When to book flights for holiday travel

If you want to save money for the holidays, now is the time to book your travel - especially if you plan to fly over Thanksgiving. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked with a travel expert about how to make the busiest travel days of the year financially bearable.

State fires another DFCS worker over Barros child death case

Georgia DFCS has fired a third employee over the death of Sayra Barros, 8, allegedly beaten to death with a rolling pin. An independent investigation found Gwinnett DFCS manager Sasha Carr, who supervised the other fired workers, took steps to close an earlier abuse complaint, which might have saved Sayra's life, too early. Now another ex-worker who was blamed for closing that case wants an apology.

3rd DFCS worker fired over Barros child death case

Georgia DFCS has fired a third employee over the death of Sayra Barros, 8, allegedly beaten with a rolling pin. Now an ex-worker who was blamed for bungling an earlier abuse case wants an apology.

Get your Christmas shopping early

It may just be September, but there's only 15 Fridays left until Christmas. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you can do right now to make the holiday season less stressful, less expensive, and more fun.

Apalachee shooting: How did Colt Gray get a rifle?

We have more information tonight about the weapon used in last week’s deadly shootings at Apalachee High School, including where the AR-15-style rifle was purchased. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith tells us, accused killer Colt Gray’s father bought the gun legally. Colin Gray faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree murder.

Colt Gray was questioned in 2023 for threats

Newly released body camera footage shows an interview last year between Colton Gray, his father and deputies who received word of threats made online to shoot up a middle school one year before Gray allegedly went on a shooting spree at Apalachee High School.

Colt Gray, father interview over earlier threat released

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has released bodycam footage from an interview last year with Colt Gray and his father. Months before the 14-year-old allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School, he was being questioned about a threat made on a gaming up to shoot up a middle school.

Speak up about credit card charge disputes

A new report from Lending Tree says it pays to speak up if you have a charge on your credit card that you think is wrong. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says the numbers are on your side.

The financial benefits of a 401(k)

Friday is National 401(k) Day, and it's a good time to remind yourself of the benefits of contributing to the retirement savings option often and early. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why she thinks compound interest is on the of the wonders of the world.

Georgia Tech offers cybersecurity major

Cybersecurity is not new, but in the past people going into this emerging field got a master's degree or a continuing education certification. Now -- it's an undergrad major at Georgia Tech, and when you graduate you can work for the government, business, even the police. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle checks out the department.

Atlanta ex-CFO heads to prison for embezzlement

Ex-Atlanta Chief Financial Officer Jim Beard is headed to federal prison for three years. He was sentenced Tuesday for embezzling city funds and falsifying tax returns while service under former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.

Understanding credit card surcharges

Some businesses offer discounts if you pay in cash because they're often charged a fee when you use your credit card. But when that fee is passed along to the consumer - how much is too much? The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle investigates.

Costco's membership sharing crackdown

Over the last year television apps like Netflix and Disney Plus cracked down on membership sharing, now Costco is queuing up to do the same. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle is looking at why the warehouse giant wants to put an end to passing cards around.