EXCLUSIVE: Key witness in Jim Beck trial says his 'diabolical' friend devastated his family
Steve McKaig, a close friend of former Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck says his "diabolical" friend devastated his family.
Bonding companies and book bags? Gwinnett sheriff insists his motives were sincere
As deputies helped hand out hundreds of free book bags to school children over the weekend, Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor hoped an ugly legal dispute over bonding companies was finally coming to an end.
Rookie judge accused of bringing 'disrepute' to Douglas County office
Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson faces allegations she’s brought "disrepute" upon the judiciary.
Jim Beck case: Jury convicts suspended Georgia insurance commissioner
A jury has convicted the suspended Georgia insurance commissioner of fraud in a scheme against an insurer he managed.
Federal prosecutors question Beck about mysterious computer programmer
Suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck took the witness stand for a second day in his federal fraud trial. Beck told jurors his testimony “is my last chance” to persuade them and the wider world that federal investigators ignored the truth in a misguided rush to indict him.
Price for lack of billing transparency may go up for hospitals
When we need to make a big purchase, most of us research prices. But with medical procedures, too often the final tally is a big surprise.
KSU police delayed reports of student sexual assaults
A KSU student told campus police in October of 2020 she was raped in her University Village dorm by another student. It took police nearly six weeks to forward the complaint to the Title IX office.
Prosecutors rest in federal fraud trial of Georgia's Beck
After five days of testimony from some 20 witnesses, the prosecution rested in its fraud and money laundering case against suspended Insurance Commissioner Jim Beck on Monday.
Wells Fargo closing personal lines of credit, impact credit of some customers
Wells Fargo management announced it will close all personal lines of credit.
Scammers poised to steal child tax credit money
Millions of families are starting to get child tax credits from the IRS, and scammers are already at work trying to take that cash.
'I’ve always trusted Jim': Cousin of Georgia’s Beck talks to FOX 5 after testimony
A key witness in the fraud trial involving suspended insurance commissioner Jim Beck said he still stands by his cousin.
Congress considers tax break for caregivers
According to the AARP, caregivers spend thousands each year to help their loved loves live at home. Now Congress is looking at a tax break to give them some relief.
Federal ruling indicates former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed under investigation on allegations of wire fraud
Key campaign expense in federal appeals court ruling matches up with campaign expense in former Mayor Kasim Reed's disclosures. A Grand Jury is investigating.
Franklin County DA says grand jury could solve boundary dispute involving Banks County sheriff
Franklin County District Attorney says grand jury can solve boundary dispute involving Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed if Franklin Commissioners give the go ahead.
A gift from Dad: Financial security
Father's Day is a time to reflect on relationships. And, dad, while it's a day about you, don't forget the gifts you can leave your children. Here are three lessons that will last a lifetime.
Passing on financial wisdom to your children
Passing on financial wisdom to your children
Want to keep COVID from putting you in the hospital or cemetery? New GA data proving vaccines work
From mid-January to mid-June of this year, nearly every Georgian hospitalized or killed by COVID either had not been vaccinated or did not yet have full vaccine protection from the virus.
I-Team investigates whether Banks County sheriff lives in Banks County as law requires
The FOX 5 I-Team examines a certified survey and Banks Count's own official maps. Those maps raise questions about whether Banks County Sheriff Carlton Speed lives in Banks County, as required by law.
Audit finds "wild west" spending culture under former Mayor Kasim Reed
A forensic audit of spending by a top city official under then Mayor Kasim Reed found Atlanta's spending culture akin to the "wild west" with little or no oversight. Auditors found former chief financial officer Jim Beard could easily side-step the rules when using his city credit card to purchase guns and expensive travel.
Day trading rose during the pandemic; here's what you need to know
A lot of new habits formed while we were hunkered down over the last year. Many good ones. But some folks started day trading.