Georgia lawmaker on public safety committee caught texting and driving
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
After what a motorist describes as a near dangerous collision, he took pictures of the driver texting. The driver is Rep. Bill Werkheiser, who sits on the Public Safety Committee.
Atlanta landowner still mad about waste buried by the city beneath land he bought
An Atlanta landowner still mad about waste buried by the city benath land he bought.
An Atlanta landowner still mad about waste buried by the city benath land he bought.
Used for both good and evil, golden gun finally comes home
When it comes to breaking the color barrier, there are the firsts you strive for and the ones you hope never happen. Nearly 60 years ago, Claude Mundy made racial history in Atlanta. He became the first black Atlanta Police Department officer to be killed in the line of duty.
When it comes to breaking the color barrier, there are the firsts you strive for and the ones you hope never happen. Nearly 60 years ago, Claude Mundy made racial history in Atlanta. He became the first black Atlanta Police Department officer to be killed in the line of duty.
Internal Atlanta report shows potentially toxic material dumped in Baby Gun Club Dump Site
Internal environmental engineering report shows leachate and incinerator ash dumped into Baby Gun Club Landfill.
Internal environmental engineering report shows leachate and incinerator ash dumped into Baby Gun Club Landfill.
$12 million in free money to help with troubled mortgages
Would you like free money to pay your mortgage? Well, read on to see if you qualify. There’s $12 million dollars in help out there, but there’s also a hard deadline to apply for it: March 31st, 2020.
Would you like free money to pay your mortgage? Well, read on to see if you qualify. There’s $12 million dollars in help out there, but there’s also a hard deadline to apply for it: March 31st, 2020.
Start collecting your tax documents now
Your tax documents will start rolling in any day now which means you need to get your ducks in a row to be ready to file. In order not to be overwhelmed you have to tackle the chore of tax prep step-by-step. Let's start by collecting your own documents.
Your tax documents will start rolling in any day now which means you need to get your ducks in a row to be ready to file. In order not to be overwhelmed you have to tackle the chore of tax prep step-by-step. Let's start by collecting your own documents.
Sick and tired? Tree cutter busted on theft charges finally shows up in court
If someone is ordered to appear in court and they don't, they better have a good reason, right?
If someone is ordered to appear in court and they don't, they better have a good reason, right?
Rental scam finds Decatur family scrambling for shelter
There's a real estate scam out there that's been around for a while but it works, and in the process real families get hurt.
There's a real estate scam out there that's been around for a while but it works, and in the process real families get hurt.
Toyota issues new airbag recall
Almost three million airbags with faulty airbag sensors need to go because they might not deploy in an accident, according to carmaker Toyota. The failure to discharge may be seen in crashes where the front end of the vehicle slides under the back end of another.
Almost three million airbags with faulty airbag sensors need to go because they might not deploy in an accident, according to carmaker Toyota. The failure to discharge may be seen in crashes where the front end of the vehicle slides under the back end of another.
'Theft scheme' allegations put pizza managers out in the cold
Plenty of NFL fans will make sure to include pizza on their NFL playoff party menu this weekend. But for one group, it’s likely the last food they want to see. They’re the managers and supervisors who suddenly lost their jobs at a national pizza chain, each told they played a role in "a theft scheme."
Plenty of NFL fans will make sure to include pizza on their NFL playoff party menu this weekend. But for one group, it’s likely the last food they want to see. They’re the managers and supervisors who suddenly lost their jobs at a national pizza chain, each told they played a role in "a theft scheme."
Federal probe yields first indictment of Gwinnett jail's controversial tactical unit
An 18-month long federal investigation into the Gwinnett County jail has resulted in its first indictment.
An 18-month long federal investigation into the Gwinnett County jail has resulted in its first indictment.
3 big changes to your food's nutritional label
Take a look at the food packages in your pantry. The labels are different. And there are a few significant changes that will matter to you - the consumer.
Take a look at the food packages in your pantry. The labels are different. And there are a few significant changes that will matter to you - the consumer.
3 tax changes to know for 2020
We are continuing our look ahead to the tax filing deadline of April 15th. Let's jot down three tips for making tax time less taxing.
We are continuing our look ahead to the tax filing deadline of April 15th. Let's jot down three tips for making tax time less taxing.
6 things that deplete your cellphone battery
At some point all of us get frustrated at how quickly our cellphones lose their juice. Your phone buzzes with activity even when it's off, which means, your battery drains and your privacy is being exposed. Let's limit both.
At some point all of us get frustrated at how quickly our cellphones lose their juice. Your phone buzzes with activity even when it's off, which means, your battery drains and your privacy is being exposed. Let's limit both.
Man convicted of rape exonerated by new DNA analysis of evidence
A man convicted of rape 18 years ago is exonerated by new DNA analysis. The FOX 5 I-Team first raised questions about his conviction in 2009.
A man convicted of rape 18 years ago is exonerated by new DNA analysis. The FOX 5 I-Team first raised questions about his conviction in 2009.
3 ways your tax prep will change
It's time to start thinking about filing your taxes. April 15 will be here before you know it, so let's get up-to-speed on what you should remember about 2019 changes.
It's time to start thinking about filing your taxes. April 15 will be here before you know it, so let's get up-to-speed on what you should remember about 2019 changes.
Former Atlanta contract official sentenced to 2 years in prison in ongoing Atlanta corruption case
The U.S. Attorney's office accused the City of Atlanta official of not disclosing a job he had while working as the Director of Contract Compliance.
The U.S. Attorney's office accused the City of Atlanta official of not disclosing a job he had while working as the Director of Contract Compliance.
Finances for women need special consideration
All of us can tweak, tighten or renew our financial awareness. But a financial planner regularly featured on FOX 5 finds that women, in particular, could use a more pointed message because of these reasons.
All of us can tweak, tighten or renew our financial awareness. But a financial planner regularly featured on FOX 5 finds that women, in particular, could use a more pointed message because of these reasons.
Atlanta City Council vows to monitor unpermitted landfill known as Baby Gun Club
The Atlanta City Council admits city it is responsible for monitoring an unpermitted landfill from the 1960's.
The Atlanta City Council admits city it is responsible for monitoring an unpermitted landfill from the 1960's.
Press secretary for former Mayor Kasim Reed guilty of violating Georgia Open Records Act
A jury has found Jenna Garland, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed’s press secretary, guilty of violating Georgia's Open Records Act.
A jury has found Jenna Garland, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed’s press secretary, guilty of violating Georgia's Open Records Act.