Rep. Lehman Franklin Co-Sponsors Legislation Prohibiting Political Subdivisions from Imposing Various Taxes for Educational Purposes

ATLANTA – State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) recently co-sponsored House Bill 1000 to prohibit political subdivisions from imposing various taxes, placing ceilings on local sales taxes and taxing the use of mobile telecommunications.

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Rep. Debra Bazemore to Host District 69 High School Check-In Day at the State Capitol

*Editor’s note: This advisory has been updated to reflect the proper time of the event, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

ATLANTA – State Representative Debra Bazemore (D-South Fulton) will host House District 69 High School Check-In Day on Monday, January 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in room 216 of the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta.

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Rep. Jordan Ridley Introduces Legislation to Provide Homestead Exemptions for Seniors in Cherokee County

ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) recently introduced House Bill 1025, legislation that would provide a homestead exemption from Cherokee County School District ad valorem taxes for residents in that school district.

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State Legislators Introduce Resolution for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol

ATLANTA – State Representatives Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain), Rhonda Burnough (D-Riverdale), Sheila Jones (D-Atlanta), Edna Jackson (D-Savannah) and Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) recently introduced House Resolution 817, a resolution which recognizes Monday, January 29, 2024, as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Day at the Capitol, or “Delta Day” at the Capitol. These legislators also issued the following statement:

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