Atlanta City Council aims to create new office focused on nighttime economy, safety
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
One dead, two injured after bridge under construction in Newton County collapses
Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed.
Construction workers dismantling a bridge in Newton County had to be rescued after the bridge collapsed.
Atlanta officer hit by car on I-75 while working accident
It is body camera video that the Atlanta Police Department wants all motorists to see. An officer documenting a crash on the shoulder of Interstate 75 is struck by a car. APD said the video underscores the need for drivers to abide by Georgia's Move Over Law.
It is body camera video that the Atlanta Police Department wants all motorists to see. An officer documenting a crash on the shoulder of Interstate 75 is struck by a car. APD said the video underscores the need for drivers to abide by Georgia's Move Over Law.
State pays out nearly $900K to employees fired by former Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck
When elected to be Insurance Commissioner in 2018, Jim Beck fired three long time employees. That cost the state nearly $900,000 in a recnetly settled wrongful firing lawsuit.
When elected to be Insurance Commissioner in 2018, Jim Beck fired three long time employees. That cost the state nearly $900,000 in a recnetly settled wrongful firing lawsuit.
YouTube sued over claims of not enforcing ban on animal abuse videos
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
An animal rights group has sued YouTube claiming the company has not enforced its ban on videos showing animal abuse.
Facebook pays millions to settle DOJ discrimination claims in hiring process
Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.
Facebook also agreed in the settlement announced Tuesday to train its employees in anti-discrimination rules and to conduct more widespread advertising and recruitment for job opportunities in its permanent labor certification program.
Athens-Clarke County police investigating string of crimes near UGA campus
Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating six armed robberies and attempted armed robberies that occurred within 24 hours over the weekend.
Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating six armed robberies and attempted armed robberies that occurred within 24 hours over the weekend.
Slain KSU quarterback to be honored with scholarship in his name
Family and friends plan to honor KSU quarterback killed in Florida with a scholarship in his name and will reserve his jersey number for only the best student-athletes.
Family and friends plan to honor KSU quarterback killed in Florida with a scholarship in his name and will reserve his jersey number for only the best student-athletes.
Atlanta child murders: Utah lab to examine old DNA evidence
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.
House committee threatens criminal probe of Amazon over competition practices
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
U.S. House lawmakers are threatening to seek a criminal investigation of Amazon, saying the tech giant has one “final chance” to correct previous testimony by executives on its competition practices.
Amazon hiring 150K seasonal workers in US amid holiday hiring surge
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Amazon's seasonal hires can get sign-on bonuses of up to $3,000.
Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.
The future of Walt Disney World: New rides, shows, and more
There are so many attractions, shows, and experiences under development at the Florida resort and we are taking a look at what comes next.
There are so many attractions, shows, and experiences under development at the Florida resort and we are taking a look at what comes next.
Protesters demand CEO Mark Zuckerberg leave Facebook
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
A group gathered outside of the home of Mark Zuckerberg demanding he resign as CEO of the social media company.
Video shows street racers trying to flee Georgia State Patrol troopers in East Point
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
Netflix fires employee for leaking 'sensitive material' on Dave Chappelle special
Netflix says it has fired an employee for disclosing confidential financial information about the Dave Chappelle comedy special “The Closer,” which some have condemned as being transphobic.
Netflix says it has fired an employee for disclosing confidential financial information about the Dave Chappelle comedy special “The Closer,” which some have condemned as being transphobic.
Atlanta cops taken off the beat for hospital guard duty
Atlanta police are being pulled away from patrolling the streets to play the role of security guards at the hospital for suspects receiving medical treatment. City leaders say the issue is hurting police morale.
Atlanta police are being pulled away from patrolling the streets to play the role of security guards at the hospital for suspects receiving medical treatment. City leaders say the issue is hurting police morale.
Oldest giraffe at Zoo Atlanta euthanized due to failing health
Abu, Zoo Atlanta's oldest giraffe, died following a sharp decline in his health. The zoo made the difficult decision to euthanize him.
Abu, Zoo Atlanta's oldest giraffe, died following a sharp decline in his health. The zoo made the difficult decision to euthanize him.
Atlanta cops break window to stop unresponsive driver's moving car
Dramatic body camera footage shows Atlanta police officers trying to wake a driver who was passed out behind the wheel of a car in the road.
Dramatic body camera footage shows Atlanta police officers trying to wake a driver who was passed out behind the wheel of a car in the road.
Atlanta City Council considers closing Peachtree Street to cars on Sundays
Six members of the Atlanta City Council drafted an ordinance to authorize the closure of three and a half miles of Peachtree Street every Sunday afternoon for what they call "the next era of Atlanta Streets Alive."
Six members of the Atlanta City Council drafted an ordinance to authorize the closure of three and a half miles of Peachtree Street every Sunday afternoon for what they call "the next era of Atlanta Streets Alive."