Georgia lawmakers are weighing a proposal to eliminate the state income tax, a move supporters say would boost take-home pay but critics warn could require tripling Georgia’s sales tax. The debate surfaced multiple times in Monday’s special committee meeting, with testimony from policy experts both for and against the idea. Voters in Cobb and Fulton Counties are also headed to a December 16 runoff after no candidate secured 50% in Tuesday’s special State Senate election.
In economic news, Salesforce announced a $15 million expansion that will add more than 250 jobs in Fulton County. Meanwhile, duck season opens statewide November 22, and new March of Dimes data shows Georgia still struggling with preterm birth rates due to limited access to care. Health advocates also mark the Great American Smokeout, urging action against tobacco-related deaths. Finally, residents in Twiggs County raise concerns about water, power, and wildlife impacts from new data center proposals.
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