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Courtney Francisco

Atlanta

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  • 3 days ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Francisco

    BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — For the first time since the deadly mass shooting inside Apalachee High School, the Barrow County superintendent spoke publicly. He condemned the county commissioners’ decision to defund the school resource officer (SRO) program. “We happen to disagree on this issue,” said Dr. Dallas LeDuff, Ph.D. The Barrow County School System and Barrow County Commission have split the price of deputies in schools since 2017.

  • 1 week ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Francisco

    HENRY COUNTY, Ga. — Henry County is changing its severe weather alert system. Neighbors started questioning the process after a tornado touched down in the Laurel Creek subdivision on Thursday afternoon. They said they did not hear outdoor sirens and did not get the warning on their phones through the county’s notification service until the storm already touched down and left two people hurt. “It’s really unfortunate. It’s really sad,” said Dyamond Lindsay.

  • 1 week ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Francisco

    MORGAN COUNTY, Ga. — A Morgan County family is sharing a little girl’s survival story in an effort to bring awareness to ATV safety. Memorial Day 2023, Mattelyn Atkinson was riding on an ATV known as a Gator with her big sister and two friends when it flipped. Her sister managed to get to her cell phone and call for help. “She said, ‘Momma, the Gator is turned over, and it’s on top of us,” Tori Atkinson told Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco. A cousin nearby lifted the ATV off as the mom ran to help.

  • 1 week ago | yahoo.com | Courtney Francisco

    A Morgan County family is sharing a little girl’s survival story in an effort to bring awareness to ATV safety. Memorial Day 2023, Mattelyn Atkinson was riding on an ATV known as a Gator with her big sister and two friends when it flipped. Her sister managed to get to her cell phone and call for help. “She said, ‘Momma, the Gator is turned over, and it’s on top of us,” Tori Atkinson told Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco.

  • 2 weeks ago | wsbtv.com | Courtney Francisco

    CONYERS, Ga. — Exposure to BioLab, Inc.’s chemical fire was the topic of conversation for nearly three hours Wednesday night. People who live close to the plant that caught on fire in Sept. met for a town hall meeting to discuss health concerns and legal options. “I still don’t know the long term effects,” said Ashton Carter. “It started affecting my breathing, my nose, my eyes,” said Travis Benson.

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