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Schools could lose most if legislation becomes law

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
By Ty Tagami, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Homeowners will get relief from their fast-rising property tax bills and may even see tax cuts if Gov. Brian Kemp signs Senate Bill 33 into law.
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Senate moves to cut property taxes by increasing sales taxes

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Ty Tagami, Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — The Georgia Senate passed a measure Tuesday that would reduce homeowner property taxes by creating a new sales tax in exchange. House Bill 1116 came from the House as a cap on property tax valuation increases.
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Lawmakers put 911 upgrades on this year’s ballot

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Thursday, April 2, 2026
By Mark Niesse, Staff writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA — Georgia voters will decide this year on a constitutional amendment that would dedicate their 911 fees to a statewide fund for improving emergency services.
Gov. Brian Kemp speaks before signing Georgia House Bills 1199 and 1000 into law at the Georgia State Capitol March 20. The laws suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days and implement one-time income tax rebates. Photo by Ashtin Barker, Capitol Beat

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks before signing Georgia House Bills 1199 and 1000 into law at the Georgia State Capitol March 20. The laws suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days and implement one-time income tax rebates. Photo by Ashtin Barker, Capitol Beat

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State suspends gasoline tax amid price surges

Ty Tagami – Capitol Beat News Service
Thursday, March 26, 2026
ATLANTA — Drivers will soon find gas to be a little cheaper in Georgia after Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law Friday that immediately suspended the state excise tax on motor fuel to address affordability concerns.