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Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First

Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First

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Atlanta News First has the largest team of investigative reporters in the city. Now, in this series of podcasts, we take you behind the scenes of our most recent investigations. © 2025 Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First Politics & Government
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  • BBB warns Atlanta fans about World Cup ticket scams spreading on social media | Behind the Investigation

    BBB warns Atlanta fans about World Cup ticket scams spreading on social media | Behind the Investigation
    Jun 11 2026

    With the FIFA World Cup coming to the U.S. and Atlanta among 16 host cities, consumer advocates say the hype is also creating new opportunities for scammers. The Better Business Bureau of Greater Atlanta is warning people to be skeptical of viral social media posts advertising “free” World Cup tickets or giveaways.

    “They don’t have to have people out there giving away free tickets in order to sell out the stadiums,” said Josh Hares, executive vice president of the BBB of Greater Atlanta, in a Behind the Investigation podcast interview with investigative reporter Anastassia Olmos.
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    24 mins
  • HOA Nightmares to reform: breaking down Georgia’s HOA transparency law | Behind the Investigation

    HOA Nightmares to reform: breaking down Georgia’s HOA transparency law | Behind the Investigation
    Jun 3 2026

    Georgia’s new HOA law (SB 406) is set to bring more transparency and a clearer path for homeowner complaints. Investigative reporter Anastasia Olmos talks with Georgia Realtors’ Jeff Ledford about what HOAs must do to register, what records homeowners can access, and how the Secretary of State’s referee process could work.
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    41 mins
  • Metro Atlanta father faces foreclosure after disability payment error | Behind the Investigation

    Metro Atlanta father faces foreclosure after disability payment error | Behind the Investigation
    May 29 2026

    A grieving husband almost lost his house after a disability payment error caused a mortgage trial payment to bounce, kicking him out of a loan program that he entered while trying to take care of his wife through her cancer battle. Investigative Reporter Anastassia Olmos talks with Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe about his story.
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    17 mins
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