income tax

A drawing on the Georgia map with things representing taxes at the center: a sheet titled "Tax," three stacks of gold coins, a credit card and a percent sign

Opinion August 1, 2025

Bookman: Burt Jones’ pledge to eliminate Georgia’s income tax is wrong-headed

by Jay Bookman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 31, 2025 Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is asking Georgia voters for a big…

Education August 2, 2025

Kennesaw State launches Center for Interactive Media to drive innovation in VR, gaming, and digital storytelling

[The following article by Darius Goodman, with photo by Matt Yung, first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] To meet the growing demand of the $380…

Crime & Public Safety August 2, 2025

Four arrested by Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit

According to a public information release from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, on July 31 in Austell, the Marietta-Cobb-Smyrna Narcotics Unit (MCS) executed a narcotics search warrant. It seized 8.55…

Weekend Quiz August 2, 2025

Quiz: Name That Cobb High School Mascot!

Try your hand at matching the Cobb County high schools with their mascots! The Cobb County Courier has a daily quiz in our email newsletter. Here on the main website,…

Weather August 2, 2025

Isolated storms in north and central Georgia from Saturday, August 2 through Thursday

The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Saturday, August 2. The outlook warns of isolated to scattered thunderstorms across north and central Georgia through next week, with…

Weather August 1, 2025

Cobb climate summary & weather forecast for Friday, August 1, 2025

The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies here in Cobb County on Friday, August 1, 2025, with a high near 94 degrees. Tonight it is expected to be partly…

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Bookman: Burt Jones’ pledge to eliminate Georgia’s income tax is wrong-headed