YSL RICO case: Severed defendant, Jimmy Winfrey, strikes plea deal with state
Another defendant in the high-profile YSL RICO (racketeering) case in Fulton County has accepted a plea deal.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
Instagram-famous pet squirrel Peanut seized by authorities in New York
Based on Peanut’s Instagram account, he's clearly no ordinary squirrel. He knows how to jump with precision, wears a trendy cowboy hat, and even eats waffles.
Falcons beat the Bucs OT thriller; Cousins breaks franchise record
The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a last-minute tie and an overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Instagram teen accounts roll out this month. Here’s what to know
Instagram will automatically put teens in private accounts that come with more restrictions. Here’s what parents should know about these new, so-called “teen accounts.”
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
Ossoff-sponsored bill targets social media's influence on children
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
Homeowners blurring their homes on Google Maps to deter burglars: How to do it
Criminals can use Google Maps to look for security cameras, side windows, fences, and more, cybersecurity experts say.
'Selfie control' Instagram filter helps you judge distance from wildlife
A new Instagram filter, called the "Selfie Control" app, is helping visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks maintain safe distances from wildlife while taking photos.
LA is one of the worst Olympic host cities for visitors, according to this report
A new study ranked Olympic host cities on things like safety, local attractions, and the cost for a trip. Los Angeles was ranked toward the bottom.
Trump reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram in effort to 'allow political expression'
Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.
Usher, Killer Mike honored at BET Awards
Atlanta's Usher and Killer Mike were honored at last night's BET Awards in Los Angeles.
New Georgia laws: Multiple new laws go into effect July 1
Multiple new laws will take effect on July 1, impacting various aspects of daily life in Georgia.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Survey finds many Americans are concerned about how social media is impacting their mental health
A new CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds many Americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Madeline Soto crime scene photo 'accidentally' shared on Osceola County Sheriff's social media: officials
A crime scene photo that was posted on the Instagram social media account of Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, appeared to show the body of Madeline "Maddie" Soto.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.