FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — An says “all residents of Fulton County are commanded to stay at their place of residence” with exceptions.The county holds 1 million people, including the city of Atlanta.[CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA: ]People who violate the order could face fines of up to $1,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail per offense.[MORE: ]The following essential purposes are still protected:The order was signed by Dr. S. Elizabeth Ford, interim director of the Fulton health, on Tuesday and is effective immediately.People who are homeless are exempt for punishment.“It is my hope that this...…FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — An says “all residents of Fulton County are commanded to stay at their place of residence” with exceptions.The county holds 1 million people, including the city of Atlanta.[CORONAVIRUS IN GEORGIA: ]People who violate the order could face fines of up to $1,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail per offense.[MORE: ]The following essential purposes are still protected:The order was signed by Dr. S. Elizabeth Ford, interim director of the Fulton health, on Tuesday and is effective immediately.People who are homeless are exempt for punishment.“It is my hope that this...WW…

CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Channel 2 Action News has learned the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill once again.Federal agents searched Hill’s office Wednesday morning.It is unknown what investigators were looking for, but sources told Channel 2′s Tom Jones the FBI had a search warrant and seized items from Hill’s office.A legal representative said he wasn’t aware of any search warrant.“At this point, I can make a statement because I don’t have all the facts,” Alan Parker said.The FBI has just confirmed to me it is conducting court authorized law...…CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Channel 2 Action News has learned the Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill once again.Federal agents searched Hill’s office Wednesday morning.It is unknown what investigators were looking for, but sources told Channel 2′s Tom Jones the FBI had a search warrant and seized items from Hill’s office.A legal representative said he wasn’t aware of any search warrant.“At this point, I can make a statement because I don’t have all the facts,” Alan Parker said.The FBI has just confirmed to me it is conducting court authorized law...WW…

ATLANTA — Severe storms wreaked havoc across Georgia late Sunday night and through Monday morning. Severe Weather Team 2 tracked the storms every step of the way as they[READ: ]At least 8 people were killed in the storms, officials confirm. after several mobile homes were flattened.One when a tree fell on his home. The National Weather Service confirmed that tornado was an EF-1 storm, with winds up to 90 mph.Authorities confirmed tornadoes were also reported in Thomaston, South Fulton, Putnam and Chattooga counties. Crews are still assessing if others touched down. Here is a...…ATLANTA — Severe storms wreaked havoc across Georgia late Sunday night and through Monday morning. Severe Weather Team 2 tracked the storms every step of the way as they[READ: ]At least 8 people were killed in the storms, officials confirm. after several mobile homes were flattened.One when a tree fell on his home. The National Weather Service confirmed that tornado was an EF-1 storm, with winds up to 90 mph.Authorities confirmed tornadoes were also reported in Thomaston, South Fulton, Putnam and Chattooga counties. Crews are still assessing if others touched down. Here is a...WW…

ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News has learned that a nursing home in Atlanta has more patients with the coronavirus than almost anywhere else in the state.Channel 2’s Justin Wilfon confirmed the Georgia National Guard was called in to the clean the Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab facility on Auburn Avenue in northeast Atlanta, where more than 100 patients have tested positive for COVID-19.So far, 10 people have died from the virus at that facility.On Wednesday, Wilfon spoke with Shirley Hudson, who said her mother died in the home.“I was telling my mom how much I loved her, missed her and...…ATLANTA — Channel 2 Action News has learned that a nursing home in Atlanta has more patients with the coronavirus than almost anywhere else in the state.Channel 2’s Justin Wilfon confirmed the Georgia National Guard was called in to the clean the Legacy Transitional Care and Rehab facility on Auburn Avenue in northeast Atlanta, where more than 100 patients have tested positive for COVID-19.So far, 10 people have died from the virus at that facility.On Wednesday, Wilfon spoke with Shirley Hudson, who said her mother died in the home.“I was telling my mom how much I loved her, missed her and...WW…

Thousands of Georgians say they are on the verge of losing everything because they have waited for unemployment checks for up to five months.Channel 2′s Tyisha Fernandes was outside the Georgia Department of Labor in downtown Atlanta Tuesday. A group of unemployed workers and elected officials held a protest at the office.“I am 69 years old, but I work two jobs just to pay my bills every month – I haven’t had a paycheck since March 13th,” Carmen Lindsey said.People like Lindsey have been calling their elected officials for help because they don’t know what else to do.Many of those officials...…Thousands of Georgians say they are on the verge of losing everything because they have waited for unemployment checks for up to five months.Channel 2′s Tyisha Fernandes was outside the Georgia Department of Labor in downtown Atlanta Tuesday. A group of unemployed workers and elected officials held a protest at the office.“I am 69 years old, but I work two jobs just to pay my bills every month – I haven’t had a paycheck since March 13th,” Carmen Lindsey said.People like Lindsey have been calling their elected officials for help because they don’t know what else to do.Many of those officials...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…

