AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGeorgia Politics & Health: A new DOJ lawsuit targets New York’s Medicaid fraud practices, reigniting questions about how states contract out programs like CDPAP—an issue that also drew scrutiny in Georgia after Alpharetta-based Public Partnerships LLC was tapped as a sole broker. State Government & Elections: Georgia lawmakers dialed back a QR-code ballot change by limiting hand recounts to the governor or lieutenant governor race, only when margins are tight, while keeping QR codes in place through 2028. New Laws Taking Effect: July 1 brings fresh Georgia rules affecting consumer transactions, senior-services referral disclosures, and local building inspection timelines, among other areas. Public Safety: Georgia AG Chris Carr announced a prison sentence for a Chatham County gang member tied to aggravated assault and armed robbery/carjacking. Heat & Community Response: A heat advisory is back across much of Georgia, with Atlanta opening a cooling center to help residents beat dangerous temperatures. World Cup in Atlanta: England and DR Congo are set for the Round of 32 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with fans packing in despite the heat.
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