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Lowndes Co. business owners say they’re blindsided by property value increase
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Thursday, July 18, the Lowndes County Historic Courthouse was filled with over 150 commercial owners and community leaders who are seeing a near 82% increase in their property value after 20 years of no evaluation. According to the chief tax appraiser, a third party assessed...
TPD: Mother and father arrested this week in connection to death of 2-month-old son at Tallahassee hotel
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A man and woman are now behind bars in connection to the death of their 2-month-old son, who died after consuming bath salts earlier this year, according to Tallahassee Police. Brandon Gavin, 40, and Heather Metcalf, 39, both face a charge of aggravated manslaughter of a...
Leon County Sheriff investigates west Tallahassee shooting, second in 24-hour period
A man was injured in a Wednesday night shooting in west Tallahassee — the second shooting within 24 hours. The Leon County Sheriff's Office arrived around 9:45 p.m. to investigate a call in the area of Blountstown and Parklawn Streets where deputies found a man suffering from gunshot wounds, according to a LCSO news release.
Georgia sees slight rise in unemployment
ATLANTA — Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly last month to 3.3%, up from 3.2% in May, the state Department of Labor reported Thursday. Commissioner of Labor Bruce Thompson said joblessness typically rises during the summer when school is out. “Our students infuse our workforce with new talent and energy each summer,” he said. “While this may temporarily increase seasonal unemployment, the fresh skills and enthusiasm these young workers bring to...
Georgia's June net tax revenues up 6.5%; Adjusted YTD down 3.4%
The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June approached a total of $3.03 billion, for an increase of $185.4 million or 6.5 percent compared to FY 2023, when net tax collections totaled $2.84 billion for the month. Year-to-date, net tax revenue totaled almost $32.95 billion, for a decrease of $182.2 million or 0.5 percent compared to FY 2023, during which the state’s motor fuel excise tax was suspended for more than half the fiscal year, until January 10, 2023. Net of motor fuel tax changes, net revenues for the year-ended June 30 were down 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2023. The changes within...
Small-business owner, economist share what makes Georgia's businesses boom
MACON, Ga. — On the far east end of Cherry Street, you'll find a "very good taste" with some flavor from Little India. "Some like mild, some like medium, some like spicy," Anu Sharma said stirring a pot of lamb korma. He's been a chef for 22 years, previously...
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