Feds investigate add-on fees, hope to save consumers billions of dollars
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans a crackdown on what it calls junk fees. The feds call it the "fee economy" and believe it obscures the true price of a purchase.
Gwinnett County Sheriff personally pledges $5,000 to help solve hit-and-run death of deputy's son
Hoping to generate new leads, Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor put up $5000 of his own money to the already $12,000 reward for information that helps solve a hit-and-run case from last summer.
Atlanta woman warning about 'cyber muggings' using payment app
It only took four minutes for a stranger to try and steal thousands of dollars from the Atlanta woman's bank account. Now she's warning others about the dangers.
Young accused killer of 6-month-old in NW Atlanta in and out of jail for years
It was the murder that shocked the city's conscience. 6 month old Grayson Fleming-Gray was shot and killed while sitting in his mom’s child seat.
Start a new financial tradition in February
This February, one of the best things you can do with your partner is sit down and talk about how financially you can get what you want for your future.
Bookkeeper admits to role helping former Stonecrest mayor steal COVID relief funds
Lania Boone, a bookkeeper Lary hired for one of companies, admitted to helping the former mayor siphon CARES act money for personal use.
Acting Lawrenceville Police Chief discloses 7-year-old affair to 'heal our department'
Days after the Lawrenceville Police chief stepped down after a sexual harassment investigation, the new acting chief has admitted to an affair with an employee while working as a sergeant with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
Advance Child Tax Credit filing confusion cleared up
The processing of tax returns hasn’t been normal for a few years now. And it’s not getting back on track this filing year either. There are changes, hiccups, and so many problems.
For these rural Georgians, solar power has been 'chaos'
Two rural Georgia neighbors agreed to pay a company thousands of dollars to install solar panels on their roofs and batteries on their houses. After their experience, they both say they can’t honestly encourage anyone to do the same.
Former President Trump's comments prompt new security measures for Fulton DA
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said she is taking steps to make sure her office and employees are safe in the wake of comments about her by former President Donald Trump.
Clayton County delivery driver waits more than 2 months for van tag
The Jonesboro man was just about to not be able to use the cargo van that he uses to make work after waiting over two months for its tags. Within 24 hours of the FOX 5 I-Team reaching out to the state, he had his long-awaited license plate.
Lawrenceville police chief agrees to step down in wake of sexual harassment probe
The Lawrenceville police chief has resigned after being suspended for 10-days for an inappropriate comment made to a female captain about "looking like a Hooter's girl."
Thinking about a pandemic pool? Customers say this contractor left them high and dry
Lower interest rates during the pandemic convinced a growing number of Georgians to treat their cooped-up family to a backyard swimming pool.
Fulton County DA investigating Donald Trump asks FBI for security help
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Sunday wrote a letter to the FBI office in Atlanta asking for a risk assessment of the county courthouse and government center. She also asked the FBI to provide protective resources, “to include intelligence and federal agents.”
Most needy families spent Child Tax Credit money on food
Six months into the expanded Child Tax Credit, there has been worry this extra money from the government might be used frivolously. But a new study reaffirms what the proponents are saying, that this money is covering the basics for families.
Lawrenceville's first female police captain accuses department chief of sexual harassment
The first female captain ever in the Lawrenceville police department filed a sexual harassment complaint against the man who promoted her.
How to save almost $400 a year on your water bill
Savings can sound like a sacrifice. But often it’s the little things that over time turn into bigger savings. Let's talk about water.
Ethics case against former Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine back on
The on again off again campaign finance cases against one time gubernatorial candidate John Oxendine is back on. At least partially.
Online security and privacy is easy, not complicated
A recent study shows that when you talk about these things — data privacy and security — people get a little freaked out. They freeze. And rather than protect themselves, they do nothing.
Fulton County DA asks for special grand jury in Trump election probe
The Fulton County prosecutor investigating whether Donald Trump and others committed crimes involving Georgia's 2020 presidential election has asked for a special grand jury to help with the investigation.