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Forum: Cuts in spending key for Georgia
Georgia's incoming General Assembly faces a projected budget shortfall of more than $1 billion for the upcoming 2012 fiscal year beginning July 1. This is a daunting challenge, and after several years of budget cuts the pressure will grow to use tax hikes to fill some of the gap. A comparison of Georgia's taxes to those of neighboring states, however, suggests that legislators should increase taxes only as a last resort.
Biotech conference hopes to lure firms to Georgia
ATLANTA - Years of lobbying to persuade an international convention of biotech companies to hold its convention in Atlanta this month only pays off if state economic development leaders can entice one or two of the firms to move to Georgia.
George Israel: Georgia doing well globally
It used to be Georgia's focus was on competing with other states for business investment but, in today's world, competition is global. That's why the Georgia Chamber of Commerce is working more closely with members and business leaders around the state to increase Georgia's global reach.
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