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News from June 2021

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Georgia collected $555 million in insurance premiums sales tax in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 28, 2021

Of the $23.8 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2020, 2.3 percent, or $555 million, came from insurance premiums sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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39 people die in Georgia from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 28, 2021

There were 39 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 8, no changes from the previous week.

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67 people die in Georgia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending May 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 28, 2021

There were 67 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 8, a 14.1 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Justice Department suit targets new Georgia voting law

By W.J. Kennedy | Jun 28, 2021

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Friday against Georgia’s recently enacted voter integrity law, alleging it restricts voter access, according to a report by National Review.

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Georgia receives one EDA grant totaling $210,000 for planning in 2018

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

Georgia received one grant totaling $210,000 for planning in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Georgia ranks 34th in the U.S. for the most occupation and business license, nec paid in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

In 2020, Georgia collected $79.2 million in occupation and business license, nec, ranking it 34th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia ranks 11th with $9,243,356 total in EDA grants in 2018

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

The US Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded $9,243,356 total in grants to fund economic development projects in Georgia in 2018, ranking the state 11th among states, according to data made available by the EDA.

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39 people die in Georgia from kidney disease in week ending May 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

There were 39 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 8, a 20.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia collected 1.4% less in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $23.8 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2020, $6.2 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 1.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Georgia collected $79.2 million in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

Of the $23.8 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2020, 0.3 percent, or $79.2 million, came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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86 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending May 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

There were 86 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 1, a 3.4 percent decrease from the previous week.

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17 people die in Georgia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending May 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 27, 2021

There were 17 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 8, a 21.4 percent increase over the previous week.

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VA provides 8.5% fewer home purchase loans in Georgia in 2nd quarter

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

There were 5,124 VA home purchases in Georgia in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2021, totaling $1.5 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia receives one EDA grant totaling $750,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

Georgia received one grant totaling $750,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2018 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Georgia collected 1.9% more in motor fuels sales tax in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $23.8 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2020, $1.9 billion came from motor fuels sales tax, a 1.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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EDA awards over $9 million in grants for economic development projects in Georgia in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued 13 grants worth $9,384,163 in 2020 to fund economic development projects through opportunity zones in Georgia.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Georgia declines from Q1 to Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Georgia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was $244,973, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia ranks ninth in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle operators license paid in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

In 2020, Georgia collected $117.4 million in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it ninth in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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105 people die in Georgia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 1

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

There were 105 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Georgia during the week ending May 1, a 6.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Georgia collected $74.2 million in taxes on general corporation licenses in 2020

By Peach Tree Times | Jun 26, 2021

Of the $23.8 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2020, 0.3 percent, or $74.2 million, came from taxes on general corporation licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).