Southwest Atlanta Wellstar patients concerned about impact of additional closures
Several patients who didn't want to be identified say they’re worried about what this means for southwest Atlanta — a predominately Black community.
Several patients who didn't want to be identified say they’re worried about what this means for southwest Atlanta — a predominately Black community.
Facebook parent company Meta unveils $1500 virtual reality headset
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
The $1,500 Meta Quest Pro headset sports high-resolution sensors that let people see mixed virtual and regular old reality in full color, as well as eye tracking and so-called “natural facial expressions” that mimic the wearer’s facial movements so their avatars appear natural when interacting in VR.
Netflix Dahmer show draws true crime tourists to Milwaukee bar
Netflix's new series profiling Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has drawn true crime tourists to the former "Club 219," where Dahmer found some of his victims. The new owner said the unwanted attention has been overwhelming.
Netflix's new series profiling Milwaukee serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has drawn true crime tourists to the former "Club 219," where Dahmer found some of his victims. The new owner said the unwanted attention has been overwhelming.
More violence at Fulton County jail underscores overcrowding issue, sheriff says
Fulton County Sheriffs Pat Labat says another act of violence at the jail on Tuesday underscores the need to relieve overcrowding. He is calling on the Atlanta City Council to approve inmate transfers.
Fulton County Sheriffs Pat Labat says another act of violence at the jail on Tuesday underscores the need to relieve overcrowding. He is calling on the Atlanta City Council to approve inmate transfers.
Delta investing $60 Million in air taxi developer
Delta Air Lines says it has invested $60 million in a startup that hopes to build electric helicopter-like air taxis to ferry passengers to the airport.
Delta Air Lines says it has invested $60 million in a startup that hopes to build electric helicopter-like air taxis to ferry passengers to the airport.
Amazon’s Prime Day II signals holiday spending hurdles
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
For the first time, Amazon is holding a second Prime Day event of the year on Tuesday, offering Prime members early access to holiday deals weeks ahead of Halloween.
Atlanta council member's other job an asset for emergency response issues
At issue is providing the most accurate information, so paramedics can quickly get to a patient.
At issue is providing the most accurate information, so paramedics can quickly get to a patient.
Atlanta police hold gun buyback this Saturday
Atlanta police are sponsoring a gun buyback program this Saturday as part of the One Safe City initiative.
Atlanta police are sponsoring a gun buyback program this Saturday as part of the One Safe City initiative.
I-285 lane closures start, 'traffic nightmare' to follow
Lane closures on I-285 have already started for roadwork. Here is the remaining timeline for that project.
Lane closures on I-285 have already started for roadwork. Here is the remaining timeline for that project.
iPhone 14 crash detection feature reportedly dials 911 from roller coasters
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
False alerts have reportedly been sent from passengers riding a roller coaster at the Chicago-area Six Flags Great America.
Starbucks barista appears to pray with customer at drive-thru
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Tanya Hinsley said she was next in line at the drive-thru when she caught the touching moment.
Sims, Jackets beat Duke for 2nd straight win, 23-20 in OT
Quarterback Jeff Sims ran for 95 yards and threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns before leaving with an injury on the first play of overtime and Georgia Tech held on for a 23-20 victory over Duke on Saturday night.
Quarterback Jeff Sims ran for 95 yards and threw for 227 yards and two touchdowns before leaving with an injury on the first play of overtime and Georgia Tech held on for a 23-20 victory over Duke on Saturday night.
Sharp warnings to Atlanta City Council over stalling transfer of inmates
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is sending an urgent warning to the members of the Atlanta City Council are the "crisis" at the county jail.
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is sending an urgent warning to the members of the Atlanta City Council are the "crisis" at the county jail.
Kanye West’s Instagram account restricted for policy violation
The rapper cannot post, comment or send direct messages.
The rapper cannot post, comment or send direct messages.
Amazon puts brakes on live tests of home delivery robot Scout
Amazon started testing the fully-electric Scout in Washington state in 2019 before expanding to Southern California, Georgia and Tennessee.
Amazon started testing the fully-electric Scout in Washington state in 2019 before expanding to Southern California, Georgia and Tennessee.
Chick-fil-A has slowest drive-thru, 2022 fast-food report says
Customers noted several factors when considering a repeat visit to a fast-food drive-thru, but the most important were convenience, order accuracy and speed.
Customers noted several factors when considering a repeat visit to a fast-food drive-thru, but the most important were convenience, order accuracy and speed.
Chick-fil-A workers fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, posting video online
A Chick-fil-A worker was fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, and so was the employee who filmed it and posted the video to social media.
A Chick-fil-A worker was fired for reportedly spitting in chicken batter, and so was the employee who filmed it and posted the video to social media.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
Fulton County sheriff asks for help against violence in county jail
Sheriff Pat Labat says city leaders can't continue to delay giving help to the county jail. Last month, an inmate was stabbed to death.
Sheriff Pat Labat says city leaders can't continue to delay giving help to the county jail. Last month, an inmate was stabbed to death.
Georgia State study finds COVID-19 antivirals need to evolve as virus changes
A new Georgia State University-led study finds the effectiveness of a COVID-19 antiviral may vary, depending on which variant is involved and the patient's gender.
A new Georgia State University-led study finds the effectiveness of a COVID-19 antiviral may vary, depending on which variant is involved and the patient's gender.