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...
More infoDebt 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...
More infoGA Attorney General is investigating company at center of Channel 2 Action News investigation
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.
More infoConsumers 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...
More infoGeorgia 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...
More infoOnline 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...
More infoPiedmont 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...
More infoCongress Plans to Introduce Resolution to Rescind “Fake Lender” Rule that Facilitates Predatory Lenders’ Evasions of Georgia Interest Rate Limits
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...
More infoGeorgia 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...
More infoGeorgia 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...
More infoFoundation 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...
More infoGeorgia Watch Awarded Funding to Work with Southwest Georgia Hospitals on Better Billing and Collections Practices
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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