Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Instagram profiles getting a musical update reminiscent of Myspace
Instagram’s new feature lets users decide to play or stop a song on their profiles. Here's how it works.
Ossoff-sponsored bill targets social media's influence on children
A bill sponsored by Sen. Jon Ossoff, of Georgia, would limit how social media companies can target children.
Homeowners blurring their homes on Google Maps to deter burglars: How to do it
Criminals can use Google Maps to look for security cameras, side windows, fences, and more, cybersecurity experts say.
'Selfie control' Instagram filter helps you judge distance from wildlife
A new Instagram filter, called the "Selfie Control" app, is helping visitors to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks maintain safe distances from wildlife while taking photos.
LA is one of the worst Olympic host cities for visitors, according to this report
A new study ranked Olympic host cities on things like safety, local attractions, and the cost for a trip. Los Angeles was ranked toward the bottom.
Trump reinstated by Meta on Facebook, Instagram in effort to 'allow political expression'
Meta announced it will lift the longstanding bans on former President Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts, citing their responsibility to allow political expression, with heightened penalties for repeat offenses.
Usher, Killer Mike honored at BET Awards
Atlanta's Usher and Killer Mike were honored at last night's BET Awards in Los Angeles.
New Georgia laws: Multiple new laws go into effect July 1
Multiple new laws will take effect on July 1, impacting various aspects of daily life in Georgia.
Instagram testing 'unskippable' ads feature that you can't scroll past
Instagram users would have to watch the full ad before scrolling through content on their feeds under the tested feature.
Survey finds many Americans are concerned about how social media is impacting their mental health
A new CVS Health/Morning Consult survey finds many Americans are thinking about their mental health, and how social media is impacting their lives.
Instagram is cracking down on teen sextortion – here's what that means
Recent high-profile cases include two Nigerian brothers who pleaded guilty to sexually extorting teen boys in Michigan on Instagram, including one who took his own life.
Instagram stopped recommending political content – now social media users are noticing
Instagram changed its political content algorithm in February, but users are taking note now. Here's how to change the settings on the app.
Madeline Soto crime scene photo 'accidentally' shared on Osceola County Sheriff's social media: officials
A crime scene photo that was posted on the Instagram social media account of Osceola County Sheriff Marco Lopez, appeared to show the body of Madeline "Maddie" Soto.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
American Express Centurion Lounge now open in Atlanta airport
It is a Valentine's Day gift for travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, as the long-awaited American Express Centurion Lounge opens near gate E-11.
Atlanta ranked as 4th loneliest city in America, new study says
Atlanta has proudly claimed its spot as the 4th loneliest city in America, courtesy of the folks at ChamberofCommerce.org.
Usher got married after Super Bowl halftime
Usher married his longtime girlfriend, Jenn Goicoechea, just hours after performing for millions at the Super Bowl halftime show.
Britney Spears' Instagram disappears after comments about music industry
Britney Spears’ Instagram page, which has 43 million followers, has mysteriously disappeared a day after she posted that she would “never return to the music industry.”
Atlanta weather: Temperatures to drop below freezing; warming centers open
Temperatures across metro Atlanta and north Georgia will be dropping near freezing overnight into Tuesday morning.