Understanding the new car tax

When you buy a vehicle, you'll pay a one-time 6.5 percent tax. That percentage is scheduled to increase slightly each year.

If you bought a car before January 2012, you're still obligated to pay the birthday tax. The new law applies to all vehicles bought in Georgia, no matter where they are purchased.

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Clapping out the paper: A farewell to ink, deadlines and the print AJC

Beginning on Jan. 1, this 157-year-old institution will become a fully digital news operation. No more paper. No more ink-stained fingers. No more paper in your driveway.

DeKalb ambulance provider to receive $77 million contract despite struggles

County officials say ambulance provider AMR has made progress on response times and that the new subsidy should help.

VETERANS DAY

Georgia’s Woman Veteran of the Year beat cancer. Now she helps others.

Georgia Woman Veteran of the Year Raquel Durden survived advanced cancer. Now she helps other female military veterans through her Humble Warrior nonprofit.

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