Georgia Tech facing backlash over policy banning DEI programs

Georgia Tech is ending programs and eliminating websites that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), a spokesperson confirmed to FOX 5. 

University of Georgia student joins lawsuit after New Orleans attack

Elle Eisele, a 19-year-old sophomore at UGA, was critically injured during the New Orleans New Year’s terrorist attack and has joined a lawsuit against the city, its police department and others.

Starbucks cutting 30% of menu items to speed up service

Starbucks is cutting 30% of its food and beverage menu to simplify operations, reduce wait times, and improve the customer experience.

Florida woman claims Atlanta police used excessive force for window tint violation

Florida resident Ebony Thomas says she was taking a friend to work on Sunday around 3:50 p.m. when an officer pulled her over at Lakewood Avenue and Jonesboro Road. 

Microsoft in talks to buy TikTok, Trump says

President Trump reveals Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok after the app briefly went offline amid a looming ban over data concerns.

AI startup's plan would include 50% U.S. government ownership of TikTok

Perplexity AI has presented the new proposal to Byte Dance, TikTok’s parent company, as the organization searches for a U.S. buyer.

Delta named best US airline of 2024 by Wall Street Journal

For a fourth year in a row, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has been named the Wall Street Journal's top U.S. airline.

Felicia Moore cautions Atlanta City Council on actions weakening Inspector General's Office

Former Atlanta City Council president Felicia Moore asked Atlanta's finance committee members to press pause and further consider modifying the scope of the Inspector General's Office.

Phones with TikTok listed for big bucks on eBay

Some cellphone users didn’t delete the TikTok app from their devices during its short ban in the U.S. Now, it appears they may be hoping to cash in by selling their phones.

Judge rejects Cobb County plan aiming to fix racial bias in fire department

The judge said that the deal between Cobb County and the federal government aimed at resolving claims at racial bias may itself be a form of racial discrimination.

Family, activists demand pause on homeless encampment sweeps after Atlanta man's death

The family of a man killed by a truck during a sweep of a homeless encampment in Atlanta is heading to City Hall to demand officials change the policy they say led to his death.

Who would miss TikTok more? See the most obsessed states

A new study shows which states are the most TikTok-obsessed amid uncertainty about the social media platform’s future in the U.S.

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.