Gold medal winner teaches students importance of personal finance

Most educated young people are still pretty uneducated about personal finances. Olympic gold medalist Amy Rodriguez wants to change that with an online game that teaches while kids have fun.

State Bar Disciplinary Board recommending disbarment for Rockdale Commissioner Sherri Washington

An I-Team Investigation has found a number of people have filed State Bar complaints against a local County Commissioner claiming they hired her as their lawyer but she did no work on their cases.

Turn off 'energy vampires' to save money in the summer

With the brunt of winter heating costs in the rearview mirror, we now look to summer’s energy bills and ways to save by turning off “energy vampires.”

Former investigators sue Gwinnett Medical Examiner, accusing her of ignoring federal law

Seven former investigators have sued the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner in federal court, accusing her of knowingly ignoring federal law and making them work long hours for free.

Bill to reexamine Georgia Medical Marijuana bids fails in State Senate

A last minute attempt to review the controversial awarding of medical marijuana licenses and to get the medicinal product to patients by June died in the Georgia Senate last night.

Employee from suddenly shuttered Marietta body shop talks

A Marietta auto body shop shut down leaving customers scrambling to find their vehicles. And now a former employee speaks to the FOX 5 I-Team. 

Medical debt gets a rescue from credit reporting agencies

More than half of Americans have medical debt that affects their credit worthiness. Getting sick isn’t planned over spending. It just happens. Now this chronic condition is getting some help.

Hertz customers claim the company knowingly files false car theft reports

Hertz, the car rental giant, faces mounting allegations that it filed false car theft reports against its customers resulting in arrests and jail time. Victims told the FOX 5 I-Team this is not a one-off but rather a systemic issue.

The cost of filing your 2021 tax return late

This year’s tax deadline is about a month out. But still, many people will miss the IRS filing deadline. You have to file eventually, but here are options available to you if you are going to be late. 

Mitzi Bickers trial heads to closing arguments
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The prosecution wrapped up and the defense rested. Now the case against Mitzi Bickers heads to closing arguments before her fate is placed in the hands of a jury.

Mitzi Bickers trial: Former Jackson mayor testifies

A former mayor in Mississippi revealed some surprising revelations in the high-profile public corruption case for Pastor Mitzi Bickers.

Federal Reserve raises interest rate to cool off inflation

For the first time since 2018, the Federal Reserve has raised its interest rate. Economists say it’s necessary to reign in inflation, but it will come with a short-term cost to your wallet.

Mitzi Bickers trial: Prosecutors' star witness ER Mitchell says he was an FBI informant

The high-profile public corruption case for Pastor Mitzi Bickers continued on Thursday with federal prosecution's star witness and a shocking revelation from the stand.

Marietta auto shop shuts down, leaving customers hunting for vehicles

Customers say they dropped off their cars at a longtime Marietta body shop for repairs. Weeks later, the business had disappeared without notice along with their vehicles.