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Speaker Burns Appoints Chair Katie Dempsey to Joint Study Committee on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System
1+ week, 6+ day ago (132+ words) State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome), chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Human Resources, was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Joint Study Committee'on Evaluating Escalating Costs in Georgia's Foster Care System. Created by'Senate…...
Governor cuts budget after income tax bill creates $1. 3 billion hole
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (849+ words) An income tax cut bill that the governor signed into law Monday has caused a $1. 3 billion revenue shortfall for next year's budget, which takes effect in July." Gov. Brian Kemp, who is term-limited and serving his final year in office,…...
Sandy Springs City Council to discuss "26 budget, new fire station costs, TSPLOST
3+ week, 1+ day ago (17+ words) Sandy Springs officials are set to open discussions on next year's operating budget and spending plan....
Atlanta mayor proposes nearly $1 billion budget
3+ week, 3+ day ago (139+ words) ATLANTA " The latest budget proposal for the City of Atlanta is aimed at heavy investment in the city's neighborhoods, youth and public safety. The latest budget proposal from Mayor Andre Dickens is nearly $1 billion, a 2% increase to the previous fiscal…...
State begins issuing one-time tax refunds
3+ week, 2+ day ago (176+ words) The state has begun issuing one-time tax refunds to qualified Georgia residents, according to a statement from Gov. Brian Kemp's office. The special tax refunds were authorized by'HB 1000'during the 2026 legislative session. This is the fourth refund issued by Kemp…...
Atlanta City Council president seeks city vehicle, driver
4+ week, 11+ hour ago (19+ words) A new resolution would direct public works and finance departments to designate a car and fund transportation for her....