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Georgia collected $212 million in property taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Sandra Scott and Jamal Hill team up for turkey giveaway in Rex

State Representative Sandra Scott and Houston Texans Linebacker Jamal Hill will collaborate for a Turkey Drive Giveaway in Rex, Georgia.

Georgia prepares for statewide certification of general election results

Georgia is approaching the deadline for certifying its general election results, set for Friday, November 22.

Georgia farmland preservation committee to hold final meeting

The Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands is set to hold its final meeting on Monday, November 25, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at 450 State Capitol, located at 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA.

Spencer Frye elected vice-chairman by Georgia House Democratic Caucus

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has chosen State Representative Spencer Frye from Athens to take on the role of House Minority Caucus Vice-Chairman.

Senator Gail Davenport joins annual turkey drive in Rex

On November 23, 2024, Senator Gail Davenport will participate in the Fourth Annual Turkey Drive organized by New Testament Gospel Worldwide Ministries.

Rep. Lynn Smith discusses waterway access strategies with House study committee

State Representative Lynn Smith (R-Newnan), chair of the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters, recently convened a meeting in House District 70 to discuss strategies for expanding public waterway access and conservation...

Tanya F. Miller elected as Georgia House Minority Caucus Chairman

The Georgia House Democratic Caucus has elected State Representative Tanya F. Miller (D-Atlanta) as the House Minority Caucus Chairman for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

Georgia's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 33.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 18, 2024

Georgia collected $3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

House study committee schedules next agricultural meeting in Tifton

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 18, 2024

The House Study Committee on the Exchange, Storage and Coverage of Agricultural Products, Grain and Livestock is set to hold its upcoming meeting at the Georgia Museum of Agriculture located at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.

Georgia representatives join NFWL conference focusing on female lobbyist contributions

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 18, 2024

State Representatives Kim Schofield and Sandra Scott recently attended the National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) 2024 Annual Conference in Atlanta.

Georgia's property tax revenues up 1.8% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 17, 2024

Georgia collected $225 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Georgia's combined tax revenues down 0.6% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Peach Tree Times | Nov 16, 2024

Georgia collected $9.4 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Georgia's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 36.2% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

Georgia collected $3 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 29.3% more home purchase loans in Georgia in Q3

There were 4,202 VA home purchases in Georgia in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $1.5 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Georgia Senate committee to discuss corrections facility issues

The Senate Department of Corrections Facilities Study Committee will hold its fourth meeting on Friday, November 22, at 10:00 a.m. The committee is chaired by Majority Whip Sen.

Ginny Ehrhart re-elected as secretary-treasurer of House Majority Caucus

State Representative Ginny Ehrhart has been re-elected as Secretary and Treasurer of the House Majority Caucus for the 2025-2026 legislative term.

Bruce Williamson re-elected as chairman of Georgia's House Majority Caucus