New legislation offers Georgia farmers pathway to cheaper property taxes. Here's how
On Tuesday, the Georgia Senate passed a bill and a resolution affecting farmers' property taxes, if approved by voters.
State House passes lawsuit reform bill in Georgia
One of Gov. Brian Kemp’s top legislative priorities took another step toward passage Thursday when the state House of Representatives approved a bill aimed at reforming Georgia’s civil liability laws.
Georgia Senate gives final OK to tax cut, rebate legislation
The Georgia Senate passed House Bill 111, which would lower the state’s income tax rate, and House Bill 112, which would give Georgians one-time income tax rebates.
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Pending legislation could ease residents’ property tax burden
Pending millage bill will allow school systems to “give money back to the taxpayers,” according to Senator Sam Watson.
Atlanta Civic Circle8d
Legislature considers hurdles to discourage local opt-outs from new homestead tax exemption
Georgia lawmakers could require local governments that have already opted out of a new statewide homestead property-tax ...
The Valdosta Daily Times2d
Voters will be asked next year whether to expand conservation tax breaks for farmers
Farmers may soon get more tax relief under a decades-old program designed to keep agricultural land out of developers’ hands.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution7d
Georgia film tax credit could be revived in an unlikely place — Hurricane Helene relief bill
A bill intended to grant relief for Hurricane Helene timber losses could morph into a $60 million-a-year tax credit for the Georgia film industry ...
Walton Tribune1d
Loganville property tax break on hold at least for now
The Loganville City Council has abandoned plans to boost its homestead property tax exemption from $2,000 to $5,000, at least ...
Georgia Power to argue new long-term plan to PSC after Legislature stalls consumer-friendly bills
The Georgia Public Service Commission is scheduled to begin hearing testimony later this month from Georgia Power officials ...
Grice Connect3d
Board of Education supports statewide property tax relief
Bulloch County homeowners will see more stable property tax bills after the Board of Education allowed a new statewide ...
Savannah Morning News2d
New legislation offers Georgia farmers pathway to cheaper property taxes. Here's how
HB 90 would amend Georgia Code § 48-5-7.4 to double the acreage farmers and other agricultural producers can place under a protective covenant in return for smaller property tax bills.