...