Gov. Kemp urges support for new police training center in Atlanta

Gov. Brian Kemp sent a letter Wednesday to Atlanta City Council urging them to support a controversial new law enforcement and first responder training center in DeKalb County

Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more

The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.

Atlanta Public Schools begin mandatory COVID-19 testing for staff

Beginning Tuesday, all Atlanta Public School teachers, staff members, bus drivers, and more will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.

Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images

Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.

Digital ID: Georgia among first states to sync driver's license, ID to iPhone

Apple announced this week that the Transportation Security Association (TSA) will accept digital IDs from Georgia’s Department of Drivers Services (DDS) next year.

Amazon says it’s looking to hire 55,000 people

Amazon said it plans to hire 55,000 people around the world, with about 40,000 of those roles in the U.S.

University of Georgia offering $1,000 incentives to get students, employees vaccinated

Starting September 1, the University of Georgia will offer $1,000 cash prizes to get shots into arms. Fully vaccinated students and employees an enter their name into a drawing to win big. It's part of the school's effort to get everyone vaccinated.

Atlanta police chief testified during state hearing on crime

Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.

Amazon partners with Affirm to give shoppers buy-now-pay-later option

Amazon is teaming with payments company Affirm to offer online shoppers a buy-now-pay-later option that does not involve credit cards. 

'That’s all they have': Delta employees help evacuate Afghan refugees

Delta Air Lines sent three planes this week to Afghanistan in response to the Department of Defense calling up the Civil Reserve Air Fleet to help evacuate Afghans and U.S. personnel as Taliban forces recapture the country.

Georgia State expands football parking restrictions at Center Parc Stadium

Georgia State University is expanding parking restrictions around Center Parc Credit Union Stadium, which could have an impact on residential neighborhoods surrounding it.

Health officials ask UGA to reconsider not requiring masks, vaccines at football games

The University of Georgia has decided to not require masks or proof of vaccination at home football games - a decision that has local health officials "deeply concerned" about a possible spike in COVID-19.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.