Except, I am not getting 653% more service. Traffic is worse, roads are worse (except the brand new ones), crime is higher, schools are more crowded. No public water for me. It is admittedly the price of growth in the area (recently rural area). I understand that government and taxes are good, up to a point. The extra taxes are bringing more people in but not helping those who are already here.

GA has both income tax and sales tax (and property taxes way less than Texas'...). A recent statewide proposal is considering capping home assessment increases at a set rate, pegged to inflation — until the house sells to a non-family owner.

I think all three ideas are GREAT for Joe Average Georgian.