Fulton DA emails accuse Trump attorney of disrespecting African American women
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team shed new light on claims of racism made by Fulton DA Fani Willis in response to criticism of how she’s handling the election interference case.
Fulton DA emails accuse Trump attorney of disrespect
By Randy Travis Published January 24, 2024 ATLANTA - Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team shed new light on claims of racism made by Fulton DA Fani Willis in response to criticism of how she’s handling the election interference case. Willis has already lashed out publicly at critics of her decision to hire a special prosecutor with limited felony trial experience, a man court filings claim she’s also dating. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/willis-emails-accuse-defense-attorney-of-disrespecting-african-american-women?fbclid=IwAR0xI81RgvsyhVYU7kQAm0LotAwQRn-zv2JCKMryxsrAJ0L4PFxXxBgbYrY
Bond denied for father who allegedly wouldn't open door for DFCS while daughter starved
The McWeay case has exposed cracks in Georgia’s child protective services system, specifically a lack of cooperation between Atlanta police and the state Division of Family and Children Services.
Child dies after dad allegedly kidnaps her
A father accused of kidnapping and starving his daughter to death was denied bond. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards explains why this case has caused Atlanta Police to perform an internal investigation.
Fani Willis won't have to testify in divorce case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis won't have to testify in the divorce case involving special prosecutor Nathan Wade and his ex-wife Joycelyn Wade. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Randy Travis was in the courtroom when Judge Henry Thompson put a halt to those efforts.
Study: Nearly 1,000 Georgians wrongly busted due to false positive drug field tests
A new study from the Penn Cary Law School at the University of Pennsylvania suggests 961 Georgians each year are falsely arrested because law enforcement wrongly trusted the results of a roadside drug test.
I-Team confirms: FBI investigating Lamar County’s delayed waste-to-fuel project
Concerned citizens demanded a county investigation into why a waste-to-fuel project at the Lamar County landfill is years past its original completion date, with some public money flowing to the man who promoted the project. Now, they’re getting an investigation, and at a higher level. The FBI has taken up the case, the FOX 5 I-Team confirmed.
FBI investigates Lamar County waste-to-fuel project
Tensions in Lamar County have been running high for months. A concerned citizens group publicly criticized the county's landfill authority over a waste-to-fuel project that was originally supposed to be up and running in 2017. It appears the FBI is now involved. FOX 5 I-Team reporter Johnny Edwards has the latest.
Empty Atlanta lot with no water line gets nearly $30K bill, owner appeals and loses
Water bills for an empty Atlanta lot with no connection to the meter ended up coming in at nearly $30,000 after five months. The small business owner appealed the bill. He lost.
Empty lot with no water line gets nearly $30K bill
Before the new Atlanta home was built there was just dirt, but for months the contractor was charged nearly $30,000 for water usage. He appealed. He lost.
Atlanta police launch internal investigation into handling of 4-year-old who starved to death
Treasure McWeay died of starvation. Now, the Atlanta Police Department has launched an internal investigation into its handling of the case as her father, now accused of malice murder, appears in court.
Georgia infant care costs more than college
According to federal data, it's cheaper in Georgia to send your children to college than to pay for some daycares.
New Giuliani attorney says client still believes 2020 Georgia election was stolen
Allyn Stockton, Rudy Giuliani’s new Georgia criminal defense attorney, took over after Giuliani’s original Georgia lawyers withdrew from the case in October.
I-Team: Rudy Giuliani's new Georgia attorney speaks out
By Randy Travis Published January 8, 2024 CLAYTON, Ga. - Rudy Giuliani’s new Georgia criminal defense attorney first shook hands with his client on an inauspicious day. "The day I met him was the day he filed for bankruptcy," recounted Allyn Stockton. "I was expecting somebody that would be preoccupied. For everything that was going on in his life, it was amazing to see how he could compartmentalize and focus on what we were talking about." FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/exclusive-new-giuliani-ga-attorney-says-client-still-believes-ga-election-was-stolen?fbclid=IwAR1-ta0u3sMbhOVY78D6Fp87MxmpvUgFFoXMXomoruQVYG-bHkjAXXwK2Ic
Jonesboro mayor fires police chief, effective immediately
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor has fired the city's police chief.
Automatic subscription renewals add up, often forgotten
Automatic subscription renewals are moneymakers for companies. For consumers, they can be a big waste of money. The big reason is that we forget we have subscribed.
How to stop self-renewing subscriptions
It's easy to forget those self-renewing subscriptions even though you keep paying for it year after year. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle wants you to break the cycle, and she shares some easy ways to stop those recurring fees.
Baby boomers back in business: Retirees returning to workforce
The Great Resignation started in early 2021, but, according to the US Labor Department, it fizzled out last March. Folks headed back to work. And, an interesting segment of this return-to-work crowd is retirees.
Atlanta TSA official detained at her own airport over a family dispute
A high-ranking TSA official stepped off a plane Dec. 28 at the same airport where she works, only to be detained by federal authorities. The FOX 5 I-Team has learned the charges stem from a nasty family dispute and accusations by her own brother.
Retirees heading back to the workforce
There was at one time a prevailing feeling that after some of us hit a certain age we are one in the workforce, but that feeling is not standing the test of time. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at ''Baby Boomers Cleaning,'' which is owned and staffed by seasoned ladies who get the job done.