Lawsuit demands Skandalakis step down as special prosecutor of Lt. Gov. Jones
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute. A group of attorneys sued state Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis, demanding he hurry up and pick someone to prosecute one of the state's most powerful politicians. He chose himself for the job, and now they want a judge to boot him off the case. They say Skandalakis has a conflict of interest.
Lawsuit demands special prosecutor steps down
The appointment of a special prosecutor in the election interference case of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is in dispute.
Amazon offering EBT customer discount
Amazon food delivery is expending for SNAP benefit recipients and Prime members. The Fox 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says this may give families living in a food deserts more nutritional options and save a lot of time.
3 Douglas County candidates may not be eligible in November
Douglas County's ballot lists three people running for reelection who may not even be eligible come November, all because they’re accused of actions that have already landed them in trouble
Watch out for summer junk fees
Junk Fees have long irritated consumers. Those are the fees attached to the price of an item that really changes the cost of the item or service. The FOX 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle takes a look at some of the junk fees that may pop up for you this summer.
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.
FOX 5 I-Team finds more speed camera trouble
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.
Video: Dad knew AR-15 under his bed was loaded. His toddler found it
The FOX 5 I-Team obtained body cam video that sheds new light on the decision to charge a Gwinnett father in the accidental shooting of his son.
I-Team: Is dad liable for son finding loaded gun?
By Randy Travis Published April 17, 2024 SUGAR HILL, Ga. - The FOX 5 I-Team obtained body cam video that sheds new light on the decision to charge a Gwinnett father in the accidental shooting of his son. Three-year-old Salvador Osorio survived after he shot himself with an AR-15 while playing under his parents' bed. Two veterans in the Gwinnett district attorney’s office lost their jobs when they disagreed with their boss' decision to indict the father. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/video-dad-knew-ar-15-under-his-bed-was-loaded-his-toddler-found-it
14 people hospitalized from counterfeit Botox, says CDC
A big, bold warning coming from the CDC and the FDA about a popular cosmetic procedure. There are rising cases of counterfeit Botox being reported. People have been hospitalized after injections with unapproved Botox.
Lawsuit: Landlord ignored Fire Watch rules, resident died in fire
The family of a man who died in a Cobb County apartment fire sued the complex, blaming a broken fire sprinkler system and the alleged failure of employees to properly watch for a fire.
Tax Day 2024: What you need to know
Like it or not, the deadline to file your taxes is finally here. The Fox 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle shares the last-minute information you need to know and tips for those who aren't going to make it on time.
New 'nutrition labels' for internet plans
Nutrition labels are a mainstay now and now the labels are coming to your internet plan contracts. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle breaks down the FCC's new plan to make things easier for consumers.
Report from Sen. Ossoff blasts DFCS over child deaths, sex trafficking
A scathing report by a U.S. Senate subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Jon Ossoff, blasts Georgia DFCS for failing to protect children, with kids dying because of systemic failures and hundreds of children sex trafficked while in state care. DFCS fired back Tuesday, accusing Ossoff of "political gamesmanship."
Should you rent or buy a home right now?
For some time now, housing costs have outpaced wages. The lack of housing options nationwide have hurt all of us. But, there is a flickering bright spot in the distance. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle shares the latest housing news.
'I will not lie under oath': veteran Gwinnett DA staffers refuse child shooting case
Two veteran members of the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office lost their jobs because they insisted what led to a child shooting was an accident and no one should be prosecuted.
I-Team: Two Gwinnett DA employees lose jobs over shooting
By Randy Travis Published April 9, 2024 SUGAR HILL, Ga. - Two veteran members of the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office lost their jobs because they insisted what led to a child shooting was an accident and no one should be prosecuted. That opinion was echoed by the Gwinnett County police detective assigned to the case. Yet on March 27, a grand jury still indicted Adrian Osorio on felony second degree cruelty to children and misdemeanor reckless conduct. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/i-will-not-lie-under-oath-veteran-gwinnett-da-staffers-refuse-child-shooting-case
Jon Ossoff blasts Georgia's child welfare agency
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has released a scathing report on DFACS after a yearlong, bipartisan investigation by the U.S. Senate subcommittee on human rights.
Credit card swipe fees set to be reduced
A landmark deal between merchants and credit card issuers to lower fees that might provide some financial relief for shoppers. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why business-related fees are going down and how that hopefully will trickle on down to the rest of us.
Atlanta water bills: $12K water bill now in hands of Atlanta judge
An Atlanta judge said a water bill dispute case was the first he’d seen residents actually challenging in court an Atlanta Department of Watershed Management decision.