GBI investigating officers accused of sexually assaulting inmate

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said agents arrested two Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office detention officers accused of sexually assaulting an inmate. 

Amazon union vote count begins for Alabama warehouse workers — here’s what to know about historic push

Thousands of Amazon workers in Bessemer, Alabama, are deciding whether they want to form a union, the biggest union push in the company’s history that could have broad implications for labor nationwide.

Disney Plus increases subscription price for first time in US

In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.

CEOs of Facebook, Twitter, Google face new grilling by Congress

As malicious conspiracy theories continue to spread, lawmakers are pounding the social media companies over their market dominance, harvesting of user data and practices that some believe actually encourage the spread of engaging but potentially harmful misinformation.

Georgia Tech professor indicted on visa and wire fraud charges

Officials say the professor tricked Georgia Tech to bring Chinese nationals to the United States to work at a partially state-owned Chinese company in New Jersey.

Fulton County names new chief of police

W. Wade Yates, a 28-year veteran of the department, had been serving as the county's interim chief of police since October of 2020.

First-ever Walt Disney World license plate in Florida revealed

100 percent of the license plate proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida, Walt Disney World said.

State Representative criticizes Fulton County Ethics board for not listening to jail house recordings

A State Representative who filed an ethics complaint against  Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington is upset that the board dismissed the complaint without listening to  jail house recordings involving Arrington and an inmate.

DeKalb County Cookout the site of double-shooting investigation, police say

DeKalb County police said Monday officers are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred Sunday evening at a Cookout on Panola Road.

GBI: Suspect shot while holding 2-year-old child hostage in Houston County home

Authorities said a suspect died after threatening to burn down his home with his 2-year-old child inside during a standoff with Houston County law enforcement.

Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative

Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.

Atlanta-area spa shootings: Facebook taking down image of fake post posing as confessed killer

A representative with Facebook communications acknowledged Wednesday a fraudulent image circulating of an apparent post from Robert Aaron Long, the confessed gunman in multiple Atlanta-area spa shootings. 

Atlanta City Council strengthens short-term rental laws

A senior Atlanta councilman said new legislation regulating short-term rental properties will not protect neighborhoods from large house parties.

Falcons head coach attends Georgia Tech Pro Day
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New Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith was down on the flats for Georgia Tech Pro Day. The Jackets had a handful of players working out, and maybe the biggest name is All American punter Pressley Harvin. With no NFL Combine this year, this was players one chance to impress scouts and that made a stressful day even tougher for guys like receiver Jalen Camp.