'Song of the South' trends on Twitter as some call for Disney to re-theme Splash Mountain
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
"I think it's about time to take the Song of the South characters off Splash Mountain ride, isn't it?" wrote one Twitter user.
Atlanta City Council discusses reallocation of funds to 'people programs'
All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".
All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".
Disneyland Resort announces plans to reopen parks on July 17
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
After being closed since March the ‘happiest place on earth’ is set to reopen to the public.
Amazon implementing 1-year moratorium on police use of Rekognition facial recognition technology
Amazon’s moratorium follows a similar move by IBM, which expressed concerns over how its technology could be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Amazon’s moratorium follows a similar move by IBM, which expressed concerns over how its technology could be used for mass surveillance and racial profiling.
Midtown rape suspect turns himself into authorities
A man accused of raping a woman as she was leaving her Midtown apartment is now behind bars.
A man accused of raping a woman as she was leaving her Midtown apartment is now behind bars.
Georgia Tech police remember beloved colleague who died from COVID-19
The Georgia Tech community is mourning the loss of a long-time police officer the 42-year-old passed away due to COVID-19 last week
The Georgia Tech community is mourning the loss of a long-time police officer the 42-year-old passed away due to COVID-19 last week
2 former Atlanta police officers file lawsuit asking for their jobs back
Two former Atlanta police officers are seeking all legal avenues to get their jobs back, according to their attorney.
Two former Atlanta police officers are seeking all legal avenues to get their jobs back, according to their attorney.
Sister remembers brother, veteran killed in Southwest Atlanta home
Jean Safford said her brother served in the Air Force and Navy.
Jean Safford said her brother served in the Air Force and Navy.
Emory health care workers kneel in a show of solidarity
Many health care workers have been working tirelessly on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19.
Many health care workers have been working tirelessly on the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19.
Atlanta officer struck by ATV during protest 'in good spirits' while recovering in ICU
It has been nearly a week since Atlanta police officer Maximillian Brewer was struck by an ATV as he stood blocking an intersection during a protest in downtown Atlanta. Friday, the city of Atlanta released a photo taken of the officer in good spirits as he continues to recover in the ICU at Grady Memorial Hospital.
It has been nearly a week since Atlanta police officer Maximillian Brewer was struck by an ATV as he stood blocking an intersection during a protest in downtown Atlanta. Friday, the city of Atlanta released a photo taken of the officer in good spirits as he continues to recover in the ICU at Grady Memorial Hospital.
Beloved Georgia Tech officer loses battle with COVID-19
A beloved officer on the Georgia Tech police force has lost his battle with COVID-19, officials said.
A beloved officer on the Georgia Tech police force has lost his battle with COVID-19, officials said.
Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day
In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November.
In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November.
GBI: Suspect charged with murder in Social Circle deadly double shooting
An Athens man was charged Monday with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of two people along a rural road in Social Circle in May, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday.
An Athens man was charged Monday with murder in connection to the deadly shooting of two people along a rural road in Social Circle in May, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday.
Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Zuckerberg still under fire over refusal to take action on inflammatory Trump posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg isn’t budging over his refusal to take action on inflammatory posts by President Donald Trump that spread misinformation about voting by mail and, many said, encouraged violence against protesters.
Atlanta Police Chief: "Zero-tolerance policy" for second night of planned demonstrations
Atlanta police said the department "will not tolerate the looting and damage to property that occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning".
Atlanta police said the department "will not tolerate the looting and damage to property that occurred on Friday night and Saturday morning".
UGA announces plans to return to campus this fall
Essential workers will return to the University of Georgia starting on June 15.
Essential workers will return to the University of Georgia starting on June 15.
GBI working to ID rape suspect
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public's help as they work to identify a man suspect connected to two unsolved rape investigations in Moultrie, Georgia.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is seeking the public's help as they work to identify a man suspect connected to two unsolved rape investigations in Moultrie, Georgia.
Georgia law enforcement leaders condemn handling of George Floyd arrest
The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.
The handling of Floyd's arrest, for reportedly attempting to pass off counterfeit money, has set off a nationwide avalanche of emotion. Even thousands of miles away, in Georgia, law enforcement leaders spoke out in the wake of Floyd's death -- many condemning the four Minneapolis police officers, who have since been fired.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.