The new Clayton County Board of Commissioners had their first meeting on Wednesday night, and it wasn't without fireworks. They start the new year by firing the county manager.
The meeting began with cheering, but it didn't last long. The board ended up divided 3-2 on most of its issues, with newly-elected chairman Jeff Turner leading the slim majority. The biggest of those 3-2 votes came when the board fired county manager Wade Starr. His job ends immediately, but he'll be paid the remaining $90,000 of his contract, which some call a waste of money.
The board also voted to remove former Commissioner Wole Ralph's name from a soon-to-be-opened recreation center. Ralph lost his seat last November, and the decision to remove his name overturns a community contest picking the rec center's name.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:45:59 GMT
It's college graduation time, but before many graduates celebrate, they've got to focus on what comes next.
It's college graduation time, but before many graduates celebrate, they've got to focus on what comes next. With a tight job market, many new grads are getting a dose of reality when it comes to trying to land their first job.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:56:14 GMT
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
Police are investigating a suspected rape at North Atlanta High School. Authorities say a male at the school raped a female student on campus during school hours.
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.
