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Newton County firefighter close to getting $30,000 settlement over unpaid wages
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The lawsuit claims the firefighter is owed more than $8,500 in wages and overtime. The proposed settlement amount is around $30,000.
A settlement proposal is awaiting approval from a judge. This proposal is related to a lawsuit filed by a firefighter and lieutenant over unpaid wages. The lawsuit claims the firefighter is owed more than $8,500 in wages and overtime.
The proposed settlement amount is around $30,000. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The lawsuit alleges violations of labor laws, including the Fair Labor and Standards Act. A firefighter, Lt. Michael Wilson, is the plaintiff in the lawsuit against a county.
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Category: safety Published: August 19, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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