Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities to the latest industry news and a fast-food favorite closing its doors.
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Here’s a look at the stories making headlines across Georgia this week, from major business expansions and new job opportunities to the latest industry news and a fast-food favorite closing its doors.
Georgia Business Thrives
I n February 2025, the State of Georgia surpassed $53.1 billion in exports, an increase of 6.4% which outpaced the national average of 2.3%. Georgia serves as a global gateway to facilitate more than …
Georgia property taxes could be capped, eliminated in dueling GOP proposals
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Your state property taxes could be capped or eliminated completely – Georgia lawmakers are debating it now. Some of the proposals …
Azerbaijan-Georgia-Turkiye Business Forum held in Kakheti
Participants include Georgia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivišvili, Azerbaijan’s Minister of …
Japan trade deal to bring $600M ‘diamond grit’ factory to Georgia
President Donald Trump’s administration is promising Georgia will get a $600 million advanced manufacturing plant as part of a trade agreement with Japan.
Georgia bill would hide addresses of elected officials, candidates
A proposed revamp of Georgia’s campaign finance reporting system would shield the home addresses of elected officials and candidates from public disclosure. The move follows a rash of threats and hoax …
Georgia Legislators Aim to Lower Property Taxes by Ending Opt-Outs
O’Connor discusses how Georgia Legislators aim to lower property taxes by ending opt-outs. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, …
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.