Ho Ho Whoa! Clients put Santa contractor on naughty list
It's been a long time since Kurt Berger climbed up on Santa's lap. But the East Lake homeowner admitted dreaming about it a lot these days.
It's been a long time since Kurt Berger climbed up on Santa's lap. But the East Lake homeowner admitted dreaming about it a lot these days.
Clients put 'Santa' contractor on naughty list
In March, Kurt Berger and his wife Alison Hoehn signed a contract with Classic Renovators and owner "Santa" Ed Turner, who to add a two-story, two-car garage to their home. According to canceled checks provided by the couple, they gave Turner a lot of money up front -- around $30,000 -- supposedly for Turner to buy materials with his contractor discount.
In March, Kurt Berger and his wife Alison Hoehn signed a contract with Classic Renovators and owner "Santa" Ed Turner, who to add a two-story, two-car garage to their home. According to canceled checks provided by the couple, they gave Turner a lot of money up front -- around $30,000 -- supposedly for Turner to buy materials with his contractor discount.
Money for waste-to-fuel project went to landfill chief and people connected to him
Lamar County trusted its landfill chief with a waste-to-fuel project whose price tag is nearly double the size of the county's operating budget. It turns out Executive Director Johnny Poole got paid some of that money himself.
Lamar County trusted its landfill chief with a waste-to-fuel project whose price tag is nearly double the size of the county's operating budget. It turns out Executive Director Johnny Poole got paid some of that money himself.
How to navigate canceled or delayed holiday flights
Being late is a pain, but canceled flights are where the real holiday heartburn sets in. Here are three things you can do to alleviate some pain.
Being late is a pain, but canceled flights are where the real holiday heartburn sets in. Here are three things you can do to alleviate some pain.
Navigating holiday air travel
You can control a lot about road travel, but you can't control air travel. Canceled flights can result in real holiday heartburn. Here's some ways to help prevent that from happening.
You can control a lot about road travel, but you can't control air travel. Canceled flights can result in real holiday heartburn. Here's some ways to help prevent that from happening.
Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?
In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.
In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate.But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests.
I-Team: Would your HS student cheat on a test if no teacher was present?
By Randy Travis Published December 12, 2023 DALLAS, Ga. - In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate. But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/would-your-hs-student-cheat-on-a-test-if-no-teacher-was-present
By Randy Travis Published December 12, 2023 DALLAS, Ga. - In the wake of the pandemic, more metro high schools turned to remote learning to help students catch up on missing credits so they could graduate. But a teacher and longtime critic of how school districts use online credit recovery classes discovered what he believes is proof of how easily those students can cheat on tests. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/would-your-hs-student-cheat-on-a-test-if-no-teacher-was-present
Residents say delayed landfill project reeks of mismanagement
Lamar County's solid waste authority has spent more than $20 million on a plan to turn trash into cash. But nine years after it took out a big loan from the state, none of the machinery is operating.
Lamar County's solid waste authority has spent more than $20 million on a plan to turn trash into cash. But nine years after it took out a big loan from the state, none of the machinery is operating.
Residents complain about delayed landfill project
A Georgia county?s plan to go green with its landfill has sparked a major backlash. That?s because the plan to turn waste into fuel has yet to materialize, and now upset taxpayers want to know where more than $20 million went. The FOX 5 I-Team got an up-close look at what that money has paid for.
A Georgia county?s plan to go green with its landfill has sparked a major backlash. That?s because the plan to turn waste into fuel has yet to materialize, and now upset taxpayers want to know where more than $20 million went. The FOX 5 I-Team got an up-close look at what that money has paid for.
'Buy Now, Pay Later' programs can be tricky to use
The "Buy Now, Pay Later" option can be helpful, but only if you do it right.
The "Buy Now, Pay Later" option can be helpful, but only if you do it right.
Bride locked up by probate judge testifies in JQC hearing for Douglas County judge
Tears flowed during testimony over whether an embattled Douglas County probate judge should be punished for her actions both on and off the bench.
Tears flowed during testimony over whether an embattled Douglas County probate judge should be punished for her actions both on and off the bench.
