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Fuel tax break drains Georgia revenue collections

Monday, June 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia's fuel tax collections in May were $196.6 million lower when compared to last year, in part because of a two-month fuel tax suspension approved by state lawmakers and second-term Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. ... Read More.

Kemp adds sales tax legislation to busy special session

Friday, June 5 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Some Georgia cities and counties could vote on an additional 1-cent sales tax in November, thanks to an addition to the agenda for the June 17 General Assembly's special session. ... Read More.

Johnston resigns from State Election Board

Thursday, June 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Georgia State Election Board member Janice Johnston resigned from the board on Thursday, citing personal reasons. Johnston, who was appointed by the Georgia Republican Party... Read More.

Atlanta transit system under federal probe

Thursday, June 4 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Atlanta's transit system, expected to see an influx in two weeks from global soccer's biggest stage, is under investigation for security protocols by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday. ... Read More.

World Cup: Economic impact equation includes displaced regular tourism

Wednesday, June 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Putting a dollar figure on the economic impact of the FIFA World Cup games scheduled for Atlanta is not an exact science, economists say. Eight... Read More.

Metro Atlanta district attorney sues to stop state law

Wednesday, June 3 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston is suing the state over a law creating nonpartisan elections for five metro Atlanta district attorneys. The change from... Read More.

Georgia doctors face scrutiny as they cozy up to injury lawyers

Wednesday, June 3 by The Center Square

The Instagram post shows Georgia personal-injury attorney Harris Weinstein, aka "The Georgia Pitbull," smiling with Dr. Amin Oskouei, owner of Ortho Sport & Spine, a nationwide chain of medical clinics. Over them is the text "#cantstopwontstop w/my boy #Dr_O!" Dr. Oskouei has the label... Read More.

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Fuel tax break drains Georgia revenue collections

Kemp adds sales tax legislation to busy special session

Johnston resigns from State Election Board

Atlanta transit system under federal probe

World Cup: Economic impact equation includes displaced regular tourism

Metro Atlanta district attorney sues to stop state law

Georgia doctors face scrutiny as they cozy up to injury lawyers

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