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Massive data breach affected billions | Here’s what to know
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s time to keep a close eye on your bank account. National Public Data, a Florida-based company that performs background checks for employers by collecting information from various online sources, was hacked a few months ago. The breach compromised the personal information of 2.9 billion people and records were being stolen and put up for sale on the dark web.
‘False Fall’ Ending: Georgia Braces for More Heat
After a string of unseasonably cool days, Georgians woke up this morning to what might be the last gasp of the state’s first “false fall” of the year. With temperatures in the 80s and a crispness in the air that hinted at the changing seasons, it was just a brief reprieve before the heat is set to return, reminding residents that summer isn’t over yet.
Falcons predicted first-time Pro Bowler would confirm Arthur Smith was a fraud
While former Atlanta Falcons head coach and new Pittsburgh Steelers OC Arthur Smith proved himself to be a solid offensive coordinator with the Tennessee Titans, his time in charge of the Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder experiences shows that he was incapable of building a winning football team when given the keys to everything.
Feds to revisit key environmental permit for wells to supply Hyundai's GA site
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Friday it is launching a “reevaluation” of a key environmental permit for four proposed Floridan Aquifer wells to supply up to 6.6 million gallons of water per day to Hyundai Motor Company’s Bryan County manufacturing facility and related development around the nearly 2,500-acre site. USACE’s move...
Woman dies inside USPS Palmetto facility, medical examiner confirms
PALMETTO, Ga. — A woman died inside the United States Postal Service's Palmetto facility on Sunday, Aug. 18, the Fulton County Medical Examiner's office confirmed with 11Alive. The medical examiner's office said that 48-year-old Sharon Barnes was found dead inside the facility at 600 Palmetto Logistics Parkway. USPS confirmed...
Sequoyah Middle Student Wins Award For AI Project
The Clayton County Board of Education recently recognized Sequoyah Middle School eighth grader Jaidyn Lee, who won the grand prize from the United Way of Greater Atlanta’s annual STEMUp event. Lee’s idea for an AI facial recognition software machine aims to streamline the school entry process, enhancing security and saving valuable time for students and staff. To earn the $10,000 grand prize, he presented this idea at the live competition. Pictured during the Aug. 5 School Board meeting are School Board members Sabrina Hill and Joy Tellis Cooper, Superintendent Dr. Anthony Smith, Lee and School Board Chair Jessie Goree.
Residents agree North Springs MARTA Corridor needs greenspace, walkability
Sandy Springs residents expressed their support for the proposed greenspace and transit-oriented development at the North Springs MARTA Station, but also expressed concerns about the number of trees that would be cut down for the project. The post Residents agree North Springs MARTA Corridor needs greenspace, walkability appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Old Fourth Ward Park on Sept. 12-15
For its 13th year, the Atlanta Food & Wine Festival (AFWF) returns to celebrate “Big Top Bazaar” style with a weekend of curated, ringmaster-led dining experiences, cooking demos and carnival-themed Tasting Tents from Thursday, Sept. 12 through Sunday, Sept. 15. The festival is once again begin held in Historic Fourth Ward Park, and will feature a collection of the […] The post Atlanta Food & Wine Festival returns to Old Fourth Ward Park on Sept. 12-15 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
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