COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A transformer fire at a Georgia Power plant led to reports of explosions throughout a Cobb County neighborhood.Channel 2 Action News received several messages from people who live near Georgia Power’s Plant-McDonough Atinkson saying they heard or felt some kind of explosion Sunday night.Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services confirmed that crews battled a fire at the plant off South Cobb Drive. Channel 2 received an updated statement from Georgia Power:“The transformer fire, which started and was contained within the Plant McDonough switchyard last night, has been...…COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A transformer fire at a Georgia Power plant led to reports of explosions throughout a Cobb County neighborhood.Channel 2 Action News received several messages from people who live near Georgia Power’s Plant-McDonough Atinkson saying they heard or felt some kind of explosion Sunday night.Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services confirmed that crews battled a fire at the plant off South Cobb Drive. Channel 2 received an updated statement from Georgia Power:“The transformer fire, which started and was contained within the Plant McDonough switchyard last night, has been...WW…

ATLANTA — Street racing has been a big problem here in parts of Atlanta.Just two weeks ago, street racers and huge crowds []Now, if you're caught just standing around watching and recording, be prepared to pay a huge fine or you could even face time in jail.On Monday, The Atlanta City Council approved legislation setting penalties for people standing around while drivers street race.As bystander, you could be fined at least $1,000 or go to jail up to 6 months.“According to the legislation, violations will be punished by a minimum fine of $1,000 and court costs or imprisonment for not more...…ATLANTA — Street racing has been a big problem here in parts of Atlanta.Just two weeks ago, street racers and huge crowds []Now, if you're caught just standing around watching and recording, be prepared to pay a huge fine or you could even face time in jail.On Monday, The Atlanta City Council approved legislation setting penalties for people standing around while drivers street race.As bystander, you could be fined at least $1,000 or go to jail up to 6 months.“According to the legislation, violations will be punished by a minimum fine of $1,000 and court costs or imprisonment for not more...WW…

ATLANTA — More coronavirus restrictions are now lifted in Georgia.The change comes as a new model from the University of Washington predicts the U.S. will see more than 201,000 COVID-19 deaths by October. That projection is up 30,000 from just last week.Starting today in Georgia, there is Business owners are hoping this will now bring in more customers.Kemp's executive order basically opens the state up for business. Starting today there isn’t a limit on the number of people per square foot at restaurants and no longer a limit on party size.Only employees interacting with customers will be...…ATLANTA — More coronavirus restrictions are now lifted in Georgia.The change comes as a new model from the University of Washington predicts the U.S. will see more than 201,000 COVID-19 deaths by October. That projection is up 30,000 from just last week.Starting today in Georgia, there is Business owners are hoping this will now bring in more customers.Kemp's executive order basically opens the state up for business. Starting today there isn’t a limit on the number of people per square foot at restaurants and no longer a limit on party size.Only employees interacting with customers will be...WW…

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Three protesters are in jail Thursday after being arrested for trying to set police cars on fire with Molotov cocktails.They were denied bond in court Friday. Police say the vandals tracked those officers down at their homes and tried to torch their cars. Both fires were put out quickly, leaving minor damage to the vehicles.Ebuka Chike-Morah, 21, Alvin Joseph, 21, and Lakaila Mack, 20, all face multiple charges.Police said someone called 911 to report a Gwinnett County Police Department car on fire in Duluth some time between 10 p.m. and midnight. The fire was...…GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Three protesters are in jail Thursday after being arrested for trying to set police cars on fire with Molotov cocktails.They were denied bond in court Friday. Police say the vandals tracked those officers down at their homes and tried to torch their cars. Both fires were put out quickly, leaving minor damage to the vehicles.Ebuka Chike-Morah, 21, Alvin Joseph, 21, and Lakaila Mack, 20, all face multiple charges.Police said someone called 911 to report a Gwinnett County Police Department car on fire in Duluth some time between 10 p.m. and midnight. The fire was...WW…

AUSTELL, Ga. — Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water are still working on reopening dates in Georgia. However, we now know some of the new changes guests can expect.Many people in metro Atlanta grew up going to Six Flags all summer but when the park opens up, things are going to be a lot different.The biggest change for the park is that visitors can’t just show up anymore. “If you go a day and you see there is no availability, you will be placed on a wait list for that day and when a slot opens up we will contact you,” said Gene Petriello, director of marketing for Six Flags Over...…AUSTELL, Ga. — Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water are still working on reopening dates in Georgia. However, we now know some of the new changes guests can expect.Many people in metro Atlanta grew up going to Six Flags all summer but when the park opens up, things are going to be a lot different.The biggest change for the park is that visitors can’t just show up anymore. “If you go a day and you see there is no availability, you will be placed on a wait list for that day and when a slot opens up we will contact you,” said Gene Petriello, director of marketing for Six Flags Over...WW…