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HomeAuthor page: Berneta Haynes

Liz Coyle Recognized Among Top 500 Leaders

2 days ago by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0

This month, Atlanta magazine released its special publication, The Atlanta 500. The annual publication, which debuted in 2019, highlights “the city’s most powerful, influential, and impactful people,” across all industries from banking...

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Georgia Power pushing some customers into new rates; groups concerned

2 days ago by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Power pushing some customers into new rates; groups concerned

By Matt Kempner – AJC For thousands of Georgia Power customers, it could get more difficult this year to predict how much they’ll have to pay monthly. And their electric bills could rise. At least that’s the warning from several consumer and...

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Just 39% of Americans could cover $1K emergency expense, report finds

3 days ago by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Just 39% of Americans could cover $1K emergency expense, report finds

By JoAnn Merrigan – WSAV (Watch Now) SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – The physical health of many has been ravaged by the COVID-19 crisis, but it’s also affecting financial health. According to a new report from Bankrate, only 39 percent of...

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Georgia Power rate plan concerns critics

12 days ago by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Power rate plan concerns critics

By Matt Kempner – Atlanta Journal-Constitution For thousands of Georgia Power customers, it could get more difficult next year to predict how much they’ll have to pay monthly. And their electric bills could rise. At least that’s the warning from...

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Rule to boost fintech companies could topple consumer protections, critics say

October 9, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Rule to boost fintech companies could topple consumer protections, critics say

By Yamil Berard – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In 2018, Imo S. Okwu needed a quick infusion of cash in his company, Quantum-Mac, to meet conditions of a contract with the city of Atlanta. The Cobb County engineer couldn’t secure a conventional...

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Millions of Americans risk losing power and water as massive, unpaid utility bills pile up

October 1, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Millions of Americans risk losing power and water as massive, unpaid utility bills pile up

By Tony Romm – Washington Post This Tuesday marked 67 days of darkness for Kenneth Parson. He fell behind on his utility bills in the spring — and his lights went off, and stayed off, starting at the end of July. No power meant no refrigerator, so...

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Georgia Watch files amicus brief in support of family in Atlanta Gas Light Company case

September 30, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Watch files amicus brief in support of family in Atlanta Gas Light Company case

September 30, 2020 – Georgia Watch filed an amicus brief yesterday in support of the Petition for Writ of Certiorari in Henry v. Atlanta Gas Light Company, a case pending before the Georgia Supreme Court. At issue in the case is whether Atlanta Gas Light...

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COVID-19 Stakeholder Interview: Liz Coyle, Georgia Watch

September 29, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
COVID-19 Stakeholder Interview: Liz Coyle, Georgia Watch

In a COVID-19 Stakeholder Interview, Liz Coyle discusses the numerous challenges consumers are facing in Georgia during the COVID-19 pandemic, including rising bills, unemployment and utility disconnections. Coyle provides suggestions about how electricity...

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Woman’s routine procedure lands her with massive unexpected bill — why a new law may not help her

September 3, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Woman’s routine procedure lands her with massive unexpected bill — why a new law may not help her

By Justin Gray – WSB-TV (Watch Now) An unexpected medical bill put an Atlanta woman’s credit score in jeopardy. Single mother Rachel Seltzer visited her doctor for a routine physical. Her doctor sent her to Georgia Cancer Specialists, which is an...

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Georgia Power offers new Pay by Day program; reaction from statewide consumer group

August 26, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Georgia Power offers new Pay by Day program; reaction from statewide consumer group

By JoAnn Merrigan – WSAV SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – If you are looking for a new payment option for your electricity bill, Georgia Power has a new program called Pay by Day. You pay a flat fee per day and it’s prepaid. Customers set up an account...

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Plant Vogtle opponents seeking faster review of cost to customers

August 17, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Plant Vogtle opponents seeking faster review of cost to customers

By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service – The Griffin Daily News ATLANTA — Georgia energy regulators are expected to vote this week to verify and approve $674 million Georgia Power Co. spent on the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion...

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Advocating for Energy Equity at EMCs

July 31, 2020 by Berneta Haynes 0 0 0
Advocating for Energy Equity at EMCs

Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Georgians now face high unemployment rates and increased financial insecurity as bills mount with little relief in sight. Energy bills lay among the pile of bills facing cash-strapped Georgians right now. Every year...

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