I-Team: Construction Ready 2025 highlights industry needs
Georgia's construction industry pays well and needs young people to enter the field, so industry leaders are trying to raise awareness of the benefits of a trade job. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle took her annual trip to the Construction Ready 2025 Career Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center to see some of the oppotunities.
Georgia's construction industry pays well and needs young people to enter the field, so industry leaders are trying to raise awareness of the benefits of a trade job. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle took her annual trip to the Construction Ready 2025 Career Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center to see some of the oppotunities.
Lawyer on Covington square faces Bar complaints, criminal indictment, angry ex-clients
Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia.
Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia.
I-Team: Covington lawyer faces Bar complains
By Johnny EdwardsPublished February 25, 2025 Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia. The Brief: Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia. The court suspended him because he failed to respond to the State Bar during its investigation, records show. Ozburn faces at least three Bar complaints, one by an ex-client who secretly recorded him admitting that he tanked the man’s personal injury case. The lawyer also faces a criminal indictment in Newton County, alleging racketeering, forgery in the first degree, and theft by taking. COVINGTON, Ga. - For anyone who has ever hired an attorney, imagine this nightmare: You think your lawyer is on the case, fighting to win you money, but it turns out he’s done next to nothing. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lawyer-covington-square-faces-bar-complaints-criminal-indictment-angry-ex-clients
By Johnny EdwardsPublished February 25, 2025 Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia. The Brief: Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia. The court suspended him because he failed to respond to the State Bar during its investigation, records show. Ozburn faces at least three Bar complaints, one by an ex-client who secretly recorded him admitting that he tanked the man’s personal injury case. The lawyer also faces a criminal indictment in Newton County, alleging racketeering, forgery in the first degree, and theft by taking. COVINGTON, Ga. - For anyone who has ever hired an attorney, imagine this nightmare: You think your lawyer is on the case, fighting to win you money, but it turns out he’s done next to nothing. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lawyer-covington-square-faces-bar-complaints-criminal-indictment-angry-ex-clients
Congress proposals repeal to bank fee limits
The Biden Administration made it its mission to chip away at what it called too many fees and extra charges, but the new Trump Administration has movement to repeal some of those changes. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at plans to drop limits on overdraft fees.
The Biden Administration made it its mission to chip away at what it called too many fees and extra charges, but the new Trump Administration has movement to repeal some of those changes. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at plans to drop limits on overdraft fees.
I-Team: Importance of discussing finances
Many people get engaged around Valentine's Day. Experts say that in addition to planning a wedding, they should also be talking about finances.
Many people get engaged around Valentine's Day. Experts say that in addition to planning a wedding, they should also be talking about finances.
I-Team: Minnesota PFAS ban
Minnesota has banned PFAS or forever chemicals and I-Team reporter Dana Fowle has the information.
Minnesota has banned PFAS or forever chemicals and I-Team reporter Dana Fowle has the information.
School zone speed cameras clash: Georgia lawmakers to debate on ban vs. reform
A contentious debate is unfolding over the use of automated school zone speed cameras.
A contentious debate is unfolding over the use of automated school zone speed cameras.
I-Team: Speed zone cameras: Reform vs. banning
By Johnny Edwards Published February 18, 2025 Some people love them, and some people hate them. We're talking about school zone speed cameras, and they were on the on the agenda Tuesday at the state Capitol. A Macon lawmaker is leading the push to ban these automated enforcement devices.
By Johnny Edwards Published February 18, 2025 Some people love them, and some people hate them. We're talking about school zone speed cameras, and they were on the on the agenda Tuesday at the state Capitol. A Macon lawmaker is leading the push to ban these automated enforcement devices.
Teamsters Union threatens labor complaint against New Georgia Project
Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.
Some ex-employees of New Georgia Project are accusing the progressive voter registration organization of big-time hypocrisy.
Union's labor complaint against New Georgia Project
In an interview with the FOX 5 I-Team, five ex-employees laid off by New Georgia Project alleged that the progressive voter registration organization terminated them for trying to unionize.
