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.

I-Team: Timeline of Fulton County DA Fani Willis - Nathan Wade relationship

By Randy Travis Published February 29, 2024 ATLANTA - Closing arguments are scheduled for March 1 in a hearing that could decide the future of the Trump election interference case. Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and some of his co-defendants have argued that a romantic relationship between Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and one of her special prosecutors, Nathan Wade, poses a conflict of interest so serious that she should be removed from the case and the indictments. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/timeline-fani-willis-nathan-wade-relationship

Head of prosecutors’ council accused of delaying case against Lt. Gov. Jones

A Fayetteville attorney is suing a state official who he says is holding up the prosecution of Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. The attorney wants Jones held accountable for his role as a so-called fake elector for Donald Trump in 2020, before the statute of limitations runs out. But Prosecuting Attorneys' Council Executive Director Pete Skandalakis hasn't picked a special prosecutor.

Skandalakis sued for inaction in Burt Jones case

Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of Georgia's Prosecuting Attorneys Council, is answering accusations of not doing his job when it comes to charging Lt. Gov. Burt Jones for acting as a Trump elector in 2020.

I-Team: Will paper ballots make a comeback?

By Randy Travis Published February 26, 2024 ATLANTA - Georgians are already voting early in next month's presidential primary, using the same Dominion touchscreen system in place since 2020. But a federal judge is expected to soon issue an order that could either lead to big changes in how Georgians vote or side with state election officials who argue the current system is safe and secure. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/will-federal-judge-ruling-lead-to-paper-ballots-in-ga

Backlash growing against school zone speed cameras in Georgia

Ongoing complaints about ticket-happy school zone speed cameras have the attention of lawmakers and attorneys. Camera companies face class action lawsuits, while one lawmaker has proposed tossing out the 2018 law that allowed the cameras.

School zone speed cameras backlash

Ongoing complaints about ticket-happy school zone speed cameras have the attention of both state lawmakers and plaintiffs' attorneys. Some want to reform the system, while others want to topple it.