Third round of stimulus checks arrive

The third stimulus check begins to arrive to accounts. Some of you may have had the stimulus money in your account already, but it was likely just pending. Until now. 

Failing to report wages to the Georgia Department of Labor is fraud

Georgians are returning to work. It’s been the trend, according to the Georgia Department of Labor, for about five months now. But officials are also seeing a trend that looks, on paper anyway, like fraud. 

3 ways to reduce your 30-year mortgage

The biggest part of your budget is your mortgage if you’re a homeowner. And if you can reduce any of that off, it’s savings. Here are ideas for cutting back on paying the interest for 30 years and slicing off a few years on that loan.

KIA owners should park their cars outside due to fire risk, company says

The South Korean auto company is telling owners they should park their cars outside due to concerns of an engine compartment fire. The Sportage and Cadenza models are being recalled over the issue.

Reese's announces chocolate-free peanut butter cup

The Hershey Company recently announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery.

Unemployment claims up nationwide but not in Georgia

While a rise in unemployment claims marks a four-week high nationwide, Georgia is seeing its number of claims drop.

Toro recalling 6,700 snowblowers due to amputation hazard

Bloomington, Minnesota-based Toro is recalling around 6,700 snowblowers due to a possible amputation hazard. 

Data leaks affect more than 3 billion accounts

Data breaches are something we have come to learn to live with. But, there’s one being called the 'mother of all data breaches.' 

New startup offers rent-to-own homebuying plan

A new platform is offering a way to make home-buying easier for the first-time buyer through a rent-to-own plan.

Georgia rich with Black-owned or -operated banks and credit unions

As FOX 5 continues to highlight Black achievement during Black History Month, we look at banking. Access to credit is fundamental to financial growth and stability. 

Miller High Life will rent out couple's favorite dive bar for date night

While many people probably won’t be going out for Valentine’s Day this year, one beer company is hoping to send at least one couple to their favorite bar

Fresh basil recalled over cyclospora concerns, FDA says

Fresh cut, imported basil from Colombia is facing a recall over concerns it’s contaminated with cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can cause an intestinal infection if ingested, officials said.

Day trading is not sound investment strategy

After riding high and grabbing headlines, GameStop shares are tumbling. But boy did it go sky high before it dropped, and that piqued the interest of casual investors. 

Georgia law enforcement warns about 'sugar daddy' scheme

Roswell police are warning folks about a scam circulating on social media. They call it the “sugar daddy” scheme. Scammers offering a weekly allowance in exchange for attention and affection.

Don't post your COVID-19 vaccination card on social media

It’s been a bit challenging for many to get the COVID-19 vaccination. So when you do it, it’s kind of a big deal, and people like to post about it. 

How to score free beer, wings and pizza just by watching the Super Bowl

If your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LV, there are still three good reasons to pay even minimal attention to this year’s game: free beer, free pizza and free wings.