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.

Amazon updates policy after seeds sent from China believed to be part of ‘brushing’ scam

Amazon recently updated its policy, only allowing seeds to be sold by U.S. sellers after unsolicited packages containing random seeds were sent to United States residents, according to the USDA.

Facebook blocks planned end-of-life broadcasts of chronically ill man

Alain Cocq had planned to show what he expects will be a painful end to his life after he announced on Friday that he was stopping all food and drink.

Tracking COVID-19 in colleges difficult due to lack of uniformity, experts say

There is no a standardized protocol for how campuses should collect and report cases. The University System of Georgia, the government entity overseeing 26 public universities and colleges, said that is to allow schools to personalize plans uniquely for their communities.

GBI expands Gang Task Force to middle Georgia communities

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is expanding its Gang Task Force, created in metro Atlanta in the spring of 2019, to middle Georgia.

Facebook will restrict new political ads a week before Election Day

With just two months left until the U.S. presidential election, Facebook says it is taking additional steps to encourage voting, minimize misinformation and reduce the likelihood of post-election “civil unrest.”

University of Georgia reports 'concerning' rise in positive COVID-19 tests

After the first full week of classes, the number of positive COVID-19 cases from students, staff, and faculty at UGA has risen significantly.