Category Archives: Government

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

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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Graham v Servis One: an early Christmas gift for homeowners.

Do you have a mortgage? A settlement check is being sent out to homeowners across the country after a settlement was reached regarding alleged RESPA and Regulation X violations. Continue reading

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What will $600 stimulus pay for?

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.

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!

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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