Public Safety

American Direct Sweepstakes Scam

2/26/11 The Governor's Office of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about a scam being perpetrated by a company calling itself American Direct Sweepstakes and Promotion Company. Consumers are receiving notification letters purportedly sent by Lincoln Financial Group, an alleged agent of the company, informing them they have won $20,000 in a sweepstakes... More

Avoiding Home Repair Fraud

The storms that recently struck some Georgia communities have put a number of residents in the position of having to repair and rebuild homes that were damaged.  This is a good time for all Georgians to be reminded of how to choose a reputable contractor so that you don’t end up with someone who does shoddy work, exceeds agreed-upon costs or takes longer than promised to complete the job. More seriously... More

The Cherokee Rose is Georgia's State Flower