Cuffed, shackled Cobb County inmate punched and choked by deputy
The FOX 5 I-Team has obtained video of a handcuffed and shackled Cobb County inmate being punched repeatedly by a deputy then put into an oxygen-depriving chokehold at a local hospital.
Full security video of inmate's beating at Cobb hospital
The video was captured in what a hospital spokesperson called a waiting area for inmates with mental health histories. In it, a deputy punched a Cobb County inmate repeatedly and then put him into an oxygen-depriving chokehold for nearly a minute.
I-Team: Inmate punched by deputy while cuffed
Some video out of Cobb County has come to light that shows an inmate at a local hospital seeking care being punched and grabbed around the neck by a deputy. The original video alarmed people enough that they asked the FOX 5 I-Team to take a look.
I-Team: Income lagging behind cost of living
It doesn’t matter who the president is or what party is in office or what’s going on with the economy, one thing remains the same - Americans have too much credit card debt. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the numbers.
I-Team: Credit freeze vs credit lock
With as much digital fraud as there is out there, protecting your good name and your credit is invaluable. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a deeper look at two options you can do that could help
I-Team: Social Security 'clawback' resuming
If you receive a social security check, a very big change may impact you starting this month. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why those affected will see a financial hit.
I-Team: Peach Pass scam hitting many phones
Chances are you or someone you know received a threatening text that appeared to be from Peach Pass recently. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you need to know and how to check your actual balance.
East Lake man takes Atlanta to court over big water bill and wins
The East Lake couple were billed for around 3,400 gallons of water usage daily for four months. They took the city to court over the $12,000 water bill and won.
I-Team: East Lake couple wins water bill battle
An East Lake couple fought back against a large water bill for more than two years. They thought it was an obvious mistake on the part of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management. They expected a quick credit. Instead they ended up in a long fight that involved taking the city to court.
Jonesboro Mayor Donya Sartor retracts resignation hours later
Nearly 10 hours after announcing to the Jonesboro City Council her plans to retire, Mayor Donya Sartor has had a change of heart.
I-Team: East Lake Couple wins water bill battle
An East Lake couple fought back against a large water bill for more than two years. They thought it was an obvious mistake on the part of Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management. They expected a quick credit. Instead they ended up in a long fight that involved taking the city to court.
School zone camera bills: One to ban them, one to reform. But both overturn the system
In the debate over what to do with school zone speed cameras popping up all over Georgia, the state House of Representatives has approved two solutions to the same problem.
IRS warning about stimulus check scam
Last year, the IRS announced that there are people out there who didn't get their pandemic-era stimulus checks. While that's true, it left the door open for scammers to make everyone think they were due $1,400. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has a warning about this scam.
Dormant emails are a security risk
Every email address you have is a potential entry way for a stranger into your personal details such as bank account numbers and contact lists. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle digs deep on why it may be a good idea to get rid of those old email accounts.
New Georgia Project faces more turmoil
Troubles just keep piling up the New Georgia Project, a nonprofit founded more than a decade ago by former gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, who left the organization before she ran for governor the first time. Last month, the State Ethics Commission slapped a record-setting ethics fine on the organization. That came between two rounds of layoffs. Now the group faces a federal labor complaint, filed today by the local Teamsters union.
Credit card rewards could help consumers weather inflation
Consumer confidence is slipping and could undo some of the strides to relieve inflation. With prices going up, it may be better to help recoup some of your money by using credit cards. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle speaks to a credit card expert about how to use them responsibly.
Covington lawyer on interim suspension
The Georgia Supreme Court has placed a Covington lawyer on interim suspension. David Ozburn faces discipline from the State Bar, and other legal problems, including being charged with mortgage fraud in Newton County.
Georgia needs more than 10,000 new construction workers annually
There is a nationwide shortage of skilled tradespeople. In Georgia alone, the construction industry needs 10,000 new employees to enter the field every year.
I-Team: Construction Ready 2025 highlights industry needs
Georgia's construction industry pays well and needs young people to enter the field, so industry leaders are trying to raise awareness of the benefits of a trade job. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle took her annual trip to the Construction Ready 2025 Career Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center to see some of the oppotunities.
Lawyer on Covington square faces Bar complaints, criminal indictment, angry ex-clients
Covington lawyer David Ozburn has been placed on interim suspension by the Georgia Supreme Court, as part of a disciplinary process with the State Bar of Georgia.