Zelle accused of 'rampant' fraud, little customer recourse
Zelle is advertised as "a fast and easy way to send and receive money." Well, maybe too easy, according to a new report from the Senate Banking Committee. It claims Zelle is "facilitating fraud." It goes on to say that fraud is "rampant" on the platform.
FOX 5 I-Team special 'Pattern of a Killer' revisits trial of Wayne Williams
Watch "Pattern of a Killer: The Trial of Wayne Williams" Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. on FOX 5.
Pink Energy goes dark in Georgia and across US
You can turn out the lights for one of the biggest providers of rooftop solar power in Georgia.
Ag Commissioner: I can't ban controversial farming practice
Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner said his hands are tied if critics expect his help to end a controversial method of farming.
New interest rates drastically change loan payments
Interest rates just last month jumped a touch more than seven percent in September. If you are home or car shopping, this can put a big dent in what you can now afford.
Subscription costs underestimated by consumers
Most families today have subscriptions of some sort like video, food, and maybe clothing. But a new survey shows that we don’t really know how much we spend each month.
Paying for a wedding gets a modernized reboot
Weddings. No matter your budget, they really can pinch your wallet. So brides and their grooms are taking a new route by putting their wedding on layaway or "wed now, pay later."
Emails show Douglas Co. chairman's involvement in contract under GBI investigation
Emails obtained by the FOX 5 I-Team indicate Douglas County Commission Chairman Romona Jackson Jones intervened in the decision over who should get a county contract.
3 easy ways to vet a charity before giving
Fall is here, and we are now moving into the holiday season: Thanksgiving. Duwali. Hannukah. Christmas. We feel the urge to give or help others, but be careful because not all charities are created equally.
Former NFL player on defensive after large yard renovation
Former NFL athlete JJ Wilcox is playing a different kind of defense right now. He is fending off allegations from a Georgia contractor who says he’s been ripped off.
Lords of the Flies plaguing Georgia homeowners
Farmers have taken to getting their farms sprayed to avoid the skyrocketing cost of traditional fertilizer, but the people that live nearby say the spray has made their home filled with a putrid smell and a seemingly endless number of flies.
He paid them $82,000 for a rooftop solar system that doesn't work. They say it's not their fault
Thousands of rooftop solar customers find themselves caught in the middle of a legal dispute over why their expensive power system isn’t working.
GBI search warrant asks for emails from four Douglas County elected officials
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation asked for emails from three current Douglas County commissioners and the tax commissioner as part of a criminal investigation into a cleaning contract.
Senate transportation chairman defends decision to take steel beams from state contractor
A Georgia state senator insists he did nothing wrong when he was given dozens of used steel beams from a bridge project in Madison County.
Deadlines to know for student loan debt forgiveness
Federal student loan debt forgiveness has been announced. For some of you, debt forgiveness will happen automatically. For others, there are deadlines. One is more than year out. Another is in two months. And if you miss it, you’ve missed that opportunity.
New federal money prompts warning about solar sales reps who promise the moon
If you’ve noticed those online ads making big promises for rooftop solar, authorities warn it could be just the beginning.
Black Business Month highlight: All-natural beauty products
Small business is the backbone of the American economy. And in honor of Black Business Month, the FOX 5 I-Team checks out an all-natural beauty line run by a local couple. Social media, they say, is their go-to tool for success.
GA Supreme Court says no again to suspension of Douglas County judge
Georgia’s Supreme Court once again denied a request to temporarily suspend Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
'Zero Waste' Purina reacts to fish kill caused by mishandling of its wastewater
A north Georgia company that makes pet food proudly says it generates "Zero Waste."
Holding your nose when your hands are tied; Local pols complain about stinky state rules
County commission chairmen across north Georgia are speaking with one voice about a state-approved practice they say is harming their communities.