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HomeAuthor page: Berneta Haynes

Georgia Watch Honors 2020 Consumer Champions

May 26, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Watch Honors 2020 Consumer Champions

COLUMBUS, GA – May 26, 2021 – Yesterday, Georgia Watch presented its 2020 Consumer Champion Awards to four individuals for their work to protect and empower consumers in Georgia.  Georgia Watch recognized Chairman Richard Smith (R-Columbus...

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Debt relief firm costs man nearly $17k, how Better Call Harry helps

May 26, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Debt relief firm costs man nearly $17k, how Better Call Harry helps

By Harry Samler – CBS46 (Watch Now) GRIFFIN, Ga. — A report by creditcard.com says more than half of America got itself deep into debt during last year’s pandemic. Abasi Kitt did his best to work out a payment plan. Kitt is a Marta Bus...

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GA Attorney General is investigating company at center of Channel 2 Action News investigation

May 25, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0

By WSBT-TV Staff Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is now investigating Greensky. Liz Coyle spoke on the issue recently. Watch the video below.

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Consumers Complain About Quick Loans From Metro Atlanta Company

May 25, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Consumers Complain About Quick Loans From Metro Atlanta Company

By Justin Gray – WSB-TV ATLANTA — UPDATE: Channel 2 investigative reporter Justin Gray has learned that Attorney General Chris Carr’s office is now investigating Greensky. We confirmed the state investigation after an open records request...

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Georgia Power customers to find out new tab for Vogtle expansion this fall

May 20, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Power customers to find out new tab for Vogtle expansion this fall

By Stanley Dunlap – Georgia Recorder A decade ago, Norcross consultant Steven Prenovitz expressed skepticism about Georgia Power’s ability to contain Plant Vogtle’s expansion costs as the state’s largest electricity provider aimed to complete the...

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Online Vigilante Gives Inside Look at an International Scam Call Center

May 4, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Online Vigilante Gives Inside Look at an International Scam Call Center

By Harry Samler – CBS46 Better Call Harry often relies on reputable non-profits like the Better Business Bureau and the advocacy group Georgia Watch. But the AARP’s most recent investigation “Inside an International Tech Support Scam” provides a...

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Piedmont Healthcare to Buy Four Hospitals from HCA

May 4, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Piedmont Healthcare to Buy Four Hospitals from HCA

By Carrie Teegardin – AJC In the state’s latest hospital consolidation move, Piedmont Healthcare has signed an agreement to buy four Georgia hospitals from HCA Healthcare for $950 million. If the sale is approved by regulators, Piedmont would acquire...

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Congress Plans to Introduce Resolution to Rescind “Fake Lender” Rule that Facilitates Predatory Lenders’ Evasions of Georgia Interest Rate Limits

March 29, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0

330+ groups representing all 50 states and the District of Columbia called for Congress to support a resolution to overturn a rule that helps triple-digit interest rate loans spread across the country by evading state and voter-approved interest rate...

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Georgia Power Says Nuclear Project Will Likely Miss November Deadline

March 22, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Power Says Nuclear Project Will Likely Miss November Deadline

By Molly Samuel – WABE Georgia Power and Southern Company say a delay is likely on the Plant Vogtle nuclear power expansion near Augusta. The delay would mean lower profits from the project for shareholders and more expenses for the companies...

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Georgia Watch awarded grant to aid state’s medical debt

March 12, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Watch awarded grant to aid state’s medical debt

By Hannah Jones – Saporta Report Thanks to a $190,000 grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Georgia Watch will address issues surrounding medical billing and debt in Southwest Georgia by working with local healthcare providers and...

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Foundation grant aimed at medical billing, debt in southwest Georgia

March 11, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Foundation grant aimed at medical billing, debt in southwest Georgia

By Dave Williams – Capitol Beat News Service Community groups and health care providers in southwest Georgia will get help addressing problems with medical billing and debt thanks to a $190,000 grant, Atlanta-based consumer advocacy group Georgia...

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Georgia Watch Awarded Funding to Work with Southwest Georgia Hospitals on Better Billing and Collections Practices

March 10, 2021 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0

Atlanta, GA (March 10, 2021) – Georgia Watch announced today that it has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to work with community groups and local healthcare providers to address local needs around medical billing and...

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