Republicans in Georgia have introduced a new bill that, if passed, they say would offer relief to homeowners struggling with rising housing costs by gradually eliminating property taxes for primary residences in the state. While property taxes are generally low in Georgia compared to the rest of the U.S., they have been rising since 2019, similar to nationwide trends, due to surging home values after the home-buying frenzy fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgia is one of many GOP-led states

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