Judge orders apartment complex repaired after I-Team investigation into conditions

When the FOX 5 I-Team visited the apartments earlier this year, they saw trash, water damage, and sludge dripping from a porch. Three months after we pointed out the issues, the county still found the living conditions terrible.

"New Year, New You!"
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What does, "New Year, New You" actually look like?

'Sad cat’ named Ellie surrendered by owner because animal 'wanted to cuddle,' then goes viral

A tweet featuring Ellie, a black-and-white cat living in Virginia, went viral after it revealed an owner surrendered Ellie for being too cuddly. Ellie is now set to be adopted.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Cobb County
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Blue likes to show his affection by gently rubbing you and will remind you when it's time to eat by jumping, dancing, or singing.

Holiday gift returns may cost you this year

Retailers take a huge hit when you send things back, and that’s starting to add up for them.

“Black Hollywood – Louis Gossett, Jr.” 12-16-2022
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Portia sits down with iconic actor, author and social activist Louis Gossett,Jr.! The Oscar and Emmy award winning actor talks about how Atlanta has changed over the years and why he Atlanta as his new home. Photographer to the stars, Robert Ector, says he just wanted to be creative and take pictures and now he's showcasing some of the biggest names in entertainment. “Wakanda Forever” actress Aba Arthur says it's an honor being a part of Black Hollywood!

High-end home builder arrested after clients take him to court

A high-end home builder company CEO finds himself in court pushing back against clients who say he stole their money. And a lot of it. An Atlanta couple wanted him arrested. 

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp bans TikTok on state phones, computers

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp banned the social media platform TikTok from government-issued cellphones and computers on Thursday, joining a growing list of GOP governors taking aim at the video-sharing app over security concerns.

"Not Alone For the Holidays" 12-15-2022
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We're halfway through ?cuffing season,? and some viewers say they are tired of being alone for the holidays! Portia, dating guru Paulette Washington, and a few ladies are having a holiday mocktail party and getting some great advice to boot!

Pet of the Day from PAWS Atlanta
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Zip Zip is polite and as sweet as can be. One of her favorite things to do is cuddling.

Former Special Olympics treasurer apologizes for $24K theft

The crime rocked the small community of Rabun County with everyone having the same question: how could anyone steal from the Special Olympics?

Portia: 'Save Our Sons' Part 2
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In part two of this special edition of ?Portia,? we address the solutions of how to stop the violence and ?Save Our Sons? from this vicious cycle of gun violence with our black boys and black men. The conversation continues with a therapist, a sheriff and three women who understand the impact that gun violence is having in our community.

Hertz settles with $168M for customers falsely accused of auto theft

There is a $168 million settlement announcement from the Hertz rental car companies. The Fox 5 I-Team first told you about Georgia customers who complained they were falsely arrested for stealing their rental cars.

Club sports cost parents retirement savings, study says

A recent LendingTree study shows that 59-percent of parents say their child’s pay-to-play sport causes financial strains. Eleven-percent of parents go into debt for it.

Pet of the Day from the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia
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Nelson has an inspiring back story of survival and loves everyone he meets. He loves to play and needs a home that can keep up with his active lifestyle.

Dr. Gerry White says it's important to focus on resilience in pain
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Dr. Gerry White, an assistant professor at Clark Atlanta University joins the conversation with two women who have lost their young boys to senseless violence. He says it's important to focus on your resilience in the midst of the pain.

"I honestly believe these boys are being led to this by a grown person"
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Glenda Mack, the grandmother of a boy who was found shot to death in the woods in Feb. 2021 says she believes Atlanta youth are often led to violence by outside parties.

How do you re-focus after losing a child?
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Glenda Mack and Tiffany Smith talk about the ways parents or caregivers can re-focus after losing a child to violence. The two give completely different takes on the subject.

"Cameron had two very involved parents," mother says
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Tiffany Smith says violence isn't always a targeted, socioeconomic issue. She tells FOX 5's Portia Bruner that her son Cameron Jackson was rarely let out alone, had two very involved parents at home and was involved in extracurricular activities.