In an interview with the FOX 5 I-Team, five ex-employees laid off by New Georgia Project alleged that the progressive voter registration organization terminated them for trying to unionize.
US global leader in credit card debt
Americans have for a long time carried too much credit card debt, but new federal numbers say it's worse than ever. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has one simple thing you can do to get out of this crushing debt.
Americans have for a long time carried too much credit card debt, but new federal numbers say it's worse than ever. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has one simple thing you can do to get out of this crushing debt.
Lobby group asks Trump to roll back meat regulations
The Meat Institute - which represents meat packers and processors - is asking the Trump administration ''to reduce regulatory burdens'' on its industry. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the proposals the group wants withdrawn.
The Meat Institute - which represents meat packers and processors - is asking the Trump administration ''to reduce regulatory burdens'' on its industry. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the proposals the group wants withdrawn.
I-Team: Atlanta police chief on 4-year-old starved to death
Atlanta Chief of Police Darin Schierbaum is speaking publicly for the first time about the case of Treasure McWeay, a four-year-old girl who was starved to death inside her father's West Atlanta duplex unit.
Atlanta Chief of Police Darin Schierbaum is speaking publicly for the first time about the case of Treasure McWeay, a four-year-old girl who was starved to death inside her father's West Atlanta duplex unit.
Proposed cap on credit card interest rates
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley have made an unusual alliance to take on credit card interest rates. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a closer look at the senators' proposal.
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and Republican Sen. Josh Hawley have made an unusual alliance to take on credit card interest rates. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a closer look at the senators' proposal.
Buy nothing or buy less in 2025
TikTok may have recently punctuated the trend with it's latest ''Buy Nothing in 2025'' videos, but it's been a trend for a while. Ways to buy less or buy at a discount are now adding up. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the trend.
TikTok may have recently punctuated the trend with it's latest ''Buy Nothing in 2025'' videos, but it's been a trend for a while. Ways to buy less or buy at a discount are now adding up. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the trend.
Bodycams show Atlanta police doing bare minimum to find 3 kids in peril
Disciplinary records and bodycam videos show Atlanta police doing the bare minimum to locate a 4-year-old and her brothers, despite several requests for welfare checks after their father allegedly kidnapped them from their mother in Maryland.
Disciplinary records and bodycam videos show Atlanta police doing the bare minimum to locate a 4-year-old and her brothers, despite several requests for welfare checks after their father allegedly kidnapped them from their mother in Maryland.
I-Team reveals Atlanta Police's inaction in tragic case
A FOX 5 I-Team investigation revealed that a child's death might have been prevented if Atlanta police and child welfare workers had collaborated in locating her. Instead, the I-Team discovered that the Atlanta Police Department failed to adhere to its own policies, never progressing beyond the front door where Treasure McWeay's father allegedly withheld food and water.
A FOX 5 I-Team investigation revealed that a child's death might have been prevented if Atlanta police and child welfare workers had collaborated in locating her. Instead, the I-Team discovered that the Atlanta Police Department failed to adhere to its own policies, never progressing beyond the front door where Treasure McWeay's father allegedly withheld food and water.
Concerns over future of IRS Direct File program
Tech mogul Elon Musk made a big announcement about an IRS agency and and it's causing confusion during the tax filing season. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what's going on with the IRS Direct File program.
Tech mogul Elon Musk made a big announcement about an IRS agency and and it's causing confusion during the tax filing season. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at what's going on with the IRS Direct File program.
Fight to ban school zone speed cameras begins in Georgia House
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
A state lawmaker just declared war on school zone speed cameras, and he says he has quite the army to back him up.
Georgia representative wants speed cameras gone
Republican Rep. Dale Washburn has introduced a bill that would force cities and counties across the state to shut their speed cameras down. He says more than half of the House of Representatives are co-signing.
Republican Rep. Dale Washburn has introduced a bill that would force cities and counties across the state to shut their speed cameras down. He says more than half of the House of Representatives are co-signing.