Dear Friends --

Recently, Commissioner Lynne Riley announced that due to increased fraudulent activity this filing season, 2015 Georgia Income Tax Returns may take longer to process. The Department of Revenue requests that all Georgia taxpayers allow up to 90 business days to receive state income tax refunds.

Those still waiting to receive their refund can track the status by registering with DOR’s Georgia Tax Center, using the “Where’s my refund?” app, or by calling 1-877-423-6711 and choosing option #2.

READ FULL WEEK 10 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE →

An Overview of “Free Exercise Protection Act” HB 757

HB 757 is a reaction to the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on same sex marriage, and many may reasonably believe it presents a public relations issue for the state and its business community in terms of holding and attracting economic development, but in drilling down into the bill, very little is actually changed by it in Georgia in terms of the present rights of citizens.

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES

Mar / 2019

8th Legislative Update of 2019

Feb / 2019

Important Legislative and House Activities Update

IN THE NEWS

Mar / 2019

Oyster bill approved following heated words - The Brunswick News

It could soon be legal to harvest oysters in Georgia—but why is the proposed law so murky? - Atlanta Magazine

Rep. Jeff Jones fears he cost McIntosh County $400K for visitors center - The Brunswick News

Jan / 2019

Glynn County legislators receive important committee posts - The Brunswick News

Dec / 2018

Georgia Illegal alien driver’s license/ID reform is past due

Nov / 2018

PRESS RELEASE: House Passes Amended Budget to Address Impacts of Hurricane Michael

Oct / 2018

Georgia oyster farming pitched to House panel - The Brunswick News

Jul / 2018

Op Ed: Support Georgia’s oyster industry - Savannah Morning News

Feb / 2018

Op Ed: Coal ash notification bills should become law - The Brunswick News