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Report shows $1B of Georgia's pandemic benefits unchecked

(The Center Square) – More than $1 billion in Georgia pandemic unemployment claims had not been reviewed to verify eligibility as of June 30, 2025, and it's not known if the claims remain unverified.

By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Oct 23, 2026, 2:24 PM ET

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Department says software that led to cost overruns was desperately needed
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Committee doesn't address Georgia agency's purchase of $955K spy truck

(The Center Square) – A joint legislative committee on Thursday discussing rising costs in Georgia's foster care system did not address the Department of Human Services' $955,000 purchase of a vehicle equipped with a cellphone surveillance tool.

By Kim Jarrett and Johnny Edwards | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Oct 22, 2026, 6:04 PM ET

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Why Georgia's child protection agency paid $1 million for a Chevy
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Georgia child protective services gives up its $1 million spy truck

(The Center Square) – Georgia's child welfare agency no longer has its Chevrolet Traverse spy vehicle, bought with nearly $955,000 in taxpayer money and equipped with a powerful cell phone surveillance tool.

By Johnny Edwards and Kim Jarrett | The Center Square, Reporting from The Center Square
Published Oct 21, 2026, 3:48 PM ET

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Georgia agency's $71.1M cost increase tied to spending $7.3M on software
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