Atlanta water bills: City Council member says he 'wouldn't put up with' rejected appeals
Atlanta residents have appealed water bills charging them thousands of dollars without any evidence of a leak. But a months-long FOX 5 I-Team investigation shows few people who fight the charges win their cases.
Atlanta residents have appealed water bills charging them thousands of dollars without any evidence of a leak. But a months-long FOX 5 I-Team investigation shows few people who fight the charges win their cases.
I-Team: City Council reacts to high water bills
By Dana Fowle Published February 5, 2024 ATLANTA - Atlanta Watershed Management's appeals board is where you go when you feel you've been unfairly charged for water usage. But a months-long FOX 5 I-Team investigation shows not many people win their cases. After hearing the stories of two account holders, two Atlanta City Council members said the appeals board is the problem. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-high-water-bill-appeals-board-city-council-reaction
By Dana Fowle Published February 5, 2024 ATLANTA - Atlanta Watershed Management's appeals board is where you go when you feel you've been unfairly charged for water usage. But a months-long FOX 5 I-Team investigation shows not many people win their cases. After hearing the stories of two account holders, two Atlanta City Council members said the appeals board is the problem. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-high-water-bill-appeals-board-city-council-reaction
Fani Willis' relationship with Nathan Wade
Confirmation from DA Fani WIllis about her "personal relationship" with key aide in the Trump prosecution. Nathan Wade was hired to help prosecute those indicted in the Georgia election interference case.
Confirmation from DA Fani WIllis about her "personal relationship" with key aide in the Trump prosecution. Nathan Wade was hired to help prosecute those indicted in the Georgia election interference case.
Taxes 2024: Ways to avoid tax filing scams
The tax season is officially open. The IRS is accepting your returns now. But as you ramp up to file, scammers are gearing up to try to intercept that money.
The tax season is officially open. The IRS is accepting your returns now. But as you ramp up to file, scammers are gearing up to try to intercept that money.
Tax season scams
The tax season is officially up and running, but as you ramp up, so are scammers. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle sat down with a retirement planner who's spreading the word on how to avoid scams.
The tax season is officially up and running, but as you ramp up, so are scammers. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle sat down with a retirement planner who's spreading the word on how to avoid scams.
Atlanta police changes procedures following I-Team investigation into girl’s starving death
A legal expert tells the FOX 5 I-Team, the Atlanta Police Department had a duty to take “immediate action" that might have saved 4-year-old Treasure McWeay from starving to death, but didn’t. Now, after an I-Team investigation, APD announces an overhaul in how it works with DFCS on welfare checks.
A legal expert tells the FOX 5 I-Team, the Atlanta Police Department had a duty to take “immediate action" that might have saved 4-year-old Treasure McWeay from starving to death, but didn’t. Now, after an I-Team investigation, APD announces an overhaul in how it works with DFCS on welfare checks.
Procedures change after girl's starving death
The death of 4-year-old Treasure McWeay after her father allegedly kidnapped her has caused ripples through the Atlanta Police Department and the Division of Family and Children Services. There are growing concerns some procedures were no followed, while some policies need to be changed.
The death of 4-year-old Treasure McWeay after her father allegedly kidnapped her has caused ripples through the Atlanta Police Department and the Division of Family and Children Services. There are growing concerns some procedures were no followed, while some policies need to be changed.
'Woke-free' beer venture in Georgia earns F rating with BBB
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
I-Team: Ultra Right Beer earns F rating with BBB
By Randy Travis Published January 30, 2024 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge. Just ask a Georgia beer company that caters to a specific set of customers. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woke-free-beer-venture-earns-f-rating-with-bbb
By Randy Travis Published January 30, 2024 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge. Just ask a Georgia beer company that caters to a specific set of customers. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woke-free-beer-venture-earns-f-rating-with-bbb
I-Team: Why does Trump want to boot DA Fani WIllis from case?
Donald Trump's attorneys formally asked that Fulton County DA Fani Willis to be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, arguing she quote inappropriately injected race into the case. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1401251
Donald Trump's attorneys formally asked that Fulton County DA Fani Willis to be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, arguing she quote inappropriately injected race into the case. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1401251
Trump asks judge to boot DA Fani Willis from case
Donald Trump's attorneys formally asked that Fulton County DA Fani Willis to be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, arguing she quote inappropriately injected race into the case
Donald Trump's attorneys formally asked that Fulton County DA Fani Willis to be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, arguing she quote inappropriately injected race into the case
Fulton DA emails accuse Trump attorney of disrespecting African American women
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team shed new light on claims of racism made by Fulton DA Fani Willis in response to criticism of how she’s handling the election interference case.
