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Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts | Piedmont Eastside and Piedmont Oncology welcome medical oncologist Sami Ali | Gwinnett commissioners to issue bonds for Gas South Arena renovations
GDP Script/ Top Stories for November 20th
Publish Date: November 20th
PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Thursday, November 20th and Happy birthday to Bobby Kennedy
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
- Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts
- Piedmont Eastside and Piedmont Oncology welcome medical oncologist Sami Ali
- Gwinnett commissioners to issue bonds for Gas South Arena renovations
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on rice
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Break 1: STRAND THEATRE
STORY 1: Lawmakers consider paring tax credits and exemptions to offset income tax cuts
Georgia lawmakers are seriously considering wiping out the state income tax—$16 billion in revenue—and replacing it by slashing $30 billion in tax credits and exemptions.
“It’s not if, it’s when,” said Sen. Blake Tillery, who’s leading the charge. He called it a move for “competitiveness.”
Supporters like economist Arthur Laffer praised states like Tennessee for thriving without income taxes, calling it “really cool” not to file returns. But critics, like Sen. Nan Orrock, warned it could hit low-income families and retirees hardest, especially if sales taxes rise.
The debate? Far from settled.
STORY 2: Piedmont Eastside and Piedmont Oncology welcome medical oncologist Sami Ali
Piedmont Eastside Medical Center and Piedmont Oncology are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sami Ali to their team. Dr. Ali, a board-certified hematologist and oncologist, brings years of experience treating patients with lung cancer, colorectal cancer, blood disorders, and more.
Before joining Piedmont, Dr. Ali spent eight years at The Oncology Institute in Los Angeles, where he provided personalized care, led treatment plans, and contributed to clinical research.
“We’re excited to have him,” said Larry Ebert, Piedmont Eastside’s CEO. “His expertise will help us expand cancer care in Gwinnett County.”
Dr. Ali is now accepting new patients. For appointments, visit Piedmont.org or call 678-639-3950.
STORY 3: Gwinnett commissioners to issue bonds for Gas South Arena renovations
Gwinnett County commissioners took a big step Tuesday toward funding a major facelift for the 23-year-old Gas South Arena. The plan? Revenue bonds—up to $172 million worth—to cover renovations like new seating, upgraded security, better concessions, and even a shiny new parking deck.
The total cost? Somewhere between $170 and $176 million. The county might chip in $40 million to ease the debt load, according to Financial Services Director Russell Royal.
What’s changing? Think premium seating, revamped suites, modernized restrooms, grab-and-go food, and a high-tech security plaza. Oh, and the roof, HVAC, and electrical systems? All getting replaced.
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