FTC Ticket-Limit Case Puts Online Scalping Tactics Under Scrutiny
The FTC’s Elite Events case targets alleged ticket-limit circumvention, but it does not cap resale prices, remove fees or guarantee fans primary-market access.
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Mableton Adopts 4.5-Mill Public-Safety District. What Residents Are Funding
Mableton City Council approved a dedicated 4.5-mill public-safety district in a 6-1 vote. The city projects $21 million in annual revenue and estimates about $630 a year for a $350,000 home before exemptions.
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Gilmer County Warns Planning Applicants in Ellijay About Payment Scam
Gilmer County says people listed on upcoming Planning & Zoning calendars are receiving convincing emails seeking payment. The county says legitimate Planning & Zoning payments are made in person before an applicant is added to the calendar.
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Savannah police employees investigated over alleged Flock camera misuse
Six Savannah police employees are under investigation over alleged misuse of Flock camera data as the city expands its network and Georgia agencies face growing questions about access, audits and public disclosure.
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PPP settlement shows pandemic-loan scrutiny is still expanding
A $2.6 million Georgia settlement highlights continuing federal review of pandemic loans, corporate-affiliation rules, data analysis and Treasury collections.
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Frozen Blueberry E. coli Outbreak Reaches 12 Cases in Two States
Publix recalled all lots of four GreenWise frozen-berry products as FDA and CDC investigate 12 E. coli cases, four hospitalizations and no deaths.
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Atlanta,, GA Weather Snapshot – August 3, 2026
11:51 PM · Monday, August 3, 2026 · Atlanta,, GA: 77°F (Mostly Clear) · Feels like 78°F · Humidity 78% · Wind 3 mph
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FTC targets ticket broker accused of bypassing limits on 2,400 events
The FTC says a Georgia broker used fake accounts, virtual cards and proxy services to exceed ticket limits on more than 2,400 events.
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GDOT plans 39 more truck spaces at Cook County’s I-75 Rest Area No. 5
GDOT’s PI 0020366 proposes adding 39 truck-parking spaces at the northbound I-75 Rest Area No. 5 in Cook County, near Adel but outside the city limits. The planned total would rise from 26 to 65 spaces, with construction listed for the 2033 program year.
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VA Augusta ambulance service reports more than 120 veteran transports since launch
The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center’s in-house ambulance service had completed more than 120 veteran transports by its July 16 launch event, according to WRDW, with the program designed for veterans needing medically supported transportation.
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Columbus facade board deadline is today for August Uptown meeting
Completed applications for Columbus’s Uptown Facade Board must reach the Planning Department by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, ahead of the board’s Aug. 17 meeting.
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Brookhaven’s District 2 special election set for Nov. 3 after resignation
Brookhaven will hold a Nov. 3 special election to fill the unexpired District 2 council term after Jennifer Owens resigned. Qualifying runs Aug. 17-19, and the qualifying fee is $936.
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Johns Creek property-tax decision enters its final August stretch
Johns Creek’s 2026 municipal millage-rate process is moving into August after two July 13 public hearings, with the final rate and household impact still requiring official confirmation.
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Georgia school phone restrictions begin shaping the 2026-27 academic year
Georgia’s K-8 bell-to-bell device restriction is active for the 2026-27 school year. District rules vary, while a statewide high-school mandate begins no later than July 1, 2027.
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Atlanta,, GA Weather Snapshot – August 2, 2026
11:22 PM · Sunday, August 2, 2026 · Atlanta,, GA: 75°F (Clear) · Feels like 76°F · Humidity 78% · Wind 6 mph
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Savannah police place six employees on leave over alleged Flock license-plate-reader misuse
Savannah police placed four officers and two civilian employees on administrative leave after an internal audit flagged potentially improper Flock searches; the six cases were referred to the GBI.
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Metter schools prepare for Georgia’s bell-to-bell device restrictions
Candler County Schools says Metter High School and Metter College & Career Academy will restrict access to personal communication devices from 7:20 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. during the 2026-27 school year, while HB 1009 sets a December 31, 2026, effective date and a July 1, 2027, outside deadline for grades 9-12.
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Birmingham seeks developers for landfill-gas project at two city landfills
Birmingham is seeking private developers for a potential landfill-gas project at the Eastern Area and New Georgia landfills. Questions are due Aug. 7, and proposals are due Sept. 21.
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Pooler’s new flood-insurance rating could lower premiums for eligible policyholders
Pooler’s new FEMA Community Rating System Class 5 designation could reduce eligible National Flood Insurance Program premiums by up to 25% beginning October 1, 2026. The benefit is limited to qualifying policies and does not apply automatically to every Pooler resident or every flood-insurance policy.
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Broad Street construction continues as downtown access remains disrupted
Augusta drivers face continuing Broad Street lane restrictions, while the status of a temporary 13th Street closure should be confirmed before travel.
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Columbus judicial center nears completion after $207.5 million project
Columbus’ 342,000-square-foot John D. Allen Judicial Center is nearing completion, with construction expected to finish in September and court-related moves to follow later.
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South Macon affordable-housing application advances with county commission support
Macon-Bibb commissioners backed an application seeking a three-year housing-planning program focused on South Macon and the Houston Avenue corridor.