Georgia Senate moves to cut property taxes by increasing sales taxes

The gold dome of the Georgia State Capitol from above.
The gold dome of the Georgia Capitol gleams in the sun, Aug. 27, 2022, in front of the skyline of downtown Atlanta. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

The Georgia Senate passed a measure Tuesday that would reduce homeowner property taxes by creating a new sales tax in exchange.

House Bill 1116 came from the House as a cap on property tax valuation increases.

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