Rep. Carter Barrett Named Vice Chair of House Higher Education Dual Enrollment & Tuition Equalization Grant Ad Hoc Committee

ATLANTA – State Representative Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) was recently named vice chairman of the Dual Enrollment & Tuition Equalization Grant Ad Hoc Committee of the House Higher Education Committee. Rep. Barrett was appointed as vice chairman by House Higher Education Committee Chairman Chuck Martin (R-Alpharetta).

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Rep. Carter Barrett Announces Potential Law to Improve Forsyth Co. Homestead Tax Exemptions

ATLANTA – State Representative Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) today announced House Bill 717 was recently enacted to provide a new homestead tax exemption for Forsyth County School District’s ad valorem taxes, which aims to curb rising property taxes for residents. Sponsored by Rep. Barrett, this legislation enables Forsyth residents to vote on the local exemption through a ballot referendum in 2024.

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Rep. Carter Barrett Named as Georgia Council on Aging’s 2023 Legislator of the Year

ATLANTA – State Representative Carter Barrett (R-Cumming) was recently named by the Georgia Council on Aging (GCOA) as its “2023 Legislator of the Year.” This annual recognition is bestowed upon a legislator who shows commitment to Georgia’s seniors throughout the legislative session.

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