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State Blogs

Promoting the Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act of 2010

By BPeck on Jan 28, 2010

There was a new piece of legislation announced in Georgia today by State Rep. Tom Graves (R-Ranger) called the Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act of 2010. In a Georgia Senate Press Office Press Release, Rep.

State Press Releases

FreedomWorks Defeats Gwinnett County Tax Hike Proposal

Jun 02, 2009

FreedomWorks Georgia volunteer leader Debbie Dooley led a tax revolt in Gwinnet County, Georgia -- defeating a 30% mileage rate increase on property taxes being considered by county commissioners. FreedomWorks activist Julianne Thompson assisted Debbie in organizing the protest.

FreedomWorks activists flooded the county commissioners with phone calls and emails against the tax hike plan. The effort culminated in a 300 person-strong protest at Suwanee Town Center Ampitheatre in Gwinnett County on Monday. The county commissioners unanimously voted against the tax plan earlier today.

State News

Hundreds of Gwinnett Residents Protest Proposed Tax Hike

Jul 01, 2009

Close to 300 Gwinnett County residents gathered at Suwanee Town Center Park on Monday evening to increase pressure on the County Commission to balance its budget without raising property taxes.

The rally, sponsored by FreedomWorks and Atlanta Tea Party Patriots, featured an array of state and local officials, including state Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine, Rep. Melvin Everson (R-Snellville) and Secretary of State Karen Handel.

“Real Republicans cut spending at all levels,” said County Commissioner Mike Beaudreau, who has already spoken out against the proposal.