Georgia cop fired after repeatedly arresting innocent drivers for DUI
Commerce has fired a police officer after he repeatedly accused people of drunk driving who turned out to be innocent.
Councilmen on water appeals board: Member can ignore city's legal advice
A months-long investigation by the FOX 5 I-Team has explored outrageous water bills with phantom origins. It has also caught the attention of the Atlanta Utilities Committee after the city's appeals board refused to adjust the bills.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis answers questions about relationship, money
The fate of the Fulton County election interference case could be decided this week without ever going to trial.
Fulton County DA Fani Willis hearing on Thursday
Fulton County Judge Scott McAfee must decide whether Fani Willis and her office should continue to prosecute former president Donald Trump and 14 others, or whether her "personal relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade clouded her judgment."
Commerce cop repeatedly charged innocent drivers with DUI
For nearly a year, the Commerce Police Department charged innocent people with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol who insisted all along there was no evidence to make an arrest.
I-Team: Commerce cop repeatedly charged innocent drivers with DUI
By Randy Travis Published February 12, 2024 COMMERCE, Ga - For nearly a year, the Commerce Police Department charged innocent people with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol who insisted all along there was no evidence to make an arrest. One of them passed breathalyzer tests 10 times either in the field or at the jail, yet he was still charged with drunk driving. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/commerce-officer-repeatedly-charged-innocent-drivers-with-dui
Tax time has arrived: Here's how to find a tax preparer
Tax season has started. And while there are a few things on that 'to-do' list, one of them is to sort out who will prepare your taxes.
The pros and cons of paying off loans early
As good as paying off a loan with time to spare can sound, it's not always the right choice.
Commerce cop on paid leave after wrongly trusting roadside drug test
The Commerce Police Department placed one of its officers on paid administrative leave after he made a drug arrest using a roadside test the police chief said was inaccurate.
Atlanta water bills: City Council member says he 'wouldn't put up with' rejected appeals
Atlanta residents have appealed water bills charging them thousands of dollars without any evidence of a leak. But a months-long FOX 5 I-Team investigation shows few people who fight the charges win their cases.
I-Team: City Council reacts to high water bills
By Dana Fowle Published February 5, 2024 ATLANTA - Atlanta Watershed Management's appeals board is where you go when you feel you've been unfairly charged for water usage. But a months-long FOX 5 I-Team investigation shows not many people win their cases. After hearing the stories of two account holders, two Atlanta City Council members said the appeals board is the problem. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-high-water-bill-appeals-board-city-council-reaction
Fani Willis' relationship with Nathan Wade
Confirmation from DA Fani WIllis about her "personal relationship" with key aide in the Trump prosecution. Nathan Wade was hired to help prosecute those indicted in the Georgia election interference case.
Taxes 2024: Ways to avoid tax filing scams
The tax season is officially open. The IRS is accepting your returns now. But as you ramp up to file, scammers are gearing up to try to intercept that money.
Tax season scams
The tax season is officially up and running, but as you ramp up, so are scammers. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle sat down with a retirement planner who's spreading the word on how to avoid scams.
Atlanta police changes procedures following I-Team investigation into girl’s starving death
A legal expert tells the FOX 5 I-Team, the Atlanta Police Department had a duty to take “immediate action" that might have saved 4-year-old Treasure McWeay from starving to death, but didn’t. Now, after an I-Team investigation, APD announces an overhaul in how it works with DFCS on welfare checks.
Procedures change after girl's starving death
The death of 4-year-old Treasure McWeay after her father allegedly kidnapped her has caused ripples through the Atlanta Police Department and the Division of Family and Children Services. There are growing concerns some procedures were no followed, while some policies need to be changed.
'Woke-free' beer venture in Georgia earns F rating with BBB
Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge.
I-Team: Ultra Right Beer earns F rating with BBB
By Randy Travis Published January 30, 2024 JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Any entrepreneur will tell you coming up with a great idea is actually the easy part. Delivering on your promises is the true challenge. Just ask a Georgia beer company that caters to a specific set of customers. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woke-free-beer-venture-earns-f-rating-with-bbb
I-Team: Why does Trump want to boot DA Fani WIllis from case?
Donald Trump's attorneys formally asked that Fulton County DA Fani Willis to be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, arguing she quote inappropriately injected race into the case. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/video/1401251
Trump asks judge to boot DA Fani Willis from case
Donald Trump's attorneys formally asked that Fulton County DA Fani Willis to be disqualified from the Georgia election interference case, arguing she quote inappropriately injected race into the case