Clayton DA: 'We're drowning' in mental health criminal cases
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
Most people who suffer from a mental illness in this country never touch the criminal justice system. They lead productive lives.
Kemp appoints 2 new Douglas County commissioners in wake of corruption indictment
Their replacements will remain in office until the criminal cases are resolved, or a special election can be held should there be a conviction.
Their replacements will remain in office until the criminal cases are resolved, or a special election can be held should there be a conviction.
A mentally ill inmate has waited in a Georgia isolation cell 468 days for help. He's not alone.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell. He's in limbo because the average wait to see a state forensic psychologist in Georgia is over 10 months.
I-Team: Mentally ill man sits in jail 468 days -- He's not Alone
By Randy Travis Published May 17, 2023 BUCHANAN, Ga. - For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell, his only companions the untamed thoughts ricocheting inside his head. "This is wrong," stressed Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams. "These are people." If the Haralson County Jail had a frequent flier program, Powell, 28, would already be a lifetime Diamond member, charged 10 times over the last 10 years with a string of nonviolent crimes. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/a-mentally-ill-inmate-has-sat-in-a-ga-isolaton-cell-for-468-days-waiting-for-help-hes-not-alone
By Randy Travis Published May 17, 2023 BUCHANAN, Ga. - For 468 days and counting, Winston Powell has known little else than the walls of a barren isolation cell, his only companions the untamed thoughts ricocheting inside his head. "This is wrong," stressed Haralson County Sheriff Stacy Williams. "These are people." If the Haralson County Jail had a frequent flier program, Powell, 28, would already be a lifetime Diamond member, charged 10 times over the last 10 years with a string of nonviolent crimes. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/a-mentally-ill-inmate-has-sat-in-a-ga-isolaton-cell-for-468-days-waiting-for-help-hes-not-alone
Jury seated in trial of disbarred Georgia attorney Richard Merritt for killing his mother
A jury has been selected in the DeKalb County murder trial of disbarred Cobb County attorney Richard Merritt.
A jury has been selected in the DeKalb County murder trial of disbarred Cobb County attorney Richard Merritt.
Richard Merritt Murder Trial: Jury seated
A jury has been seated in the DeKalb County murder trial of disbarred Cobb County Attorney Richard Merritt. Prosecutors claim Merritt brutally beat and stabbed his mother to death on the day she was set to drive him to a state prison.
A jury has been seated in the DeKalb County murder trial of disbarred Cobb County Attorney Richard Merritt. Prosecutors claim Merritt brutally beat and stabbed his mother to death on the day she was set to drive him to a state prison.
Richard Merritt, disbarred Georgia attorney, set to go to trial for killing his mother
The long awaited trial of a Georgia attorney accused of beating and stabbing his mother to death is set to begin.
The long awaited trial of a Georgia attorney accused of beating and stabbing his mother to death is set to begin.
Attorney accused of killing mom stands trial
The long-awaited trial for a Georgia attorney accused of beating and stabbing his mother to death is set to begin. Richard Merritt was facing prison for defrauding legal clients and was set to turn himself in, when prosecutors say he killed his mother and ran.
The long-awaited trial for a Georgia attorney accused of beating and stabbing his mother to death is set to begin. Richard Merritt was facing prison for defrauding legal clients and was set to turn himself in, when prosecutors say he killed his mother and ran.
Local pool builder leaves clients with cement ponds
It's swim season in Georgia, but some frustrated homeowners say this is their second summer they can't use their backyard pools.
It's swim season in Georgia, but some frustrated homeowners say this is their second summer they can't use their backyard pools.
Angry Aqua Blue Pools customers
It's swim season and a frustrated group of homeowners say - for some of them - this is their second summer they can't use their backyard pools. They sat down with the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle -- angry that they'd paid for swimming pools they can't seem to get finished.
