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.
www.youtube.com – FOX 5 Atlanta – 2025-06-16 15:31:44
SUMMARY: A 6-year-old child was hospitalized after being shot during a road rage-fueled shootout between two vehicles at a busy Smyrna, Georgia intersection on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near Spring Road and Campbell Road, close to a shopping center and gas station. Surveillance footage captured the gunfire. Police say the child, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was shot in the abdomen and rushed to the hospital. Two men, Craig Radcliff Calhoun and Eric Allen, face charges including aggravated assault, child cruelty, and firearms possession. Authorities emphasize the dangers of road rage and urge drivers to remain calm.
Two suspects, Craig Radford Calhoun and Eric Allen Rushi, have been arrested and face multiple charges.
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SUMMARY: Federal prosecutors charged Vance Boelter, 57, with murder and stalking after he allegedly shot and killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, and wounded state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife. Authorities say Boelter visited other officials’ homes and left behind notebooks listing over 45 targets. Found in his abandoned SUV were five guns and ammo; a Beretta handgun and facemask were recovered nearby. He texted his family about going “to war” before being arrested Sunday. Prosecutors may pursue the death penalty. Officials described the attack as a calculated assault on public servants and a “nightmare.”
SUMMARY: Monday, June 16th, will be hot and muggy with temperatures mostly in the 70s to low 90s. Expect a mix of sun and clouds in the morning with isolated afternoon thunderstorms developing after 1 PM. Some areas will experience showers, but many will remain dry. Outdoor activities may be impacted by saturated grounds and rain. The humid weather continues all week due to persistent Gulf moisture, with scattered storms likely daily. Rain chances range from 30-40% early in the week, dropping to about 20% by Friday. Cooler, drier air is expected late in the week but moisture returns over the weekend.
