I-Team Exclusive: Airport vendor talks about bribes he paid and his fear of dying in prison
Was it tough to plead guilty, I asked Hyatt Choudhary. "It was tough. I had no choice," he responded.
Atlanta airport vendor pleads guilty to paying bribes in FBI city hall investigation
Hayat Choudhary pleads guilty to bribing Atlanta city official in 2017.
Lawsuit dismissed for Ga. woman wrongly jailed over cotton candy mistake
A Macon woman now knows how much money she will get for being wrongly jailed over a false positive field test.
Department of Labor tweaking site for more 1-on-1 engagement
Since mid-March, Georgia’s Department of Labor has had to reinvent itself. Getting benefits to a record number of unemployment applicants in a short period of time has been monumental. But now they are ready to focus on individual cases.
Fed's rent protection doesn't cover 75 percent of renters
For families living paycheck-to-paycheck, paying rent was already a struggle. But the CARES Act, which provides protection from eviction right now, is a lifesaver for some but not most renters.
National Guard tests all Winder nursing home residents, denies favoring inmates over elderly
The Georgia National Guard said the reason it had to pull out of a Winder nursing home Tuesday without testing any residents is because they didn’t have enough supplies when they showed up to fully test everyone.
Rehab center administrator 'devastated' state removed testers to focus on jail
The state promises to test all residents of a Winder nursing facility Thursday after a planned test Tuesday afternoon was suddenly canceled in favor of testing prisoners in a north Georgia jail.
Guardianship, medical directives changed in wills in face of COVID-19
If there is one business sector that’s seen an uptick in work, it’s for lawyers who specialize in wills. Even before COVID-19, creating a will was important. It’s for everybody. A will lays out your wishes before your family gets into a stressful situation like death or illness.
Officials: More COVID-19 cases at Atlanta nursing home governor ordered deep cleaned
State records showed the number of COVID19 patients doubled in a week and nursing home records its first deaths.
FBI questioning family and friends of former Atlanta CFO Jim Beard
Court records show the FBI has been questioning family and friends of former City of Atlanta Chief Financial Officer Jim Beard.
GA farmer hoping GA restaurants can reopen safely, resume food buys
As Georgia restaurants slowly start to reopen for sit down service, there’s one group keeping a closer eye than most.
Credit card issuers will lower credit limits amid coronavirus outbreak
Many families may rely on credit cards to get through this tough time, but know that credit card companies are very likely about to lower your credit limit. This happened to most of us during the recession in 2008. That $3,000 card limit card was suddenly $1,500.
Testing snafu leaves ER doctor fuming
As Georgia takes the first steps to reopen for business, the state still remains far behind other states when it comes to testing for COVID-19.
Answers to your unemployment questions
You've had problems with your unemployment applications. We try to find answers.
Pandemic unemployment assistance is in the mail
Unemployment numbers continue to rise. A Georgia Department of Labor spokeswoman reports they processed last month more than one million claims. That’s more than the combined total for the previous three years. But starting today, some businesses are allowed to re-open. But what does this do to employees still seeking benefits?
'I was dying inside.' Mom explains how she gave birth during car accident then couldn't find the baby
Cea Anderson went home with her mother and grandmother Wednesday, just 10 days after coming into this world during a car accident on the way to the hospital.
Norcross lab: Nearly 1,000 people skip government lines for rapid COVID-19 results
A Norcross lab remains one of the only places in Georgia you can get a COVID-19 test without being symptomatic.
SBA loans runs dry but unemployment assistance on its way
The nearly $350 billion financial lifeline meant to save America’s small businesses is empty and waiting for a federal re-fill.
Pregnant woman gives birth during car wreck, then can't find baby
Good luck and calm thinking helped Lilburn police make a remarkable discovery at an accident scene earlier this week.
EXCLUSIVE: FOX 5 I-Team investigation leads to temporary suspension of Atlanta police recruit training
Atlanta Police continued recruit training despite urging to shut down academy by top state officials.