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News from July 2023

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Georgia collected $228.6 million in alcoholic beverages sales tax in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $33.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2022, 0.7 percent, or $228.6 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia average $284,752 for Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Georgia for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 averaged $284,752, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Georgia collected 1.8% less in tobacco products sales tax in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $33.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2022, $238.6 million came from tobacco products sales tax, a 1.8 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 9.2% more in property taxes in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

Of the $33.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2022, $799.6 million came from property taxes, a 9.2 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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80 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Georgia during week ending July 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

There were 80 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Georgia in the week ending July 8, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia ranks 20th in the U.S. for the most selective sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

In 2022, Georgia collected $3,084,705,000 in selective sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 20th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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52 people die from diabetes mellitus in Georgia during week ending July 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

There were 52 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Georgia in the week ending July 8, making up 3.2% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia: Tobacco companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Georgia in Q2 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 15, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Tobacco company from Georgia in the second quarter of 2023.

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Georgia collected $18.3 billion in individual income taxes in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $33.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2022, 53.9 percent, or $18.3 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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25 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Georgia during week ending July 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Georgia in the week ending July 8, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Gov. Kemp: Kia to Invest Over $200 Million in EV9 Production Expansion

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Kia will invest more than $200 million and create nearly 200 new jobs at its West Point plant to accommodate assembly of the company’s highly anticipated all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV.

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44 people die from kidney disease in Georgia during week ending July 8

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

There were 44 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Georgia in the week ending July 8, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Georgia.

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Georgia collected 0.9% less in license taxes in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $33.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2022, $743.5 million came from license taxes, a 0.9 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 6.8% less in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

Of the $33.9 billion in taxes collected by Georgia in 2022, $3.1 billion came from selective sales and gross receipts taxes, a 6.8 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 ranks 16th in the U.S. for the most general sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

In 2022, Georgia collected $8,320,361,000 in general sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 16th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Residents and visitors to Georgia paid $33.9 billion in taxes in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

Georgia collected $33.9 billion in taxes in 2022, a 21.8 percent increase from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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50.1% decrease in number of VA loans issued across Georgia from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 5,161 home loans totaling $1.6 billion in Georgia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted second lowest number of inspections on device companies in Georgia during Q2 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 14, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted three inspections at three device companies from Georgia in the second quarter of 2023.

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Sens. Ossoff, McConnell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Oversight of Federal Prisons

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working across the aisle to increase Federal oversight and accountability of the Federal prison system.

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El Senador Ossoff Lidera Impulso para Reabrir el Centro del programa ‘Job Corps’ de Atlanta y Ampliar la Capacitación de Fuerza Laboral en Georgia

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

El Senador Ossoff está pidiendo al Departamento de Trabajo que reafirme sus compromisos con los georgianos y restablezca el sitio de capacitación de Job Corps en Atlanta.