Clayton County delivery driver waits more than 2 months for van tag
The Jonesboro man was just about to not be able to use the cargo van that he uses to make work after waiting over two months for its tags. Within 24 hours of the FOX 5 I-Team reaching out to the state, he had his long-awaited license plate.
The Jonesboro man was just about to not be able to use the cargo van that he uses to make work after waiting over two months for its tags. Within 24 hours of the FOX 5 I-Team reaching out to the state, he had his long-awaited license plate.
Lawrenceville police chief agrees to step down in wake of sexual harassment probe
The Lawrenceville police chief has resigned after being suspended for 10-days for an inappropriate comment made to a female captain about "looking like a Hooter's girl."
The Lawrenceville police chief has resigned after being suspended for 10-days for an inappropriate comment made to a female captain about "looking like a Hooter's girl."
Thinking about a pandemic pool? Customers say this contractor left them high and dry
Lower interest rates during the pandemic convinced a growing number of Georgians to treat their cooped-up family to a backyard swimming pool.
Lower interest rates during the pandemic convinced a growing number of Georgians to treat their cooped-up family to a backyard swimming pool.
Fulton County DA investigating Donald Trump asks FBI for security help
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”
Most needy families spent Child Tax Credit money on food
Six months into the expanded Child Tax Credit, there has been worry this extra money from the government might be used frivolously. But a new study reaffirms what the proponents are saying, that this money is covering the basics for families.
Six months into the expanded Child Tax Credit, there has been worry this extra money from the government might be used frivolously. But a new study reaffirms what the proponents are saying, that this money is covering the basics for families.
Lawrenceville's first female police captain accuses department chief of sexual harassment
The first female captain ever in the Lawrenceville police department filed a sexual harassment complaint against the man who promoted her.
The first female captain ever in the Lawrenceville police department filed a sexual harassment complaint against the man who promoted her.
How to save almost $400 a year on your water bill
Savings can sound like a sacrifice. But often it’s the little things that over time turn into bigger savings. Let's talk about water.
Savings can sound like a sacrifice. But often it’s the little things that over time turn into bigger savings. Let's talk about water.
Ethics case against former Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine back on
The on again off again campaign finance cases against one time gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine is back on. At least partially.
The on again off again campaign finance cases against one time gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine is back on. At least partially.
Online security and privacy is easy, not complicated
A recent study shows that when you talk about these things — data privacy and security — people get a little freaked out. They freeze. And rather than protect themselves, they do nothing.
A recent study shows that when you talk about these things — data privacy and security — people get a little freaked out. They freeze. And rather than protect themselves, they do nothing.
Fulton County DA asks for special grand jury in Trump election probe
The Fulton County prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes involving Georgia's 2020 presidential election has asked for a special grand jury to help with the investigation.
The Fulton County prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes involving Georgia's 2020 presidential election has asked for a special grand jury to help with the investigation.
Retailers scanning drivers licenses raises privacy issues
If you buy cigarettes, beer, and some over-the-counter drugs, retailers are charged with making sure you are of age to do so. They ask for your driver's license to verify your age then hand it back to you. Well, you are most likely going to see retailers take it a step further now — scanning your ID and possibly storing the information.
If you buy cigarettes, beer, and some over-the-counter drugs, retailers are charged with making sure you are of age to do so. They ask for your driver's license to verify your age then hand it back to you. Well, you are most likely going to see retailers take it a step further now — scanning your ID and possibly storing the information.
Beware the new cryptocurrency scam, FTC says
Here’s the puzzle: What does a QR code, an impersonator, and cryptocurrency get you? A new scam.
Here’s the puzzle: What does a QR code, an impersonator, and cryptocurrency get you? A new scam.
Their owner is accused of abusing them. Two years later, the dogs are still in county cages
The pandemic turned much of the human world upside down. But the FOX 5 I-Team discovered a forgotten victim: dogs.
The pandemic turned much of the human world upside down. But the FOX 5 I-Team discovered a forgotten victim: dogs.
Front-line workers lost savings during pandemic shutdowns, study shows
Americans added almost $4 trillion dollars to their savings accounts, but almost all of it went to the wealthiest 20 percent, according to a new economic study.
Americans added almost $4 trillion dollars to their savings accounts, but almost all of it went to the wealthiest 20 percent, according to a new economic study.
'Links of Love' donates 2 tons of food to hungry Atlantans
The pandemic has exposed a lot about food insecurity in America. In Georgia, at least 13 percent of people have to choose between buying food and paying bills.
The pandemic has exposed a lot about food insecurity in America. In Georgia, at least 13 percent of people have to choose between buying food and paying bills.
FDA opens investigation of woman profiled by FOX 5 I-Team
Our FOX 5 I-Team has learned the FDA has opened an investigation of a woman who claimed to be a doctor while selling so-called health drinks to the public.
Our FOX 5 I-Team has learned the FDA has opened an investigation of a woman who claimed to be a doctor while selling so-called health drinks to the public.
Former mayor admits role in COVID relief fraud scheme
After spending nearly a year proclaiming his innocence, former Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary admitted masterminding a scheme to steal COVID relief funds.
After spending nearly a year proclaiming his innocence, former Stonecrest mayor Jason Lary admitted masterminding a scheme to steal COVID relief funds.
Stonecrest mayor quits day before he answers federal fraud charges
The only mayor in Stonecrest's brief history is calling it quits, one day before he’s due back in federal court on COVID relief fraud charges.
The only mayor in Stonecrest's brief history is calling it quits, one day before he’s due back in federal court on COVID relief fraud charges.
New year, old crime: COVID relief fraud still on the minds of Georgia prosecutors
The New Year is starting with an old problem: prosecuting Georgians who lied to get COVID-19 relief money.
The New Year is starting with an old problem: prosecuting Georgians who lied to get COVID-19 relief money.
Equifax to add 'Buy Now, Pay Later' programs to credit history
The Atlanta-based credit monitoring company will begin in February to include your payment history with BNPL programs.
The Atlanta-based credit monitoring company will begin in February to include your payment history with BNPL programs.