Historic Trolley Barn adapts to survive pandemic
Small businesses have been impacted the most by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many, the historic Trolley Barn has been forced to adapt in these difficult times in order to survive.
FTC orders tech giants turn over data mining info
It’s no secret at this point that social media groups do more than let you post fun, family pictures. They collect data on you and sell it. But the FTC is now is taking a harder line on this.
Georgia cemetery owner heads to prison after admitting he stole $216K from families
A disgraced Georgia cemetery owner began serving his prison sentence after admitting he stole from people who thought they were pre-paying for their funeral needs.
56 million vehicles on the road with open recall notices
A recent study shows that his holiday season families still plan to travel. Whether you’re going eight hours away or two, this is a good time to look under the hood.
New Douglas County judge asks for huge raise before she's even sworn in
A newly elected judge in Douglas County is making waves even before taking office.
Judge rules probate judge was 2 votes shy of overturning election results
A Long County probate judge candidate falls two votes shy of overturning an election he lost by nine votes.
Delta Air Lines holiday flying safety measures
There have certainly been some kitchen table chats about whether you will fly this holiday season to either get out of town or to see family. The CDC says stay home if you can. But if you can’t, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastion discusses the safety measures the Atlanta-based airline is taking.
Newton County wasted millions on failed lake. DA to decide whether it was a crime
Four years after Newton County killed its plans for a new source of drinking water, the newly elected district attorney said he will review evidence to see whether there’s evidence of crime.
Sen. David Perdue bought stock in bank that was helped by legislation he backed
A FOX 5 I-Team investigation has found more stock trades made by U.S. Sen. David Perdue (R-GA) involving a regional bank that benefited from legislation he supported and helped write.
$55 million in child care funding available to licensed providers
Today is an important deadline for child care providers who still need extra federal funding to keep the doors open.
Douglas tax commissioner hands out bonuses while other employees endure pandemic pay cuts
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
Trump administration recalls CARES Act funding
The U.S. Treasury announced late last week that it’s cutting off emergency lending programs implemented to help stabilize the COVID-19 economy. And this is causing heartburn for the Federal Reserve and other federal groups.
CPSC recalls 350,000 Ring doorbells
The Ring doorbell is an easy-to-install feature that so many of us have now. But the Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on 350,000 of the devices.
Ring doorbell recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall due to the possibility of the doorbell cameras catching fire.
Battery plant suffers fatal accident despite safety complaints from workers
A construction worker at the SK Battery plant in Jackson County was declared dead Monday morning following a three-story fall that also seriously injured a second worker.
Pride in Georgia town over finally getting the internet they paid for
With the virus forcing schools to once again choose digital learning, neighborhoods with poor or no internet service are in big trouble.
For the first time ever the Carter Center will monitor an American election
The Carter Center is monitoring Georgia's audit of its presidential race.
DeKalb County woman outsmarts scammers
The FOX 5 viewer received a call from someone posing an Amazon fraud investigator.
Scammers almost empties a FOX 5 viewer's bank account
Scamming people out of money is a full-time job for some people. A FOX 5 viewer reached out to us to talk about a telephone lure, the online con, and her delete button escape.
New Gwinnett sheriff plans two big changes first day of office
Gwinnett County’s new sheriff plans two huge changes the first day he takes office in January.