2015, the Year of Taxes and Costly Elections

AUGUSTA, GA (PR) - UPDATE: Sean Frantom won the runoff election against Louis Harris in a historic election.

STAND-UP for Transit Survey

ATLANTA, GA - On July 31, 2012 residents of the 10-county Atlanta region will vote on a one-cent sales tax to fund $8.5 billion in transportation improvements.  The Atlanta region considered in this vote includes Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Cobb, Fayette, Douglas, Gwinnett, Henry, Cherokee and Rockdale Counties. 

TSPLOST: Penny-lty for Georgians

On July 31, 2012, Georgians registered voters will say no or yes to the tax increase for all purchases made in the state. The TSPLOST referendum (Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sale Tax) — is one of the most important economic development opportunities in our state’s history, according to the official propaganda. If passed in all regions, it would pump up to $19 billion in direct investment into the state’s economy over the next 10 years while connecting communities, reducing congestion and improving road safety. Do not be fooled by the name. This transportation tax nothing have to do with mass transportation or public transportation services at all.