September 25, 2025 • Commentary
Do the rich pay their “fair share”?
“The rich don’t pay their fair share” is a claim repeated so often that it has become a cliché.
Topic: Economic growth
October 30, 2024 • Commentary
Georgia has the opportunity for big-ticket tax reform
State leaders have spent tax dollars cautiously, and they’ve accumulated quite the nest egg on behalf of the taxpayers.
October 23, 2024 • Blog
Georgia’s record surplus presents an opportunity for taxpayer relief
Georgia's record surplus creates an opportunity to return money to the taxpayers who made this possible.
August 22, 2024 • Commentary
Georgia is home to more than 111,000 government regulations
Our state ranked only in the middle of the regulatory pack with the 26th-most restrictions.
August 14, 2024 • Commentary
We don’t do hard things anymore
Those who want homes that are more affordable, electricity that remains reliable, and roads that are less congested should speak up.
March 13, 2024 • Commentary
The conditions are right for serious tax reform
Our neighboring states are busy cutting their tax rates. If we don't, we would risk falling behind.
February 29, 2024 • Commentary
Next steps in Georgia tax reform
The significant tax reforms Georgia enacted in 2022 were a good start, but new reforms will make the state even more economically competitive.
February 21, 2024
Next Steps for Georgia Tax Reform
When Georgia enacted the Tax Reduction and Reform Act of 2022, it began the hard work of fixing an outdated, uncompetitive tax code.
December 6, 2023 • Commentary
Time to redraw our economic future
States across the nation have been moving aggressively to position themselves as business-friendly through lower tax rates. Georgia needs to join them.
November 22, 2023 • Blog
Thankful to be a Georgian
Georgia’s history represents all that is tragic and triumphant in America’s story, with ample opportunity to learn from both.
August 25, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: August 25, 2023
The 2023 Georgia Housing Summit will dive into the issue of housing affordability in Georgia.
July 26, 2023 • Commentary
We must avoid the drift toward the European way
The more regulations we inject into the economy for stability or fairness, the more we drift toward the European way. Let's be cautious about this path.
April 7, 2023 • Friday Facts
Friday Facts: April 7, 2023
It’s Friday! With housing costs putting a strain on home seekers in Georgia and throughout the country, renting is an increasingly feasible option for individuals and families as they try […]
June 3, 2022 • Competitive Enterprise Institute
Restating the Case for Free Trade
Politicians keep pushing the same protectionist policies, as though maybe this time the results will be different.
April 27, 2022 • Blog
Economic Rankings Provide Motivation to States
Florida leads Georgia in the rankings for 2022. So does (gulp) Tennessee. Relax, fellow Bulldogs. I’m not talking about college football, nor do I mean the Gators or the Volunteers. […]
March 8, 2022 • Blog
Independent Analysis Finds Proposed Georgia Flat Tax Would Create Jobs, Spur Economic Growth
A proposal to lower and flatten Georgia's personal income tax rate would result in tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars back in taxpayer wallets.
March 1, 2022 • Blog
What Do Lower Taxes Mean for Georgia Jobs?
How would lowering taxes here affect job growth and help us keep up with neighboring states?
February 3, 2022 • Blog
Tax Cuts Could Mean Windfalls for Georgia
Even without cutting tax revenues, flattening and lowering Georgia’s income-tax rate would be a big winner in terms of economic growth and job creation.
October 22, 2021 • Commentary
Supply Chain Snags and Silver Linings
Suddenly, “supply chain” and “logistics” have joined “Go Braves” and “Go Dawgs” as some of the most uttered phrases in the state.
October 3, 2014
2014 Forum VIDEO: Tearing Down Walls to Economic Growth
Tax Foundation economist Liz Malm and former North Carolina state Senator Thom Goolsby talked about what Georgia could do to maintain competitive tax strategies. Georgia’s personal state income tax rate […]