Category Archives: How to Save Money

COVID: ATL Federal Court pauses free PACER access, ReCAP extension allows free access to documents.

Posted on February 23, 2021 by Amy Barnes

Truly free access to documents on PACER is yet another victim of the pandemic. On Monday, June 8, 2020, Atlanta’s federal court announced a “temporary” pause to PACER access. The announcement goes on to promote online access to PACER as … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: How to improve contact tracing using technology.

Posted on December 24, 2020 by Amy Barnes

Contact tracing is failing, yet we have the ability to save both money and manpower by modernizing the process. Here are a few suggestions for improvement… Continue reading →

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What will $600 stimulus pay for?

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Amy Barnes

Let’s see what a $600 survival check will pay for, starting with essential expenses: Rent? Don’t even go there – Apartment Guide offers an average rent in the Atlanta market of $1,969 as being “affordable.” Mind you, this is allegedly … Continue reading →

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Technology can save the economy, gov’t is failing to adapt.

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Amy Barnes

MARIETTA, GA — July of 2020 – The line at the Cobb County business license office snaked out the door, and across the front of the building. There was no possible way to conduct business (pun fully intended) in a … Continue reading →

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The curious case of COVID-19 and transit: things run efficiently!

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Amy Barnes

It has been a running joke that the CCT 30 is consistently 30 minutes late. Some people have lost their jobs due to that route being both unpredictable & behind schedule. Today, it was different. The bus was quick & … Continue reading →

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