I-Team: Bride locked up by probate judge testifies in JQC hearing for Douglas County judge
By Randy Travis Published December 5, 2023 DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Tears flowed during testimony over whether an embattled Douglas County probate judge should be punished for her actions both on and off the bench. Christina Peterson faces 30 counts of violating the judicial code of conduct, including decisions she made before ever becoming a judge. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bride-locked-up-by-probate-judge-testifies-in-jqc-hearing
By Randy Travis Published December 5, 2023 DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Tears flowed during testimony over whether an embattled Douglas County probate judge should be punished for her actions both on and off the bench. Christina Peterson faces 30 counts of violating the judicial code of conduct, including decisions she made before ever becoming a judge. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bride-locked-up-by-probate-judge-testifies-in-jqc-hearing
Facts don't match fear in Atlanta parking garage electric vehicle ban
As electric vehicles leap in popularity, a major downtown Atlanta parking garage is taking a different approach: a ban on all EVs from the property. The reason they've given is the fear that an electric vehicle could spontaneously catch fire.
As electric vehicles leap in popularity, a major downtown Atlanta parking garage is taking a different approach: a ban on all EVs from the property. The reason they've given is the fear that an electric vehicle could spontaneously catch fire.
iPhone NameDrop update worries law enforcement: Here's what you need to know
The iPhone got a big upgrade this fall. But there is one new feature tucked into this one that has some folks, particularly law enforcement, worried.
The iPhone got a big upgrade this fall. But there is one new feature tucked into this one that has some folks, particularly law enforcement, worried.
Major delivery services to allow healthcare deliveries; DoorDash offers FSA/HSA payment option
This is big news for families trying to spend FSA money by the end of the year. Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts have enlisted three big delivery services as a new shopping option for those using these savings accounts.
This is big news for families trying to spend FSA money by the end of the year. Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Savings Accounts have enlisted three big delivery services as a new shopping option for those using these savings accounts.
Popular Dallas Markets ordered closed after worried owner builds unpermitted bunker
At least 200 family-run businesses scrambled to find new locations after the city of Dallas ordered a popular shopping destination shut down.
At least 200 family-run businesses scrambled to find new locations after the city of Dallas ordered a popular shopping destination shut down.
I-Team: Popular Dallas Markets ordered closed after owner builds unpermitted bunker
By Randy Travis Published November 20, 2023 DALLAS, Ga. - At least 200 family-run businesses scrambled to find new locations after the city of Dallas ordered a popular shopping destination shut down. The Dallas Markets opened two years ago in a Paulding County-area warehouse. Shoppers flocked to enjoy an impressive variety of locally designed arts and crafts, food trucks, even live entertainment, all in one place. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/popular-dallas-markets-ordered-closed-after-worried-owner-builds-unpermitted-bunker
By Randy Travis Published November 20, 2023 DALLAS, Ga. - At least 200 family-run businesses scrambled to find new locations after the city of Dallas ordered a popular shopping destination shut down. The Dallas Markets opened two years ago in a Paulding County-area warehouse. Shoppers flocked to enjoy an impressive variety of locally designed arts and crafts, food trucks, even live entertainment, all in one place. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/popular-dallas-markets-ordered-closed-after-worried-owner-builds-unpermitted-bunker
Using AI is easy: Here's a step-by-step meal planning tutorial
Good Day Atlanta anchor Alyse Eady challenged the FOX 5 I-Team to actually show the viewer step-by-step how to use artificial intelligence. Challenge accepted.
Good Day Atlanta anchor Alyse Eady challenged the FOX 5 I-Team to actually show the viewer step-by-step how to use artificial intelligence. Challenge accepted.
How AI can help with meal planning
AI seems so complicated, but using it for small chores can be a great way to start understanding its power. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle walks Alyse Eady how to build a meal plan using the technology.
AI seems so complicated, but using it for small chores can be a great way to start understanding its power. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle walks Alyse Eady how to build a meal plan using the technology.
Newton County dissolves dive team supplied by a firefighter’s scuba store
An internal report details why Newton County decided to fire Fire Chief Mike Conner and Inspector Glenn Mikos, following a FOX 5 I-Team investigation that found Mikos' scuba store had been supplying the department's dive team for years. The report also reveals the fate of the dive team.
An internal report details why Newton County decided to fire Fire Chief Mike Conner and Inspector Glenn Mikos, following a FOX 5 I-Team investigation that found Mikos' scuba store had been supplying the department's dive team for years. The report also reveals the fate of the dive team.