ATLANTA — Marjorie Taylor Greene, who gained national attention for being QAnon follower and has made several controversial comments in her run for Congress, has won Tuesday’s runoff election for Georgia’s 14th District.Greene was running against Rome neurosurgeon John Cowan. If she wins in November, Greene could become the first QAnon follower in Congress.QAnon is a conspiracy born on the internet that centers around dozens of politicians and A-list celebrities being part of a child sex trafficking ring.The "Q" refers to the name of an anonymous person whose posts on certain message boards...…ATLANTA — Marjorie Taylor Greene, who gained national attention for being QAnon follower and has made several controversial comments in her run for Congress, has won Tuesday’s runoff election for Georgia’s 14th District.Greene was running against Rome neurosurgeon John Cowan. If she wins in November, Greene could become the first QAnon follower in Congress.QAnon is a conspiracy born on the internet that centers around dozens of politicians and A-list celebrities being part of a child sex trafficking ring.The "Q" refers to the name of an anonymous person whose posts on certain message boards...WW…

BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE AUGUST 8: The Stinchcomb family said Joslyn has been moved to Children’s Healthcare.“Our girl is still in so much need of continuous fervent prayer for both her physical and emotional trauma that is so far from being over, and will never really be absent from her life. Again, Thank you all for the prayers, love, and support you have given us during this time. Please to continue to pray for Joslyn’s recovery and for her medical teams.”ORIGINAL STORY:A 15-year-old girl is fighting to survive after two pit bulls attacked her in her neighborhood Friday.Joslyn...…BARROW COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE AUGUST 8: The Stinchcomb family said Joslyn has been moved to Children’s Healthcare.“Our girl is still in so much need of continuous fervent prayer for both her physical and emotional trauma that is so far from being over, and will never really be absent from her life. Again, Thank you all for the prayers, love, and support you have given us during this time. Please to continue to pray for Joslyn’s recovery and for her medical teams.”ORIGINAL STORY:A 15-year-old girl is fighting to survive after two pit bulls attacked her in her neighborhood Friday.Joslyn...WW…

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A man is facing possible federal charges after police say he shined a bright laser into the cockpit of a police helicopter.A Gwinnett County police helicopter was being used to search for a stolen vehicle around 9 p.m. on Monday night in Lilburn when the pilot reported a green laser being pointed at the cockpit area of the aircraft.The pilot contacted officers and led them to a home on Misty View Trail where the laser was coming from. When officers met with the person inside the home, Fredy Contreras, he initially denied pointing the laser at the aircraft.TRENDING...…GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A man is facing possible federal charges after police say he shined a bright laser into the cockpit of a police helicopter.A Gwinnett County police helicopter was being used to search for a stolen vehicle around 9 p.m. on Monday night in Lilburn when the pilot reported a green laser being pointed at the cockpit area of the aircraft.The pilot contacted officers and led them to a home on Misty View Trail where the laser was coming from. When officers met with the person inside the home, Fredy Contreras, he initially denied pointing the laser at the aircraft.TRENDING...WW…

Just because you weren’t registered for the general election doesn’t mean you can’t vote in the U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia.Voters did not have to vote, or even be registered to vote, in the Nov. 3 election to take part in the federal runoff elections on Jan. 5. You did have to be already registered in order to vote in state or local runoff elections.Georgia has two U.S. Senate seats up for grabs in January that could determine the balance of power in the Senate.[SPECIAL SECTION: ][RELATED: ]Incumbent David Perdue is facing off against Jon Ossoff. Perdue had just under 50% of the vote in...…Just because you weren’t registered for the general election doesn’t mean you can’t vote in the U.S. Senate runoffs in Georgia.Voters did not have to vote, or even be registered to vote, in the Nov. 3 election to take part in the federal runoff elections on Jan. 5. You did have to be already registered in order to vote in state or local runoff elections.Georgia has two U.S. Senate seats up for grabs in January that could determine the balance of power in the Senate.[SPECIAL SECTION: ][RELATED: ]Incumbent David Perdue is facing off against Jon Ossoff. Perdue had just under 50% of the vote in...WW…