Atlanta city leaders call for increased security at parks
From the mayor of Atlanta to the chairwoman of the council public safety panel, there is a pledge to provide comprehensive security at city parks.
From the mayor of Atlanta to the chairwoman of the council public safety panel, there is a pledge to provide comprehensive security at city parks.
Atlanta police sergeant fired over video showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has fired a sergeant after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the "sergeant kicking a woman in her head" after a week-long investigation.
The Atlanta Police Department has fired a sergeant after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the "sergeant kicking a woman in her head" after a week-long investigation.
Starbucks to raise starting barista wages to $12 per hour, dole out 5% pay increases
Starbucks will increase employee wages by at least 5% in October and raise its starting barista wages to $12, the company said.
Starbucks will increase employee wages by at least 5% in October and raise its starting barista wages to $12, the company said.
Family of DeKalb County man killed in officer-involved shooting marks his birthday with a rally
The family of Matthew Zadok Williams demands a DeKalb County police sergeant be prosecuted for his roll in an officer-invovled shooting that left Williams dead. Police say Williams was wielding a knife when police shot him.
The family of Matthew Zadok Williams demands a DeKalb County police sergeant be prosecuted for his roll in an officer-invovled shooting that left Williams dead. Police say Williams was wielding a knife when police shot him.
Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
Disneyland announces 'Magic Key' tier system, replacing annual passholder program
Disneyland Tuesday announced a four-tier “Magic Key” program that will replace its annual passholder program.
Disneyland Tuesday announced a four-tier “Magic Key” program that will replace its annual passholder program.
Disney princess culture isn’t toxic to girls and boys over time, study finds
A study from Brigham Young University examines how "princess culture" shapes the views of children as they grow older.
A study from Brigham Young University examines how "princess culture" shapes the views of children as they grow older.
PHOTOS: Kids swim in flooded streets at Disney's Magic Kingdom
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
Family searching for daughter's car after she was found killed in a Gwinnett County park
A couple in Lithonia is grieving the tragic death of their only child.
A couple in Lithonia is grieving the tragic death of their only child.
Police asking for help identifying suspects in deadly DeKalb lounge shooting
Police shared images of three men they said shot someone outside of Flex Lounge 3711 N. Decatur Road.
Police shared images of three men they said shot someone outside of Flex Lounge 3711 N. Decatur Road.
'We are investigating a callous murder': APD addresses rumors over Piedmont Park murder
The Atlanta Police Department released a statement addressing rumors surrounding the murder of a 40-year-old woman walking a dog near Piedmont Park.
The Atlanta Police Department released a statement addressing rumors surrounding the murder of a 40-year-old woman walking a dog near Piedmont Park.
Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
Bezos offers to cover $2B in NASA costs in exchange for moon mission contract
Jeff Bezos offered to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for Blue Origin to gain a lunar-lander contract to help put astronauts on the moon.
Jeff Bezos offered to cover $2 billion in NASA costs in exchange for Blue Origin to gain a lunar-lander contract to help put astronauts on the moon.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Delta Air Lines hiring 5,000 workers during COVID-19 rebound
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines says business is soaring post-lockdown, and the company is hiring thousands of workers to keep up with demand.
Police searching for 2nd suspect in deadly shooting of 14-year-old boy
Police say 14-year-old Kaidan Barlow-Gardener was shot and killed during a fight involving up to 50 teens over the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. Now they're hoping someone can help them identify a possible suspect.
Police say 14-year-old Kaidan Barlow-Gardener was shot and killed during a fight involving up to 50 teens over the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. Now they're hoping someone can help them identify a possible suspect.
Sergeant, officer 'relieved from duty' after video surfaces showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
GBI: No criminal charges in Forsyth County woman's death
A spokesperson with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday the Forsyth County District Attorney determined investigators' findings did not support the prosecution of criminal charges in the death of 40-year-old Tamla Horsford.
A spokesperson with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday the Forsyth County District Attorney determined investigators' findings did not support the prosecution of criminal charges in the death of 40-year-old Tamla Horsford.
President: Emory faculty, staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 by fall semester
The president of Emory University updated the university's COVID-19 vaccination policy, now making it mandatory for all faculty and staff at the Atlanta-based school to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the fall semester.
The president of Emory University updated the university's COVID-19 vaccination policy, now making it mandatory for all faculty and staff at the Atlanta-based school to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for the fall semester.