Atlanta, GA—Georgia groups have filed a joint motion to uncover additional evidence of behind-closed-doors discussions between Georgia Power and some of the Public Service Commissioners in the days leading up to the Commission’s decision to continue...
More infoGeorgia Watch Challenges Public Service Commission Decision on Plant Vogtle
ATLANTA, GA, March 8, 2018 – On behalf of Georgia Watch, Barnes Law Group has filed a petition to contest in court a decision of the Georgia Public Service Commission approving the continuation of the Vogtle nuclear expansion project despite a near...
More infoCongress Moves to Protect Georgia’s Predatory Car-Title Lenders
Resolution Filed to Block Consumer Bureau’s Ability-to-Pay Rule ATLANTA – On Friday, December 1, a resolution was filed in the U.S. House of Representatives that would block new consumer protections adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau...
More infoGeorgia Watch recognizes 2017 Consumer Champion
ATLANTA, GA – October 10, 2017 At an event celebrating its 15th anniversary, Georgia Watch presented its Consumer Champion Lifetime Achievement Award to Representative Penny Houston (R-Nashville) for her work to protect and empower consumers in...
More infoConsumer Financial Protection Bureau releases federal regulations that protect against abusive predatory lending
ATLANTA, GA, October 5, 2017 – Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule designed to protect consumers from payday and title pawn lending. The rule stems from over five years of research, as the CFPB recognized the devastating...
More infoNACA, Georgia Watch Call on Rep. Loudermilk of Georgia to Withdraw His Bill That Favors Equifax, Credit Bureaus Over Harmed Consumers
ATLANTA- In light of the astonishing announcement of credit reporting agency Equifax’s security breach which impacts the personal information of more than 140 million consumers, National Association of Consumer Advocates and Georgia Watch call on...
More infoCourt to Hear Wells Fargo’s Bid to Block Georgians From Overdraft Fee Class Action
New CFPB rule would ban clauses that keep these cases out of court unless Congress vetoes it ATLANTA- On Thursday, a federal appeals court in Atlanta will hear arguments in Wells Fargo’s ongoing quest to stop consumers in 49 states, including...
More infoSecond National Poll Indicates Strong Support for Reform of Paid Tax Preparer Industry
WASHINGTON D.C. – As millions of taxpayers turn to paid tax preparers to help complete what, for many, is their largest financial transaction of the year, a coalition of consumer advocates and community organizations is releasing the findings of the...
More infoGeorgia Watch releases Georgia Consumer Guide for Medical Bills and Debt
ATLANTA, February 24 – Recognizing the urgent need for consumer information about how to manage medical expenses, Georgia Watch today released the Georgia Consumer Guide for Medical Bills and Debt to help consumers answer some of the most common and...
More infoSens. Perdue, Isakson Seek to Block Fraud and Fee Protections on Prepaid Cards
Obscure, fast-track law would stop CFPB prepaid card rule ATLANTA, GA – February 3, 2017 – Georgia Watch today called on Senators David Perdue and Johnny Isakson not to use an obscure law that would allow Congress to block the Consumer Financial...
More infoGeorgia Watch and the Office of the Attorney General team up to protect military Servicemembers from financial harm
ATLANTA, November 10 – In advance of Veteran’s Day, Georgia Watch officially released the Georgia Military Consumer Protection Guide. In partnership with the Attorney General’s Office, Georgia Watch developed this comprehensive guide for military...
More infoGeorgia Watch Recognizes 2016 Consumer Champions
ATLANTA, October 17 – Last week, Georgia Watch presented its 2016 Consumer Champion Awards to advocates, regulators and legislators at a celebration at Turner Field. The award recipients were recognized for their work to protect and empower consumers...
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