Georgia governor candidates target cost of living, but details remain murky

By: Alander Rocha

Outlets: Georgia Recorder

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 856

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The two competing candidates for Georgia governor are both focusing on affordability but putting forward starkly different proposals aimed at easing household expenses.

At a time when voters are anxious about the rising cost of living, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former mayor of Atlanta, is pitching a plan to allow local governments to exempt sales taxes on groceries, qualifying take-home family meals, baby formula, diapers and feminine hygiene products. Cities and counties would have …

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