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.
A growing stink: How a controversial farming practice led to 1,700 dead fish
Hundreds of dead fish turned up in a river near a north Georgia dairy farm that was using a controversial product for growing crops.
Georgia investigates Atlanta contractor that was focus of I-Team probe
Gregory and Jeanette Lyons signed a contract with Champion Windows of Atlanta in October 2021 for a sunroom. Nearly 10 months later they are stuck with a muddy, backyard mess.
Family Dollar issues massive national recall on drug and self-care items
If you shop at Family Dollar, you've likely bought something on the list of more than 400 items being recalled by the discount store - including toothpaste, pain relievers, and cold medicines.
Campaign finance case against nonprofits that raised money for Stacey Abrams in 2018 headed for trial
The State Ethics Commission found probable cause that two nonprofit groups in 2018 raised and spent millions to support Democratic candidates, including Stacey Abrams.
Sons of Gwinnett school board vice chair voted in Georgia despite living in other states for years
The state of Georgia is investigating whether two sons of a Gwinnett school board member committed voter fraud by voting in this year’s May primary election.
New tool rewards user for less screen time
Most of us would likely agree that we spend too much time on devices. We may not change anything, but we know it’s an issue.
Douglas County judge now facing record-setting 50 counts of alleged judicial misconduct
Some ugly moments in a March 2022 homeowners association meeting has Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson in more legal hot water.
DA considers calling former President Trump in front of grand jury in election probe
The Fulton County District Attorney's Office says the DA is considering calling former President Donald Trump to testify before the special grand jury is investigating whether former President Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election.
'This is crazy. Somebody dead.' Inmate body underscores staffing woes in Georgia prison system
Cell phone video shot inside a Georgia prison shows a dead prisoner slumped over a railing. Inmates said he was there for hours because no officer is on duty in their part of the prison.