Lawsuit claims Georgia medical cannabis bids were full of fraud and corruption
While the Georgia legislature battles it out over possible changes to the Georgia Medical Cannabis law, another lawsuit has been filed against the state
Bill to pull back secrecy surrounding Georgia Medical Cannabis Commission moves forward
A bill aimed at bolstering Georgia’s long-awaited medical cannabis program took one step closer to the finish line, but not before major changes were made to the original bill.
How the recent bank collapses can affect retirement accounts
Several banks have failed in recent weeks, but remedies were quickly put in place and clients were made whole. Industry experts say there is no reason to panic, but there are many reasons it should warrant your attention.
Review committees appointed after Douglas County commissioner, chair, tax commissioner indicted
The FOX 5 I-Team first revealed details of the investigation in September 2022.
Georgia Senate updates rules after taxpayer-funded Europe trip
Four months after a group of Georgia senators took a trip to Europe paid for with taxpayer dollars, members of the Senate voted to update the chamber's rules.
Knowing car insurance terms can save you money
Car insurance is something most of us have, but we tend to skim over the details of our policies. Knowing all the terms can actually help save you money.
It only takes seconds to steal a catalytic converter, how to protect your vehicle
Catalytic converter theft is not only on the rise, it’s spiking. It’s a lucrative theft that only takes seconds to steal. It’s such a problem that Carfax decided to try it out themselves.
Ford offers fast-track technician certification program at Gwinnett Tech
As Georgia positions itself to be a hub for the electric transportation industry, it is expanding its trade school programs to support it.
Georgia representative says she consulted with medical marijuana company trying to win recent bid
At a recent committee meeting, Georgia legislators heard testimony about a new medical marijuana bill that will vastly increase the number of companies authorized to grow and sell medical cannabis.
Georgia Trade Industry Expo targets students, record attendance
College enrollment is declining. One of the reasons, according to a national data tracker, is that alternatives that cost less and potentially pay more are available.
Mortgage lender banned by feds after targeting military and vets
The Fox 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle says this mortgage lender had been warned in 2015 to clean up its act, but the government says, it didn’t.
Student loan debt repayment likely restarting this summer
If you have student loan debt, prepare to begin to repay that starting this summer.
Critics claim Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen used tax dollars to campaign
Clayton County interim Sheriff Levon Allen has spent nearly $50,000 in taxpayer's money to put his name and sometimes image on billboards, cars, and theater screens as he campaigns to remain sheriff.
Dilapidated apartments fined, prosecutor says 'not enough'
An apartment complex with deplorable living conditions, which has been the focus of a months long I-Team investigation has been fined. But the DeKalb County solicitor’s office didn’t think it was enough.
Despite corruption indictment, two Douglas County commissioners attend meeting
Despite facing criminal charges, two Douglas County elected officials took their places at Monday's commission work session, including Douglas County chairman Romona Jackson Jones.
Douglas County paying 'initial legal fees' for indicted officials
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned three elected officials in Douglas County accused of bid rigging will get at least some of their legal fees paid by the county.
Car subscriptions entering the vehicle market: What you need to know
Buying a vehicle is a big purchase., and these days outside too many budgets. This is why a new car trend is emerging - car subscriptions.
Toddler injured in home elevator accident alerts Georgia to dozens of possible 'unsafe' elevators statewide
An Atlanta toddler is lucky to be alive after investigators say a safety system "failed" and he fell almost 15 feet down an elevator shaft in his family's home.
Senate investigation: Recent European trip a 'taxpayer-funded vacation'
An investigative report concluded that a recent European trip lead by the outgoing lieutenant governor and Senate president pro tem amounted to "vacation" that cost taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars.
How to make the family business last for generations
The statistics on family-owned business look like this: 30 percent survive to go to the second generation. Only 12 percent make it to the next generation. By the time the fourth generation comes along, that number plummets to four percent.