Our Place in the Universe: Dead last in per-capita state tax revenue
As my fellow blogger Andisheh Nouraee pointed out yesterday, Tea Party types will never come around to the proposed transportation sales tax (to say nothing of “taxis, taxidermy, and tacks”). But...
View ArticleFinally saying goodbye to the birthday car tax
This month Georgia’s long-loathed ad valorem fee—better known as “that @#$?!* birthday car tax”—becomes history. But don’t celebrate too fast. This doesn’t mean you won’t pay an automobile tariff. (And...
View ArticleThe wizards of Cobb finally speak on Braves deal
When the Braves announced their move to the burbs on Monday, there was plenty of vocal vitriol from ITPers. But there was surprisingly little celebrating, let alone gloating, from the people of Cobb...
View ArticleThe Braves may seek even more millions in public assistance
If you thought the Braves’ move to Cobb County would leave just Cobb taxpayers on the hook, think again. The team’s execs may seek millions more in tax credits from the state — largesse that would be...
View ArticleDid Cobb commissioners’ briefings on the Braves violate the Open Meetings Act?
Secrecy helped Cobb County hammer out a deal to lure the Braves from their downtown Atlanta home. That same stealth may have violated Georgia’s Open Meetings Act and, conceivably, cost taxpayers...
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Georgia’s 2022 midterm election ballot questions, explained
Atlanta voters cast ballots at Park Tavern earlier this year during the May 24 primary.Photograph by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images Ballot questions don’t usually get much attention during election...
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