'Deplorable' former Stonecrest mayor sentenced to 57 months

The man considered the founding father of the city of Stonecrest was sentenced to nearly 5 years in prison.

Worldwide initiative tries out 4-day work week

Americans began to work differently two years ago, and it has not been temporary. It’s continuing to evolve. And it has set off a global test of the four-day work week. 

Debt consolidation dramatically raises credit score

Debt consolidation is a useful tool for climbing out of debt. It can be a benefit to credit scores and peace of mind, if you do it the right way. 

Amazon Prime Days: A primer and a warning

It’s like Christmas in July. Amazon Prime Days is next week and the deals are real, but so are the scammers trying to trick excited buyers.

Gwinnett inmate days before dying of treatable illness: 'I need to get out of here'

In 2021, Gwinnett County Jail inmate called a friend and complained about the medical treatment in the prison. He died six days later from what turned out to be a treatable condition. Authorities have decided not to charge anyone for his death.

Gwinnett 'Best Charity' closed after commercial gambling arrest

A popular charity poker room in Gwinnett County closed its doors amid criminal allegations its founder was actually running a commercial gambling operation.

Georgia Supreme Court disbars Rockdale County lawyer, Commissioner Sherri Washington

The Georgia Supreme court has disbarred Rockdale County Commissioner Sherri Washington. The Court found Washington knowingly violated her duties to three different clients which resulted in serious or potentially serious harm to all three.

State Sens. Jen Jordan, Elena Parent testify for grand jury investigating Trump, Rudy Giuliani, other allies

Sens. Jen Jordan and Elena Parent appeared before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his associates broke any laws in the wake of the 2020 election.

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr testifies before Donald Trump grand jury

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr testified today before the Fulton County Grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump and others.

BBB downgrades rooftop solar company as attorneys general investigate

Georgia’s attorney general has an "active investigation" into at least one of the rooftop solar companies profiled in a FOX 5 I-Team hidden camera series.

Attorney: $22 million wrongful death verdict against Durhamtown will 'take years' to collect

In April a Greene County jury awarded $22 million to the family of a man who died at Durhamtown Off Road Park, but according to the family's attorney, collecting that money will be a lengthy process.  

Fulton County Division of Family and Children Services staff fired over large protest

Around two weeks ago, 25 caseworkers with Fulton County DFCS called out sick. They weren't really sick, the state's top boss says, what they were sick of was modest pay and long hours.

Georgia DFCS offices used to house at-risk teens

A FOX 5 I-Team investigation found children in state custody living in conditions the Department of Human Services commissioner calls "unacceptable." Some of the most troubled teens have been bunking in county offices.

Elderly woman gives big-brand contractor $15K, can't get job completed

An 88-year-old Georgia woman claims she’s being taken advantage of. She put down thousands of dollars last summer for a sunroom. The project still hasn’t started. 

Georgia PSC 'getting lit up' with complaints about home solar ripoffs

A growing number of Georgians complain they were tricked into buying expensive rooftop solar power systems, the kind you see advertised heavily on social media.

BBB warns customers about online Atlanta food personality

The Better Business Bureau of Metro Atlanta issued a warning about doing business with a celebrity online chef based in Georgia.