A northwest  hospital confirmed to the it has vaccinated hundreds of people not yet eligible to get the . Those are relatives of employees at the Floyd Medical Center in Rome. "I made that decision that in order to have staff available that it would be a good idea to also make it available to those living in the household," explained hospital CEO Kurt Stuenkel. Under state guidelines, because of limited supplies, Georgians are being vaccinated in phases. As a group, family members of medical staff aren’t eligible yet unless they fit one of the approved criteria like working as a first...…A northwest  hospital confirmed to the it has vaccinated hundreds of people not yet eligible to get the . Those are relatives of employees at the Floyd Medical Center in Rome. "I made that decision that in order to have staff available that it would be a good idea to also make it available to those living in the household," explained hospital CEO Kurt Stuenkel. Under state guidelines, because of limited supplies, Georgians are being vaccinated in phases. As a group, family members of medical staff aren’t eligible yet unless they fit one of the approved criteria like working as a first...WW…

A look at which emergency workers in what counties are taking the coronavirus vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all Georgia first responders. That means anyone in fire rescue or law enforcement can sign up. The problem? Even as daily COVID deaths set new records, few first responders are choosing to take the vaccine. "I was hoping that the people I worked with would see how important the vaccine was you know," admitted DeKalb County fire captain Eric Ryals. Yet in his department, less than half — 42% of first responders — have signed up or indicated they want the COVID...…A look at which emergency workers in what counties are taking the coronavirus vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for all Georgia first responders. That means anyone in fire rescue or law enforcement can sign up. The problem? Even as daily COVID deaths set new records, few first responders are choosing to take the vaccine. "I was hoping that the people I worked with would see how important the vaccine was you know," admitted DeKalb County fire captain Eric Ryals. Yet in his department, less than half — 42% of first responders — have signed up or indicated they want the COVID...WW…

Who's really getting construction jobs at a Korean-owned plant that got a huge tax break to move to Georgia The company promised 2,600 jobs once its factory was up and running. But no one made sure that at least some of the people actually building the plant be from Georgia. A FOX 5 I-Team investigation has raised questions over who’s currently benefiting from a $2.6 billion factory under construction in Jackson County. Korean-owned SK Innovation chose Georgia after receiving one of the biggest tax relief packages our state has ever awarded: around $300 million in tax abatements and grants....…Who's really getting construction jobs at a Korean-owned plant that got a huge tax break to move to Georgia The company promised 2,600 jobs once its factory was up and running. But no one made sure that at least some of the people actually building the plant be from Georgia. A FOX 5 I-Team investigation has raised questions over who’s currently benefiting from a $2.6 billion factory under construction in Jackson County. Korean-owned SK Innovation chose Georgia after receiving one of the biggest tax relief packages our state has ever awarded: around $300 million in tax abatements and grants....WW…

A place in the north Georgia mountains that celebrates the magic of make-believe finds itself facing some real-world troubles. It all centers around one question: what’s the true value of whimsy? It’s easy to zip past Sleepy Hollow. It sits along busy Highway 515 near Blairsville, tucked behind some trees on a piece of land that rolls gently up to a home and workshop. On that land, Art Millican has built a world of whimsy, a collection of gnome houses and fairy cottages that children can play in for as long as they like. Or as long as their parents’ patience holds out. “The first time I...…A place in the north Georgia mountains that celebrates the magic of make-believe finds itself facing some real-world troubles. It all centers around one question: what’s the true value of whimsy? It’s easy to zip past Sleepy Hollow. It sits along busy Highway 515 near Blairsville, tucked behind some trees on a piece of land that rolls gently up to a home and workshop. On that land, Art Millican has built a world of whimsy, a collection of gnome houses and fairy cottages that children can play in for as long as they like. Or as long as their parents’ patience holds out. “The first time I...WW…

Lilburn police made a remarkable discovery at an accident scene after a woman gave childbirth in the middle of a car wreck. Good luck and calm thinking helped Lilburn police make a remarkable discovery at an accident scene earlier this week. They found a newborn baby. Crystan Graham went into labor before dawn Monday. Her mother Krystal Jones was frantically trying to drive her to the Gwinnett Medical Center. The road was wet. She hydroplaned their Chevy Tahoe as they sped down Lawrenceville Highway, crossing the road and crashing into the gate of the BAPS Hindu Temple. "Where was the baby...…Lilburn police made a remarkable discovery at an accident scene after a woman gave childbirth in the middle of a car wreck. Good luck and calm thinking helped Lilburn police make a remarkable discovery at an accident scene earlier this week. They found a newborn baby. Crystan Graham went into labor before dawn Monday. Her mother Krystal Jones was frantically trying to drive her to the Gwinnett Medical Center. The road was wet. She hydroplaned their Chevy Tahoe as they sped down Lawrenceville Highway, crossing the road and crashing into the gate of the BAPS Hindu Temple. "Where was the baby...WW…

Gwinnett County taxpayers have spent nearly $3 million so far to settle a string of jail abuse lawsuits. over their treatment by the jail’s Rapid Response Team, claiming civil rights violations. The county did not admit any wrongdoing. The FOX 5 I-Team originally uncovered a series of jailhouse videos in 2013, shortly before the first lawsuits were filed. The videos, shot by the deputies in order to prove they followed policy, wound up serving as key evidence in the case against the county. The videos are also part of an on-going federal criminal investigation. The tapes depict members of...…Gwinnett County taxpayers have spent nearly $3 million so far to settle a string of jail abuse lawsuits. over their treatment by the jail’s Rapid Response Team, claiming civil rights violations. The county did not admit any wrongdoing. The FOX 5 I-Team originally uncovered a series of jailhouse videos in 2013, shortly before the first lawsuits were filed. The videos, shot by the deputies in order to prove they followed policy, wound up serving as key evidence in the case against the county. The videos are also part of an on-going federal criminal investigation. The tapes depict members of...WW…