CHANGE IN DATE AND VENUE!

I voted against House Bill 143 which is the largest property tax increase in Georgia's history during a time when our economy is in peril and people are losing their jobs and homes. 
 
It eliminates the $428 million Homeowner Tax Relief Grants pledged in 1999 under former Governor Barnes. These grants are then passed on to local governments as tax credits to property owners. Future Homeowner Tax Relief Grants would be subject to triggers and not having these grants go to local governments means homeowners could pay an additional $200 to $300 in property taxes, beginning with the 2009 tax bills.

 

HR 1- would amend the Georgian Constitution so as to cap reassessment valuation of both residential and nonresidential property except during periods of inflation.  This bill would cripple public schools, shift tax burden onto homeowners and eliminates local control.  The bill scheduled for a vote before the House today.  Please contact your legislator and ask him/her to vote against HR 1.

 

HR 7- would amend the Constitution so as to provide that the General Assembly shall have the duty to appropriate funds each year to provide homeowner tax relief grants with a benefit equivalent to a homestead exemption of not less than $8,000.00 and not more than $18,000.00 of the assessed value of a taxpayer's homestead or the taxpayer's ad valorem property tax liability on the homestead, whichever is lower.  This bill is in response to HR 1.

 

The Shape Act of 2009 (HB 229)- would require local school systems to conduct an annual fitness assessment and to comply with state physical education instruction requirements.

 

 DeKalb County Budget Hearings

 

East Lake YMCA
275 Lake Blvd SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30317

Thursday, February 5, 2009

If you purchased your home in 2008, you have until March 1 to file for a Homestead Exemption in DeKalb County. To be granted a homestead exemption, you must actually occupy the home, and the home must be considered your legal residence for all purposes.
 
Homestead exemption applications are accepted year-round in DeKalb County, but in order to be processed in the current year, the application must be received by March 1 with the tax commissioner's office.
 
Homeowners who receive the benefit of homestead exemption may also apply for a property assessment freeze to help offset future increases in property value.
 
Call (404) 298-4000 for more information.
 
WebLink: Georgia Property Tax Guide & Exemptions

Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper

For more information on how to apply, click here.

 

The Democratic Party of Georgia is currently accepting Intern applications for the spring semester.

For more information visit the party website.

 

Women Helping Women Win Internship Program

To apply please send your resume and cover letter to Stacey Chavis.  The subject line should be Capitol Internship: Your Name.

 

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington , DC . The Institute provides America 's best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and lifelong mentorship.  For more information click here.

 

11:30 am
Decatur Recreation Center

Valentine Dance for Grades 4-5
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Decatur Recreation Center
For more information on both events, please visit the website or contact Lee Williams at (678) 553-6551.
 
Be a Lifeguard or a Front Desk Attendant at a City of Decatur Pool!
To apply online to be a lifeguard, please click here.
To apply to be a front desk attendant, please contact Desiree Kaman, HR Director, Sears Pool Management, at (770) 993-7492.