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.

Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals with patients quits his job

An Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center social worker caught on video in alleged drug deals with patients has quit his job, more than two years after several vets blew the whistle and one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of those videos. The DeKalb County District Attorney's Office continues its investigation, currently reviewing the VA's internal files on the case.

I-Team: Atlanta VA worker accused of drug deals quits job

By Johnny Edwards Updated August 22, 2024 ATLANTA - A social worker at the Atlanta VA caught on video allegedly buying methadone from patients is off the federal payroll, while DeKalb County prosecutors continue reviewing the evidence against him. A VA spokeswoman confirmed Philip Fritz resigned while under investigation, effective August 13. That’s one week after the FOX 5 I-Team aired clips of cell phone videos showing him in his office allegedly discussing price with a patient, handling methadone bottles and putting some away behind his desk, and peeling off a label. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/va-worker-accused-drug-deals-patients-quits-his-job

Atlanta woman's outrageously high water bill

The Atlanta building Gail Mapp inherited from her mother has no working plumbing and multiple plumblers couldn't find any leaks. That didn't stop the city from leaving her with a water bill of more than $81,000 and denying her appeals.

Cash App class action lawsuit

A proposed $15 million settlement could put money back in the pockets of Cash App's users. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you need to do if you're eligible for some of the cash.

New real estate rule change helps home buyers

Real estate deals have a big rule change that kicks in this weekend that gives home buyers a lot more power in the process. A big lawsuit against the industry in March changed the playing field. The FOX 5 I-Team’s Dana Fowle explains how.

I-Team: Dad accused of starving daughter stabbed in jail

By Johnny Edwards Published August 13, 2024 ATLANTA - A father charged with starving his daughter to death suffered stab wounds inside the Fulton County jail, after allegedly trying to rob another inmate who fought back, according to sheriff’s office records. Rodney McWeay, 32, already faced 16 felony charges and four misdemeanors in the killing of 4-year-old Treasure McWeay and alleged abuse of her brothers and other family members, including murder, cruelty to children, kidnapping, aggravated assault and family violence. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fulton-jail-records-father-charged-starving-daughter-stabbed-botched-robbery

I-Team: The importance of making a will

August is Make a Will Month - an important reminder for the majority of Americans who don't have the important legal document. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at how to get it done, why you should, and what it'll cost you.

Spirit Airlines going through big change

Low-cost Spirit Airlines believe they have very good news for the weary traveler. The airline is planning changes that will lead to what Spirit management calls “a better guest experience” going into the next holiday flying season. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the airline's transformation.

Atlanta VA patients allege they sold methadone to their own drug rehab counselor

The DeKalb County DA's office is looking into allegations that a social worker for the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center bought methadone, a prescription narcotic, off patients struggling with addiction. Two vets secretly recorded alleged transactions on cell phones. Yet two years later, the social worker remains employed by the VA.

I-Team: VA patients allege they sold methadone to counselor

By Johnny Edwards Published August 6, 2024 ATLANTA - The DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office wants to know more about drug deals that allegedly took place inside the Atlanta VA, with a social worker accused of buying bottles of methadone from patients. The DA’s office has requested investigative records from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the FOX 5 I-Team has learned, planning to conduct a "thorough analysis" into whether the case should be pursued criminally. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-va-patients-methadone-va-rehab-counselor

Target offering denim take-back program

Target is offering a back-to-school denim take-back. For your old, used denim, you get something in return. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle has more on this unusual offer.

I-Team: Gwinnett DA investigating scammers

Banking online is leaving all of us vulnerable to scams, and we can’t fight back unless we know how it’s being done. Gloria and Gary Moss were scammed out of nearly $50,000 from a call that many of us get from our banks. The Gwinnett County District Attorney’s office showed the I-Team's Dana Fowle how they cracked the Moss's case.