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The Damascus Homeowners Bill
Damascus homeowners could save money on property taxes
Damascus, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let homeowners in Damascus, Georgia, pay less in property taxes by creating a new tax break, helping them save money.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would give homeowners in Damascus a break on their city property taxes. To pay for this, a new sales tax would be put in place across Early County. This means people who own homes would pay less in property taxes, but everyone who buys things in Early County would pay a bit more in sales tax. Voters would need to approve this new sales tax. It is important to know if this bill would help you save money or if you would end up paying more through the sales tax.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a tax break for homeowners in Damascus, Georgia.
- This tax break would apply to their city property taxes.
- A new sales tax would be put in place in Early County to pay for this tax break.
- Voters would need to approve the new sales tax.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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