January 1, 2026 • Commentary
How Can We Cap Property Taxes in Georgia?
Rising property taxes in Georgia continue to dominate kitchen table conversations around the state.
Topic: Sales tax
August 21, 2025 • Commentary
How do Georgia’s taxes stack up against the rest of the nation?
Americans are voting with their feet, leaving high-tax states behind. Where does Georgia stand?
June 5, 2025 • Commentary
Weighing the costs and benefits of data centers in Georgia
Despite the growing necessity of data centers as the demand for their services increases, there is debate over their associated costs and benefits.
January 29, 2025 • Commentary
The government should not interfere in the credit card interchange process
In light of past proposals seeking government intervention in the interchange process, it is important to highlight the risks that would come with such action.
October 17, 2024 • Commentary
The implications of Amendment 1
What would be the implications of adopting Amendment 1, a measure adopted by the legislature to provide property tax relief?
October 17, 2024 • Commentary
Would Amendment 1 bring property tax relief?
Voters this year will see a statewide ballot referendum on property taxes. Will it bring relief?
April 9, 2024 • Blog
Comparing Cobb and Gwinnett County transit plans
Gwinnett and Cobb County will ask voters to approve a one-cent sales tax to expand public transit options this fall.
April 4, 2024 • Commentary
What happened with property tax reform this year?
This truly seemed like one of those legislative sessions when everything was aligned for meaningful property tax reform.
March 6, 2024 • Blog
Gwinnett County offers latest transportation tax plan
When Gwinnett County voters head to the polls on November 5 they will be asked to approve a new one-cent sales tax to expand transit service in the county.
February 1, 2024 • Commentary
Cobb County transit plan has a lot to like but also potential problems
Rather than stage another MARTA referendum, the county is trying a lower-cost approach that adds 108 miles of fixed-route service.
October 12, 2023 • Commentary
Is support for free market principles wavering?
This battle is being waged in a different, even more insidious form.
April 19, 2023 • Commentary
Is it a correction or a reckoning?
March revenues declined by almost $83 million, or about 3%, compared to March 2022.
November 11, 2021 • Commentary
Window of Opportunity for Tax Reform in Georgia
Lowering and flattening Georgia’s personal income tax rate could create tens of thousands of jobs within five years, according to a new analysis conducted for t
March 2, 2021 • Blog
Tax and Spend Tuesday: March 2, 2021
Tax and Spend Tuesday, a roundup of news, views and policy proposals affecting your paycheck and pocketbook! The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 package that passed the U.S. House and awaits Senate […]
December 1, 2020 • Blog
Transportation Tuesday: Gwinnett Transit Referendum Postmortem
Transportation Tuesday, December 1, 2020: Policy, news and views driving transportation. Gwinnett Transit Referendum Postmortem By Dave Emanuel When Gwinnett County voters defeated the county’s 2019 transit referendum, proponents blamed […]