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Georgia small businesses need Big Beautiful Bill Act’s permanent deduction
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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However, while the tax cuts for large corporations were made permanent, the 20% Small Business Deduction is set to expire at the end of 2025. Without action from Congress, this could result in a major tax increase for millions of small businesses...
Georgia mothers’ lives are at risk if Medicaid cuts reduce maternal care coverage
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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As OB/GYNs, we are terrified of the potentially disastrous impact these cuts would have on our obstetric patients specifically. Women serve as the focal point of their families, the heart of so many functions in their communities and often as the...
Atlanta ranked in top 10 of 2025 best cities report
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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Major metros may still rule, but smaller U.S. cities are gaining national attention for livability, innovation, and growth. A new ranking of America’s 100 best-performing cities in 2025 reveals a surprising mix of established powerhouses and...
Georgia Amends Intangible Recording Tax Statute and Expands Loans Exempt from Tax
JD Supra - California
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June 30, 2025
On May 9, Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 586, revising the definition of “long-term note[s] secured by real estate” that are subject to the intangible recording tax. Under current law, long-term notes are considered any note in which part...
Fundraising deadline puts 2026 hopefuls in Georgia to the test
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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That task is complicated by Gov. Brian Kemp’s behind-the-scenes maneuvering. He has privately asked top donors to “keep your powder dry” as he tries to broker an endorsement deal with President Donald Trump. The Republicans are up against...
Colin Allred will run for Texas Senate seat again
CBS News
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Former Texas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred formally launched his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign Tuesday morning, entering what is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races of the cycle. A former NFL linebacker, Allred represented the Dallas...
Huge Student Loan Shake-Up: Senate Bill Could End Popular Repayment Plans and Slash Borrowing—What It Means for You
KSU Sentinel
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July 1, 2025
In a deeply disturbing and emotional case that has shocked the entire nation, a father has been sentenced after he brutally killed his own 4-year-old son by crushing his skull with his bare hands. This heartbreaking case has sparked outrage and...
The Atlanta Hawks are Having the Best NBA Offseason Of Anyone
Heavy.com
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July 1, 2025
Getty ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 24: Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks reacts during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena on February 24, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees...
Are banks, post offices closed in Georgia for July 4th?
The Augusta Chronicle - Georgia
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With fireworks set to light up Georgia’s skies and the long weekend just ahead, residents are getting ready for Fourth of July 2025, but what’s open, what’s closed, and what should you plan for? From bank closures and mail delays to restaurant...
Updated Georgia wildlife action plan at work
Griffin Daily News - Georgia
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SOCIAL CIRCLE — The comprehensive revision of Georgia’s State Wildlife Action Plan is in place and in use. Shaped by agency staff, conservation organizations and public comments, the overhauled conservation strategy now available in a dynamic...
Facing federal funding cuts, Atlanta Housing shrinks budget by $80.6M
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Georgia
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It’s worth noting that the fiscal year 2025 budget increased 18% over fiscal year 2024 — the largest jump in the past five years. All the same, the 2026 budget was approved against a backdrop of uncertainty about how the agency will fund programs...
GOP Effort To Strip Illegal Immigrants Of Taxpayer-Funded Benefits Fails In Senate
Independent Journal Review
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June 30, 2025
Senate Democrats moved to block Republican efforts Monday evening to strip illegal immigrants of taxpayer-funded benefits within President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill. The Senate voted 56 to 44 on an amendment from Republican Texas Sen....
Georgia legalizes human composting for funerals with passage of Senate Bill 421 | Here's what we know
13 WMAZ - Georgia
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July 1, 2025
Georgia now allows human composting as an alternative to burial or cremation, giving families a new, eco-friendly option for final arrangements. WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — Families across Georgia are about to have a new choice when it comes to saying...
Senate Version of “Beautiful” Bill Will “Kill” America’s Clean Energy Sector, Experts Say
Mother Jones
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June 30, 2025
Dalton, Georgia, is home to QCells, one of the largest solar facilities in the world, thanks to investments from the Inflation Reduction Act. It is also located in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's district. Dustin Chambers/Getty Images Get your news...
Georgia Today: New laws will go into effect; Food-serving robots in ATL; 'No Taxes on Tips' proposal
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Peter Biello: Welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today's episode: Dozens of new laws go into effect tomorrow in Georgia. Food-serving robots crawl the streets of parts of Atlanta....
Georgia senators oppose Trump’s Medicaid cuts as families brace for impact
Atlanta News First - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia’s U.S. senators are joining a bipartisan push against President Donald Trump’s sweeping budget proposal, projected to be $153 billion. More than 2 million Georgians rely on Medicaid, and according to...
Echols County ranks 155th in Georgia for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
South Georgia Times
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June 30, 2025
In 2022, Echols County ranked fifth lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Georgia, with residents receiving $7,900 per capita from programs such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance, according to...
2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Central Georgia News publication area
Central Georgia News
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June 30, 2025
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...
New Georgia laws to take effect July 1st
WUGA - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
A slew of new laws passed during the last session of the General Assembly take effect July 1st. Senate Bill 1 was the first item on the Republican-led state Senate’s agenda. It generally prohibits student athletes in private and public schools and...
Federal grant termination notices piling up across Georgia
The Current - Georgia
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June 30, 2025
Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia—delivered to your inbox five times a week. On May 9, a federal notice arrived at a state office that cut millions of dollars earmarked for a bipartisan...