Monroe Cotton Mill operates without inspections
The State Fire Marshal is vowing to investigate how a huge antique mall in Monroe was allowed to open and operate for years without the written state fire marshal inspections required by law. Some say preferential treatment for a politically-connected owner is the reason. It's a charge the owner denies. Senior FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dale Russell has the exclusive report.
The State Fire Marshal is vowing to investigate how a huge antique mall in Monroe was allowed to open and operate for years without the written state fire marshal inspections required by law. Some say preferential treatment for a politically-connected owner is the reason. It's a charge the owner denies. Senior FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dale Russell has the exclusive report.
KSU Top Chef Quits After FOX 5 I-Team Questions
He won numerous awards as the executive director of Culinary Services at Kennesaw State University. But Gary Coltek quit his $130,000 a year state job in the wake of an internal investigation brought on by questions from the FOX 5 I-Team. KSU serves 4500 meals a day at its all-you-care-to eat facility The Commons. Coltek's smiling face greeted visitors in the lobby from the framed magazine articles that praised him and KSU. But two years ago KSU reprimanded executive director Coltek, finding
He won numerous awards as the executive director of Culinary Services at Kennesaw State University. But Gary Coltek quit his $130,000 a year state job in the wake of an internal investigation brought on by questions from the FOX 5 I-Team. KSU serves 4500 meals a day at its all-you-care-to eat facility The Commons. Coltek's smiling face greeted visitors in the lobby from the framed magazine articles that praised him and KSU. But two years ago KSU reprimanded executive director Coltek, finding
Gov. Deal Directs GBI to Review DeKalb County Corruption Report
The investigation into possible corruption in DeKalb County was released on Wednesday. Appalling corruption, a lack of leadership, and thousands of dollars of misused tax payer money are just some of the explosive allegations leveled against the DeKalb County government in Bowers/Hyde report.
The investigation into possible corruption in DeKalb County was released on Wednesday. Appalling corruption, a lack of leadership, and thousands of dollars of misused tax payer money are just some of the explosive allegations leveled against the DeKalb County government in Bowers/Hyde report.
Cover-up of Sheriff sex scandal?
A sex scandal inside one metro sheriff's department has led to allegations of a cover-up. Former captain David Gibson was indicted for multiple sex charges involving deputies he supervised. This all came to light following an internal affairs investigation, a report that some did not want made public. In it, investigators listed multiple complaints from female deputies. Captain Gibson "exposed his penis" to one deputy, sent "graphic photos" to another deputy, and urged subordinates to have se
A sex scandal inside one metro sheriff's department has led to allegations of a cover-up. Former captain David Gibson was indicted for multiple sex charges involving deputies he supervised. This all came to light following an internal affairs investigation, a report that some did not want made public. In it, investigators listed multiple complaints from female deputies. Captain Gibson "exposed his penis" to one deputy, sent "graphic photos" to another deputy, and urged subordinates to have se
Audit finds million dollar waste in Temple, Georgia
Audit Finds Million Dollar Waste in Temple, Georgia
Audit Finds Million Dollar Waste in Temple, Georgia
She Was Gone in a Heartbeat
Erik Jensen may have lived through a horrific accident that claimed the life of his live-in girlfriend, but the 50-year-old Carrollton resident said he doesn't feel like much of a survivor."I lost my home.
Erik Jensen may have lived through a horrific accident that claimed the life of his live-in girlfriend, but the 50-year-old Carrollton resident said he doesn't feel like much of a survivor."I lost my home.
Former Douglasville police chief talks about high speed arrest
For the first time, former Douglasville Police Chief, Chris Womack, talks about his controversial arrest of a man who led police on a dangerous, high speed chase.
For the first time, former Douglasville Police Chief, Chris Womack, talks about his controversial arrest of a man who led police on a dangerous, high speed chase.
Accused online rapist refuses plea deal
The married man accused of raping a woman he met through an online dating service is headed to trial.
The married man accused of raping a woman he met through an online dating service is headed to trial.
