Hertz settles with $168M for customers falsely accused of auto theft
There is a $168 million settlement announcement from the Hertz rental car companies. The Fox 5 I-Team first told you about Georgia customers who complained they were falsely arrested for stealing their rental cars.
Club sports cost parents retirement savings, study says
A recent LendingTree study shows that 59-percent of parents say their child’s pay-to-play sport causes financial strains. Eleven-percent of parents go into debt for it.
Court of appeals set to review Georgia's medical marijuana bid process
After two years, there is finally progress in the marijuana medicine front in Georgia.
Holiday delivery notice scams surge
It’s no secret that we are all expecting a lot of holiday deliveries. We know about the porch pirates who take those gifts from the front door. But there are some thieves who use the simple knowledge that we are all about to get overwhelmed with packages to create some confusion.
Former President Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn appears before Fulton grand jury
Michael Flynn, surrounded by Fulton County Sheriff's deputies, appeared before a special grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump.
Georgia first responders honored for saving lives, often in dramatic fashion
From a wild high-speed chase with bullets flying to an off-duty cop and his pregnant wife saving two lives, this year’s Governor’s Public Safety Awards had plenty of drama.
Experian to pay out more than $22M over errors
Experian has agreed to pay $22.45 million for mistakenly claiming some consumers were high risk.
Man at center of politically charged and deadly hit-and-run appears in court
Man at the center of a deadly hit-and-run case appears in court. Ryan Dover called State Representative Trey Kelley instead of 911 after the deadly accident. Case moving forward.
IRS adds new webpage to prep for tax season
The IRS is making getting ready for tax season easier than ever. They have a new option - one stop you can make to organize yourself.
Contractor abandons house rebuild, owner sleeps in car
Robert Watts thought he did everything right after his house fire. He secured a contractor rated well with the BBB, but more than two years later, his home is still uninhabitable.
Ex-trooper accused in fatal crash now faces new investigation as Buchanan mayor
A.J. Scott ran for mayor of Buchanan while still being prosecuted for vehicular homicide. Now the city has hired a an outside investigator to look into some recent disturbing behavior by the former trooper.
Hall County solicitor accused of ignoring campaign finance laws
Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard is already under GBI investigation and now finds herself accused of failing to disclose key financial disclosures starting in 2018.
How to archive your Twitter history
Twitter has been on quite a ride recently. The social media platform has as new owner, Elon Musk. He fired people, and now many have walked out.
How to prepare for lay offs even if they're not likely
Just as inflation is beginning to cool and gas prices are coming down, now we are hearing about lay-offs. Feels like we can’t catch a break. But is it a hiccup or a new trend?
Gwinnett County couple felt trapped in apartment with rats
When the FOX 5 I-Team visited the apartment, it was very clean and very tidy apartment, but we could hear rodent activity in the walls - the scratching and moving around. And we could see the damage they had caused in their home.
Understanding the risks of loaning money to family and friends
Loaning money to friends and family might seem like a nice thing to do at the time, but it can be fraught with problems.
Baby Kelsey at 29: 'I'm so much stronger than this story'
Baby Kelsey was only a child when someone murdered her parents in Athens in 1994. She would become the subject of a dramatic custody battle involving the prime suspect in those murders. The case is still unsolved.
Judge rules Illinois reverend doesn't have to testify before Grand Jury investigating Donald Trump
An Illinois Judge says a Lutheran minister doesn’t have to testify before the Fulton County special grand jury investigating allegations of election interference by former President Donald Trump and others.
Weekend job fair to offer headshots, resumes, child care
It’s a one-stop shopping opportunity where jobseekers can get headshots, resume courses, and more.
FOX 5 I-Team: Convicted Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill files to receive retirement benefits
Convicted Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill has notified the Sheriffs' Retirement Fund of Georgia he wants to begin receiving his retirement benefits, FOX 5 News has learned.