ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D–Lithonia) will host a virtual town hall on Thursday, October 26, 2023, from 6 – 8 p.m. via Zoom; to register for Zoom access, please click here.
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By State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Sandra Scott (D-Rex)
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In our society, where homeownership is often considered a symbol of financial security and stability, property taxes can be a heavy burden, especially for elderly citizens living on fixed incomes. Many older individuals and couples find themselves struggling to pay property taxes, which can sometimes be relatively modest amounts, typically less than $5,000 per year. We will explore the challenges faced by elderly citizens in meeting their property tax obligations, and we hope to raise important questions about the ethics and implications of forcing these individuals out of their homes due to unpaid taxes.
Continue reading “Protecting Our Elderly Citizens: A Closer Look at Property Taxes and the Impact on Fixed Incomes”Joint Study Committee on Service Delivery Strategy to Hold Next Meeting
ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Service Delivery Strategy (SDS), co-chaired by State Representative John LaHood (R-Valdosta) and State Senator Frank Ginn (R-Danielsville), will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Lowndes County Judicial & Administrative Complex in Valdosta, Georgia.
Continue reading “Joint Study Committee on Service Delivery Strategy to Hold Next Meeting”Rep. Eric Bell to Host Live Well Community Partnership Meeting at Georgia State Capitol
ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) will join Clayton County School Board Member of District 7 Sabrina Hill in hosting the Live Well Community Partnership meeting on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 2 – 4 p.m. in room 606 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
Continue reading “Rep. Eric Bell to Host Live Well Community Partnership Meeting at Georgia State Capitol”House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources to Hold First Meeting
ATLANTA – The House Study Committee on Fishing Access to Freshwater Resources, chaired by House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross), will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Towerhouse Farm Brewery in Gay, Georgia.
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