Deal: Georgia revenues up 6.4 percent in October

Net tax collections in Georgia were up 6.4 percent in October, compared to the same month a year ago, Gov. Nathan Deal’s office said Friday.

The increase, of $83.5 million, means state revenues are up 4.8 percent for the first four months of the fiscal year, for a total of $5.6 billion.

Individual income tax collections led the way, rising 8.2 percent or $57.25 million.Sales tax collections, meanwhile, barely kept pace with October 2011, rising just $2 million, or 0.5 percent.

Corporate income taxes, the smaller of the state’s three main pots of income, were up 58.7 percent, although refunds continued to outstrip revenues. Net corporate taxes in October were -$4.01 million.

Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat

Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.

UPS warns of delivery delays after its plane crash at Louisville hub

The disruption of operations at UPS’ largest hub continues to have some effects, while an investigation and recovery operation continue at the Louisville crash site.

Louisville plane crash response in ‘recovery mode,’ UPS operations disrupted

12 are confirmed dead, believed to include a child, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. They do not expect to find survivors at this point, he said.

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