I-Team: Mom legally fired for pumping on the job
By Johnny Edwards Published October 14, 2024 ATLANTA - When her boss at the pizza restaurant fired her over text, Jaylee Morrison could hardly believe her eyes. "I didn't know u were lactating," the message said, "and we don't have breaks to pump every 25 minutes when u r the only server on." FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-law-restricts-abortions-doesnt-protect-pregnant-women-workforce
By Johnny Edwards Published October 14, 2024 ATLANTA - When her boss at the pizza restaurant fired her over text, Jaylee Morrison could hardly believe her eyes. "I didn't know u were lactating," the message said, "and we don't have breaks to pump every 25 minutes when u r the only server on." FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-law-restricts-abortions-doesnt-protect-pregnant-women-workforce
Georgia law restricts abortions, but doesn’t protect pregnant women in the workforce
A young mother got the boot from her waitressing job, and her boss said it had to do with her breastfeeding. In most states that would be grounds for a lawsuit, but not in GA because the restaurant has less than 15 employees. Given the state's near ban on abortions, some say state law must do more to protect new moms in the workforce.
A young mother got the boot from her waitressing job, and her boss said it had to do with her breastfeeding. In most states that would be grounds for a lawsuit, but not in GA because the restaurant has less than 15 employees. Given the state's near ban on abortions, some say state law must do more to protect new moms in the workforce.
Georgia Pregnancy Protection Act
Georgia is one of three states without laws to protect pregnant women. There are federal protections, but they don't cover a small business with less than 15 workers. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards heard from a woman who says she was fired over text for "lactating."
Georgia is one of three states without laws to protect pregnant women. There are federal protections, but they don't cover a small business with less than 15 workers. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards heard from a woman who says she was fired over text for "lactating."
Should you buy a used car in October?
With interest rates dropping, there?s been talk about it being a good time to finally look at car buying again, but the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says you should put your expectations in perspective.
With interest rates dropping, there?s been talk about it being a good time to finally look at car buying again, but the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says you should put your expectations in perspective.
Hurricane relief: A guide to access FEMA funding and more financial options
The federal government has issued states of emergency after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
The federal government has issued states of emergency after Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
How to get disaster relief after hurricanes
The federal government has issued states of emergency after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle is taking a look at the ways you can access federal funding available if you are in an impacted area.
The federal government has issued states of emergency after Hurricane Helene hit Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle is taking a look at the ways you can access federal funding available if you are in an impacted area.
Target tightening up its return policy
Target has had a pretty lenient returns policy for a long but but get ready for some big changes soon. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what the stronger enforcement may look like.
Target has had a pretty lenient returns policy for a long but but get ready for some big changes soon. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what the stronger enforcement may look like.
New technology created to connect remote caregivers to elderly family
Elder care in America means a lot of things. But however you approach it, it takes time and money to be a good caregiver. There’s a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one remotely.
Elder care in America means a lot of things. But however you approach it, it takes time and money to be a good caregiver. There’s a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one remotely.
New product helps care for relatives from afar
It takes time and money to be a good caregiver, and now there's a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one from afar. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle looks at the Jubilee TV and ''remote caregiving.''
It takes time and money to be a good caregiver, and now there's a new product that advertises it can help you care for a loved one from afar. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle looks at the Jubilee TV and ''remote caregiving.''
What to donate after natural disasters
After Tropical Storm Helene there is so much need across the South, but there's a right way to help. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle shares what you should do and what you should avoid donating to give back after a disaster.
After Tropical Storm Helene there is so much need across the South, but there's a right way to help. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle shares what you should do and what you should avoid donating to give back after a disaster.
Tropical Storm Debby unemployment assistance
Last month, workers on the Georgia coast were sheltering to avoid the threat of Tropical Storm Debby. Now the Department of Labor is offering disaster-related unemployment payments to those affected by the storm. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you need to know.
Last month, workers on the Georgia coast were sheltering to avoid the threat of Tropical Storm Debby. Now the Department of Labor is offering disaster-related unemployment payments to those affected by the storm. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you need to know.
Expert says: Comparison shop every year for best car insurance rates
It seems that for a few years now, car insurance rates have been steadily increasing. Experian reports that in the last year, rates have risen by 22%, following a 17% increase the year before.
It seems that for a few years now, car insurance rates have been steadily increasing. Experian reports that in the last year, rates have risen by 22%, following a 17% increase the year before.
Understanding rising car insurance costs
Experian reports car insurance rates have risen 22 percent in the last year and seventeen percent the year before that. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked to the number crunchers at Experian about what they see and what you can do to mitigate some of that financial pain.
Experian reports car insurance rates have risen 22 percent in the last year and seventeen percent the year before that. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked to the number crunchers at Experian about what they see and what you can do to mitigate some of that financial pain.
