(The Center Square) β Georgiaβs tax collections continue to decline, even as Gov. Brian Kemp ordered a halt to collecting motor fuel taxes.
In August, state officials reported tax collections of nearly $2.3 billion. However, total general fund receipts decreased by 1.1% or nearly $25.4 million from last August, when tax collections surpassed $2.3 billion.
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