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Branden Jenkins, CEO of Maxio, was surprised when his weekend AI coding session resulted in a $1,000 token charge. He states that while this highlights how quickly 'agentic' tools can consume money, the deeper problem is employee insecurity about technology and being outpaced by AI. Jenkins finds that much of the financial waste stems from model selection or conversational drift.

Amazon plans a major expansion of its drone delivery service for lightweight packages into nearly 500 U.S. cities, aiming for deliveries as fast as 30 minutes with drones carrying up to 5 pounds. This effort intensifies competition between Amazon and Walmart in providing consumers with rapid delivery options. However, the service faces numerous obstacles, including regulatory hurdles, environmental challenges, and uncertainty regarding long-term consumer adoption.

Amazon announced plans to expand drone delivery of lightweight packages into nearly 500 U.S. cities, with deliveries potentially taking as fast as 30 minutes for items up to 5 pounds. This expansion intensifies competition between Amazon and Walmart, although the service faces hurdles such as regulatory challenges and limited package capacity.

Edward Zimbardi, a man from Flowery Branch, Georgia, was deported from Fiji to face charges in Los Angeles. He is accused of running a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 6,000 investors and caused over $165 million in losses. Zimbardi was indicted on multiple counts of wire fraud and money laundering.

Home Depot reported strong performance in its fiscal second quarter, with revenue reaching $47.86 billion—beating Wall Street expectations—due to customers focusing on smaller projects despite a slump in the U.S. housing sector. For three months ended Aug. 2, the company earned $4.77 billion and plans to launch nationwide express delivery service within three hours or less. Despite its solid results, Home Depot maintained its earlier sales growth guidance for fiscal 2026.

Home Depot reported that its sales increased in the second quarter to $47.86 billion, surpassing Wall Street's expectations for the period. The company earned $4.77 billion for the three months ended Aug. 2 and announced an express delivery service nationwide. Despite solid performance, Home Depot maintained its earlier guidance of between 2.5% and 4.5% sales growth for 2026.

Home Depot reported improved second quarter sales, with revenue increasing to $47.86 billion and earning $4.77 billion for the three months ended Aug. 2. The company credited this success to broad-based demand as customers continued focusing on smaller projects. This strong performance occurs while the U.S. housing market remains pressured by rising mortgage rates and slowed existing home sales.

Home Depot reported improved sales for the second quarter, reaching $47.86 billion as customers focused on smaller projects. The company's strong quarterly performance was highlighted by a 1.3% rise in U.S. comparable store sales and an earnings per share of $4.92, exceeding Wall Street predictions. This solid result comes despite pressure from the housing market slump due to climbing mortgage rates.

Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding their management of the war against Iran. Speaking at a rally in Atlanta, Ossoff accused them of lying, stating that there was “something uniquely despicable about lying a nation into war.”

A man named Obed Reyes was arrested after police alleged he broke into a family’s apartment by punching a hole in the closet wall. He then assaulted a 15-year-old girl, allegedly grabbing her hair and punching her before threatening to rape her. Reyes has been charged with burglary, aggravated assault, attempted rape, kidnapping, and two counts of cruelty to children.

A Georgia man named Obed Reyes allegedly broke into a family's apartment by punching a hole through a closet wall and assaulted a 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting two young relatives. Following the assault, Reyes further allegedly threatened to rape her. Reyes has been charged with burglary, aggravated assault, attempted rape, kidnapping, and two counts of cruelty to children.

A 29-year-old man named Obed Reyes broke into a family's apartment by punching a hole in a closet wall. He then assaulted a 15-year-old girl, who was babysitting two young relatives. After the victim managed to escape and get help, Reyes allegedly threatened her with rape.

New York City plans to open five city-run grocery stores by 2029, offering shoppers a 30% discount on core goods through government subsidies. The plan draws inspiration from operational models in other cities, such as the public-private partnership established by Azalea Fresh Market in Atlanta. The unique aspect of NYC's program is its mandated focus on affordability.

The parents of Nolan Wells and civil rights figures Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton spoke at the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) convention in Atlanta. They addressed the death of 18-year-old college student Nolan Wells, who was found dead after a boating trip with friends on July 6th. Concerns were raised regarding racial speculation about his disappearance and the investigation into his death.

The article argues that successful political work relies on fundamental constituent service—or 'grunt work'—which involves helping people with issues concerning federal agencies. This model of public service has a history exemplified by John Lewis’s office, and it is Jon Ossoff who has picked up this mantle. Due to his willingness to help constituents across party lines, local leaders in south Georgia have endorsed Ossoff.

A shooting occurred at Warner Robins High School after a physical altercation among students in a bathroom. Authorities arrested the suspected shooter, identified as a 14-year-old freshman, while the injured student received hospital treatment. The campus is scheduled to be closed for students on Thursday and Friday.

A shooting incident occurred at Warner Robins High School after a verbal altercation between students in the bathroom turned physical. Authorities reported that one freshman student was injured, and the 14-year-old shooter was subsequently arrested by law enforcement. Gov. Brian Kemp praised first responders for their quick action to maintain safety on campus.

The body of a missing 6-year-old boy with developmental disabilities was found in a pond near Meadow Springs Apartments in College Park, according to police. The boy was reported missing Saturday evening and later recovered by crews using drones, ATVs, K-9 units, and dive teams from the Butts County dive team. Police are investigating, and it is unclear if foul play was involved.