Sheriff: No evidence schools were notified about Colt Gray
An investigation uncovered no evidence local schools were notified about Colt Gray, the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, after an FBI tip.
An investigation uncovered no evidence local schools were notified about Colt Gray, the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, after an FBI tip.
I-Team: Schools were never warned about Colt Gray, they claim
By Johnny Edwards Published September 24, 2024 Local schools claimed they were never given the early warning about suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray after he and his father were questioned about violent school threats made on a Discord server in 2023. A captain with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office told the FBI that the message had been passed along. FOX 5 I-Team's Johnny Edwards dug deeper. In brief: Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum acknowledges no early warning was conveyed to schools about Colt Gray, who later became a suspect in a school shooting. The sheriff's investigation, including a review of records and communications, found no proof that warnings about Gray's threat to "shoot up a school" were forwarded by former captain Dale Dillow's team. Captain Dillow, no longer with the department following his dismissal for unrelated misconduct, had reported to the FBI that Colt Gray denied making threats but claimed that schools were notified of the potential danger. Sheriff Mangum expresses regret over the failure to inform schools about Colt Gray’s threat and is uncertain about the effectiveness of a warning, had it been issued. Despite Captain Dillow's claim that "area schools aware" after a disturbing threat by Gray was investigated, no supporting evidence of such warnings communicated to schools has been uncovered. JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - The Jackson County sheriff says that what could have been an early warning about the 14-year-old suspected Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, never reached area schools. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sheriff-no-evidence-schools-were-notified-about-colt-gray
By Johnny Edwards Published September 24, 2024 Local schools claimed they were never given the early warning about suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray after he and his father were questioned about violent school threats made on a Discord server in 2023. A captain with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office told the FBI that the message had been passed along. FOX 5 I-Team's Johnny Edwards dug deeper. In brief: Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum acknowledges no early warning was conveyed to schools about Colt Gray, who later became a suspect in a school shooting. The sheriff's investigation, including a review of records and communications, found no proof that warnings about Gray's threat to "shoot up a school" were forwarded by former captain Dale Dillow's team. Captain Dillow, no longer with the department following his dismissal for unrelated misconduct, had reported to the FBI that Colt Gray denied making threats but claimed that schools were notified of the potential danger. Sheriff Mangum expresses regret over the failure to inform schools about Colt Gray’s threat and is uncertain about the effectiveness of a warning, had it been issued. Despite Captain Dillow's claim that "area schools aware" after a disturbing threat by Gray was investigated, no supporting evidence of such warnings communicated to schools has been uncovered. JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - The Jackson County sheriff says that what could have been an early warning about the 14-year-old suspected Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, never reached area schools. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sheriff-no-evidence-schools-were-notified-about-colt-gray
Consumer Reports flags 12 cinnamon products for dangerous lead content
One of the favorite fall spices, cinnamon, may now be headed for the trash can.
One of the favorite fall spices, cinnamon, may now be headed for the trash can.
High lead levels found in cinnamon
One of our favorite fall spices this year may be bound for the garbage can. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at a new study that found high levels of lead in pumpkin powders and spice blends.
One of our favorite fall spices this year may be bound for the garbage can. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at a new study that found high levels of lead in pumpkin powders and spice blends.
What we can expect from the lending rate cut
The Federal Reserve's rate cute was expected, but the size of the cut was not. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why this has gone down for the first time since 2020 and what we can expect.
The Federal Reserve's rate cute was expected, but the size of the cut was not. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why this has gone down for the first time since 2020 and what we can expect.
Ex-Hall County solicitor Stephanie Woodard could lose her law license
Hall County's former elected solicitor-general stands to lose her law license in a disciplinary investigation launched by the State Bar of Georgia. Stephanie Woodard, accused of pilfering public money while in office, took a plea deal in Hall County Superior Court last month, admitting to one misdemeanor. That triggered the Bar rules dealing with attorneys convicted of felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
Hall County's former elected solicitor-general stands to lose her law license in a disciplinary investigation launched by the State Bar of Georgia. Stephanie Woodard, accused of pilfering public money while in office, took a plea deal in Hall County Superior Court last month, admitting to one misdemeanor. That triggered the Bar rules dealing with attorneys convicted of felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
I-Team: Ex-Hall County solicitor could lose her law license
By Johnny Edwards Published September 19, 2024 Atlanta - Stephanie Woodard can?t serve as a Hall County top prosecutor anymore. But should she still be a licensed attorney? That?s a question soon to be in front of the Georgia Supreme Court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ex-hall-county-solicitor-stephanie-woodard-could-lose-her-law-license
By Johnny Edwards Published September 19, 2024 Atlanta - Stephanie Woodard can?t serve as a Hall County top prosecutor anymore. But should she still be a licensed attorney? That?s a question soon to be in front of the Georgia Supreme Court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ex-hall-county-solicitor-stephanie-woodard-could-lose-her-law-license