Georgia tax collections jump in July

Georgia’s tax collections collections are up again as the state’s financial picture continues to improve.

Gov. Nathan Deal said Monday that net tax collections for July jumped about 6 percent compared with the same month last year.

The boost was thanks to a surge in individual income tax collections and sales tax receipts that offset a drop in corporate income tax.

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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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