UNDER THE GOLD DOME Legislative Week 5
“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 …
Eliminating the State Income Tax
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…
Week 6
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…
UNDER THE GOLD DOME Legislative Week 4
“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…
Balancing the Protection of Natural Resources and Private Property Rights
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…
Week 5
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…
Education and Economic Development: A Look at the Metro Region
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…
Week 4
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…
Community Improvement Districts: Centers of Influence and Investments
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…
Week 3
The Snow Begins at the Capitol What promised to be an active week at the Capitol was quickly stifled when “SnowPocalypse2014” changed the direction the…
Georgia Downtown Renaissance Act
One measure the Council supports, the Georgia Downtown Renaissance Act, House Bill 128, continues to reside in the House Ways and Means Committee. The legislation, sponsored by…
Week 2
The Legislature has adopted an Adjournment Resolution that has the General Assembly in Session Days Monday – Friday the January 27th-31st; Monday – Friday week of Feb 3rd…
