Meeting meltdown: Screaming match caught on camera as Jonesboro's mayor and council battle for power
Tensions brewing for more than a year between Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor and a majority of city council members exploded into public view this month, with a verbal fracas caught on camera where the mayor calls her colleagues racist and "little cowards." Council members have accused her of ruling the city by fear, and in the meeting accused her of bullying and cussing at city workers.
Tensions brewing for more than a year between Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor and a majority of city council members exploded into public view this month, with a verbal fracas caught on camera where the mayor calls her colleagues racist and "little cowards." Council members have accused her of ruling the city by fear, and in the meeting accused her of bullying and cussing at city workers.
Red Lobster announces closure of 23 restaurants, including Jonesboro location
Red Lobster has announced that it is closing more locations, including one in Jonesboro.
Red Lobster has announced that it is closing more locations, including one in Jonesboro.
Beauty Mart eviction leaves mess in Jonesboro parking lot
Clayton County Jail inmates were enlisted to help clean up after a Jonesboro beauty supply store was evicted.
Clayton County Jail inmates were enlisted to help clean up after a Jonesboro beauty supply store was evicted.
Bedbugs, infections: What it was like living in 'deplorable' unlicensed Clayton County care home
The family of a man who stayed at an unlicensed care home that was recently raided in Clayton County is now speaking out about it.
The family of a man who stayed at an unlicensed care home that was recently raided in Clayton County is now speaking out about it.
I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
Mom, kids find snakes in their Jonesboro apartment
Jasmine says she and her kids have found at least two snakes in her Jonesboro apartment, and no one will do anything about it.
Jasmine says she and her kids have found at least two snakes in her Jonesboro apartment, and no one will do anything about it.
Atlanta celebrates Juneteenth with community events, activism
A look at Juneteenth celebrations around metro Atlanta.
A look at Juneteenth celebrations around metro Atlanta.
Clayton County sheriff under fire for spending $3 million on take-home EVs amid budget shortfall
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen faces criticism for spending $3 million on a fleet of electric cars. They're not for moving prisoners or chasing criminals, but take-home cars for jail workers' daily commutes, a way to recruit and retain employees. The purchase irks some critics because Allen blew through his allotted budged, the county lacks charging stations and some of the cars have been sitting in a parking lot unused, still bearing dealer tags.
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen faces criticism for spending $3 million on a fleet of electric cars. They're not for moving prisoners or chasing criminals, but take-home cars for jail workers' daily commutes, a way to recruit and retain employees. The purchase irks some critics because Allen blew through his allotted budged, the county lacks charging stations and some of the cars have been sitting in a parking lot unused, still bearing dealer tags.
Former Jonesboro cop charged with vehicular homicide, accused of fleeing fatal crash
The family of the young man who was killed is just devastated.
The family of the young man who was killed is just devastated.
Man wanted for shooting mother of his children in Jonesboro
Police say he shot the woman twice in each leg during fight over who she was with the night before.
Police say he shot the woman twice in each leg during fight over who she was with the night before.
Decade-old triple homicide case cracked, 4 arrested on malice murder charges
Four men were arrested this week in an 11-year-old triple murder in Union City.
Four men were arrested this week in an 11-year-old triple murder in Union City.
Liens placed on more than 90K Georgia vehicles because of school zone speeding tickets
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned more than 90,000 Georgia vehicles are blocked from renewing their license plate registrations because of unpaid speeding tickets issued by automated school zone cameras. Some drivers told the I-Team they didn't know they had unpaid tickets, because they didn't arrive in the mail, or someone else was driving the car at the time. Critics say the system tramples due process rights.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned more than 90,000 Georgia vehicles are blocked from renewing their license plate registrations because of unpaid speeding tickets issued by automated school zone cameras. Some drivers told the I-Team they didn't know they had unpaid tickets, because they didn't arrive in the mail, or someone else was driving the car at the time. Critics say the system tramples due process rights.
Students attend matinee performance of 'Courageous Steps'
A new stage play titled "Courageous Steps: Bridging the Divide for Equality" is honoring the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education.
A new stage play titled "Courageous Steps: Bridging the Divide for Equality" is honoring the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education.
More speed camera trouble: FOX 5 I-Team investigation finds another 6K erroneous tickets
Thousands of ticketed drivers may be getting their money back, after an investigation by the FOX 5 I-Team found tickets generated by automated school zone cameras in Riverdale used the wrong speed limit.
Thousands of ticketed drivers may be getting their money back, after an investigation by the FOX 5 I-Team found tickets generated by automated school zone cameras in Riverdale used the wrong speed limit.
School zone cameras can keep on ticketing after two bills die in the GA legislature
Despite a growing backlash, automated school zone speed cameras aren't going away in Georgia any time soon.
Despite a growing backlash, automated school zone speed cameras aren't going away in Georgia any time soon.
NFL DB Cameron Sutton turns himself in weeks after domestic violence charge
Cameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for the former NFL defensive back, Georgia-native, who was wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida.
Cameron Sutton has turned himself in, ending a weekslong search for the former NFL defensive back, Georgia-native, who was wanted on a domestic violence warrant in Florida.
Jonesboro High School band members performing at White House Easter Egg Roll
The Majestic Marching Cardinals from Jonesboro High School are headed to the White House for a special performance during the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 1.
The Majestic Marching Cardinals from Jonesboro High School are headed to the White House for a special performance during the 2024 White House Easter Egg Roll on April 1.
Judge sentences 4 family members in kidnapping case of Jonesboro toddler to life
Four family members of a Jonesboro toddler found dead in a compound in New Mexico will spend the rest of their lives in prison for kidnapping and terrorism charges.
Four family members of a Jonesboro toddler found dead in a compound in New Mexico will spend the rest of their lives in prison for kidnapping and terrorism charges.
Power restored at Clayton County Jail
For a few hours on Tuesday, inmates at the Clayton County Jail were without electricity and water due to an outage in Jonesboro.
For a few hours on Tuesday, inmates at the Clayton County Jail were without electricity and water due to an outage in Jonesboro.
MISSING: 18-year-old from Jonesboro named Carmelo Campbell
An 18-year-old who has been diagnosed with mental health issues has been missing since Feb. 14 in Jonesboro, according to the police department.
An 18-year-old who has been diagnosed with mental health issues has been missing since Feb. 14 in Jonesboro, according to the police department.