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team shed new light on claims of racism made by Fulton DA Fani Willis in response to criticism of how she’s handling the election interference case.
Fulton DA emails accuse Trump attorney of disrespect
By Randy Travis Published January 24, 2024 ATLANTA - Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team shed new light on claims of racism made by Fulton DA Fani Willis in response to criticism of how she’s handling the election interference case. Willis has already lashed out publicly at critics of her decision to hire a special prosecutor with limited felony trial experience, a man court filings claim she’s also dating. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/willis-emails-accuse-defense-attorney-of-disrespecting-african-american-women?fbclid=IwAR0xI81RgvsyhVYU7kQAm0LotAwQRn-zv2JCKMryxsrAJ0L4PFxXxBgbYrY
By Randy Travis Published January 24, 2024 ATLANTA - Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team shed new light on claims of racism made by Fulton DA Fani Willis in response to criticism of how she’s handling the election interference case. Willis has already lashed out publicly at critics of her decision to hire a special prosecutor with limited felony trial experience, a man court filings claim she’s also dating. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/willis-emails-accuse-defense-attorney-of-disrespecting-african-american-women?fbclid=IwAR0xI81RgvsyhVYU7kQAm0LotAwQRn-zv2JCKMryxsrAJ0L4PFxXxBgbYrY
Bond denied for father who allegedly wouldn't open door for DFCS while daughter starved
The McWeay case has exposed cracks in Georgia’s child protective services system, specifically a lack of cooperation between Atlanta police and the state Division of Family and Children Services.
The McWeay case has exposed cracks in Georgia’s child protective services system, specifically a lack of cooperation between Atlanta police and the state Division of Family and Children Services.
Child dies after dad allegedly kidnaps her
A father accused of kidnapping and starving his daughter to death was denied bond. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards explains why this case has caused Atlanta Police to perform an internal investigation.
A father accused of kidnapping and starving his daughter to death was denied bond. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards explains why this case has caused Atlanta Police to perform an internal investigation.
Fani Willis won't have to testify in divorce case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis won't have to testify in the divorce case involving special prosecutor Nathan Wade and his ex-wife Joycelyn Wade. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Randy Travis was in the courtroom when Judge Henry Thompson put a halt to those efforts.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis won't have to testify in the divorce case involving special prosecutor Nathan Wade and his ex-wife Joycelyn Wade. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Randy Travis was in the courtroom when Judge Henry Thompson put a halt to those efforts.
Study: Nearly 1,000 Georgians wrongly busted due to false positive drug field tests
A new study from the Penn Cary Law School at the University of Pennsylvania suggests 961 Georgians each year are falsely arrested because law enforcement wrongly trusted the results of a roadside drug test.
A new study from the Penn Cary Law School at the University of Pennsylvania suggests 961 Georgians each year are falsely arrested because law enforcement wrongly trusted the results of a roadside drug test.
I-Team confirms: FBI investigating Lamar County’s delayed waste-to-fuel project
Concerned citizens demanded a county investigation into why a waste-to-fuel project at the Lamar County landfill is years past its original completion date, with some public money flowing to the man who promoted the project. Now, they’re getting an investigation, and at a higher level. The FBI has taken up the case, the FOX 5 I-Team confirmed.
Concerned citizens demanded a county investigation into why a waste-to-fuel project at the Lamar County landfill is years past its original completion date, with some public money flowing to the man who promoted the project. Now, they’re getting an investigation, and at a higher level. The FBI has taken up the case, the FOX 5 I-Team confirmed.
FBI investigates Lamar County waste-to-fuel project
Tensions in Lamar County have been running high for months. A concerned citizens group publicly criticized the county's landfill authority over a waste-to-fuel project that was originally supposed to be up and running in 2017. It appears the FBI is now involved. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards has the latest. �
Tensions in Lamar County have been running high for months. A concerned citizens group publicly criticized the county's landfill authority over a waste-to-fuel project that was originally supposed to be up and running in 2017. It appears the FBI is now involved. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards has the latest. �
Empty Atlanta lot with no water line gets nearly $30K bill, owner appeals and loses
Water bills for an empty Atlanta lot with no connection to the meter ended up coming in at nearly $30,000 after five months. The small business owner appealed the bill. He lost.
Water bills for an empty Atlanta lot with no connection to the meter ended up coming in at nearly $30,000 after five months. The small business owner appealed the bill. He lost.