In the wake of reports that millions of taxpayers have been surprised to learn they owe money to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) this filing season, Ways & Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) and Oversight Subcommittee member Judy Chu (D-CA) sent a letter to Department of Treasury (Treasury) Secretary Steven Mnuchin and IRS Commissioner Charles […]
This week, Congressman David Scott (GA-13) introduced legislation to better address the needs of “under-banked, un-banked, and underserved” communities in America. The Improving Access to Traditional Banking Act of 2019 will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to thoroughly investigate and report to Congress recommendations on how to lessen Americans’ reliance on non-traditional banking […]
Legislation introduced by Council member Marci Collier Overstreet to create the city’s first-ever Task Force for the Promotion of Public Trust passed out of the Finance/Executive Committee Wednesday. “The city of Atlanta has worked tirelessly over the past 13 months to restore public trust. Efforts to ensure transparency in our business practices and accountability for […]
Valentine’s Day is upon us and if you either completely forgot or haven’t gotten your sweetheart a gift yet, there’s still time to get something great that won’t break the bank. Plan for a weekend dinner Not only will a weeknight dinner inconvenience most more than that of a weekend dinner but also, you’ll be […]
Georgia Business Leaders Speak Out Against Voter Suppression A new poll released by Fair Fight highlights the public’s lack of confidence in elections administration in Georgia as well as their demand for elections reforms and support for voting rights. Business leaders from around Georgia reinforced the need for election integrity: “A strong economy requires diversity […]
Dr. David A. Thomas will be installed as the 12th President of Morehouse College at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14, Morehouse’s 152nd birthday. The Presidential Inauguration will launch the beginning of Founder’s Week activities at the College. The festivities will include alumni events, a concert featuring electric violinist Ken Ford, and appearances by scholarship gala honorees such […]
Attorney General Chris Carr announced Monday that two citations have been filed in Fulton County State Court following an investigation into violations of the Georgia Open Records Act committed by former City of Atlanta employee, Jenna Garland. “Openness and transparency in government are vital to upholding the public trust. I am confident that this action […]
Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center) announced in February that they have cleared the final regulatory hurdle toward combining operations. “We are excited to move forward on the merging of our two health systems,” said Bob Quattrocchi, president and CEO, Northside Hospital. “Leaders from both systems are already meeting […]
This one really hurts. Losing the corporate headquarters of SunTrust hit Atlanta below the belt – just as the city was basking in the light of hosting a successful Super Bowl LIII. After all, one goal in hosting the Super Bowl was to promote the Atlanta’s brand as a great place for business. But just […]
Registered voters will have one day to cast a ballot for the March 19 Special Election. Voters wanting to cast a ballot in either the Atlanta City Council District 3 race or the City of Hapeville Alderman at Large race will have to vote at their designated poll location on March 19. Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov or call 404-612-7020 […]
