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Augusta officials and Destination Augusta propose raising hotel-motel tax from 6% to 8% to boost tourism and city revenue
2091527 · January 9, 2025
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Summary
City staff and Destination Augusta presented a plan to seek state approval to raise the local hotel-motel tax from 6% to 8%, describing required revenue splits and estimated revenue gains; hoteliers raised concerns about local tax burden.
City officials and Destination Augusta asked the local legislative delegation to carry a local bill this session to raise Augusta'