Police in Georgia found the body of 6-year-old John Ross III, who had developmental disabilities, in a pond Sunday evening. The boy was reported missing Saturday from Meadow Springs Apartments in College Park. Crews utilized multiple agencies, including dive teams and K-9 units, to locate his body near the apartment complex.

A 2-year-old boy named Messiah Harris, who was reported missing in Atlanta, had his body found in the woods. Dairon Keith, the child's caretaker and mother's boyfriend, has been charged with concealing death and making false statements. Police stated that initially, police called Keith’s provided statements “inconsistent.”

Dairon Keith was charged with concealing death and making false statements following the disappearance of 2-year-old Messiah Harris. Harris was reported missing from an apartment complex and his body was found later in the woods. Police accuse Keith, who was the boy’s caretaker, of taking the body to the woods and covering it.

An Atlanta man allegedly triggered a secret phone wipe code on his Google Pixel during an inspection by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Prosecutors charged him with knowingly destroying digital property that the government had lawful authority to seize, though his attorneys dispute the charge, arguing the detention was unlawful.

First Advantage Corp. reported second-quarter profit of $16.9 million, with per-share earnings reaching 10 cents, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company also posted revenue of $448.8 million for the period, exceeding the forecast from Zacks Investment Research. First Advantage projects full-year earnings in the range of $1.23 to $1.29 per share.

Atlanta activist Samuel Tunick was charged with destruction of evidence for using a duress password to delete his phone's data during a warrantless border search by federal agents. The case highlights a legal loophole allowing warrantless cellphone searches at international ports of entry under the Fourth Amendment's border exception, which critics argue fails to account for the privacy implications of modern smartphones.

NCR Voyix Corporation reported second-quarter earnings of $2 million with a net loss of 1 cent per share, but adjusted earnings of 17 cents per share. The company generated $523 million in revenue and projected full-year earnings between 89 cents to 92 cents per share with revenue of $2.19 billion to $2.3 billion.

Atlanta mom Cassandra Barksdale was misdiagnosed with aggressive cancer due to a lab mix-up, leading to an unnecessary full hysterectomy. She was told she had years to live based on another patient's test results before the error was discovered.

At least a dozen states have reported cyberattacks on water utilities, with Atlanta being the latest city to experience such an attack on its water supply.

Angel Oak Mortgage Inc. reported second-quarter net income of $3.4 million (14 cents per share) and adjusted earnings of 37 cents per share, with revenue of $41.4 million. The company's stock has risen 2% this year but declined 4.5% over the last 12 months.

The Giants traded Luis Arráez and Caleb Kilian to acquire two prospects from the Phillies. This follows a prior trade where they sent Tyler Mahle to Atlanta.

Flock cameras, made by Flock Safety, are automated license plate readers (ALPRs) deployed in roads, intersections, and private properties to track vehicles by capturing license plate data. Critics argue they enable mass surveillance and privacy risks, while the company claims they aid investigations without using facial recognition and delete data after 30 days by default.

The Giants traded right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle to Atlanta in exchange for pitching prospect Anthony Molina. Buster Posey facilitated the trade, sending Mahle to the Braves as part of a deal involving pitching prospects.

Cousins Properties Inc. reported second-quarter funds from operations of 75 cents per share, exceeding analysts' estimates of 74 cents. The company also posted net income of 16 cents per share and revenue of $268.5 million, with full-year FFO guidance set at $2.92 to $2.98 per share.

The Senate committee has advanced Dr. Erica Schwartz for confirmation as CDC director. If confirmed by the full Senate, she would become the 22nd director of the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A man who provided his son with the gun used in a high school shooting that killed two students and two teachers was sentenced to 15 years in prison. His son received a life sentence for the September 4, 2024, attack at Apalachee High School in Georgia, 70km northeast of Atlanta.

Lakesha Gunn, a 51-year-old woman from Davidson County, was found safe in Atlanta, Georgia, eight days after going missing. A Silver Alert had been issued for her, as she has a medical condition that likely hindered her ability to return home independently.

RPC Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $12.1 million, with net income of 5 cents per share and adjusted earnings of 8 cents per share. The Atlanta-based oil and gas services company generated $460.9 million in revenue during the period.

A Dairy Queen drive-thru customer in Atlanta was caught on camera throwing a soda at an employee after claiming his order was incorrect. Security footage shows the driver of a red pickup truck throwing a Dr. Pepper at a manager following an alleged mix-up with a milkshake order. The restaurant confirmed a police report has been filed.

A customer at a Dairy Queen drive-thru in Atlanta was caught on camera throwing a drink at an employee after claiming the order was incorrect. The incident occurred when the customer, who ordered a milkshake but received a Dr. Pepper, allegedly threw the drink at a manager before fleeing in a red pickup truck. The restaurant reported the incident to police.

A customer at a Dairy Queen drive-thru in Atlanta was caught on camera throwing a soda at an employee after claiming an order mistake. The customer, in a red pickup truck, reportedly ordered a milkshake but received a Dr. Pepper, which he threw at the manager before fleeing; police are investigating.

Colt Gray was sentenced to life without parole for a 2024 school shooting that killed four people at a high school outside Atlanta. He pleaded guilty to the rampage.