BBB warns customers about online Atlanta food personality
The Better Business Bureau of Metro Atlanta issued a warning about doing business with a celebrity online chef based in Georgia.
Former insurance commissioner John Oxendine indicted by federal grand jury
A federal grand jury in Atlanta has indicted former Georgia Insurance and Fire Commissioner John Oxendine under charges that he conspired to defraud major healthcare providers.
Delay in trial of disbarred Cobb County attorney accused of killing mother
The trial of a disgraced former Cobb County attorney who is accused of killing his own mother has been delayed yet again.
Auto body owner arrested, accused of taking customers' money
Auto Innovations auto body shop sat prominently on Canton Road in Marietta for a long time, then it disappeared. Cobb County Police started getting deluged with complaints about missing vehicles. But the shop owner was in court this week for missing money.
Medical debt to be wiped clear of many credit reports
The government reports more than 43 million Americans have medical debt on their credit reports. But help is on the way this summer for those who can't get out from under this.
Georgians complain solar sales reps misled them about tax credit
To help bring the costs down for home solar, Congress approved a big 26% tax credit. But a hidden camera FOX 5 I-Team investigation showed how some companies leave customers wrongly thinking they qualify.
Hidden cameras reveal dark side of solar power
A hidden camera FOX 5 I-Team investigation takes the shine off some big promises made to Georgia homeowners about solar power.
Volunteers needed for return of Call For Action
We have great news for you. After a two-year hiatus, Call For Action makes its return! We’ve missed them so much. You’ve missed them so much. Our volunteers have missed you.
Illegal vehicle repossessions on the rise, government reports
The heated automobile market has caused an increase in illegal vehicle repossessions. A government oversight group says it’s positioning itself to take action on your behalf.
To cut or kill: Higher gas prices force community to confront costs of each
Higher fuel prices helped convince one Alabama to make a big change to how it handles roadside weeds, but some residents are worried about what the exposure to plant-killing herbicides might do to the area.
Ethics Commission settles campaign finance case against John Oxendine
The longest running campaign finance case in Georgia Ethics Commission history has come to an end. The Commission voted to settle a case that has dragged on for some thirteen years against former Insurance Commissioner and Gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine.
GOP Labor Commissioner candidate Bruce Thompson faces campaign finance complaint
A Buford, Georgia woman has filed a campaign finance complaint accusing Republican Labor Commissioner candidate Bruce Thompson of violating Georgia campaign finance laws.
DeKalb vows improvement after contractors pan county permitting office
The shortage of homes for sale prompted many Georgians to stay put and remodel instead.
City of Atlanta fires two employees tied to Mitzi Bicker's corruption trial
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
Passport delays could mean canceled vacations
Travel has picked back up. Families are ready to go on vacation, but the processing of passports is still delayed.
Lawsuit claims Georgia medical marijuana licenses clouded by back room deals
A medical marijuana company filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis commission alleging the scoring of medical cannabis bid applications was clouded by "conflicts of interest" and licenses were "bought and sold through closed door politics and back room deals."
Urgent security patch needed for large number of Android phones
Many Android phones out there are vulnerable to a recently discovered hack. If you have an Android, updating your software is a must.
Senators investigate claims Hertz had customers falsely arrested for car theft
Hundreds of customers have claimed Hertz falsely accused them of car theft for vehicles they paid for. Now two U.S. senators say it's 'inexcusable' and have urged the FTC to open an investigation.
Rockdale Commissioner Sherri Washington facing disbarment up against new allegations
Our FOX 5 I-Team told you how a State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary board has recommended Washington be disbarred as a lawyer. Another former client has come forward to say she too is a victim of Commissioner Washington.
Credit counseling helps Stone Mountain woman climb out of massive debt
The metro Atlanta woman had thousands of dollars in debt piling up when she lost her job. Thanks to a nonprofit credit counseling service, she was able to get out of the massive burden in just a few years.