New Georgia law targets squatters
For a long time, it has felt like squatters have the law on their side instead of the property owner, but the law has changed. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains the impact of the Georgia's new Squatter Reform Act.
Liens placed on more than 90K Georgia vehicles because of school zone speeding tickets
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned more than 90,000 Georgia vehicles are blocked from renewing their license plate registrations because of unpaid speeding tickets issued by automated school zone cameras. Some drivers told the I-Team they didn't know they had unpaid tickets, because they didn't arrive in the mail, or someone else was driving the car at the time. Critics say the system tramples due process rights.
Liens placed on more than 90K Georgia vehicles
Tens of thousands of Georgia vehicles have been blocked from renewing car tag registrations because of unpaid school speed zone fines, a FOX 5 I-Team investigation uncovered.
Sheriff candidate claims arrest 'politically motivated' but offers no evidence
One of the three candidates for Douglas County sheriff brings to the race a unique experience: the only who’s been locked up in the Douglas County Jail.
I-Team: Sheriff candidate claims arrest 'politically motivated' but offers no evidence
By Randy Travis Published May 2, 2024 DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - One of the three candidates for Douglas County sheriff brings to the race a unique experience: the only who’s been locked up in the Douglas County Jail. The drunk driving charge against Shedarren Fanning was ultimately dismissed. He’s running against another challenger, Cyrus Colley, and the two-term incumbent Tim Pounds. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sheriff-candidate-claims-without-evidence-arrest-politically-motivated
The FBI's advice to keep your money safe
We get hit with so many data leak alerts that it's almost become white noise. But the FBI tells the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle that are some things you can do regularly that will help protect your finances and make it harder for you to be a target for criminals.
Avoid the 'buy-now, pay-later' trap
Financial experts say 'buy now, pay later' deals lead to overspending by people who can least afford it. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the new data.
Retired Duluth couple loses life savings to phone scammers
It took just one phone call that lasted less than 30 minutes for scammers to take all the money the Duluth grandparents had saved for their retirement.
Bad Botox is on the market, FDA and CDC warn
More than a dozen people have been treated for symptoms after injections with the counterfeit Botox, federal authorities say.
Low-cost Amazon food delivery will go to food deserts
Amazon is now offering unlimited grocery delivery for a monthly fee for both its Prime members and families who receive SNAP benefits.
Duluth couple loses life savings to scammers
It only took one phone call for a retired Duluth couple to lose thousands of dollars, and they say they didn't even tell the scammers posing as Chase Bank employees any of their personal information.
Lawsuit demands Skandalakis step down as special prosecutor of Lt. Gov. Jones
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute. A group of attorneys sued state Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis, demanding he hurry up and pick someone to prosecute one of the state's most powerful politicians. He chose himself for the job, and now they want a judge to boot him off the case. They say Skandalakis has a conflict of interest.
Lawsuit demands special prosecutor steps down
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute.
Amazon offering EBT customer discount
Amazon food delivery is expending for SNAP benefit recipients and Prime members. The Fox 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says this may give families living in a food deserts more nutritional options and save a lot of time.
3 Douglas County candidates may not be eligible in November
Douglas County's ballot lists three people running for reelection who may not even be eligible come November, all because they’re accused of actions that have already landed them in trouble
Watch out for summer junk fees
Junk Fees have long irritated consumers. Those are the fees attached to the price of an item that really changes the cost of the item or service. The FOX 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle takes a look at some of the junk fees that may pop up for you this summer.
More speed camera trouble: FOX 5 I-Team investigation finds another 6K erroneous tickets
Thousands of ticketed drivers may be getting their money back, after an investigation by the FOX 5 I-Team found tickets generated by automated school zone cameras in Riverdale used the wrong speed limit.
FOX 5 I-Team finds more speed camera trouble
Thousands of ticketed drivers may be getting their money back, after an investigation by the FOX 5 I-Team found tickets generated by automated school zone cameras in Riverdale used the wrong speed limit.
Video: Dad knew AR-15 under his bed was loaded. His toddler found it
The FOX 5 I-Team obtained body cam video that sheds new light on the decision to charge a Gwinnett father in the accidental shooting of his son.
I-Team: Is dad liable for son finding loaded gun?
By Randy Travis Published April 17, 2024 SUGAR HILL, Ga. - The FOX 5 I-Team obtained body cam video that sheds new light on the decision to charge a Gwinnett father in the accidental shooting of his son. Three-year-old Salvador Osorio survived after he shot himself with an AR-15 while playing under his parents' bed. Two veterans in the Gwinnett district attorney’s office lost their jobs when they disagreed with their boss' decision to indict the father. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/video-dad-knew-ar-15-under-his-bed-was-loaded-his-toddler-found-it