Strong End to 2020

Continuing its theme in a year of incongruent realities, December 2020 delivered Georgia unexpected revenue news. Now half way through FY 2021, Georgia revenues are exceeding budget by over $700 million and personal income tax and sales tax, Georgia’s revenue drivers, continue to grow through the pandemic. Motor fuel revenues also increased slightly, signaling increased movement of people and goods. While ample uncertainty remains, let’s enjoy one of the few good things 2020 brought us, a strong state revenue position while it lasts! — Senator Blake Tillery, 19-Vidalia, Senate Appropriations Chair, and Senator Chuck Hufstetler, 52-Rome, in the January 13 Sensights.