Hall County solicitor-general accused of retaliation
Hall County Solicitor-General Stephanie Woodard, who is already facing felony charges of spending public money on personal expenses is now facing a lawsuit. Her former executive assistant says after she talked to GBI agents, Woodard retaliated.
3 major products recalled for fire, lacerations, listeria
There seems to be a spate of product recalls lately that may be part of your summer go-to products.
Major summer product recalls
Summer brings heat and travel, so you should know about three recalled products that may be part of your summer go-to routines. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle breaks down what you need to know.
Expenses and college budgets
Many students will be heading to college this fall and it's a good idea to sit down with them before they leave to make sure everyone is on the same financial page.
Beware of Social Security scams
About $120 billion is sent out each month through Social Security. Millions are lost each year through scams.
After I-Team investigations, ATL and Riverdale to automatically refund drivers wrongly ticketed by speed cams
Drivers who automatically received speeding tickets from school zone cameras, which they didn't deserve, will get their money back automatically. The FOX 5 I-Team uncovered thousands of bogus tickets caused by cameras being out of sync with flashing school zone lights. Two cities, Atlanta and Riverdale, have begun issuing refunds, and motorists won't have to go out of their way to get their money back.
I-Team: Refunds for wrongly ticketed speed cams driver
By Johnny Edwards Published June 26, 2024 RIVERDALE, Ga. - There’s good news for some drivers who received bad tickets from automated school zone cameras. Just as the cameras slapped them with citations automatically, they’ll get their money back automatically. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/after-i-team-investigations-atl-riverdale-automatically-refund-drivers-wrongly-ticketed-speed-cams
Riverdale police confirm bogus tickets
Months after the I-Team reported on it, the Riverdale police chief confirmed that cameras in the city were issuing bogus tickets.
Beware of summer toll scam
The FBI has issued a warning about scams related to tolls. . Scammers are sending text messages warning that your toll pass has expired and asking for money.
I-Team: Douglas County probate judge charged with felony in Atlanta
By Johnny Edwards ATLANTA - Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson is facing multiple charges after she was arrested early Thursday in Atlanta. Jail records reveal Peterson is facing felony obstruction of a police officer by using threats or violence and simple battery against a police officer. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/douglas-county-probate-judge-christina-peterson-arrested-felony-atlanta
Douglas County probate judge charged with felony in Atlanta
A controversial Douglas County probate court judge is facing multiple charges after she was arrested at a Buckhead lounge early Thursday morning.
Former Douglas County probate judge arrested
A controversial Douglas County judge who once put a bride behind bars, landed in jail herself earlier Thursday. Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson, booked into the Fulton County jail. Charged with felony obstruction and simple battery of a police officer. Last year, the state Judicial Qualifications Commission recommended Peterson be booted from the bench, then voters did that themselves in a Democratic primary.
I-Team: Hall County Solicitor indicted on multiple charges
By Johnny Edwards Published June 18, 2024 HALL COUNTY, Ga. - A grand jury has indicted Hall County Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard on multiple charges of theft by taking and false statements. Woodard's 24-count indictment, unsealed Tuesday afternoon, follows a year and a half of investigations by the FOX 5 I-Team into her spending. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/hall-county-solicitor-stephanie-woodard-faces-multiple-felony-charges-after-fox-5-i-team-probe
Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard faces multiple felony charges after FOX 5 I-Team probe
Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard was indicted Tuesday afternoon on multiple charges of theft by taking and false statements.
Hall County Solicitor indicted on multiple charges
Hall County Solicitor Stephanie Woodard was indicted Tuesday afternoon on multiple charges of theft by taking and false statements. Woodard's 24-count indictment follows a year and half of investigations by the FOX 5 I-Team into her spending. She stands accused of using government funds as a personal piggy bank, but Woodard says, it's the state Attorney General's Office who's wasting taxpayer dollars by bringing a case against her.
Clayton County sheriff under fire for spending $3 million on take-home EVs amid budget shortfall
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen faces criticism for spending $3 million on a fleet of electric cars. They're not for moving prisoners or chasing criminals, but take-home cars for jail workers' daily commutes, a way to recruit and retain employees. The purchase irks some critics because Allen blew through his allotted budged, the county lacks charging stations and some of the cars have been sitting in a parking lot unused, still bearing dealer tags.
I-Team: Sheriff under fire for spending $3M on take-home EVs
By Johnny Edwards Published June 17, 2024 JONESBORO, Ga. - It's a new and expensive way to recruit and retain detention officers, and two metro Atlanta sheriffs are doing it. Both the DeKalb and Clayton County sheriffs spent millions of dollars on fleets of electric vehicles. Not to move prisoners or search for criminals, but as a job perk, so employees can commute to and from work. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/clayton-county-sheriff-under-fire-spending-3-million-take-home-evs-amid-budget-shortfall
Medical debt may be banned from credit score
If the federal government gets its way - medical debt will be banned from credit reports. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why consumer advocates think it's unfair for the debt to be included in your credit score.
Tipping out of control, Bankrate survey shows
Americans have tipping fatigue. A new survey says that one in three says the practice of expecting a gratuity has gotten out of control.
Good Samaritan saves man's home after FOX 5 I-Team report
Two years ago, the FOX 5 I-Team shared the heartbreaking story of a man whose home burned to the ground. His contractor was paid to restore it but never did. Well, another contractor who was watching FOX 5 couldn't live with that.