Growth in Income and Sales Taxes Boosts State Coffers in August
Georgia collected nearly $2.5 billion in net tax revenue in August, a 3.5% increase from August 2025, extending the overall year-over-year gains recorded in July.
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Georgia County Moves Closer to Google Data Center Deal, Says it Could Lower Property Taxes
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Helene-ravaged Communities to Learn Whether Water Projects Will Get Federal Funding
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Southbridge Consulting: Georgia’s Trade Representation in Chile, Peru, and Argentina
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Sen. Ossoff Working Across the Aisle to Lower Fertilizer Costs for Georgia Farmers
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New Bloomberg Tax Projections Give Tax Professionals an Early Start on 2027 Planning
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Deloitte Forecasts Holiday Retail Sales to Reach $1.70 Trillion to $1.71 Trillion
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Report: Most Organizations Are Preparing Workers for Today's AI, Not Tomorrow's Jobs
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GFB: Who’s Behind Your Claim: A.I. or a Real Person
When it comes to insurance claims, technology can help make the process faster, but it’s the people behind the process who make sure it’s done right. In this video, Constance Gore, Senior Claims Manager at Georgia Farm Bureau Insurance, explains how experienced claims professionals use technology to help members navigate the claims process, without sacrificing the human connection. Because when life doesn’t go as planned, insurance shouldn’t just be about processing a claim, it’s about helping neighbors get back on their feet.
Introducing the New Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture: Andrew Schmidt
Andrew Schmidt was recently named the new Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture. Hear from Andrew on how the organization is preparing the next generation of Georgia leaders for success in agriculture, including the Foundation’s three pillars - SEED, GROW and HARVEST - and its vision to equip Georgians with the knowledge, experience and resources needed to address agriculture’s challenges and preserve the future of farming.
Tasha Allen with the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan
VP of People & Corporate Citizenship at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Tasha Allen discusses the different health plan options offered through the Georgia Chamber SMART Plan and how to enroll.
Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush on Working with GMA to Keep Georgia Cities Strong
Mayor of Blakely Travis Wimbush talks about the many advantages of working with Georgia Municipal Association and how they have impacted the city.
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