Amazon blocked more than 10 billion listings in counterfeit crackdown, company says

Amazon has been under pressure to crack down on counterfeits on its site. The company said it blocked more than 10 billion suspected phony listings last year.

Facebook Oversight Board member criticizes indefinite Trump ban: 'Their rules are in shambles'

A member of Facebook's Oversight Board criticized the platform in the wake of its indefinite ban on former President Donald Trump, saying Facebook's rules are in "shambles" and that the company "exercises too much power."

Former Atlanta City Councilman C.T. Martin dies at 84, officials say

Former Atlanta City Councilman C.T. Martin died at 84 years old on Saturday surrounded by his family at his home in southwest Atlanta, officials said.

Mayor Bottoms will not seek re-election, releases letter

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not be seeking a second term, according to sources close to the mayor.

Atlanta city councilman wants E-scooter rider agreements investigated

An Atlanta City Councilman wants the city to investigate whether it can make changes to e-scooter rental agreements that often strip riders of some of their legal rights. 

Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement with Atlanta Police Department sparks protests

Protests began in Atlanta on Wednesday following news that Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta Police Department officer charged with murdering Rayshard Brooks, has been reinstated.

Board reverses termination of officer charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting death

The Atlanta Civil Service Board voted to revoke the dismissal of fired Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who is facing a murder charge in the death of Rayshard Brooks, after Rolfe appealed his termination.

Rayshard Brooks' family 'disappointed' by Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement, lawyers say

Lawyers for Rayshard Brooks' family say they're disappointed with Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement with the Atlatna Police Department, but also with the city for handling his firing improperly.

Mariachi band born on Kennesaw State University campus

What does a group of college music students do when it needs to hire a mariachi band for an event? Create its own, of course.

Disney teases real-life retractable lightsaber on May 4

Disney Parks unveiled a working retractable lightsaber on May 4 when it teased the opening of a new immersive “Star Wars”-themed hotel.

Delta CEO Ed Bastion to speak at Georgia Tech commencement

Georgia Tech announced Delta Airlines CEO Ed Bastian will be the 2021 undergraduate commencement speaker on May 8 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday

Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.

Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite

Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.

Former Netflix VP convicted of fraud and money laundering

A federal jury found a former Netflix executive guilty Friday of receiving lucrative stock options and more than a half-million dollars in bribes and kickbacks from tech companies to approve contracts with the streaming giant.

No limit to guests for UGA commencement ceremony, officials say

The University of Georgia announced eligible spring graduates will have no limit on the number of guests in the stands for the 2021 Spring Commencement.