www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-06-02 15:05:00
Georgians who qualify for special tax refunds approved by the General Assembly will begin receiving payments this week, announced Gov. Brian Kemp. The \$1 billion tax cut refunds are capped at \$250 for singles, \$375 for heads of household, and \$500 for married couples filing jointly. Eligible taxpayers filed in 2023 or 2024 and have no outstanding tax balance. Kemp emphasized wise state resource management allows returning money to citizens alongside the state’s largest income tax rate rollback, now from 5.39% to 5.19%. The Georgia Department of Revenue has launched a tool to check refund eligibility and is prepared to distribute funds efficiently.
(The Center Square) – The wait will soon be over for Georgians who qualify for the special tax refunds approved by the General Assembly this year.
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday the Department of Revenue will begin issuing the refunds this week from the $1 billion tax cut.
The tax refunds are capped at $250 for single filers and married individuals filing separately, $375 for head of household filers, and $500 for married individuals filing jointly.
Taxpayers who filed in 2023 and 2024 are eligible if they do not have an outstanding balance with the Department of Revenue, according to information from Kemp’s office.
“Because we’ve managed our state’s resources wisely, we’re again able to return money to hardworking Georgians who know how best to use it,” Kemp said. “Along with our acceleration of the largest income tax rate cut in state history, this latest refund is just one more way we’re working to support the people of our state, their families, and their businesses, because that’s not the government’s money, it’s theirs!”
State lawmakers also approved a rollback of the state’s flat income tax rates from 5.39% to 5.19%, the second rollback since 2022, according to Kemp.
The revenue department has set up a Surplus Tax Eligibility Tool for Georgians who want to know more about their refund.
“Our department is ready to get this third round of refunds out the door efficiently and securely,” Georgia Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell said.
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Political Bias Rating: Center-Right
This article primarily reports on the tax refunds and tax rate rollbacks approved by Georgia’s government, providing statements from Governor Brian Kemp and the Revenue Commissioner. The content presents factual information about the policy measures and their implementation without overt editorializing or criticism. However, the inclusion of positive quotes from Gov. Kemp emphasizing fiscal responsibility, returning money to taxpayers, and supporting families and businesses reflects a pro-tax-cut, conservative framing common in center-right political communication. While the article does not explicitly critique or champion opposing viewpoints, the framing aligns with center-right ideological principles favoring tax reductions and limited government spending, suggesting a mild center-right bias in tone and selection of quotes rather than a neutral, purely factual stance.
SUMMARY: Bruce’s Bar and Grill in Warrenville, S.C., is a beloved local spot known for its heartfelt service and scratch-made food. Manager Kimmy Bailey highlights their popular half-pound, fresh, never-frozen cheeseburgers, hand-cut home fries, wings, and Philly cheesesteaks with homemade pub chips. Open seven days a week, the restaurant gained popularity during COVID by adapting and delivering quality meals. Specials include 75-cent wings on Wednesdays and Thursdays, steak night on Mondays, Taco Tuesday, and family-style dinners on Sundays. Customers also enjoy free pool after 6 p.m. on select nights. Located at 1959 Augusta Road, Bruce’s thrives on community support and genuine hospitality.
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SUMMARY: ICE agents arrested 475 individuals found to be illegally working at the construction site of a battery plant adjacent to Hyundai’s facility near Savannah, Georgia. The battery plant, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group, is a significant economic project for the state. The multi-month federal investigation targeted unlawful employment practices across numerous subcontractors. Most detainees are South Korean nationals, prompting concern from South Korea’s foreign ministry. Hyundai and LG have paused construction and are cooperating with authorities. This raid is the largest federal immigration enforcement operation in U.S. history and has significant implications for Georgia’s economy and employment law compliance.
475 individuals were arrested at a battery plant for Hyundai in southeast Georgia on Thursday. It is the largest raid in the history of ICE, according to officials. Many of those arrested are from South Korea.
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www.thecentersquare.com – By Kim Jarrett | The Center Square – (The Center Square – ) 2025-09-05 06:31:00
An operation at the HL-GA battery site near Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Bryan County, Georgia, began Thursday, resulting in 450 apprehensions, according to the ATF Atlanta office. The operation involves multiple agencies, including the FBI, DEA, ICE, and Georgia State Patrol. Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Atlanta, said more details will be released, but no timeline was given. South Korean officials confirmed some Koreans were detained and emphasized that Korean companies’ economic activities and citizens’ rights should not be unfairly affected. South Korean officials are en route to the site.
(The Center Square) – More details are expected Friday on an operation at the HL-GA battery site near th Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in south Georgia’s Bryan County.
The Atlanta office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said 450 people were apprehended in an operation that began Thursday.
Steven Schrank, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations in Atlanta, said more details would be released. A timeline as to when the operation would end was not given.
The FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Georgia State Patrol were also involved, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a social media post that included a photo of the operations.
South Korean officials said some Koreans were detained.
“The economic activities of Korean investment companies and the rights and interests of Korean citizens must not be unfairly infringed upon during U.S. law enforcement operations,” the foreign ministry said in a statement reported by the BBC.
South Korean officials are on their way to the site, according to the statement.
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Political Bias Rating: Centrist
The article presents a straightforward report on a law enforcement operation involving multiple agencies and the response from South Korean officials. It refrains from using charged language or framing the events in a way that promotes a particular ideological perspective. Instead, it focuses on factual details and statements from involved parties, maintaining a neutral tone throughout. This approach indicates that the content is primarily informative and does not exhibit a discernible political bias.
