Georgia
Georgia Senate passes $100K Homestead Exemption for Atlanta seniors
ATLANTA – JULY 17: Atlanta skyline at night as photographed from the Jackson Street bridge on July 17, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
ATLANTA – Some Atlanta senior citizens are one step closer to a six-figure homestead exemption.
On Feb. 13, the Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 439. The measure proposed a senior homestead exemption from City of Atlanta Independent School District ad valorem taxes for educational purposes in the amount of $100,000 for homeowners who live within city limits.
It only applies to those 65 years or older with a single or combined household income not exceeding $100,000.
“By advancing this measure through the Senate, we’re making meaningful progress in easing the burden of property taxes for our seniors,” said Sen. Jason Esteves (D-Dist. 6), the bill’s sponsor. “SB 439 will ensure that seniors in Atlanta can better afford to stay in their homes and communities.”
The Department of Revenue provided the following criteria for tax purposes. To be granted a homestead exemption:
- A person must actually occupy the home, and the home is considered their legal residence for all purposes.
- Persons that are away from their home because of health reasons will not be denied homestead exemption. A family member or friend can notify the tax receiver or tax commissioner and the homestead exemption will be granted. (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-40)
The bill is now making its way to the Georgia House of Representatives for approval.
“As we work towards fairness and prosperity for all, I’m honored to champion this initiative that directly benefits our constituents in the City of Atlanta. I extend my gratitude to my Senate colleagues for their support, and I eagerly anticipate its approval in the House,” said Sen. Esteves.
Gulfstream recently announced a $5 million investment in Georgia education, welcoming students and leaders to its Savannah headquarters.
ATHENS, Ga. – Designated hitter Daniel Jackson and centerfielder Rylan Lujo combined for nine RBI Sunday, leading fifth-ranked Georgia to a 12-1 win over LSU at Foley Field.
Georgia improved to 41-11 overall, 21-6 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 29-24 overall and 9-18 in conference play.
The Tigers return to action at 6:30 p.m. CT Thursday when they play host to Florida in Game 1 of a three-game SEC series in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. Thursday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
“Georgia won the moments in this series,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “They’re going to score, so you’ve got to capitalize against them when you have scoring opportunities on offense.”
Georgia starting pitcher Caden Aoki (8-0) was the winner, limiting LSU to one run on four hits in 5.0 innings with two walks and seven strikeouts.
LSU right-hander Casan Evans (2-3), making his first appearance since April 17 versus Texas A&M, started the game Sunday and was charged with the loss, working 1.2 innings and allowing four runs on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
“I thought Casan’s stuff looked great, and that’s good for him from a health standpoint,” Johnson said. “He’s a guy that the more he pitches, the better he is, so there might have been a little bit of rust, but I thought he competed fine.”
Georgia struck for four runs in the bottom of the second inning in an outburst highlighted by Jackson’s two-out, two-run single and an RBI single by second baseman Ryan Black.
The Tigers narrowed the gap to 4-1 in the third when designated hitter Omar Serna Jr. delivered an RBI single.
Georgia extended its lead to 7-1 in the fourth as Jackson launched a two-run homer and centerfielder Lujo lined a run-scoring single.
Lujo unloaded a grand slam in the fifth, giving the Bulldogs an 11-1 advantage.
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