Jean Ross
WAOK News Director
Atlanta Police Release Photos Of Suspects In Murder Of Bishop’s Brother
Atlanta (WAOK)-Atlanta police continue to investigate the robbery and murder of the younger brother of Bishop Wiley Jackson founder and pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle Cathedral. Police have now released photos of two persons of [...]
Atlanta City Councilwoman Arrested For DUI
Atlanta City Councilwoman Cleta Winslow is facing charges of DUI after her arrest overnight near her home. Atlanta police say Winslow was driving along Oglethorpe Street in southwest Atlanta around 11 p.m. in a gray Honda Accord when [...]
Older Atlantans Month At City Hall
ATLANTA (WAOK)- Older Atlantans Month kicked off Monday, May 6, at Atlanta City Hall ushering a month long celebration to honor the senior citizens of Atlanta. Mayor Kasim Reed was on hand to welcome hundreds [...]
Mayor Kasim Reed Vows To Fight Recent Crime Activity
ATLANTA (WAOK)-Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed told a group of reporters during a roundtable discussion at City Hall on Monday that he has taken notice of the growing incidents of “bump and rob” crimes and he [...]
Funeral Plans Announced For Chris Kelly of Kris Kross
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK)– Funeral services are planned on Thursday in Atlanta for former Kris Kross rapper Chris Kelly, who was found dead in his home from a possible drug overdose last week. Murray Brothers Funeral Home [...]
A Rose By Any Other Name…Coretta
ATLANTA (WAOK)-Coretta Scott King, the widow of the the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has a rose that bears her name. The rose made its debut Saturday in observance of what would have been Coretta [...]
FBI Releases Photos Of Two Suspects In Boston Marathon Bombing
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released photos and videos of two men wanted in connection with the bombing Monday at the Boston Marathon. The two suspects are seen carrying backpacks. One is wearing a [...]
Suspect Dead, 4 Firefighters Safe After Hostage Standoff
SUWANEE, Ga. (WAOK) — Authorities in Gwinnett County say a man is now dead after SWAT officers stormed a home where he was holding four firefighters hostage. SWAT officers set off a flash bang explosive and entered the home exchanging gunfire [...]
Former NBA Star Indicted In Drive-By Murder
ATLANTA (WAOK)-Murder and gang charges have been filed against former Georgia Tech and NBA basketball star Javaris Crittenton. Police say Crittenton, 25, is charged in the murder of a young Atlanta mother as part of [...]
Former Atlanta Superintendent Beverly Hall Surrenders In CRCT Cheating Scandal
ATLANTA (AP/WAOK)-Former Atlanta Public Schools superintendent Beverly Hall arrived at the Fulton County jail on charges associated with her alleged involvement in a standardized test cheating scandal. Hall arrived at the jail Tuesday night, and [...]
