Mortgage lender banned by feds after targeting military and vets

The Fox 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle says this mortgage lender had been warned in 2015 to clean up its act, but the government says, it didn’t.

Critics claim Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen used tax dollars to campaign

Clayton County interim Sheriff Levon Allen has spent nearly $50,000 in taxpayer's money to put his name and sometimes image on billboards, cars, and theater screens as he campaigns to remain sheriff.

Dilapidated apartments fined, prosecutor says 'not enough'

An apartment complex with deplorable living conditions, which has been the focus of a months long I-Team investigation has been fined. But the DeKalb County solicitor’s office didn’t think it was enough.

Despite corruption indictment, two Douglas County commissioners attend meeting

Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.

Douglas County paying 'initial legal fees' for indicted officials

The FOX 5 I-Team has learned three elected officials in Douglas County accused of bid rigging will get at least some of their legal fees paid by the county.

Car subscriptions entering the vehicle market: What you need to know

Buying a vehicle is a big purchase., and these days outside too many budgets. This is why a new car trend is emerging - car subscriptions. 

Senate investigation: Recent European trip a 'taxpayer-funded vacation'

An investigative report concluded that a recent European trip lead by the outgoing lieutenant governor and Senate president pro tem amounted to "vacation" that cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars.

How to make the family business last for generations

The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.

Hyundai, Kia owners sue over missing security feature

Carmakers Hyundai and Kia face more blowback after a series of headlines about a missing safety feature on many of its used models. Now, a victim is petitioning for a class-action lawsuit.

Douglas County Commission chairman, 4 others indicted

Douglas County Chairwoman Romona Jackson Jones, Commissioner Henry Mitchell and Tax Commissioner Greg Jones were among five people indicted on bid rigging charges Friday.

Search warrant: Hall County solicitor suspected of theft

A copy of the search warrant shows, GBI agents sought evidence of "stolen or embezzled property" when they searched the office of Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard last year.

New Georgia rooftop solar rules on horizon to stop 'bad actors'

Hundreds of Georgians have complained they fell for the false promises of out-of-state solar installers who flooded their social media pages with ads claiming solar would eliminate their traditional power bill.

Know a few key tax filing changes for this year

The tax filing season has begun, and every year a few changes are made that you should know. 

Developer: Mystery mounds will be protected if proof of indigenous culture

The developer for a big housing project called Poole Mountain told the FOX 5 I-Team he does not want to destroy any Native American history.

AMC theatres to change how you buy movie tickets

In order to survive the changing marketplace, America's largest movie chain plans to change how you will purchase tickets.

Mystery rock mounds leave experts split over proposed Gwinnett neighborhood

Hidden under the tree canopy, dozens of rock piles dot Gwinnett County's Poole Mountain. These mysterious structures are now creating controversy involving a new plan to develop the area.