Tropical Storm Debby unemployment assistance
Last month, workers on the Georgia coast were sheltering to avoid the threat of Tropical Storm Debby. Now the Department of Labor is offering disaster-related unemployment payments to those affected by the storm. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you need to know.
Expert says: Comparison shop every year for best car insurance rates
It seems that for a few years now, car insurance rates have been steadily increasing. Experian reports that in the last year, rates have risen by 22%, following a 17% increase the year before.
Understanding rising car insurance costs
Experian reports car insurance rates have risen 22 percent in the last year and seventeen percent the year before that. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked to the number crunchers at Experian about what they see and what you can do to mitigate some of that financial pain.
Sheriff: No evidence schools were notified about Colt Gray
An investigation uncovered no evidence local schools were notified about Colt Gray, the suspected Apalachee High School shooter, after an FBI tip.
I-Team: Schools were never warned about Colt Gray, they claim
By Johnny Edwards Published September 24, 2024 Local schools claimed they were never given the early warning about suspected Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray after he and his father were questioned about violent school threats made on a Discord server in 2023. A captain with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office told the FBI that the message had been passed along. FOX 5 I-Team's Johnny Edwards dug deeper. In brief: Jackson County Sheriff Janis Mangum acknowledges no early warning was conveyed to schools about Colt Gray, who later became a suspect in a school shooting. The sheriff's investigation, including a review of records and communications, found no proof that warnings about Gray's threat to "shoot up a school" were forwarded by former captain Dale Dillow's team. Captain Dillow, no longer with the department following his dismissal for unrelated misconduct, had reported to the FBI that Colt Gray denied making threats but claimed that schools were notified of the potential danger. Sheriff Mangum expresses regret over the failure to inform schools about Colt Gray’s threat and is uncertain about the effectiveness of a warning, had it been issued. Despite Captain Dillow's claim that "area schools aware" after a disturbing threat by Gray was investigated, no supporting evidence of such warnings communicated to schools has been uncovered. JACKSON COUNTY, Ga. - The Jackson County sheriff says that what could have been an early warning about the 14-year-old suspected Apalachee High School shooter, Colt Gray, never reached area schools. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sheriff-no-evidence-schools-were-notified-about-colt-gray
Consumer Reports flags 12 cinnamon products for dangerous lead content
One of the favorite fall spices, cinnamon, may now be headed for the trash can.
High lead levels found in cinnamon
One of our favorite fall spices this year may be bound for the garbage can. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at a new study that found high levels of lead in pumpkin powders and spice blends.
What we can expect from the lending rate cut
The Federal Reserve's rate cute was expected, but the size of the cut was not. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains why this has gone down for the first time since 2020 and what we can expect.
Ex-Hall County solicitor Stephanie Woodard could lose her law license
Hall County's former elected solicitor-general stands to lose her law license in a disciplinary investigation launched by the State Bar of Georgia. Stephanie Woodard, accused of pilfering public money while in office, took a plea deal in Hall County Superior Court last month, admitting to one misdemeanor. That triggered the Bar rules dealing with attorneys convicted of felonies or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude.
I-Team: Ex-Hall County solicitor could lose her law license
By Johnny Edwards Published September 19, 2024 Atlanta - Stephanie Woodard can’t serve as a Hall County top prosecutor anymore. But should she still be a licensed attorney? That’s a question soon to be in front of the Georgia Supreme Court. FULL STORY: https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ex-hall-county-solicitor-stephanie-woodard-could-lose-her-law-license
FAFSA forms delayed for 2 months
FAFSA, the gateway to federal financial student aid, will be available Dec. 1st at the earliest. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle digs into the reason behind the delay and what you can do while you wait.
Boar's Head recall: Plant inspections going back 2 years show 'imminent threat'
New reports reveal problems at the now-closed Boar's Head plant connected to a deadly listeria outbreak went back two years. Inspection reports show there was an "imminent threat" to the public, but operations continued.
Warnings before deadly listeria outbreak
Boar's Head announced a massive meat recall over the summer - after 9 people died from a listeria outbreak, but new reports reveal that problems at the now-closed Virginia plant go back two years. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle takes a look at the inspections report.
When to book flights for holiday travel
If you want to save money for the holidays, now is the time to book your travel - especially if you plan to fly over Thanksgiving. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle talked with a travel expert about how to make the busiest travel days of the year financially bearable.
State fires another DFCS worker over Barros child death case
Georgia DFCS has fired a third employee over the death of Sayra Barros, 8, allegedly beaten to death with a rolling pin. An independent investigation found Gwinnett DFCS manager Sasha Carr, who supervised the other fired workers, took steps to close an earlier abuse complaint, which might have saved Sayra's life, too early. Now another ex-worker who was blamed for closing that case wants an apology.
3rd DFCS worker fired over Barros child death case
Georgia DFCS has fired a third employee over the death of Sayra Barros, 8, allegedly beaten with a rolling pin. Now an ex-worker who was blamed for bungling an earlier abuse case wants an apology.
Rifle used in Apalachee High School shooting purchased legally by father
Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith confirmed that the weapon was legally purchased by the father of the accused shooter, ninth-grader Colt Gray.
Get your Christmas shopping early
It may just be September, but there's only 15 Fridays left until Christmas. The FOX 5 I-Team's Dana Fowle explains what you can do right now to make the holiday season less stressful, less expensive, and more fun.
Apalachee shooting: How did Colt Gray get a rifle?
We have more information tonight about the weapon used in last week’s deadly shootings at Apalachee High School, including where the AR-15-style rifle was purchased. Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith tells us, accused killer Colt Gray’s father bought the gun legally. Colin Gray faces multiple felony charges, including second-degree murder.
Video: Accused Apalachee High School shooter, father questioned by Jackson County deputies
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage of an interview from last year with accused shooter Colt Gray and his father, Colin Gray.