Friday, May 24 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:33:12 GMT
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. District attorneyMore >>
Ricardo Strozier, 24, pleaded guilty to the murder of Christian radio disc jockey Heath Jackson Friday morning. Judge Gil McBride sentenced Strozier to two life sentences plus 10 years. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:14:15 GMT
Just how many calories are in a Big Mac or a Double Whopper? A new study finds that diners are eating way more calories in their fast food meals than they realize. 3,400 teens and adults were surveyedMore >>
Just how many calories are in a Big Mac or a Double Whopper? A new study finds that diners are eating way more calories in their fast food meals than they realize. 3,400 teens and adults were surveyedMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 5:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:52:34 GMT
Anyone who has visited Callaway Gardens prior to May 24, 2013 may have had their credit card information compromised. A credit card processing company notified multiple companies, including Callaway Gardens,More >>
Anyone who has visited Callaway Gardens prior to May 24, 2013 may have had their credit card information compromised. A credit card processing company notified multiple companies, including Callaway Gardens,More >>
COLUMBUS, GA (WTVM) -
If Georgia Senator Josh McKoon has his way, then you soon could see the Georgia State Income tax disappear.
"If we could get rid of the state income tax then that would give small business owners the capitol they need to invest in their business and hire new employees to make that new capitol purchase" Senator Josh McKoon said.
So far McKoon has gotten support from about a dozen other senators across the state. Small business groups are also signing on, saying this will make Georgia more competitive against neighboring Tennessee and Florida who don't have state income taxes.
"These states all have figured this out, they've gotten rid of the income tax and as a result business is flocking to their state existing businesses are growing."
In order for Georgia to get rid of the state income tax the amendment would have to pass in the senate and the house with a two third majority in both houses. It would then be put on the November 2014 ballot.
"If Voters approve it then we would start seeing the income tax come down by half a percentage point every year until we got down to zero," McKoon said.
McKoon says that tax payers wouldn't be required to pay anything additional as it would be up to state law makers to help come up with a plan to replace the funds. One example would be to level out the state sales tax.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:22:59 GMT
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
They may be the first casualties of decreased government spending at Fort Benning. Civilian contractors and employees are losing their jobs at the biggest source of economic vitality in our region.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:42:45 GMT
SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA -The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia, a safe and sober driving and boating coalition, are reminding people to refrain from or limit drinking alcohol while operatingMore >>
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources and TEAM Georgia, a safe and sober driving and boating coalition, are reminding people to refrain from or limit drinking alcohol while operating boats.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
A 15-year-old boy is in custody after authorities investigating the stabbing deaths of his younger adopted brothers found him miles away with traces of blood on him, officials said.More >>
Saturday, April 27 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-04-27 21:08:46 GMT
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. Public Relation's director John Lester told News Leader 9, Giselle Ortiz, 19, was found dead inside her dorm room.More >>
A student at Columbus State University made a shocking discovery Saturday morning. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:07:03 GMT
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do. News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Imagine getting paid to follow your dreams. That's exactly what the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship allows young achievers do.
News Leader 9's Sara Lim met with the two fortunate recipients of such a prestigious award.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:05 GMT
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
After months of negotiations between several Alabama state entities, State Bill 286 is heading to the desk of Governor Robert Bentley after passing the House in a 73-28 vote Monday.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:08 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:08:03 GMT
Pregnant employees at the Muscogee County Sheriff's office have expressed concerns about a new workman's compensation procedure. Officials now clarify that the whole issue is a misunderstanding and theMore >>
Pregnant employees at the Muscogee County Sheriff's office have expressed concerns about a new workman's compensation procedure; officials now clarify that the whole issue is a misunderstanding.More >>
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