Fulton County DA asks judge to remove attorney for alternate GOP electors
The deal comes as part of the ongoing probe about election interference of Trump and others.
Lawsuit: Jail medical contractor ignored treatable illness that led to inmate's death
An autopsy revealed the 24-year-old inmate at the Gwinnett County Jail died from a bleeding ulcer after weeks of complaining about his health. His family believes he would still be alive if someone would have helped him.
I-Team: Family of inmate who died of treatable illness at Gwinnett County Jail files lawsuit
By Randy Travis and FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team Published April 17, 2023 GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Two years after a Gwinnett County inmate died from a bleeding ulcer, Deion Strayhon's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the private company that once provided medical services at the jail. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office says it dropped NaphCare just months after Deion Strayhon was found lying on the cell floor surrounded by a massive amount of blood. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/deion-strayhon-gwinnett-county-jail-death-lawsuit
FBI warning travelers about 'juice jacking'
Thanks to modern technology, there are public charging stations everywhere now. At the airport, they are right behind your seat while you wait to board. Naturally, the bad actors have figured out how to infect the USB jacks while you have your device plugged.
Government scam database available to public; great resource for businesses and students
Scams operate nationwide at an alarming rate, and some work better in some places than others. Staying on top of the scam trends is important.
New FTC tool can help track scams near you
Scams operate nationwide at an alarming rate. And some work better in some places than others. The FOX 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle says the FTC has a new interactive page that helps you understand what’s hot where you live.
FTC wants canceling subscriptions to be easier with 'Click to Cancel' rule
Signing up for subscriptions to just about anything is so easy. But canceling? Well, we all have our stories. The FTC hears thousands of complaints a year, and it is proposing a new "click to cancel" rule.
FTC proposes new 'Click to Cancel' policy for subscriptions
The FTC wants to make it as easy to cancel as it was to sign up. An example is that if you sign up on a website, you must be able to cancel on the site in the same number of steps.
Who will Gov. Kemp choose to replace indicted Douglas County commissioners?
With 40 percent of the Douglas County Commission currently suspended after indictment, the remaining members met Monday morning promising citizens won't notice any difference.
I-Team: Who will Gov. Kemp choose to replace indicted Douglas County commissioners?
By Randy Travis Published April 10, 2023 8:38PM Douglas County FOX 5 Atlanta Douglas Co. commissioners meet for first time since Kemp suspends indicted commissioners As Gov. Kemp prepares to name temporary replacements for two indicted Douglas County Commissioners, the rest of the board met up for the first time since the two were suspended. DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - With 40 percent of the Douglas County Commission currently suspended after indictment, the remaining members met Monday morning promising citizens won't notice any difference. "The business of this county will continue," said vice chair Tarenia Carthan from the chairman's seat. "We have three competent commissioners that the voters have voted into office." It's up to Gov. Brian Kemp to decide who else will join them. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/who-will-governor-kemp-choose-to-replace-indicted-douglas-commissioners
Large debt collection group fined $24M for deceptive practices, called repeat offenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered a $24-million fine against the large debt collector after it was warned back in 2015 to clean up its act, but it didn’t.
U.S. group orders debt collector to pay millions for illegal tactics
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered a national debt collector to pay millions of dollars in fines after the company had been warned back in 2015 to clean up its act and didn’t. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle digs into the ruling and how victims can get relief.
Kemp suspends two Douglas County commissioners without pay. Who will take their place?
Two members of the Douglas County Commission — including the chairman — have lost their jobs at least for now in the wake of a bid rigging scandal.
I-Team: Kemp suspends two Douglas County commissioners without pay
By Randy Travis Published April 6, 2023 DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - Two members of the Douglas County Commission — including the chairman — have lost their jobs at least for now in the wake of a bid rigging scandal. Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Chairman Romona Jackson Jones and Commissioner Henry Mitchell following a recommendation from a review committee made up of commissioners across the state. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/kemp-suspends-two-douglas-county-commissioners-without-pay-so-who-will-take-their-place
Tree cutter reaches deal to pay back customers after tirade outside courtroom
Some people bring out the best in others. That is, unless they’re a contractor who took your money and ran.
I-Team: Tree cutter reaches deal to pay back customers
By Randy Travis Published April 6, 2023 LITHONIA, Ga. - Some people bring out the best in others. That is, unless they’re a contractor who took your money and ran. "In the beginning, I just wanted to hunt her down, to find her, to get people around to yell," remembered Deidra Stephens, a pleasant, unassuming federal retiree who lives in Lithonia. In January, she would find herself doing something she once probably could never imagine: standing outside a Gwinnett County courtroom with other customers exchanging loud taunts with Don’s Tree Experts owner Angela Hodges. "I called her a thief," said Stephens. "Because that’s exactly what she was." FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/tree-cutter-reaches-deal-to-pay-back-customers-after-tirade-outside-courtroom
New study highlights importance of finance classes in high school; teacher giveaway
It's been a long time coming, but it will now be required that Georgia students take financial literacy classes in order to graduate.
'EarnIn' advance cash before payday; watchdogs say it preys on the poor
A new way to get a payday advance is emerging in the area of finance called 'fin-tech.' These financial apps aren't banks -- but they do move money around, and they're striking up controversy nationwide.
Bill that would have removed secrecy around Georgia Cannabis Commission fails
A medical marijuana bill that would have removed the secrecy surrounding the commission and given more companies a chance to grow and sell medical marijuana failed in the Senate last night.
Mayor 'acted like a fool' during drunken episodes while criminal case still unresolved
An outside investigation confirmed Buchanan Mayor A.J. Scott abused his authority by repeatedly demanding police give him rides because he was too drunk to drive.