(GEORGIA NEWS NETWORK)
*Georgia’s net tax collections during November approached $2.38 billion, for an increase of $52.9 million, or 2.3%, compared to FY 2024, when net tax collections totaled $2.32 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections total nearly $13.02 billion, a decrease of $8.3 million, or 0.1%, compared to November 2023, when net tax collections totaled $13.02 billion. Year-to-year comparisons were affected by the 2023 motor fuel tax suspension.
*A new study is showing nearly all Georgia voters had a positive experience in this year’s presidential election. Around 98 percent of voters had no problems casting a ballot, according to research conducted by the University of Georgia. About 96 percent of respondents considered it a positive experience. A Georgia Democratic Party spokesperson said Republicans’ newfound confidence should put an end to the GOP’s mass voter challenges.
*Georgia’s roads are going to be busier soon as another holiday approaches. AAA is predicting around 3.7 million residents will be traveling at least 50 miles from home between December 21-January 1. That would be an end-of-year holiday period record, which set a high just last year. Meanwhile, Georgia gas prices are running roughly ten cents-a-gallon below this time last year.