At least two people were injured after a malfunction during a Fourth of July fireworks show in Woodstock on Wednesday, police said. (Video provided by Jesse and Jessica Paine)
At least two people were injured after a malfunction during a Fourth of July fireworks show in Woodstock on Wednesday, police said.
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Are you running the Peachtree Road Race this year? Are you cheering on someone who is? If you'll be along the famous route this July 4th, FOX 5 wants you to share your photos with us!
Are you running the Peachtree Road Race this year? Are you cheering on someone who is? If you'll be along the famous route this July 4th, FOX 5 wants you to share your photos with us!
WOODSTOCK, Ga. -
At least two people were injured after a malfunction during a Fourth of July fireworks show in Woodstock on Wednesday, police said.
Officials say a shell from the show exploded too close to the ground at the Freedom Festival, injuring at least two pyrotechnicians. (CLICK THE VIDEO ABOVE TO SEE THE EXPLOSION)
One person was transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The other person was treated at the scene, according to Woodstock Police Officer Randy Milligan.
Public crowds were not near the explosion, officials said.
The fireworks show was suspended after the accident, but later resumed.
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If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
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An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
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Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
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In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
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Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.