ATLANTA – State Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder) recently introduced a package of legislation aimed at providing school property tax relief for senior citizens. Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Majority Caucus Vice Chairman Houston Gaines – who make up the Barrow County delegation with Persinger – cosponsored the legislation. “With the cost-of-living soaring, Georgia families and senior citizens are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet,” said Rep. Persinger. “Basic necessities like housing, groceries and healthcare are becoming prohibitively expensive, forcing individuals and families to carefully budget and make tough financial decisions. With that, granting homestead exemptions from Barrow County School district ad valorem taxes to seniors is a practical move. With these proposed measures, it is my hope that Barrow’s seniors will be able to free up their finances to allocate their resources toward more pressing needs. These measures could ensure our seniors can live more comfortably and with greater peace of mind. I look forward to working alongside my legislative colleagues to continue the fight against rising inflation, and I thank the Barrow County School Board members, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Jennifer Houston and Tax Commissioner Jessica Garrett for all of their hard work and support in this proposed legislation.”
Continue reading “Rep. Holt Persinger Introduces Legislation Providing Homestead Exemptions for Barrow County Seniors”Rep. Sam Park Files Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act to Support Unsung Heroes
ATLANTA – State Representative Sam Park (D-Lawrenceville) today introduced the Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act, which aims to support the contributions of family caregivers in Georgia by increasing the cap on tax credits from up to $150 to up to $1,000 on caregiving expenses. Family caregivers, people who tend to the needs of family members with short or long-term limitations due to illness, injury or disability, play an indispensable role by providing care and support to loved ones who need it most.
Continue reading “Rep. Sam Park Files Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act to Support Unsung Heroes”Speaker Jon Burns Issues Statement on the Passage of Legislation Amending the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) issued the following statement in response to the passage of House Bill 881:
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Issues Statement on the Passage of Legislation Amending the Prosecuting Attorneys Qualifications Commission”Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Becky Evans and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Legislative Town Hall
ATLANTA – State Representatives Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur), Becky Evans (D-Atlanta) and State Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) will hold a legislative town hall meeting on Sunday, February 4, 2024, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church in Atlanta.
Continue reading “Reps. Mary Margaret Oliver, Becky Evans and Sen. Elena Parent to Hold Legislative Town Hall”Rep. Doreen Carter to Host 9th Annual “Go Red for Women” Events
ATLANTA – State Representative Doreen Carter (D-Lithonia) will host a series of events to celebrate the ninth annual “Go Red for Women” during the first week of February. The event schedule is as follows:
- Blood pressure checks on Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Georgia State Capitol;
- Annual Go Red for Women luncheon on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital in Conyers;
- Go Red for Women breakfast on Saturday, February 3, 2024, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Chapel Hill Middle School in Decatur.