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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.

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El Senador Ossoff Lanza Esfuerzo para Ayudar a los Inquilinos de Georgia a Convertirse en Propietarios de Vivienda

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 14, 2023

El Senador Ossoff hace un llamado a los ejecutivos de varios proveedores de viviendas de renta para ayudar a los inquilinos con buen historial de pago a generar crédito para que puedan comprar vivienda

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Georgia: Drugs companies were the third most FDA inspected companies in Georgia in Q2 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 13, 2023

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

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Georgia ranked sixth among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 13, 2023

Georgia ranked sixth in VA home loans in 2022 with 38,791 loans issued.

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Georgia ranks 19th in the U.S. for the most sales and gross receipts taxes paid in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 13, 2023

In 2022, Georgia collected $11,405,066,000 in sales and gross receipts taxes, ranking it 19th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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June Net Tax Revenues Down 0.4%

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June totaled $2.84 billion, for a decrease of $10.9 million, or -0.4 percent, compared to June 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion.

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Sen. Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fentanyl Trafficking

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator recently warned social media companies aren’t doing enough to stop sale of fentanyl by cartels & other groups

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Sen. Ossoff Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Georgia’s Citrus Industry

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 13, 2023

Sen. Ossoff’s legislation would help ensure Georgia’s citrus industry has representation on the National Citrus Disease Subcommittee Ahead of 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization, Sen. Ossoff met with key agricultural leaders to ensure farm bill meets the needs of Georgia’s farmers & growers

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Average VA home loan amount in Georgia increases in Q2

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 12, 2023

The average VA loan amount in Georgia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $319,316, a 0.2 percent increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FDA conducted second highest number of inspections on Biologics companies in Georgia during Q2 2023

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 12, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 16 Biologics companies from Georgia in the second quarter of 2023.

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Georgia ranks 10th in the U.S. for the most property taxes paid in 2022

By Peach Tree Times | Jul 12, 2023

In 2022, Georgia collected $799,564,000 in property taxes, ranking it 10th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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El Senador Ossoff Lanza Esfuerzo para Ayudar a los Inquilinos de Georgia a Convertirse en Propietarios de Vivienda

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

El Senador Ossoff hace un llamado a los ejecutivos de varios proveedores de viviendas de renta para ayudar a los inquilinos con buen historial de pago a generar crédito para que puedan comprar vivienda

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Sen. Ossoff Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Small Businesses Owned by Service-Disabled Veterans

By Peach Tree Times Report | Jul 12, 2023

Sen. Ossoff introduces new legislation to help service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses compete for Federal contracts