Atlanta police reverse policy on not responding to minor accidents
Atlanta police will once again start responding to all vehicle crashes after reversing a policy put in place during the height of COVID-19
Atlanta police will once again start responding to all vehicle crashes after reversing a policy put in place during the height of COVID-19
GBI sends nearly 400 rape kits to private lab as backlog grows
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Thursday the Georgia Bureau of Investigation packed up and shipped out 394 sexual assault evidence kits to a private lab for testing. The new partnership is one of the ways the bureau hopes to reduce the state's current backlog of rape kits.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Memorial held for pregnant woman killed by suspected DUI driver in Anaheim; daughter makes progress in ICU
An emotional vigil was held Thursday night for 23-year-old Yesenia Lisette Aguilar, who was killed Tuesday by a suspected DUI driver.
An emotional vigil was held Thursday night for 23-year-old Yesenia Lisette Aguilar, who was killed Tuesday by a suspected DUI driver.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Google announces earthquake alert system for California Android devices
Google announced t will send earthquake alerts to Android devices in California with a new technology.
Google announced t will send earthquake alerts to Android devices in California with a new technology.
Facebook implements new policy targeting political groups that disguise themselves as news publishers
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
Facebook will no longer allow political entities to promote social issues, political or election content with its news exemption feature.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Man shot by Gwinnett County police after pointing gun at officer, investigators say
Authorities say the man pointed his gun at the officer, who then fired his own gun and pulled the woman to safety.
Authorities say the man pointed his gun at the officer, who then fired his own gun and pulled the woman to safety.
Georgia Tech students begin move-in during COVID-19 pandemic
First-year students will begin transitioning into their dorm rooms at Georgia Tech on Saturday, and it's a move-in day like never before.
First-year students will begin transitioning into their dorm rooms at Georgia Tech on Saturday, and it's a move-in day like never before.
KSU employees told if they telework, they may have to prove they have childcare
Kennesaw State University employees received a memo saying if they work from home, they must have childcare during working hours for their school-age children.
Kennesaw State University employees received a memo saying if they work from home, they must have childcare during working hours for their school-age children.
Carnegie Mellon teams up with Facebook, Google for COVID-19 survey
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The university’s goal is to collect information that could help researchers in forecasting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
BBB warns of ‘brushing’ scam: Packages from Amazon, other retailers being sent to people who didn’t order
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout for a scam in the U.S. that involves an unknown sender shipping boxes of unordered merchandise from online retailers, including Amazon.
Students opt out of University of Georgia because of freshmen dorm requirement during pandemic
Several students are backing out of plans to enroll at the University of Georgia because of a policy requiring incoming freshmen to live on campus their first year. They’re concerned about coronavirus cases that continue to rise at the school and across the state.
Several students are backing out of plans to enroll at the University of Georgia because of a policy requiring incoming freshmen to live on campus their first year. They’re concerned about coronavirus cases that continue to rise at the school and across the state.
Delta aviation maintenance technicians have traded in their tools for sewing machines
Delta Aviation Maintenance Technicians have traded in their tools for sewing machines
Delta Aviation Maintenance Technicians have traded in their tools for sewing machines
Facebook removes video of Trump saying children are ‘virtually immune’ to coronavirus, Twitter follows suit
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Facebook removed a video posted by President Donald Trump for promoting false and misleading information about the coronavirus pandemic, the company said Wednesday.
Mayor Bottoms issues orders reforming Atlanta police's Use of Force
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced several administrative orders Wednesday on the Atlanta Police Department's Use of Force.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced several administrative orders Wednesday on the Atlanta Police Department's Use of Force.
Google Doodle tells users to ‘wear a mask, save lives’ in public service announcement
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google’s Aug. 5 doodle is serving as a friendly reminder of the importance of mask wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.