Georgia Sen. Blake Tillery (R-Vidalia), chairman of the Senate committee on eliminating the state income tax, has announced plans to file legislation to phase out the Georgia income tax. The committee …
Georgia officials say more than 15,000 families applied for Georgia Promise vouchers
ATLANTA — Weeks ahead of the new school year, the Georgia Student Finance Commission says nearly 15,300 families have applied for vouchers from the Georgia Promise Scholarship. As of July 22, GSFC …
‘Soul of our education system’: Fewer takers than expected for Georgia school vouchers
Around 8,500 students have been approved for the $6,500 annual subsidy, totaling about $55 million, significantly less than the budgeted amount.
Report ranks Georgia among bottom 5 for worst states for healthcare in the country
ATLANTA — Georgia is ranked fourth worst in the country for healthcare, according to a new report from personal finance company WalletHub. WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of …
Georgia families flock to school voucher program as new year approaches
As students in Georgia prepare to return to school, tens of thousands of families have applied for the state’s ‘Georgia Promise Scholarship’ voucher program.Mo …
500 people out of jobs today, property taxes expected to increase in South Georgia
Over 500 people have lost their jobs now that the Cedar Springs Containerboard mill in Early County is closed. Former employees won’t be the only ones feeling the effects.
GA lawmakers explore measures to address soaring property taxes – Fox News
A home is advertised for sale in Rutledge, GA. Georgia lawmakers are proposing measures in 2024 to stem higher property tax bills driven by a sharp rise in property values.
Hipcamp reveals top spots for camping in Georgia
From a 4.5-acre North Georgia getaway with a waterfall to a riverside site overlooking the Broad River, Hipcamp has released its list of the best Georgia campsites. How it works: Hipcamp is… well, …
Outrage in Georgia as one home owes $8 in property taxes and another of …
If it passes, then Georgia cities, county government and local school boards can use a one-time escape hatch to opt out in early 2025. Georgia property tax collections rose 41 percent from 2018 to …
Push to eliminate Georgia’s income tax gains momentum in the Senate. Why not everyone is on board
While supporters say getting rid of the tax would be a win for families, critics worry it would mean higher taxes elsewhere.