Georgia taxpayers pay to pave road to Governor Deal's private home
The FOX 5 I-team has discovered State taxpayers paid more than $90,000 to pave a county road leading to Governor Nathan Deal's personal home.
The FOX 5 I-team has discovered State taxpayers paid more than $90,000 to pave a county road leading to Governor Nathan Deal's personal home.
I-Team Report of Veteran's Battle to Get Wheelchair Prompts Viewer's Donations
Our FOX 5 I-team recently brought you the story of a paralyzed veteran who had waited nine months for the VA to get him a motorized wheelchair.
Our FOX 5 I-team recently brought you the story of a paralyzed veteran who had waited nine months for the VA to get him a motorized wheelchair.
Coweta Co. Citizens Sue to Block Firefighter's Lucrative Pension
Earlier this year, when a Coweta County deputy fire chief walked away with an extra million dollars in his early retirement pension it seemed like a done deal.
Earlier this year, when a Coweta County deputy fire chief walked away with an extra million dollars in his early retirement pension it seemed like a done deal.
Exclusive video of arrest by Douglasville police chief
A FOX 5 I-Team exclusive.
A FOX 5 I-Team exclusive.
VA approved special wheelchair for paralyzed veteran, then denied him special transportation to pick it up
The local Atlanta Veterans Affairs office denied a paralyzed veteran special transportation so he could pick up a motorized wheelchair that the same VA said he needed.
The local Atlanta Veterans Affairs office denied a paralyzed veteran special transportation so he could pick up a motorized wheelchair that the same VA said he needed.
Prosecutors want eight more women to testify in online dating rape case.
He is accused of raping one woman he met through an on line dating service. Now, prosecutors want seven more women to testify about their sexual encounters with Devin Hartman.
He is accused of raping one woman he met through an on line dating service. Now, prosecutors want seven more women to testify about their sexual encounters with Devin Hartman.
Coweta commission boosts firefighter's pension by a million dollars
The Coweta County Commission abolished the deputy fire chief's position, so the deputy chief decided to retire. The vote to abolish his position followed an inte
The Coweta County Commission abolished the deputy fire chief's position, so the deputy chief decided to retire. The vote to abolish his position followed an inte
Buy American and save $$ on electric bill? Careful who you trust.
Save American jobs... AND save money on your power bill? What a deal!Sure, we'd all like to be able to tell the power company to take their rates and stick them where the sun don't shine. The sun c...
Save American jobs... AND save money on your power bill? What a deal!Sure, we'd all like to be able to tell the power company to take their rates and stick them where the sun don't shine. The sun c...
Failure to pay for drug dog raises questions about father's claim
A drug dog donated to the Douglas County sheriff's department has sparked a Fox 5 I-Team investigation into a man's very public crusade.Bremen resident Lance Dyer blames synthetic marijuana for the...
A drug dog donated to the Douglas County sheriff's department has sparked a Fox 5 I-Team investigation into a man's very public crusade.Bremen resident Lance Dyer blames synthetic marijuana for the...
It's easier to win a World Series than get Social Security disability
A Newnan man is learning first hand it's easier to win a World Series than get approval for Social Security disability.
A Newnan man is learning first hand it's easier to win a World Series than get approval for Social Security disability.
Sheriff charges 9-year-old autistic child with making bomb threat
With so many tragic stories of school violence in recent memory, every threat must be taken seriously. But, FOX 5 I-team Senior Reporter Dale Russell has been investigating a bomb threat made at on...
With so many tragic stories of school violence in recent memory, every threat must be taken seriously. But, FOX 5 I-team Senior Reporter Dale Russell has been investigating a bomb threat made at on...
Huge rise in accidental drug deaths. FOX 5 I-team discovers why
You have seen the stories over and over. Drug busts involving heroin. Families torn apart by accidental overdoses. But, our I-Team noticed there's been a huge surge in accidental drug deaths
You have seen the stories over and over. Drug busts involving heroin. Families torn apart by accidental overdoses. But, our I-Team noticed there's been a huge surge in accidental drug deaths