Two winners of a weight loss contest at an Atlanta-area Gold's Gym never received their $1,000 prize after the fitness challenge ended in April. For months they hounded gym managers. They even complained to the Better Business Bureau. After this reporter called the gym, the contest winners were notified checks were available for pick up. Read the full story: Weight-loss contest finds unhappy winners
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June 20, 2009
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Alison Young
Alison Young has more than 20 years of experience as an investigative reporter and editor at major U.S. newspapers. She is currently a member of USA TODAY's investigative team and is past president of Investigative Reporters and Editors, a national journalism training organization. Young is a frequent speaker on the techniques of watchdog journalism. This site is her personal portfolio of articles and reporting tips. You can reach her at alisonyoungreports@hotmail.com or ayoung@usatoday.com.
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