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The True Meaning of Memorial Day
Today I’d like to take an opportunity to reflect upon the history and meaning behind one of our nation’s most important holidays- Memorial Day. Memorial Day, originally referred to as Decoration Day to describe the graves decorated to honor fallen … Continue reading
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Changes to the Motor Vehicle Ad Valorem Tax and Title Fee
This week we will take an in depth look at coming changes to the way motor vehicles are taxed as we continue our review of HB 386, the “comprehensive” tax reform bill we passed this year. This portion of the … Continue reading
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Eliminating the “Marriage Penalty” on Georgia Families
Over the next few weeks, I will discuss the details of HB 386, the “comprehensive” tax reform bill that we passed this year. While not as comprehensive as I would have liked it to be, it did successfully address many … Continue reading
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Senator Heath Announces Re-Election Campaign
Rock Solid Conservative, Taxpayer Champion for New Jobs & Tax Cuts State Senator Bill Heath, the conservative chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, announced today that he will seek re-election to the 31st Senate District. Widely respected as one of … Continue reading
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Is it Mother’s Day or Mothers’ Day?
Anna Jarvis is given credit for founding Mother’s Day. Anna was born in 1864 as one of eleven children. At the conclusion of a Bible lesson on mothers, her mother prayed a very short prayer hoping that someone would found … Continue reading
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Week 12 of the 2012 Session
Late last night, the 2012 Legislative Session drew to a close following 14 hours of debate on day 40. Over the past 40 legislative days, we worked to create just, beneficial laws that will make Georgia a better state today … Continue reading
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Post Session Recap #5
Today marks the 32nd day of bill signings for Governor Deal. Of the 172 non-local bills that were sent to the governor, just over 50 have been signed so far. Governor Deal has until midnight on May 8th to sign … Continue reading
