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Virus Unleashes Wave of Fraud in US Amid Fear and Scarcity

WASHINGTON — A 39-year-old former investment manager in Georgia was already facing federal charges that he robbed hundreds of retirees of their savings through a Ponzi scheme when the rapid spread of COVID-19 presented an opportunity. Christopher A. Parris started …

License Plate Readers Make an Impact in Georgia

Richmond County Sheriff’s officials say they’re considering adding license plate readers to their patrol fleet. Deputy Terry Skinner tells the Augusta Chronicle the automated license plate readers have made an impact in the department during a testing phase. Skinner says …