Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
Tito loves to play and spend time with people. He's very well behaved and has no problem laying down for a nap after playtime.
Tito loves to play and spend time with people. He's very well behaved and has no problem laying down for a nap after playtime.
FTC wants canceling subscriptions to be easier with 'Click to Cancel' rule
Signing up for subscriptions to just about anything is so easy. But canceling? Well, we all have our stories. The FTC hears thousands of complaints a year, and it is proposing a new "click to cancel" rule.
Signing up for subscriptions to just about anything is so easy. But canceling? Well, we all have our stories. The FTC hears thousands of complaints a year, and it is proposing a new "click to cancel" rule.
FTC proposes new 'Click to Cancel' policy for subscriptions
The FTC wants to make it as easy to cancel as it was to sign up. An example is that if you sign up on a website, you must be able to cancel on the site in the same number of steps.
The FTC wants to make it as easy to cancel as it was to sign up. An example is that if you sign up on a website, you must be able to cancel on the site in the same number of steps.
Banks County boy survives rabid bobcat attack
A 9-year-old boy in Banks County is recovering after a bobcat attacked him.
A 9-year-old boy in Banks County is recovering after a bobcat attacked him.
Study finds 17% of women with unexplained infertility have gene variants linked to heart problems, cancer
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
A new study finds nearly 17% of women who have experienced unexplained infertility carry gene variants know to cause health problems. But one researcher cautions it is too soon to draw conclusions about what this means for couples dealing with fertility problems.
Researchers look into connection between "unexplained infertility" and gene variants in women
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
About 15-20% of couples experiencing infertility don't have a clear medical reason why. They call it "unexplained infertility". Now, researchers are studying the connection between unexplained infertility and women who carry gene variants that could raise their risk of health problems down the road.
'Domestic Violence' 04-11-2023
Portia has an important conversation with Christy Simms, a domestic violence survivor. She shares that she never saw any signs that her abuser would attack her with sulfuric acid. She is a survivor with a testimony of overcoming.
Portia has an important conversation with Christy Simms, a domestic violence survivor. She shares that she never saw any signs that her abuser would attack her with sulfuric acid. She is a survivor with a testimony of overcoming.
Pets of the Day from Furkids
Zepplin is a pointer mix who is super friendly and loves other dogs. Jean is laid back and easy going and loves to play.
Zepplin is a pointer mix who is super friendly and loves other dogs. Jean is laid back and easy going and loves to play.
High 5 for Teachers: Chandra Westafer
As the recipient of a life-saving transplant, Lumpkin High School's Chandra Westafer knows how important science can be. Every day she works to pass on that love of science to the students she teaches.
As the recipient of a life-saving transplant, Lumpkin High School's Chandra Westafer knows how important science can be. Every day she works to pass on that love of science to the students she teaches.
5th victim dies after Louisville bank shooting
Police say a Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace, killing five people.
Police say a Louisville bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace, killing five people.
Who will Gov. Kemp choose to replace indicted Douglas County commissioners?
With 40 percent of the Douglas County Commission currently suspended after indictment, the remaining members met Monday morning promising citizens won't notice any difference.
With 40 percent of the Douglas County Commission currently suspended after indictment, the remaining members met Monday morning promising citizens won't notice any difference.
Strokes in younger adults are rising
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
Deborah Martinez was just 36 when she had a stroke. What happened to Martinez is becoming increasingly familiar.
I-Team: Who will Gov. Kemp choose to replace indicted Douglas County commissioners?
By Randy Travis Published April 10, 2023 8:38PM Douglas County FOX 5 Atlanta Douglas Co. commissioners meet for first time since Kemp suspends indicted commissioners As Gov. Kemp prepares to name temporary replacements for two indicted Douglas County Commissioners, the rest of the board met up for the first time since the two were suspended. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - With 40 percent of the Douglas County Commission currently suspended after indictment, the remaining members met Monday morning promising citizens won't notice any difference. "The business of this county will continue," said vice chair Tarenia Carthan from the chairman's seat. "We have three competent commissioners that the voters have voted into office." It's up to Gov. Brian Kemp to decide who else will join them. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/who-will-governor-kemp-choose-to-replace-indicted-douglas-commissioners
By Randy Travis Published April 10, 2023 8:38PM Douglas County FOX 5 Atlanta Douglas Co. commissioners meet for first time since Kemp suspends indicted commissioners As Gov. Kemp prepares to name temporary replacements for two indicted Douglas County Commissioners, the rest of the board met up for the first time since the two were suspended. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - With 40 percent of the Douglas County Commission currently suspended after indictment, the remaining members met Monday morning promising citizens won't notice any difference. "The business of this county will continue," said vice chair Tarenia Carthan from the chairman's seat. "We have three competent commissioners that the voters have voted into office." It's up to Gov. Brian Kemp to decide who else will join them. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/who-will-governor-kemp-choose-to-replace-indicted-douglas-commissioners
Doctors see rise in strokes for younger adults
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
Deborah Martinez, a 36-year-old woman, is a stroke-survivor. Doctors say they're seeing this become more common. They say inactivity may be fueling it.
'The Soul of Country' 04-10-2023
Portia has a conversation with two up and coming country music artists. They talk about their journey to embracing the country genre and their unconventional road to success. Rising star Tony Evans Jr. performs.
Portia has a conversation with two up and coming country music artists. They talk about their journey to embracing the country genre and their unconventional road to success. Rising star Tony Evans Jr. performs.
Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
Hugo loves humans and is extremely agile and active. He gets along with other cats, but he does like his independence.
Hugo loves humans and is extremely agile and active. He gets along with other cats, but he does like his independence.
Large debt collection group fined $24M for deceptive practices, called repeat offenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered a $24-million fine against the large debt collector after it was warned back in 2015 to clean up its act, but it didn’t.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered a $24-million fine against the large debt collector after it was warned back in 2015 to clean up its act, but it didn’t.
U.S. group orders debt collector to pay millions for illegal tactics
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered a national debt collector to pay millions of dollars in fines after the company had been warned back in 2015 to clean up its act and didn?t. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle digs into the ruling and how victims can get relief.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered a national debt collector to pay millions of dollars in fines after the company had been warned back in 2015 to clean up its act and didn?t. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle digs into the ruling and how victims can get relief.
VIDEO: Easter Sunrise Service on Stone Mountain | April 9, 2023
Two Easter sunrise services, starting at 7 a.m., are taking place on Stone Mountain Sunday morning.
Two Easter sunrise services, starting at 7 a.m., are taking place on Stone Mountain Sunday morning.
Woods withdraws before completing 3rd round of Masters
Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters before the resumption of the third round Sunday, ending his streak of completing all 72 holes of every tournament he has played at Augusta National as a professional.
Tiger Woods withdrew from the Masters before the resumption of the third round Sunday, ending his streak of completing all 72 holes of every tournament he has played at Augusta National as a professional.