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Georgia Lawmakers Focus on Election Changes, Tax Relief During Special Session

Jimmy Holbrook — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:37:39 +0000

Georgia lawmakers returned to the State Capitol last week for a special legislative session called by Governor Brian Kemp to address election law implementation, local…

Governor Kemp Expands Special Session Agenda to Include Property Tax Referendums and Appointments

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:45:56 +0000

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has expanded the agenda for the General Assembly’s upcoming special session, adding several items beyond the previously announced discussions on redistricting…

Walker County Ends Fiscal Year 2025 with $18 Million in Available Funds

Jimmy Holbrook — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:18:49 +0000

Walker County closed out fiscal year 2025 with more than $18 million in available funds, according to its latest annual audit, reflecting a significant increase…

Sharon Evans Appointed Walker County Tax Commissioner Following Retirement

Jimmy Holbrook — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:37:07 +0000

Sharon Evans has been appointed to serve as the new Walker County Tax Commissioner, following the retirement of longtime commissioner Carolyn Walker, who stepped down…

Chattooga County Tax Books Now Open For 2026 Returns

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:34:41 +0000

The Chattooga County Tax Assessor’s Office has announced that the tax books are now open for the return of 2026 state and county taxes, with…

Hufstetler Pushes Housing Bills Aimed at Lowering Costs for Georgia Families

WZQZ NEWS — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:34:11 +0000

State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, says rising housing costs are one of the biggest threats facing Georgia families and argues that lawmakers must act to…

Several Georgia Bills With Potential Impact on Northwest Georgia Survive Crossover Day

WZQZ NEWS — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:15:44 +0000

Several measures that could affect residents in Northwest Georgia are still alive in the Georgia General Assembly after lawmakers met last week’s Crossover Day deadline,…

Housing Affordability Squeeze Grows in Chattooga County as Prices Rise and Rentals Stay Tight

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 05:23:24 +0000

For many families in Chattooga County, housing is still considered “more affordable than the big cities” — but that doesn’t mean it feels affordable on…

Georgia Senate Finance Committee Advances SB 382 on Homestead Exemption, Sales Tax Referendum Process

WZQZ NEWS — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 05:01:04 +0000

Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) is praising the Senate Committee on Finance after it approved Senate Bill 382, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome).…

1,900 Chattooga County Tax Bills Still Unpaid for 2025; Delinquent Letters Going Out This Week

WZQZ NEWS — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:59:53 +0000

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that about 1,900 parcels remain unpaid for 2025 property taxes that were due December 10, 2025.…