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Ga. official lease deal surfaces
'Mutual decision' made by Deal, apppointee over possible conflict of interest
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A member of Georgia’s State Properties Commission resigned after a newspaper discovered he signed a $1.4 million deal to lease office space to the state while serving on the panel. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Friday reported details of the transaction. There’s no law or guideline prohibiting the deal involving Dr. Larry “Jeff” Payne, the Journal-Constitution reported.
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PHOTOS: Hundreds rally in Gainesville in 'Hands Off' protest against Trump, Musk
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Hundreds turn out to the square in downtown Gainesville Saturday, April 5, 2025, to take part in the "Hands Off " protest of the Trump administration. The protest was part of a national mass activation day against the administration.

by Scott Rogers
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