Judge stops credit card late fee cap
Credit card companies got a temporary win over the Biden Administration after a Texas judge halted the White House’s plan to cap credit card late fees.
Gwinnett Medical Examiner criticized for ignoring grieving families who need death certificate
Anyone who’s had a loved one pass away understands the importance of a death certificate.
I-Team: Gwinnett Medical Examiner criticized for ignoring grieving families who need death certificates
By Randy Travis Published May 13, 2024 LOGANVILLE, Ga - Anyone who’s had a loved one pass away understands the importance of a death certificate. It’s a legal document needed to settle that person’s affairs, to claim life insurance benefits or cancel a cell phone plan. It’s even required before a body can be cremated. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gwinnett-medical-examiner-criticized-for-ignoring-natural-death-calls
DFCS stands by firing of supervisor over Gwinnett rolling pin beating case
Georgia DFCS isn't backing down after firing two social workers over the death of an 8-year-old Gwinnett County girl. The agency took another look at the case after fired supervisor Alexandria Armah spoke out to the FOX 5 I-Team. DFCS still says Armah improperly closed a prior complaint into the family of Sayra Barros, which Armah denies.
DFCS stands by firing of supervisor
The state’s child protection agency has made a final decision about who it holds responsible for closing an abuse investigation that might have saved a Gwinnett County girl’s life.
Appeal in DA Willis disqualification ruling
A decision by the Georgia Court of Appeals all but guarantees former President Donald Trump will not go to trial this year in the Fulton County election interference case. The court agreed to consider the former president's argument that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified from the case. A decision is not expected until next year.
Fani, Trump Georgia trial may be halted
Trump and several of his co-defendants have accused District Attorney Fani Willis of having a conflict of interest in the prosecution against them. The Court of Appeals granted a request to challenge the decision to leave her in place.
AI changing way scammers target victims
A few of the key red flags for recognizing a scam are going away. Artificial intelligence is creating better fakes, but the remedies - according to FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle - are the same.
Walmart's new budget brand 'Bettergoods' often priced at $5
Walmart is making its way into lower priced, but nicely curated, foods for families.
Walmart launches 'Bettergoods' food brand
The brand is aimed at helping consumers eat healthier on a budget with most items costing between $2-$15.
Walmart launches bettergoods food brand
Walmart is making its way into lower priced foods for families whose budgets are stretched. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle says the bettergoods brand is already in stores with more arriving by fall.
Georgia passes Squatter Reform Act, protecting property owners
For a long time, it has felt like squatters had Georgia law on their side instead of the property owner, but the law has now changed.
New Georgia law targets squatters
For a long time, it has felt like squatters have the law on their side instead of the property owner, but the law has changed. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains the impact of the Georgia's new Squatter Reform Act.
Liens placed on more than 90K Georgia vehicles because of school zone speeding tickets
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned more than 90,000 Georgia vehicles are blocked from renewing their license plate registrations because of unpaid speeding tickets issued by automated school zone cameras. Some drivers told the I-Team they didn't know they had unpaid tickets, because they didn't arrive in the mail, or someone else was driving the car at the time. Critics say the system tramples due process rights.
Liens placed on more than 90K Georgia vehicles
Tens of thousands of Georgia vehicles have been blocked from renewing car tag registrations because of unpaid school speed zone fines, a FOX 5 I-Team investigation uncovered.
Sheriff candidate claims arrest 'politically motivated' but offers no evidence
One of the three candidates for Douglas County sheriff brings to the race a unique experience: the only who’s been locked up in the Douglas County Jail.
I-Team: Sheriff candidate claims arrest 'politically motivated' but offers no evidence
By Randy Travis Published May 2, 2024 DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. - One of the three candidates for Douglas County sheriff brings to the race a unique experience: the only who’s been locked up in the Douglas County Jail. The drunk driving charge against Shedarren Fanning was ultimately dismissed. He’s running against another challenger, Cyrus Colley, and the two-term incumbent Tim Pounds. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sheriff-candidate-claims-without-evidence-arrest-politically-motivated
The FBI's advice to keep your money safe
We get hit with so many data leak alerts that it's almost become white noise. But the FBI tells the FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle that are some things you can do regularly that will help protect your finances and make it harder for you to be a target for criminals.
Avoid the 'buy-now, pay-later' trap
Financial experts say 'buy now, pay later' deals lead to overspending by people who can least afford it. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the new data.
Retired Duluth couple loses life savings to phone scammers
It took just one phone call that lasted less than 30 minutes for scammers to take all the money the Duluth grandparents had saved for their retirement.