ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has charged six Atlanta police officers for during protests Saturday night."The conduct involved in this incident is not indicative of the way we treat people in the city of Atlanta,” Howard said in a news conference Tuesday.A viral video on social media and body camera footage showed officers use Taser stun guns on two students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, while they sat in their car. The officers then forcefully dragged them out of the car and arrested them.The students said they are relieved that charges have been brought...…ATLANTA — Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard has charged six Atlanta police officers for during protests Saturday night."The conduct involved in this incident is not indicative of the way we treat people in the city of Atlanta,” Howard said in a news conference Tuesday.A viral video on social media and body camera footage showed officers use Taser stun guns on two students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, while they sat in their car. The officers then forcefully dragged them out of the car and arrested them.The students said they are relieved that charges have been brought...WW…

WEST POINT, Ga. — A West Georgia community waits to see if it will help revolutionize the auto industry.There’s a chance Apple and the Troupe County KIA plant may partner to create 100,000 self-driving cars a year starting in 2024.The current KIA plant has already created a massive economic industry in the area, but the new deal would be a game changer.Amanda and Brian Schroeder moved to West Point, Georgia before the KIA plant was built.“It was a ghost town,” Amanda Schroeder said.They told Channel 2′s Dave Huddleston that West Point is now a nice little town.But if Apple and KIA partner...…WEST POINT, Ga. — A West Georgia community waits to see if it will help revolutionize the auto industry.There’s a chance Apple and the Troupe County KIA plant may partner to create 100,000 self-driving cars a year starting in 2024.The current KIA plant has already created a massive economic industry in the area, but the new deal would be a game changer.Amanda and Brian Schroeder moved to West Point, Georgia before the KIA plant was built.“It was a ghost town,” Amanda Schroeder said.They told Channel 2′s Dave Huddleston that West Point is now a nice little town.But if Apple and KIA partner...WW…

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — With fall weather now here, Georgians will try to enjoy time outside as much as possible. But some may still be a little leery of going to places with lots of crowds during the pandemic.Channel 2′s Dave Huddleston visited Buford, where you not only can practice social distancing, but have fun getting lost inside a corn maze.It’s always been Rodney Miller’s dream to own a corn maze.“There wasn’t anything here then,” he said. “I always say, we grew this thing from a broken down pickup and an old tent.”Miller opened the Buford Corn Maze in 2009 on the corner lot at Ga. 347...…HALL COUNTY, Ga. — With fall weather now here, Georgians will try to enjoy time outside as much as possible. But some may still be a little leery of going to places with lots of crowds during the pandemic.Channel 2′s Dave Huddleston visited Buford, where you not only can practice social distancing, but have fun getting lost inside a corn maze.It’s always been Rodney Miller’s dream to own a corn maze.“There wasn’t anything here then,” he said. “I always say, we grew this thing from a broken down pickup and an old tent.”Miller opened the Buford Corn Maze in 2009 on the corner lot at Ga. 347...WW…

STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Stone Mountain Park announced that it will be closed Saturday as police prepare for a possible clash between protesters and a white supremacist group.A group called “Defending Stone Mountain” announced they plan to march to Stone Mountain Park with other groups.They want participants to show up with their Confederate and American flags.The group was denied a permit because past protests turned violent. Despite this, they said on social media that they were still coming.That’s when the park announced it was shutting everything down.TRENDING STORIES:"I don't want a race...…STONE MOUNTAIN, Ga. — Stone Mountain Park announced that it will be closed Saturday as police prepare for a possible clash between protesters and a white supremacist group.A group called “Defending Stone Mountain” announced they plan to march to Stone Mountain Park with other groups.They want participants to show up with their Confederate and American flags.The group was denied a permit because past protests turned violent. Despite this, they said on social media that they were still coming.That’s when the park announced it was shutting everything down.TRENDING STORIES:"I don't want a race...WW…

City leaders want to make sure the food that you order for delivery is safe.Unfortunately, in a recent survey, 28% of drivers admitted they tasted your food before dropping it off at your house. A local leader said he’s even questioned some of the food delivered to his house.Channel 2′s learned that one city councilman has proposed an ordinance that would require restaurants to seal and timestamp their food when using a third-party delivery service.Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown said he wants to make sure delivered food is safe and fresh. He said he's had problems with deliveries to...…City leaders want to make sure the food that you order for delivery is safe.Unfortunately, in a recent survey, 28% of drivers admitted they tasted your food before dropping it off at your house. A local leader said he’s even questioned some of the food delivered to his house.Channel 2′s learned that one city councilman has proposed an ordinance that would require restaurants to seal and timestamp their food when using a third-party delivery service.Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Brown said he wants to make sure delivered food is safe and fresh. He said he's had problems with deliveries to...WW…

ATLANTA — Atlanta’s City Council voted to make major changes to large-scale events for the rest of the year.During Monday’s council meeting, city leaders decided not to issue permits for things like Atlanta Pride or the Dragon Con parades.Channel 2′s was at Piedmont Park, home of Atlanta’s annual jazz festival. In a normal year, the Atlanta Jazz Festival would start at smaller city parks, then make its way to Piedmont Park Memorial Day Weekend to showcase the big headliners. This year, the festival is virtual.Korey Felder is part owner of Oak Atlanta, one of the city’s premiere nightclubs,...…ATLANTA — Atlanta’s City Council voted to make major changes to large-scale events for the rest of the year.During Monday’s council meeting, city leaders decided not to issue permits for things like Atlanta Pride or the Dragon Con parades.Channel 2′s was at Piedmont Park, home of Atlanta’s annual jazz festival. In a normal year, the Atlanta Jazz Festival would start at smaller city parks, then make its way to Piedmont Park Memorial Day Weekend to showcase the big headliners. This year, the festival is virtual.Korey Felder is part owner of Oak Atlanta, one of the city’s premiere nightclubs,...WW…

ATLANTA — Researchers at the University of Georgia say it’s not just metro Atlanta that is seeing high numbers of COVID-19 cases.If you adjust for population, . Janani Thapa, applied economics professor at UGA, told Channel 2’s Dave Huddleston that there are several health factors that play a much larger role in who may contract the virus.“Age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, poverty and lack of medical care all play a role in tracking the virus,” Thapa said.Thapa also said in many rural communities, there is only one hospital for the county or several counties, especially in...…ATLANTA — Researchers at the University of Georgia say it’s not just metro Atlanta that is seeing high numbers of COVID-19 cases.If you adjust for population, . Janani Thapa, applied economics professor at UGA, told Channel 2’s Dave Huddleston that there are several health factors that play a much larger role in who may contract the virus.“Age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, poverty and lack of medical care all play a role in tracking the virus,” Thapa said.Thapa also said in many rural communities, there is only one hospital for the county or several counties, especially in...WW…