Karen Bennett, who represented Georgia’s House District 94 for 12 years, resigned on Dec. 30 – just days before she was charged in connection to the alleged fraud scheme.
Ex-Georgia Democratic lawmaker accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $14K in COVID unemployment benefits
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January 06, 2026
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