DFCS worker says she didn't handle beating case

In an exclusive interview with the FOX 5 I-Team, Alexandria Amrah said it was her superiors in the Gwinnett County office of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services who made the decision to close an earlier investigation into the deceased girl’s family. Not her, she said, nor the case manager she supervised, who also lost her job.

Breaking down cost of pet sitting in Atlanta

Going on vacation is a lot of fun, but leaving your pets behind while you're out of town can cost a fortune. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle looks at a new report about whether boarding or having an in-house sitter is the best financial option.

I-Team: Wedding crashers: Controversial spraying plagues historic site

By Randy Travis Published March 25, 2024 JEWELL, Ga. - It all seemed so perfect. A family from Washington State buys a historic home/wedding venue and then moves to quiet Hancock County a couple of hours east of Atlanta. But the next year came the vultures. And the flies. And the smell. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/wedding-crashers-controversial-practice-plagues-historic-site

Understand new student loan debt forgiveness

Many of America's public service workers will seen financial relief from student loan debt thanks to new moves from the Biden Administration. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains how this Public Service Loan Forgiveness departs from previous attempts.

Lamar County landfill leaders cast doubt on FBI investigation. FOX 5 I-Team confirms: It’s true

Leaders of Lamar County's solid waste authority took out a full-page ad in a local newspaper raising doubts about whether an FBI investigation involves them at all. But the FOX 5 I-Team found all signs point to yes, with the FBI confirming the probe involves the authority's controversial waste-to-fuel project. The same ad announced leachate evaporators are finally running, meaning machines inside the long-delayed recycling center aren't all sitting idle anymore.

Lamar Co. landfill leaders cast doubt on FBI probe

Leaders of Lamar County's solid waste authority took out a full-page ad in a local newspaper raising doubts about whether an FBI investigation involves them at all. But the FOX 5 I-Team found all signs point to yes.

How to pay off your loans early

Paying off a loan with interest early is ideal, but even if you can, your lender may not allow it. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the pre-payment penalty that some lenders may charge you.

State fires two child welfare workers over Gwinnett rolling pin beating case

The FOX 5 I-Team has learned Georgia DFCS fired a social worker and her supervisor following the death of 8-year-old Sayra Barros, who police say was beaten to death by her stepmother, Natiela Barros, with a wooden rolling pin. Records show, DFCS received a complaint in November that Sayra's father, Cledir Barros, called her "a demon."

I-Team: GA cop reinstated after appealing termination for arresting innocent drivers

By Randy Travis Published March 13, 2024 COMMERCE, Ga - A Commerce cop fired for repeatedly charging innocent people with DUI is now fighting to regain his job. Cody Wood filed his appeal with the city late last month. He’s been put back on paid leave per city policy until his case is resolved. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ga-cop-reinstated-after-appealing-termination-for-arresting-innocent-drivers

The complicated world of dynamic pricing

Fast food chain Wendy's scared folks recently when it said it was looking at having their prices shift on demand. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at dynamic pricing and what you can do to get the most out of your money.

Apple says no to rice

You've probably heard that putting a phone that has fallen into water into a bowl or bag of rice can save it. Apple is finally weighing in and they say don't do it.