The calm before the storm. In any year, Crossover Day, legislative Day 30, is intense, fast-paced and critical for those Under the Gold Dome, outside of the final legislative Day 40. In this year, Day 30 is even more critical … Continue reading
“All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.” – Aristotle Fractional SPLOST Bills Receive House and Senate Hearings Two pieces of legislation that would … Continue reading
Senate Resolution 987, introduced this week by Senator Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), would create a study committee for the elimination of the state income tax. Composed of five members selected by the President of the Senate, the study committee would be … Continue reading
The General Assembly is set to resume on Monday, February 24th for Day 27, until Wednesday, February 26th for Day 29, with Crossover day set for March 3rd. This week erased the loss of days in the previous two weeks … Continue reading
“It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.” – Calvin Coolidge The Council was recognized with Senate Resolution 237, for the upcoming Council for Quality Growth’s “1st Annual Day at the Capitol” on February 26th. We would … Continue reading
Below is a guest post by Senator Steve Gooch, the sponsor of Senate Bill 299. This legislation provides flexibility to local governments when they seek to establish watershed protection standards and the Council firmly believes this bill is a step in the … Continue reading
A quiet Capitol the day before “Snowpocalypse Part 2” For the second time in two weeks, the General Assembly saw its schedule interrupted, but this time the legislators were ready and stopped the clock at Day 21 and passed an … Continue reading
Georgia needs to place a higher premium by investing in our children if the Metro Atlanta region is to continue to play a large role on the world’s economic stage. Our state offers a higher education system that rivals any … Continue reading
The Legislature has adopted an Adjournment Resolution that has the General Assembly in Session Days Monday – Thursday week of Feb 10th – 13th; Off Friday Feb 14th & Monday Feb 17th and in Session Tuesday Feb 18th, which leaves the General Assembly … Continue reading
Over the past 25 years, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) have emerged as significant centers of influence in the Metro Atlanta region. By utilizing self-imposed tax revenues from commercial businesses within their districts they are dramatically changing their communities in … Continue reading
