Newton County wasted millions on failed lake. DA to decide whether it was a crime
Four years after Newton County killed its plans for a new source of drinking water, the newly elected district attorney said he will review evidence to see whether there’s evidence of crime.
Four years after Newton County killed its plans for a new source of drinking water, the newly elected district attorney said he will review evidence to see whether there’s evidence of crime.
Sen. David Perdue bought stock in bank that was helped by legislation he backed
A FOX 5 I-Team investigation has found more stock trades made by U.S. Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) involving a regional bank that benefited from legislation he supported and helped write.
A FOX 5 I-Team investigation has found more stock trades made by U.S. Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) involving a regional bank that benefited from legislation he supported and helped write.
$55 million in child care funding available to licensed providers
Today is an important deadline for child care providers who still need extra federal funding to keep the doors open.
Today is an important deadline for child care providers who still need extra federal funding to keep the doors open.
Douglas tax commissioner hands out bonuses while other employees endure pandemic pay cuts
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
Trump administration recalls CARES Act funding
The U.S. Treasury announced late last week that it’s cutting off emergency lending programs implemented to help stabilize the COVID-19 economy. And this is causing heartburn for the Federal Reserve and other federal groups.
The U.S. Treasury announced late last week that it’s cutting off emergency lending programs implemented to help stabilize the COVID-19 economy. And this is causing heartburn for the Federal Reserve and other federal groups.
CPSC recalls 350,000 Ring doorbells
The Ring doorbell is an easy-to-install feature that so many of us have now. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on 350,000 of the devices.
The Ring doorbell is an easy-to-install feature that so many of us have now. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on 350,000 of the devices.
Ring doorbell recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall due to the possibility of the doorbell cameras catching fire.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall due to the possibility of the doorbell cameras catching fire.
Battery plant suffers fatal accident despite safety complaints from workers
A construction worker at the SK Battery plant in Jackson County was declared dead Monday morning following a three-story fall that also seriously injured a second worker.
A construction worker at the SK Battery plant in Jackson County was declared dead Monday morning following a three-story fall that also seriously injured a second worker.
Pride in Georgia town over finally getting the internet they paid for
With the virus forcing schools to once again choose digital learning, neighborhoods with poor or no internet service are in big trouble.
With the virus forcing schools to once again choose digital learning, neighborhoods with poor or no internet service are in big trouble.
For the first time ever the Carter Center will monitor an American election
The Carter Center is monitoring Georgia's audit of its presidential race.
The Carter Center is monitoring Georgia's audit of its presidential race.
Scammers almost empties a FOX 5 viewer's bank account
Scamming people out of money is a full-time job for some people. A FOX 5 viewer reached out to us to talk about a telephone lure, the online con, and her delete button escape.
Scamming people out of money is a full-time job for some people. A FOX 5 viewer reached out to us to talk about a telephone lure, the online con, and her delete button escape.
DeKalb County woman outsmarts scammers
The FOX 5 viewer received a call from someone posing an Amazon fraud investigator.
The FOX 5 viewer received a call from someone posing an Amazon fraud investigator.
New Gwinnett sheriff plans two big changes first day of office
Gwinnett County’s new sheriff plans two huge changes the first day he takes office in January.
Gwinnett County’s new sheriff plans two huge changes the first day he takes office in January.
Grand Jury to decide whether to charge state lawmaker and others after deadly accident
A grand jury will soon decide whether to bring charges against a state lawmaker, a police chief, and a driver involved in a deadly accident.
A grand jury will soon decide whether to bring charges against a state lawmaker, a police chief, and a driver involved in a deadly accident.
Georgia Secretary of State finds no sign of widespread fraud in election
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says votes were fairly and accurately counted and there is no sign of widespread fraud.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says votes were fairly and accurately counted and there is no sign of widespread fraud.
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance safety net ends December 31
Since the pandemic hit pushing millions of Americans away from regular paychecks, the CARES Act created a patchwork of financial Band-Aids, and one of those is about to expire.
Since the pandemic hit pushing millions of Americans away from regular paychecks, the CARES Act created a patchwork of financial Band-Aids, and one of those is about to expire.
When to take separation package, when to pass
Since the end of summer many companies have started to announce voluntary cuts to trim their bottomline. Two big names in Georgia have done this.
Since the end of summer many companies have started to announce voluntary cuts to trim their bottomline. Two big names in Georgia have done this.
Georgia cop loses job for doing 'right thing' the 'wrong way'
The national movement for police reform spurred a small-town Georgia cop to do something about what he saw as police abuse.
The national movement for police reform spurred a small-town Georgia cop to do something about what he saw as police abuse.
Georgia Department of Labor offers online appointment scheduling
For those of you who’ve been waiting to hear from the Department of Labor over unemployment questions, two things of note. There’s a new pilot program for better customer service options. And a customer service hoax, too.
For those of you who’ve been waiting to hear from the Department of Labor over unemployment questions, two things of note. There’s a new pilot program for better customer service options. And a customer service hoax, too.
Charity misleads parents who pay big money for travel baseball
Parents complain a Norcross baseball academy lied about the experience of their coaches and wrongly guaranteed they could claim thousands of dollars in fees on their taxes in a pitch to convince their kids to play there.
Parents complain a Norcross baseball academy lied about the experience of their coaches and wrongly guaranteed they could claim thousands of dollars in fees on their taxes in a pitch to convince their kids to play there.