New laws take effect July 1: Literacy, speed cameras, contractor crackdowns, elder fraud + HOAs | Behind the Investigation

Vietnam veterans denied Agent Orange benefits despite proof of exposure| Behind the Investigation

The VA doesn’t track Agent Orange claims outside designated zones. Our investigation found more than 500.

Why some Georgia therapy clinics say they can’t survive a 20% cut | Behind the Investigation

Hundreds of Georgia families who rely on Medicaid to cover speech, occupational and physical therapy for their children are watching a policy change ripple through an already-stressed system—and some fear it could mean fewer appointments, longer drives, and longer waitlists.

Vulnerable adults describe filthy conditions, shut-off utilities | Behind the Investigation

Records show multiple complaints, code cases and state investigations linked to nine addresses over more than a decade.

New laws take effect July 1: Literacy, speed cameras, contractor crackdowns, elder fraud + HOAs | Behind the Investigation

Several new Georgia laws took effect July 1, 2026, targeting school literacy, contractor licensing, HOA oversight, elder financial exploitation, school zone speed cameras and signal jammers. Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe and award-winning investigative reporter Anastassia Olmos discuss what the new laws mean to you.

Leaks in new Georgia neighborhoods raise questions about PEX pipe failures and repairs | Behind the Investigation

Homeowners in Georgia and across the country say hidden plumbing pipes are failing just years after new homes were built, triggering repeated leaks, major water damage, and repairs that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. This episode looks at why the same pipe brand keeps surfacing in complaints and lawsuits, what the manufacturer says in response, and what homeowners can do to document damage and protect themselves as the legal fight plays out.