Tom Jones

4 days ago | yahoo.com | Tom Jones

Residents who don’t want a new gas station built in their community took their concerns to Atlanta City Hall. TThey warned the councilwoman for the area, she needs to show she’s on their side or else they will remember when they head to the polls in November. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Amber Burks represented a group of residents who oppose a gas station being built in their community on Greenbriar Parkway near the Greenbriar Mall.

4 days ago | poynter.org | Tom Jones

It’s the end of an era at NBC News. And the start of a new one. Lester Holt signed off last Friday as anchor of the “NBC Nightly News” after a solid 14-year run. Holt handled the anchor duties with class, objectivity and credibility. In addition, he always seemed to add the proper perspective — and just the right words of comfort and empathy — in moments of tragedy. Holt told viewers on Friday, “I’m so grateful for your trust around here.

1 week ago | poynter.org | Tom Jones

Last October, right before the presidential election, Bill Whitaker of CBS News’ “60 Minutes” did an interview with Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. It was part of the show’s tradition — to interview the presidential candidates. Republican candidate Donald Trump, however, turned down an interview for “60 Minutes”. Then he got mad about the Harris interview.

1 week ago | poynter.org | Tom Jones

Former Fox News star Jeanine Pirro was sworn in Wednesday as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. The swearing-in happened inside the Oval Office and was attended by President Donald Trump. After being sworn in, Pirro told reporters, “No more tolerance for hatred. No more mercy for criminals. Violence will be addressed directly, with the appropriate punishment.” Sounds tough and, yes, she was talking about the District of Columbia. But you have to ask if Trump was paying attention.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tom Jones

A young man from DeKalb County just graduated from Ronald McNair High School as an academic standout. Channel 2 Action News first introduced you to Jaedin Wright earlier this month when he was honored as the top scholarship award winner in DeKalb County. Jaedin’s more than $3.4 million in scholarships earned him the nickname “Mr. $3 Million,” given to him by his classmates. At the time of the ceremony, Jaedin hadn’t made his final pick.