Rob DiRienzo

3 days ago | fox5atlanta.com | Rob DiRienzo

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene broke ranks with her party this week, urging President Donald Trump to stay out of the conflict between Israel and Iran. On Tuesday, the North Georgia representative spoke to FOX 5 about the president's move to bomb nuclear sites around Iran, and the ceasefire he's since announced. What they're saying: Ceasefire With that ceasefire in place, Greene said she's thankful for Trump's leadership. "I'm very happy to see the ceasefire. Hopefully it stays.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Rob DiRienzo

A wave of sharp property tax increases in Haralson County has left many residents reeling, with some saying the unexpected hikes may cost them their homes. What we know: Dozens of homeowners packed a community meeting Friday to voice their frustration after receiving tax assessments that, in many cases, more than doubled compared to last year. County records reviewed by FOX 5 Atlanta show one property’s assessed value jumped from $191,000 to $448,000 in just a year.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Rob DiRienzo

It was a bottle of water that cost Tristen Richardson $1,000. She said she tried to give Atlanta's infamous "water boys" money using Cash App, but they took advantage of her kindness. "One of the boys came up to my window," Richardson said. But she didn't have any cash, so she offered to send them two dollars on Cash App. "He took the phone. He was like, nah, let me just, let me just type in the right [username]," Richardson said.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Rob DiRienzo

A Hispanic journalist arrested during Saturday's immigration protest is now in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, agents have confirmed to FOX 5. On Wednesday evening, activists held a news conference to demand his release and for the charges against anyone arrested to be dropped. What we know: ICE agents picked up Mario Guevara, 47, from the DeKalb County jail overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the agency. They say the El Salvadoran man is here illegally.

1 week ago | fox5atlanta.com | Rob DiRienzo

Attorneys for a Hispanic journalist detained during a protest Saturday in Doraville say they're worried about what's to come. What we know: Mario Guevara was arrested on charges of obstruction of law enforcement officers, walking improperly in a roadway, and unlawful assembly Guevara’s attorneys held a news conference Tuesday evening and said their client didn't break any laws during the protest. They said video captured on his Facebook shows he complied with orders from officers.