Pet owners from hundreds of miles away drive to a small humane society in the north Georgia mountains because they think they're saving lives, but an undercover Fox5 I-Team investigation found exactly the opposite.
Pet owners from hundreds of miles away drive to a small humane society in the north Georgia mountains because they think they're saving lives, but an undercover Fox5 I-Team investigation found exactly the opposite.
Thursday, January 31 2013 3:47 PM EST2013-01-31 20:47:57 GMT
Atlanta police say shots were fired at Price Middle School on Thursday afternoon, and a 14-year-old was wounded. See photos from the scene as parents gathered to pick up their students here.
Atlanta police say shots were fired at Price Middle School on Thursday afternoon, and a 14-year-old was wounded. See photos from the scene as parents gathered to pick up their students here.
Wednesday, January 30 2013 4:56 PM EST2013-01-30 21:56:58 GMT
A strong line of severe storms moved into Georgia on Wednesday, producing at least one tornado and leaving behind massive damage in many spots, including Adairsville.
A strong line of severe storms moved into Georgia on Wednesday, producing at least one tornado and leaving behind massive damage in many spots, including Adairsville.
Monday, December 3 2012 6:24 PM EST2012-12-03 23:24:36 GMT
An Atlanta home has been given an extreme holiday makeover, complete with dozens of inflatable decorations in the yard.
An Atlanta home has been given an extreme holiday makeover, complete with dozens of inflatable decorations in the yard. The family's Christmas display has drawn crowds and is the delight of children in the neighborhood and it's all for a good cause.
Monday, October 29 2012 3:24 PM EDT2012-10-29 19:24:00 GMT
Friends, family, and thousands of strangers say they won't stop until the person responsible for murdering an 18-year-old Stone Mountain woman is caught. See photos of Vanessa "Honey" Malone here.
Friends, family, and thousands of strangers say they won't stop until the person responsible for murdering an 18-year-old Stone Mountain woman is caught. See photos of Vanessa "Honey" Malone here.
FOX 5 News has learned that Reverend Creflo Dollar, the well known pastor of an Atlanta-area mega church, has been arrested on a family violence charge.
FOX 5 News has learned that Reverend Creflo Dollar, the well known pastor of an Atlanta-area mega church, has been arrested on a family violence charge.
Wednesday, October 17 2012 4:26 PM EDT2012-10-17 20:26:11 GMT
Dalton police say they're looking for a man who is accused of hitting the female manager of a Steak n' Shake restaurant in the face, and they're asking for the public's help in finding him.
Dalton police say they're looking for a man who is accused of hitting the female manager of a Steak n' Shake restaurant in the face, and they're asking for the public's help in finding him.
Wednesday, October 10 2012 3:09 PM EDT2012-10-10 19:09:20 GMT
Your favorite FOX 5 anchors gathered on a midtown Atlanta rooftop earlier this month for a promo shoot, and the view was amazing! Check out behind-the-scenes photos here.
Your favorite FOX 5 anchors gathered on a midtown Atlanta rooftop earlier this month for a promo shoot, and the view was amazing! Check out behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot with Russ, Amanda, Tom, Lisa, Ken and K-Rod here!
Tuesday, October 2 2012 9:40 PM EDT2012-10-03 01:40:33 GMT
Click here to see pictures from the Lingerie Football League!
Click here to see pictures from the Lingerie Football League!
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -
FOX 5 News has learned that Reverend Creflo Dollar, the well known pastor of an Atlanta-area mega church, has been arrested on a family violence charge.
Fayette County deputies arrested the 50-year-old pastor at his home on Sandy Creek Road Thursday night.
The arrest warrant alleges Dollar "intentionally caused physical harm to his teenage daughter by grabbing her around the neck and choking her." The warrant states the incident caused a scratch on the right side of the girl's throat.
"The injuries, of course, were just superficial injuries. No medical attention was need. However, they were present," said Brent Rowen of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
A call by the pastor's 15-year-old daughter prompted a sheriff's deputy to go to the family's gated mansion in north Fayette County.
Partial transcript of the 911 call:
911 Operator: What's going on there?
Caller: I just got in an altercation with my father. He punched me and frightened me and choked me. Um, it's not the first time it's happened. I feel threatened by being in this house. Um, I don't know, I don't know what can be done but I'm scared, I'm shaking. I don't know what to do. 911 Operator: Do you have any injuries? Do you need an ambulance?
Caller: No, ma'am. 911 Operator: What were you arguing about?
Caller: He asked me, um. He asked me… It was a previous argument about me going to a party on Saturday. And he brought up grades and I started crying. So, I walked out of the room to the kitchen, to my sisters. I was by myself, it was just me and my sisters in the kitchen. And he followed behind me and asked me why I was crying? And I said I do not want to talk to you. And he went off. That's when he went off. He came and put his arm around my neck and choked me and bent me over the table. And I pushed him off of me and he threw me on the ground and punched me in my face.
Police say 911 calls from children complaining of abuse are common.
"Any time we respond we treat them exactly the same way. We investigate the facts in the case and we have to react accordingly," said Rowan.
FOX 5's Doug Evans reports Dollar posted a $5,000 bond on Friday morning. He can live with his daughter, but the judge said he is not to threaten her, harm her or even argue with her.
Reverend Dollar is the leader of the World Changers Ministries, a mega church headquartered in College Park that generates tens of millions of dollars each year. The church has nearly 30,000 members, which includes sports and entertainment celebrities such as heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield.
Dollar issued a statement on Friday saying, "As a father I love my children and I always have their best interest at heart at all times, and I would never use my hand to ever cause bodily harm to my children. The facts in this case will be handled privately to further protect my children. My family thanks you for your prayers and continued support."
FOX 5 News has learned that Reverend Creflo Dollar, the well known pastor of an Atlanta-area mega church, has been arrested on a family violence charge.
FOX 5 News has learned that Reverend Creflo Dollar, the well known pastor of an Atlanta-area mega church, has been arrested on a family violence charge.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:25:16 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:11:47 GMT
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:50:02 GMT
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:21:22 GMT
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. On Thursday, Parson was convicted of shooting his wife, Adina, eight times in 2012.
A judge has sentenced Michael Parson to the maximum of 35 years in jail for the attempted murder of his wife. During an emotional sentencing hearing on Friday morning, Parson's mother told the court she still doesn't believe he is the shooter.
