By Harry Samler, CBS46 (Watch video) ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) — Many people are out of work now and going into debt. Commercials offering debt relief may be tempting, but consumer experts say these firms may make promises they can’t keep. Liz...
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By Iulia Gheorghiu, Utility Dive Dive Brief: Southern Company and its subsidiary Georgia Power announced on Thursday an approximately 20% reduction in the construction workforce for the nuclear Vogtle Units 3 and 4, as COVID-19 continues to impact the...
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By Kristi E. Swartz, E&E News Southern Co. warned yesterday that the economic fallout from an ongoing pandemic could have long-lasting effects on the company’s supply chains and capital markets, and possibly disrupt construction of the...
More infoOptions for uninsured Georgians with COVID-19 to get treatment at reduced or potentially no cost
By Joe Henke – 11Alive State officials have repeatedly said anyone, including uninsured, needing to be tested for COVID-19 will be tested for free. But will their treatment be covered? ATLANTA — During his town hall address broadcast across Georgia...
More infoGlobal Natural Gas, Oil Industry Responding to ‘Unprecedented’ Coronavirus Crisis with Donations, Relief Efforts
By Leticia Gonzales – Natural Gas Intelligence As natural gas and oil markets have spiraled into unprecedented territory in part on uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, a slew of energy companies has stepped up as stewards in many communities...
More infoEditorial: Spoil the surprise of medical bills
By Editorial Staff, Augusta Chronicle The overwhelming passage of two bills in the Georgia House of Representatives was no surprise to us. And if those bills become law, out-of-the-blue medical bills will no longer be a worrisome surprise to you. After...
More infoConsumer advocacy group hoping elected officials close car title loans “loophole”
ATLANTA (CBS46) — A consumer advocacy group is pushing for Georgia’s elected officials to enact a law the group feels will prevent lenders from taking advantage of consumers. A representative from Georgia Watch, a statewide consumer advocacy group...
More infoBill could give borrowers who pawn cars better chance to get title back
Sen. Randy Robertson, front left, tells Finance Committee members on Monday why he’s sponsoring legislation that would cap how much title loan lenders can charge in interest rates. The bill would protect people who often rely on the loans to pay...
More infoPayday-Loan Fight Goes Bipartisan in States as CFPB Backs Off
By Evan Weinberger, Bloomberg Law Opposition to payday and other high-cost lending has become a bipartisan issue at the state level Virginia, Nebraska are states that could see new restrictions passed in 2020 Closing a loophole in Georgia’s usury laws that...
More infoCar title loans face interest rate caps in Georgia Senate bill
PHOTO: David Goldman By: Beau Evans, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — The practice of pawning one’s car title to make ends meet could get a bit more restrictive in Georgia under a bipartisan bill filed in the 2020 legislative session. Using a...
More infoMany families surprised with out-of-network ER bills
By WSB-TV (watch video here) Surprise medical bills are a problem for many Georgians. Clark Howard and Senator Chuck Hufstetler discuss new balance billing legislation to end surprise medical bills. Copyright © 2020 WSB-TV Source: WSB-TV
More infoSen. Randy Robertson Introduces Bill to Address Car Title Loans
ATLANTA (January 27, 2020) | Today, Senator Randy Robertson (R – Columbus) introduced a bill that calls “title pawns” what they are – loans that should be subject to Georgia’s usury laws. The bill, known as the Motor Vehicle Title Loan Act, would close...
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