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SYSTEM FOR TAXING MOTOR VEHICLES TO CHANGE MARCH 1, 2013

By Staff / January 19, 2013 / Press Releases / Comments

Tweet ATLANTA, Ga. – Tax reform legislation enacted by the Georgia General Assembly in 2012 created a new system for taxing motor vehicles registered in Georgia. As a result, the annual vehicle ad valorem tax, often called the “birthday tax,” will change to a state and local title ad valorem tax on March 1, 2013. [...]

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Miss ASU wins national contest sponsored by Verizon Wireless

By Staff / January 19, 2013 / Education, Uncategorized / Comments

Tweet Determination, dedication and the ability to rally support are a winning combination. If you don’t believe it, just ask Miss Albany State University, Asia Love Cook. She is the grand prize winner of a national contest called the 2012 “The Ultimate Reign Competition” sponsored by Verizon Wireless. The prize package includes $15,000 to support [...]

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BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY

By Staff / January 19, 2013 / Press Releases / Comments

Tweet WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement today to commemorate the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday, January 21, 2013. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January each year to mark the birthday of Reverend Dr. [...]

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Powerball jackpot up to $100M for Saturday’s drawing

By Staff / January 19, 2013 / Lifestyle and Entertainment / Comments

Tweet ATLANTA – The jackpot has hit an estimated $100 million to a single annuity winner for Saturday’s Powerball drawing. The jackpot has grown since Dec. 29 and has rolled five times.