Government for its Citizens
Warnock’s Finances on the Rise Alongside Scott’s
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA – Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat known for championing economic justice and wealth equity, has seen his own fortune grow significantly since entering Congress. This information was detailed in a New York Post story by Gabrielle Fahmy. Financial records show Warnock’s net worth doubled from just over $1…
Read MoreAn Update from Congressman Austin Scott
May 26, 2025 Dear Georgian, Happy Memorial Day! Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms. Their courage ensured that we continue to live in a nation defined by liberty and justice. As we gather with family and friends, let us reflect on the impact…
Read MoreTwo South Georgians among three Georgians sentenced in $30M COVID-19 unemployment fraud scheme amid national crackdown on pandemic relief fraud
By Carol A. Moore GEORGIA – Three Georgia residents, two of which are in South Georgia, have been sentenced for their central roles in a sweeping $30 million unemployment insurance fraud scheme that exploited COVID-19 relief programs, as federal authorities continue an aggressive nationwide crackdown on pandemic-related financial crimes. Key Sentencings Announced Macovian…
Read MorePotential Conflicts of Interest Surface Around Lanier County Clerk of Superior Court – Conflicts of Interest Part 8
LANIER COUNTY NEWS SPECIAL REPORT EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the eighth in a series examining ethics and governance in Lanier County. The series spotlights potential and actual conflicts of interest involving elected officials. By Carol A. Gasser Moore Lakeland, LANIER COUNTY, Georgia – Recent revelations have raised questions about potential conflicts of interest involving Patricia…
Read MoreWarnock – Keeping Georgians Informed
🚨 Warnock: 42,000 Georgia Jobs at Risk if GOP Rolls Back Clean Energy Tax Credits Summary:Senator Warnock warns that Georgia could lose up to 42,000 clean energy jobs if Congressional Republicans repeal the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) clean energy tax credits. These credits have sparked over $28 billion in investments across 51 projects—mostly in rural…
Read MoreSenator Russ Goodman to Help Lead Georgia Tourism Strategy in 2025 Study Committees
By Carol A. Gasser Moore GEORGIA — South Georgia will have a strong voice in shaping Georgia’s policy priorities for the 2026 Legislative Session, as several of its Senators have been appointed to influential 2025 Senate Study Committees. Among them, Senator Russ Goodman (R-District 8) will take center stage in advancing the state’s tourism agenda.…
Read MoreSECURITY SPOTLIGHT: Understanding SIM Swapping
SECURITY SPOTLIGHT: Understanding SIM Swapping How hackers hijack your phone—and how to stop them WHAT IS SIM SWAPPING? SIM swapping is a form of identity theft where criminals trick your wireless carrier into transferring your phone number to a new SIM card they control. Once they have your number, they can intercept two-factor authentication…
Read MoreAlabama Man Sentenced in SEC X Account Hack That Manipulated Bitcoin Market—Impact Felt Across Georgia
By Carol A. Gasser Moore WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 26-year-old Alabama man was sentenced Friday to 14 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for his role in a high-profile cybercrime that compromised the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) official account on X (formerly Twitter) and caused volatile ripples across financial…
Read MoreFlorida Pharmacy Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud; Impacts Extend to Georgia Locations, Including South Georgia
By Carol A. Gasser Moore MASSACHUSETTS – A Florida-based pharmacy chain with locations across multiple states, including Georgia, has pleaded guilty to a federal health care fraud charge and agreed to pay more than $1 million in civil and criminal penalties, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. OHM Pharmacy Services,…
Read MoreGovernor Kemp Signs Legislation Creating Third Judgeship for Alapaha Judicial Circuit
By Carol A. Gasser Moore NASHVILLE, Berrien County, Georgia – The Alapaha Judicial Circuit will soon see long-awaited relief in its Superior Court, as Governor Brian Kemp signed legislation last week creating a third judgeship for the circuit. The addition comes amid rising caseloads and population changes across the five-county region, which includes Atkinson, Berrien,…
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