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The Financial Wire

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Treasury refund checks, more than 16,000 of them worth over $74 million, ran through a north Georgia check casher, an Atlanta indictment says

A federal grand jury in Atlanta says three men ran more than 16,000 Treasury tax refund checks, worth over $74 million, through a check-cashing business in north Georgia. The indictment, returned October 6, charges Gustavo Rojano Salazar, 41, Gabriel Rojano Salazar, 49, and Andres Huerta Rendon, 43, all of the Atlanta area, according to the... The post Treasury refund checks, more than 16,000 of them worth over $74 million, ran through a north Georgia check casher, an Atlanta indictment says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Atlanta, GA · 18d

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Cochran hires Redding full-time in controversial 4-2 vote

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In a controversial decision, the Cochran City Council voted to make Interim City Manager Angela Redding’s position at City Hall a permanent one. Tuesday night, four of six council members voted to appoint Angela Redding to City Manager, despite having no agreed-upon contract...

Cochran, GA · 16d

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in all 20 Ga. waterways tested

SMYRNA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An environmental advocacy group released a report Tuesday detailing where toxic PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as “forever chemicals,” have been found in Georgia’s lakes and rivers, including the Chattahoochee River. The Environment Georgia Research & Policy Center report highlights the...

Georgia · 18d

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Marco’s Pizza bringing fresh energy to Jones County

A family-owned business built on perseverance, opportunity and community connection is continuing to make its mark in Jones County. Marco’s Pizza, located at 198 W. Clinton Street in Gray, opened its doors in June 2023, expanding from a successful operation in Madison that was purchased by Ryan Terry in the fall of 2019.

Jones County, GA · 17d

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Macon-Bibb leaders pass revenue bond resolution paving way for new Costco

MACON-BIBB COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — Macon-Bibb County leaders are paving the way to bring a Costco to the area. During a county commission meeting on Tuesday, commissioners approved a resolution for a revenue bond worth up to $30 million to prepare the construction site for development, located at New Forsyth Road and Wesleyan Drive.

Macon, GA · 17d

Now Georgia

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Voters will decide whether to expand a tax relief program for Georgia farmers

Voters will decide whether to expand a tax relief program for Georgia farmers Georgia voters will have a chance to weigh in on a ballot measure that would expand a property tax relief program to include those who own larger swaths of farmland. The proposed constitutional amendment, which passed the Legislature in 2025 with broad bipartisan support, is the first question on th…

Georgia · 15d

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Ga. officials urge caution with tractors on roads for harvest season

MOULTRIE, Ga. - With fall harvest underway, Georgia officials are reminding drivers to buckle up, slow down and watch for farm equipment on rural roads. The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and Georgia Department of Agriculture shared the message Wednesday during their annual “Yield Behind the Wheel” safety campaign at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie.

Georgia · 17d

Big Country News

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A record number of women are running for state legislatures this year

A record number of women are running for state legislative seats this November, more than two-thirds of whom are Democrats. Across the 46 states with legislative seats on the ballot, a total of 3,824 women are running — up from 2022’s previous record of 3,621 women candidates, according to the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. Women make up 35.5% of all state legislative candidates this cycle.

Georgia · 15d

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Democrats seek PSC majority over power hikes

Candidates in the Georgia Public Service Commission race are clashing in Atlanta over whether residents or expanding data centers will fund new power grid projects following six recent rate increases that raised customer bills by an average of $43 monthly.

Atlanta, GA · 16d

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School Board Wins State Recognition for Governance

Our School Board has earned state recognition for its governance excellence!. The School Board this month earned state certification as a Quality Governance Team from the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA), an honor that celebrates the Board’s significant work over the past two and a half years to strengthen as a team. We're on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia -- and high-performing school district begins with a high-performing school board!

Georgia · 16d

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State Reps & Candidates Talk: A.I., Flock Cameras & More…

On Sep. 23, Savannah Indivisible, a community and political-centered organization, hosted a ‘Town Hall’ meeting at the Otis Johnson Cultural Arts Center. Attended by representatives and candidates for the Georgia State Senate and House of Representatives, the event saw conversations on data centers, flock cameras, election integrity, healthcare, ICE activity and more.

Savannah, GA · 15d

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Jackson outlines vision for Georgia in bid for governor

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Early voting is underway in the race for governor of Georgia, with Republican Rick Jackson facing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms. Jackson, the billionaire founder of Jackson Healthcare, is running for governor as a political outsider. “This state gave me a chance. Now I want to give...

Georgia · 18d

WSAV News 3

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Iconic yellow school bus manufacturer to expand operations in Georgia

GEORGIA (WRBL) — On Wednesday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that the Blue Bird Corporation plans to invest an estimated $300 million in a new facility in Fort Valley and create 375 new jobs in the area over the next three years. Blue Bird school buses are used in schools around the globe and are […]

Fort Valley, GA · 17d

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Georgia Democratic Governor Nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms Called Anti-Riot Laws ‘Silly’ and ‘Asinine’

Democrat Georgia gubernatorial candidate and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms called anti-riot laws “silly” and “asinine” in 2022. Bottoms — who oversaw a massive murder and crime spike during her time as Atlanta mayor, at the height of nationwide social justice protests — criticized anti-riot laws during an interview with The Atlantic shortly after she ended her time in office. Bottoms announced in the summer of 2021 that she had decided not to run for reelection.

Georgia · 19d

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Georgia voter guide 2026: Key dates, candidates, amendments, polling information

Voters across Georgia will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide races for governor, U.S. Senate and several other statewide offices, along with congressional, state legislative and local contests.

Georgia · 16d

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'We Care Vet Fair' connects Georgia veterans with support

United Military Care is hosting a fair to connect veterans with resources and support opportunities. The event features over 100 organizations as well as 90,000 lbs. of food to feed over 300 families. Our Chris Rosenthal is joined by President & CEO of United Military Care, Kim Scofi, to learn more.

Georgia · 16d