Georgia Watch

Georgia's leading consumer advocacy organization.

[NCLC @NCLC4consumers]

“By acquiring Grasshopper & moving the bank’s HQ, Enova would succeed in unlocking the benefits of the bank’s national bank charter for the purposes of expanding Enova’s predatory lending strategies to the national stage." @SenWarren @ChrisVanHollen @BLaw https://t.co/4Wr01vV1Ig

[Consumer Federation of America @ConsumerFed]

The #Senate Banking Committee will vote on a #Crypto bill, the #CLARITYAct, TOMORROW.

Learn the top consumer and investor harms that would result from passage of this bill.

https://t.co/RvVkibP6Zu

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Read our full press release here: https://t.co/Bw4BagHgwg
#ProtectConsumers #StopTheDebtTrap #HighCostLoans

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

This week, Georgia Watch along with a broad coalition of 15 state-based organizations sent a formal letter to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging the Board of Governors to deny the national bank charter application submitted by the payday lender Enova.

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Granting Enova a national bank charter would enable Enova to export its extremely high-interest loans nationwide, overriding longstanding state usury and consumer protection laws and disproportionately harming communities of color, women, seniors, and young people.

[Consumer Federation of America @ConsumerFed]

"They’re going to sense that they shouldn't be filing complaints," says @AdamRust9, director of financial services at the Consumer Federation of America. "That’s the clear signal the bureau is trying to make." #CFPB

https://t.co/HjN55L5Mbi

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Today, @LeapfrogGroup released its Spring 26 Safety Grades. “While we are excited for the 20 Georgia hospitals that earned an A, Georgia’s continued decline in rankings is a serious concern," said @LizCoyle2. Search for your hospital on https://t.co/qs1SUxIT91. #PatientSafety

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Executive Director @LizCoyle2 will be a featured speaker in an upcoming webinar, "Watching Your Money," co-hosted by @GeorgiaPIRG and @georgiawatch on rising energy costs in Georgia.

Register here: https://t.co/fyQ1RlBNvD

#GAPIRG #EnergyAffordability #ConsumerProtection

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

@LizCoyle2 spoke with @insideclimate about the missed opportunity to act on data centers.

“It’s really disappointing...They had numerous bills they could have acted on if they really wanted to protect consumers.”

https://t.co/H4cwnj0Gou

#ConsumerProtection #GAPOL

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Our 2025 Impact Report highlights how communities across Georgia are gaining the tools to improve access to care, strengthen financial security, and shape the policies that affect their lives.

Check it out today: https://t.co/g9VJD0ULS5

#GeorgiaWatch #ConsumerAdvocacy

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

The legislative session ended on April 2 with progress made to protect consumers on many fronts—but key initiatives did not advance.

Check out this month’s issue of The Watcher for more details!
https://t.co/hKFoWc2g57

#GAPOL #GeorgiaWatch #TheWatcher

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

“There was a lot of talk at the Capitol about the affordability crisis, but they did nothing to protect Georgians from subsidizing Georgia Power’s massive, speculative buildout to serve large data centers." - @LizCoyle2
Read more: https://t.co/iUimEqWuH9
#GAPOL

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

“My concern is we’re talking about theoretical contracts with theoretical large load data centers. But the money to build these facilities is very, very real.”

Georgia Watch Executive Director @LizCoyle2 speaks with @wsbtv: https://t.co/82WyfDSUFg

#GAPOL #EnergyAffordability

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

As lawmakers head into the final days of legislative session, the future of data center tax breaks in GA remains uncertain. @LizCoyle2 spoke with Beau Evans about what’s at stake for Georgians. Read more: https://t.co/LWWRTJ6kjy
#GAPOL #ConsumerProtection #EnergyAffordability

[Consumer Federation of America @ConsumerFed]

There are a lot of “non-driving” factors that companies consider when setting #insurance rates. Find out more from CFA Insurance expert Doug Heller
https://t.co/Wg3MIBjgEd

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

It’s Day 36 of the 2025–2026 biennial session & we’re in the final push to Sine Die on April 2. Check out this issue of The Watcher to learn which bills we’re tracking, take action on data center legislation, & welcome our newest board member!
https://t.co/hKFoWc2NUF
#GAPol

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

“A doctor has said they need potentially life-saving procedures—and to let a robot make that decision is completely unacceptable.” — @LizCoyle2.

Georgia lawmakers are advancing SB 444 to ensure health insurance decisions aren’t made solely by AI.
https://t.co/RVukYJRleH
#GAPOL

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Community Health Workers strengthen Georgia’s health system by helping people navigate care and connect with local resources. HB 291 would create a statewide framework for CHW certification within the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Learn more: https://t.co/5L28AuTDjw

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

Call your Reps & tell them intentions don’t pay power bills! The Senate passed SB 410, but the House has the chance to get it right! The cost of building large-load data centers shall not be transferred to other customers. https://t.co/fPyK0x4JLD
#HighPowerBills #GAPOL

[Georgia Watch @georgiawatch]

An exemption in laws still allows ambulance operators to bill patients at out-of-network rates. Fortunately, bills we support aim to close that loophole.

Read here: https://t.co/763UnL61ob

#ConsumerProtection #HealthcareAffordability #GAPOL