Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Introduction of the Georgia HOME Act: Eliminating Property Taxes on Georgia Homesteads

ATLANTA— Today, Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives Jon Burns (R-Newington) applauded the introduction of a legislative priority for the 2026 session. The Georgia HOME Act aims to provide historic relief to Georgia homeowners by eliminating homestead property taxes statewide.

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Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield Urge Georgia General Assembly to Support Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) urge the General Assembly to appropriate $500,000 to fund coordination positions under the Georgia Trauma Informed Child and Youth Trafficking Response Act (LC 48 1659), which would create the state’s first trauma-informed, statewide system to protect children and youth who are victims of human trafficking.

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Rep. Akbar Ali Receives Committee Assignments for the Remainder of the 2025-2026 Legislative Term

ATLANTA – House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) recently appointed State Representative Akbar Ali (D-Lawrenceville) to serve on the House Creative Arts and Entertainment, Economic Development and Tourism and Urban Affairs committees for the remainder of the 2025-2026 legislative term.

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Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield Urge the General Assembly to Support Mental Health Care Services in Schools

ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra G. Scott (D-Rex), Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) and Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) urge the Georgia General Assembly to support mental health care services in schools by approving $250 million in funding as part of House Bill 26, the School Behavioral Mental Health Support Act, which Reps. Scott, Davis and Schofield introduced during the 2025 legislative session.

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