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  • Why did Georgia's ethics watchdog bring this high-profile case to Helen?

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• Ethics board fines Georgia Republican Assembly for campaign violations (11alive.com) — State ethics commissioners met in Helen to fine the Georgia Republican Assembly for campaign finance violations tied to a broader alleged Ponzi scheme, bringing a high-profile state case into the local spotlight. While the penalty covers only part of the overall investigation, officials and a victims' advocate say the action marks progress and underscores Helen's role in statewide ethics oversight.
   

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  • Retired Clarkesville educator begins new chapter as children's author at 82 (nowgeorgia.com)

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