Mayor addresses Atlanta police officers' departures, drop in morale

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the rank and file members of the Atlanta Police Department are still recovering from the blow to morale following the arrests and terminations of officers involved in violent or deadly encounters during the last few months of racial and civil unrest across the nation.

Street racers continue to frustrate Atlanta city leaders

The chairwoman of the Atlanta Council Public Safety Panel knows it is hard to corral street racers when they pop up in several locations all at the same time.

UGA banning tailgating on campus during COVID-19 pandemic

The University of Georgia will not be allowing tailgating on campus during the football season due to fears over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia State University president stepping down in 2021

The president of Georgia State University has announced he'll leave the position at the end of June 2021.

Apple to hold virtual event showcasing company's newest products

The iPhone 11 was launched during last year’s event so a big question is if we’ll see the unveiling of the iPhone 12?

Midtown residents frustrated over ongoing street racing problem

The Atlanta Police Department announced on Monday 459 people have been arrested for street racing, laying drag or reckless driving since the beginning of the year. 

Officers leaving Atlanta Police Department at alarming rate

An internal Atlanta police document shows another 36 officers voluntarily left their jobs in August. That is a lot of resignations and retirements for one month.

APD: Street racing crimes drop despite factors that impede enforcement

Street racing is not a violent crime, but for drivers who get stuck in the middle of one of the impromptu events, it can certainly be an irritating crime.

Amazon to hire additional 100,000 to keep up with online shopping surge

Amazon said it needs to fill roles at the 100 new warehouses, package sorting centers and other facilities it’s opening this month.

University of Georgia reports more than 1,400 new COVID-19 cases

UGA is reporting 1,417 new COVID-19 cases. The University said the majority of the positive tests are among students.

Zuckerberg rejects claim that Facebook is 'right-wing echo chamber'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg had a tense clash with Axios editor-in-chief Mike Allen over the suggestion that Facebook is a "right-wing echo chamber."

COVID-19 infections leap again at University of Georgia

Coronavirus infections continue to spread at the University of Georgia, with the school reporting more than 1,400 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week.

UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season

The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.

Faculty, students say lack of transparency from UGA over COVID-19 cases

The Georgia Department of Public Health reports more than 1,200 cases in Clarke County in the last two weeks. Some faculty and students say there is a lack of transparency from the University of Georgia when it comes to COVID-19 cases on campus.