Atlanta police officer uses hazard pay bonus to help students
Rather than spend his hazard pay bonus on himself, Atlanta police officer Keith Backmon decided to share it with four families by donating an Amazon Fire tablet to five kids so they will be able to complete their school assignments.
Rather than spend his hazard pay bonus on himself, Atlanta police officer Keith Backmon decided to share it with four families by donating an Amazon Fire tablet to five kids so they will be able to complete their school assignments.
Aerial photos show an empty Walt Disney World as the coronavirus pandemic keeps the parks closed
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A pilot and photographer took photos of Walt Disney World from above as theme parks remain closed until further notice because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Walt Disney World will reopen within months, economist predicts
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Disney World has not announced a reopening date, as of now.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Georgia Tech working to get students' money back from canceled abroad programs
Some of the most rewarding aspects of college, such as studying abroad or an internship, are canceled because of the coronavirus.
Some of the most rewarding aspects of college, such as studying abroad or an internship, are canceled because of the coronavirus.
American, Delta and other major US airlines to require passengers to wear face masks
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said they will require passengers to wear face makes during flights.
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said they will require passengers to wear face makes during flights.
Apple set to deliver thousands of iPads to LA, New York to help with remote learning
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
Approximately 100,000 iPads will be delivered to the city of Los Angeles, and 350,000 to New York City to help with remote learning, Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced Thursday during the company's 2nd quarter earnings conference call.
UGA survey shows majority of Georgians disapprove of reopening businesses
A University of Georgia survey conducted late this month reveals a large majority of Georgians disapprove of Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen certain businesses.
A University of Georgia survey conducted late this month reveals a large majority of Georgians disapprove of Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen certain businesses.
Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.
Ring camera shows Amazon driver playing hopscotch after making delivery
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
A doorbell camera caught this delivery driver enjoying a game of hopscotch after leaving a package near a front door.
UGA planning possible return to in-person classes in August
The president of the University of Georgia says they are expecting to go back to in-person classes for the fall semester in August.
The president of the University of Georgia says they are expecting to go back to in-person classes for the fall semester in August.
Central Florida officials discuss reopening recommendations for Disney World, Universal, other theme parks
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
The Orange County's Economic Recovery Task Force met virtually Tuesday, and discussed some ideas for reopening the area's economy.
Netflix to release Michelle Obama documentary in May
“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.
“During this difficult time, I hope you’ll find some inspiration and joy in this film,” the former first lady wrote on Twitter.
Amazon to open new facility in Georgia, creating 800 jobs
Amazon is opening another massive facility in Georgia that will create 800 new full-time jobs in the state.
Amazon is opening another massive facility in Georgia that will create 800 new full-time jobs in the state.
Trump: Postal Service must charge Amazon more, or no loan
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
“The Postal Service is a joke because they’re handing out packages for Amazon and other internet companies and every time they bring a package, they lose money on it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office, according to the Associated Press.
Atlanta mayor responds to governor, creates advisory council on reopening the city
On the same day Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made his plans to reopen the state known, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she was creating an advisory board for reopening Atlanta.
On the same day Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made his plans to reopen the state known, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she was creating an advisory board for reopening Atlanta.
First COVID-19 case inside Atlanta 911; some workers afraid to report for shift
The first case of the novel coronavirus inside Atlanta 911 has been reported. Some workers are afraid to report for their shifts.
The first case of the novel coronavirus inside Atlanta 911 has been reported. Some workers are afraid to report for their shifts.
Police: 1 dead following shooting in DeKalb County
Police are investigating a shooting after a body was found on a DeKalb County street.
Police are investigating a shooting after a body was found on a DeKalb County street.
Delta loses $534 million during coronavirus pandemic, bigger losses looming
Delta is now paying out more in refunds for cancelled flights than it receives from new bookings.
Delta is now paying out more in refunds for cancelled flights than it receives from new bookings.
University of Georgia working on COVID-19 virus, hopes to be ready by the end of the year
We are closer to finding a vaccine for COVID-19 than we may think.
We are closer to finding a vaccine for COVID-19 than we may think.