ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2024) – Today, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 439 through the Local Consent Calendar. Sponsored by Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Atlanta), the measure proposes a senior homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes, in the amount of $100,000 of the assessed value of the homestead. This exemption is applicable to residents of Atlanta who are 65 years of age or older, with a single or combined household income not exceeding $100,000.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 13, 2024) – Today, Democratic Whip Sen. Harold Jones II (D-Augusta) made the following statement regarding his recent appointment to the Senate Special Committee on Investigations:
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ATLANTA – State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah) and State Senator Ben Watson (R-Savannah) today announced the introduction of legislation aimed at giving the City of Tybee Island and any other local government the ability to hold promoters of unpermitted events accountable for any costs resulting from the events.
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ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn) and State Senator Clint Dixon (R-Gwinnett) applauded today’s bipartisan vote by the House on Senate Bill 333, legislation to create the City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County. If signed by Governor Kemp, SB 333 would place the question of cityhood on the spring primary ballot for residents in the proposed city.
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ATLANTA (Feb. 6, 2024) — Tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 7, Sen. Sally Harrell (D-Atlanta) will hold a press conference with self-advocates, family members and service providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to urge the Georgia General Assembly to get the work done to fully support Georgians with IDD.
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