It's swim season and a frustrated group of homeowners say - for some of them - this is their second summer they can't use their backyard pools. They sat down with the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle -- angry that they'd paid for swimming pools they can't seem to get finished.
Divorce: The costs to consider
The good news is divorce rates are steadily declining, but splits happen. As the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains, there are some costs to consider when deciding to end a marriage.
The good news is divorce rates are steadily declining, but splits happen. As the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains, there are some costs to consider when deciding to end a marriage.
Fire victims: Apartment knew sprinklers were broken but never issued warning
All they wanted was a warning.
All they wanted was a warning.
I-Team: Complex knew of bad sprinklers, said nothing
By Randy Travis Published May 8, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga. - All they wanted was a warning. Vicky Alexander is certain her brother would still be alive if she had known her apartment sprinkler system was broken. "I probably would have gotten the hell out of there," she said. Instead, Tommy Alexander, 74, perished in the February 13 blaze at the Hamptons of East Cobb near Marietta. Most of the other residents of Building 200 lost their homes and belongings as well. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fire-victims-apartment-knew-sprinklers-were-broken-but-never-issued-warning
By Randy Travis Published May 8, 2023 MARIETTA, Ga. - All they wanted was a warning. Vicky Alexander is certain her brother would still be alive if she had known her apartment sprinkler system was broken. "I probably would have gotten the hell out of there," she said. Instead, Tommy Alexander, 74, perished in the February 13 blaze at the Hamptons of East Cobb near Marietta. Most of the other residents of Building 200 lost their homes and belongings as well. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fire-victims-apartment-knew-sprinklers-were-broken-but-never-issued-warning
New rules to prevent injuries and deaths of children in 'tip over' accidents
The federal government has new regulations in place to prevent the death of children by furniture. There have been more than 80,000 accidents reported.
The federal government has new regulations in place to prevent the death of children by furniture. There have been more than 80,000 accidents reported.
The deadly hidden danger of falling furniture
The federal government has new regulations in place to prevent the deaths of children by furniture in response to more than 80,000 accidents reported. The FOX 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle tells us what the change means.
The federal government has new regulations in place to prevent the deaths of children by furniture in response to more than 80,000 accidents reported. The FOX 5 I-Team?s Dana Fowle tells us what the change means.
AI technology soon to be an everyday experience
In recent years, artificial intelligence has become a hot topic in the world of technology. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, AI is rapidly transforming the way we live our lives. But with all this progress, there are also concerns about the impact of AI on our society.
In recent years, artificial intelligence has become a hot topic in the world of technology. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, AI is rapidly transforming the way we live our lives. But with all this progress, there are also concerns about the impact of AI on our society.
How AI could change the way you live
Artificial intelligence sounds like the future, but it's happening and evolving now at shocking speed. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle did a deep dive in the new AI platforms millions of people are already using and how they could affect your life sooner rather than later.
Artificial intelligence sounds like the future, but it's happening and evolving now at shocking speed. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle did a deep dive in the new AI platforms millions of people are already using and how they could affect your life sooner rather than later.
Fulton County DA asks for extra security when she announces Georgia election probe results
A letter written by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis shows she will announce the results of her 2020 election interference investigation of former president Donald Trump and others this summer.
A letter written by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis shows she will announce the results of her 2020 election interference investigation of former president Donald Trump and others this summer.
Record-high credit card debt causing woes for families
Everyday costs are up, interest rates are up, and we are overcharging everything. But the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has a few easy ways you can make a cuts here and there
Everyday costs are up, interest rates are up, and we are overcharging everything. But the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has a few easy ways you can make a cuts here and there
Experts question motive of DA's letter
When Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sent a letter to Sheriff Pat Labat asking for upgraded security ahead of her announcement of possible indictments in the 2020 election interference investigation, many people questioned the motive.
When Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis sent a letter to Sheriff Pat Labat asking for upgraded security ahead of her announcement of possible indictments in the 2020 election interference investigation, many people questioned the motive.