Democrats block local tax referendums as Georgia lawmakers clash over affordability

By: Jill Nolin

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: June 20, 2026

Words: 669

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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House Republicans are attempting to pass a wave of local property tax measures during an ongoing special session that would allow communities to vote on whether to raise their sales taxes to give homeowners a tax break.

But Democrats have so far successfully blocked the effort, stymying GOP lawmakers from putting the question before voters this November. They argue the change represents a new tax that shifts the burden of paying for local services …

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