What to know about Georgia's 3 constitutional amendments
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Voters who stick around to the end of the ballot will be met with three constitutional amendments to consider.
Here's a quick cheat sheet to the ballot questions:
💵 Property tax breaks
Georgia would increase the amount of land a single owner can enroll in the state's conservation-use property tax program from 2,000 to 4,000 acres if voters approve this measure.
- Advocates like the Georgia Farm Bureau argue that the policy would help preserve family-owned farms and timberland and reduce pressure to develop the property.
- However, larger landowners would see the most benefit and local governments could experience a drop in property tax revenue.
🧑⚖️ Probate judge elections
Another question asks if every probate judicial race in Georgia should be nonpartisan.
- The move would bring the judges, who handle wills, estates, guardianships, conservatorships and other matters, in line with nearly every other elected Georgia judgeship.
- Some opponents argue the change could reduce turnout and would make it more difficult for voters to evaluate who's on the ballot.
🚨 911 funding
If approved, this constitutional amendment would allow state lawmakers to create a dedicated fund to help pay for the transition to a new 911 system across Georgia.
🗳️ Local ballot questions
Voters across Georgia, including metro Atlanta, will decide local ballot measures involving education and transportation sales taxes, property tax breaks and redevelopment powers.
- Check your sample ballot at Georgia's My Voter Page for more information.