Atlanta News First Investigates
ATLANTA, Ga. – Uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates is the Southeast’s largest investigative team dedicated to pulling back the curtain on stories that powerful figures don’t want told. The team digs deep to expose corruption, hold companies and government accountable, and reveal systemic failures impacting everyday consumers.
Season 2, Episode 19
Nine months after losing her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, Edie Ramirez joined an online dating site seeking connection but fell victim to a highly sophisticated romance scam that cost her everything she had saved since the age of 15.
In a separate report, investigative reporter Anna Werner discussed the case of a toddler left permanently disabled due to negligence, highlighting how a little-known law could shape their future and their parents’ fight for justice.
Season 2, Episode 20
Communities nationwide are scrutinizing Flock safety cameras. An investigation by Atlanta News First raised concerns about abuse cases linked to these cameras. Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe revealed the story of a woman falsely accused of murder due to a misidentification by a Flock camera.
Moreover, many Georgia students with disabilities may suffer due to a backlog in civil rights complaints at the U.S. Department of Education, as reported by Andy Pierrotti. He spotlighted a parent who is taking action to help special education students who are falling through the cracks.
Finally, a new addiction trend is alarming parents: the link between video games and gambling addictions among teenagers, reported by Sharon Chen.
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