Majority Caucus Retreat + Property Tax Relief
Over the weekend, Georgia House Republicans gathered for our annual caucus retreat, where we discussed the work ahead to strengthen our majority in November and prepared for the upcoming legislative session in January.
We remain focused on delivering real, meaningful results for the people of Georgia, whether it’s addressing the cost of living, strengthening opportunity, investing in education, keeping our communities safe, or protecting the conservative values that have made Georgia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.
We had the honor of welcoming Georgia’s Republican nominee for Governor, Rick Jackson, to speak to our attendees and hear about his plans for the future of our great state, which include continued literacy reform, foster care reform, strengthened public safety, and job creation in every corner of the state.
The House looks forward to working alongside Rick Jackson to maintain strong, conservative leadership at every level of government and continue building a brighter future for every Georgian.
Welcoming Rick Jackson to speak to members of the House Majority Caucus
Dayle leading a literacy discussion with Rep. Carmen Rice, Dr. Amy Lingo, Dean of the College of Education at Georgia Southern University, and Chairman Chris Erwin
Pictured with Caucus Chair Soo Hong, Rep. Sandy Donatucci, Bill Donatucci, Rep. Matt Reeves, Suzette Reeves, and Majority Whip James Burchett
Property Tax Relief for Georgia Families
During the 2026 Legislative Session, delivering meaningful property tax relief was a top priority for Georgia House Republicans. We were proud to support the final passage of SB 33, which provides stronger protections for homeowners across our state.
The legislation limits increases in the assessed value of homesteaded property to the rate of inflation, helping protect homeowners from sudden and unexpected increases in property tax bills. SB 33 also created the Local Homestead Option Sales Tax (LHOST), giving local communities a new tool to use sales tax revenue to directly offset homeowners’ property taxes without raising Georgia’s current overall sales tax cap.
During the 2026 Special Session, nearly 100 local bills were introduced to give voters in communities across the state the opportunity to approve LHOST and lower their property taxes. Unfortunately, none received the constitutionally required 120 votes for passage due to repeated opposition from House Democrats.
When we return in January, property tax relief will remain a top priority for House Republicans as we continue fighting to protect homeowners from rapidly rising property taxes and make the dream of homeownership attainable for Georgia families.
I hope everyone has a great weekend, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
My best,
Speaker Jon Burns