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Property Taxes Could Be Scrapped by 2032 in Georgia
The proposal, called the Georgia Homeownership Opportunity and Market Equalization Act (HOME) Act or House Bill 1116, was introduced by state Republican lawmakers late last month. The plan, led by …
Bill capping annual property tax increases advances through Georgia Senate
Georgia homeowners’ property values couldn’t rise faster than the inflation rate, putting a brake on annual property tax increases, according to a bill that passed the state Senate on Tuesday.
Burns unveils plan to eliminate property taxes on Georgia homes
House Speaker John Burns on Wednesday unveiled his plan to eliminate property taxes on primary single-family residences — a move that would fundamentally change the way most Georgians pay for schools …
Ga. Senate passes property tax relief, setting up House showdown
“No one should ever face the loss of their home because they can’t pay rent to the government,” Georgia Republican House Speaker Jon Burns of Newington said.
Georgia House GOP unveils plan to end property taxes for homeowners
House Republicans have proposed a major property tax overhaul that they say will save Georgia homeowners money but eliminate a reliable source of revenue for counties, cities and schools. Under the …
Georgia lawmakers to consider homeowner tax changes
Georgia lawmakers are weighing major changes to how homeowners are taxed. Competing proposals over property tax relief are now taking center stage under the Gold Dome. Lawmakers in the Georgia House …
Burns wants to end homestead property taxes in Georgia
Homeowners shouldn’t have to “pay rent to the government,” House Speaker Jon Burns said in proposing an end to homestead property taxes in Georgia.
Georgia limits campaign donations — except when it doesn’t
It’s a big election year in Georgia, but the rules governing the raising and spending of campaign cash can be confusing.
Economists: Georgia, Savannah set to gain in 2026, outpacing the nation
Many of the city and state’s projected achievements this year come from job growth, small business success and data centers …