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Savannah city leaders to reject state’s property tax proposal

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www.wsav.com – Kaley Fedko – 2025-01-27 17:01:00

SUMMARY: Savannah, GA, is rejecting the state’s homestead exemption proposal, known as House Bill 581, favoring the existing Stephens-Day model. Local homeowners argue that the current system, which locks in tax assessments, is more beneficial than the state proposal that would tie them to 2024 assessments. Savannah realtor Sean Williams stated that staying with the existing model keeps both city and county taxes lower. City leaders, including Mayor Van Johnson, are hosting a public forum on January 28 to discuss concerns and gather homeowner feedback. While opinions vary, there is a collective inclination to reject the state’s model.

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Trump holds 49 percent approval rating in national poll

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www.wsav.com – Jared Gans – 2025-01-30 05:01:00

SUMMARY: In the first Emerson College Polling survey of President Trump’s administration, his approval rating stands at 49%, with a disapproval rate of 41%, the lowest recorded since his first term began. Trump has majority support only among those aged 50 to 59, showing varied approval among older demographics. A notable 52% of respondents believe the country is headed in the right direction, a shift from previous pessimistic views. Additionally, opinions on immigration policies are mixed; while 54% support changing birthright citizenship definitions, 56% favor a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. The poll surveyed 1,000 registered voters.

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“Very hard to believe”, locals react to arrest Lincoln County commissioner in child molestation investigation

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www.wjbf.com – Graham Lee – 2025-01-29 16:11:00

SUMMARY: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into Lincoln County Commissioner Cooper Cliatt, who has served for over 15 years and is the owner of Augusta Telephone. Under investigation since September 2023, Cliatt was indicted on two counts of child molestation following a request from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. He has turned himself in and was released on a $50,000 bond. Community members express shock over the allegations, highlighting Cliatt’s long-standing good reputation. While he remains in office, Chairman Walker Norman supports him until guilt is proven, noting a loss of experience on the commission due to recent events.

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This year’s hottest Super Bowl ticket? Advertising space, Fox says

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www.wsav.com – The Associated Press – 2025-01-29 11:37:00

SUMMARY: Super Bowl 59, featuring the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, is set to showcase a flurry of celebrity-filled ads from major brands like Anheuser-Busch, Meta, PepsiCo, and Uber Eats, aiming to attract over 120 million viewers. Ad demand has surged, leading to record prices, with some 30-second slots reportedly exceeding $8 million. This year sees a shift in ad focus, emphasizing AI and slightly more pharmaceutical companies, while traditional sectors like movie promotions and auto brands are less prominent. Despite uncertainties from California wildfires, advertisers are accommodating production delays ahead of the game.

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