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  • Athens income tax forum

    City officials make case for income tax increase (Updated)

    Dani Kington

    April 2, 2026
    City of Athens, Elections, Featured, Government, News

    A proposed 0.2% levy increase on income tax will appear on the May 5 primary election ballot as Issue 1 for Athens city voters. Read More

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