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Georgia ballot measure would double farmland tax break cap
Original: On the November ballot in Georgia, the first proposed constitutional amendment is to increase the maximum qualifying acr
Georgia voters will see a proposed constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would raise the maximum qualifying acreage for the state's 'conservation use' property tax break on farm and timberland from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres. Critics note the change would primarily benefit the state's largest landowners, pointing out that the average Georgia farm is only 253 acres, raising questions about who actually stands to gain from the measure.
Why now: The amendment is on the November ballot, prompting debate over whether it mainly helps large landowners rather than typical family farms.
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- On the November ballot in Georgia, the first proposed constitutional amendment is to increase the maximum qualifying acreage of farm- or timberland for the "conservation use" property tax break from 2,000 acres to 4,000 acres. The average size for a Georgia farm is 253 acres,… · MelindaATL@theatl.social · 12
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