Georgia Senate Approves Property Tax Cut Paired with Sales Tax Increase

Georgia homeowners could see property tax relief under House Bill 1116, passed by the state Senate in a 31-19 party-line vote. But that relief would come at a cost: a new one percent sales tax that local governments could implement to offset homeowner property taxes. The proposal has sparked debate, with supporters claiming it will alleviate the burden of rising property taxes, while opponents argue it merely shifts the tax burden from property owners to shoppers. The bill originated in the Hous