Atlanta city officials say the controversy sparked by a FOX 5 I-Team investigation of dismissed parking tickets for some high ranking employees is now a top priority.
The city now says its parking ticket secret shopper program was really not a program, but more of a poorly-documented practice.
The explanation came during an Atlanta City Council transportation committee meeting on Wednesday.
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Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:48:09 GMT
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
The FOX 5 I-Team has learned that Douglas County District Attorney David McDade is personally asking the GBI to investigate how money is spent in his office.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:42:27 GMT
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
What do major hotel chains, the IRS, and the business partner of a top rapper have in common? Court records show the National Conference of Black Mayors owes all of them money. Big money.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:56:24 GMT
Americans are known for their pearly whites, but we pay for it—and it isn't cheap.
Americans are known for their pearly whites, but we pay for it—and it isn't cheap. If you have more than one child who needs braces, you have quite an expense on your hands—but FOX 5 I-Team reporter Dana Fowle found some ways to make it a little more manageable.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:12:38 GMT
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys.
The Douglas County district attorney used seized drug money to take support staff to a north Georgia training conference designed for prosecuting attorneys. The FOX 5 I-Team followed along and found the four women didn't even register to attend the conference.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:44 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:44:05 GMT
Maria Boudet is a teen who had been living in foster care. She worked hard and earned a college scholarship. But the scholarship was revoked when Boudet's life-long wish was answered; she was adopted.
Maria Boudet is a teen who had been living in foster care. She worked hard and earned a college scholarship. But the scholarship was revoked when Boudet's life-long wish was answered; she was adopted.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:31:42 GMT
For decades, Atlantans have woken up to Tom Sullivan on their radios. But you might not know that he's also somewhat of an expert eBay seller, and he's got quite a story to tell.
For decades, Atlantans have woken up to Tom Sullivan on their radios. But you might not know that he's also somewhat of an expert eBay seller, and he's got quite a story to tell.
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pattern of payments and perks to one family by the local district attorney's office, and it's a pattern that has critics crying favoritism.
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pattern of payments and perks to one family by the local district attorney's office, and it's a pattern that has critics crying favoritism.
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Wednesday, February 27 2013 11:01 PM EST2013-02-28 04:01:50 GMT
Atlanta city officials say the controversy sparked by a FOX 5 I-Team investigation of dismissed parking tickets for some high ranking employees is now a top priority.
Atlanta city officials say the controversy sparked by a FOX 5 I-Team investigation of dismissed parking tickets for some high ranking employees is now a top priority.
Tuesday, February 26 2013 10:47 PM EST2013-02-27 03:47:27 GMT
There is new information on the FOX 5 I-Team investigation into ParkAtlanta dismissed tickets.City records show some city officials had parking tickets dismissed in court, but Senior FOX 5 I-Team reporter
There is new information on the FOX 5 I-Team investigation into ParkAtlanta dismissed tickets.City records show some city officials had parking tickets dismissed in court, but Senior FOX 5 I-Team reporter
A FOX 5 I-Team report on ParkAtlanta kicked off a firestorm on local talk shows. Atlanta City Councilmembers say they want answers after the investigation revealed the top city and ParkAtlanta officials had numerous parking tickets dismissed.
