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Georgia Gas Tax Suspension Takes Effect for Drivers
A gas tax suspension went into effect in Georgia after midnight, offering drivers temporary savings of 33.3 cents per gallon on regular gasoline and 37.3 cents on diesel fuel. Local residents expressed relief over the discount amid high current gas prices. The move was enacted via an executive order.
Atlanta Restaurateur Billy Streck Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Prolific Atlanta restaurateur Billy Streck has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, claiming nearly $2.8 million in debt. The filing comes amid struggles in the dining industry due to elevated operating costs and declining traffic. Streck previously invested in several Atlanta restaurants.
Former Banker Faces Federal Charges in $931K Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
A former Atlanta-area banker faces federal charges after allegedly siphoning nearly $1 million from customer accounts into cryptocurrency wallets. Mercedes Henry is accused of stealing account information to facilitate fraudulent transfers from Ameris Bank. She now faces charges including bank fraud and access device fraud.
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