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New law will scrutinize Georgia’s spending | Georgia

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – 2025-01-01 09:00:00

SUMMARY: Georgia’s new Tax Expenditures Transparency Act of 2024 mandates lawmakers to analyze 12 state tax expenditures annually, focusing on those expiring in two years or exceeding $20 million. If there are fewer than 12 qualifying expenditures, lawmakers can choose others for assessment. Results will be published on the Department of Audits and Accounts website, allowing public feedback. The House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee will meet annually by January 31 to review the previous year’s analyses. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones emphasized the need for transparency in taxpayer spending and accountability in tax break allocations.

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3 Georgia colleges hit by swatting calls in 1 night | FOX 5 News

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www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-08-30 19:52:01

SUMMARY: Three Georgia colleges—Clark Atlanta University, University of Georgia, and University of West Georgia—were targeted by swatting calls reporting active shooters on the same night. At Clark Atlanta, police responded to reports at the Rover W. Woodruff Library, enforcing a shelter-in-place before confirming the threat was false. Similar hoax calls at the other universities also proved false. These swatting incidents divert critical law enforcement resources and cause fear among students. The FBI Atlanta field office is investigating these fake shooter reports nationwide, emphasizing that such hoaxes are dangerous, costly, and immature, urging the public to report any real suspicious activity promptly.

The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday …

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Open Arms Outreach Augusta offers vital aid to those in need

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www.wjbf.com – Hannah McDonell – 2025-08-30 13:58:00

SUMMARY: On National Overdose Awareness Day, multiple organizations in Augusta, Ga. joined forces to provide recovery resources. Open Arms Outreach Augusta distributed free Narcan, fentanyl test strips, and helped individuals access insurance and treatment. Now a nonprofit, they partner with Good Neighbor Ministries to fund treatment. Co-Founder Nicoll Gentry, in long-term recovery herself, emphasizes offering hope to those society may have dismissed. In Flight Missions provided food and support to anyone in need, while Ready or Not Ministries handed out clothes and shower vouchers, sharing their personal recovery journeys. Contact Open Arms Outreach Augusta at narcan.augusta@gmail.com or via Facebook for assistance.

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How much do Americans ‘guilt-tip’ every year?

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www.wsav.com – Michael Bartiromo – 2025-08-29 14:15:00

SUMMARY: Digital tipping screens at many U.S. businesses, including self-serve spots, often pressure customers to tip, leading to “guilt-tipping.” A Talker Research survey of 2,000 adults found Americans now guilt-tip less frequently—4.2 times monthly in 2025 versus 6.3 times in 2024—and plan to tip less overall. Despite this, nearly half feel pressured to tip more than usual, with 20% often or always doing so. Experts note such pressure can cause resentment toward businesses, but companies continue using these screens because they boost tips and help with employee wages. Etiquette advice suggests tipping based on service quality, as these screens are likely here to stay.

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