First hearing held for small-business ICRA tax credit to help employers offer health coverage At a first hearing, supporters urged HB 1110 (the Georgia Small Business Resiliency Act / ICRA bill) to offer a $600-per-employee tax credit (with declining amounts in years four and five), capped at $10 million annually and subject to a roughly five-year sunset; proponents said the credit would help small employers recruit and retain workers and expand access to insurance.

Georgia's new HB 1110 aims to boost small businesses with a $600 tax credit per employee for offering health benefits, but will it truly help them thrive?

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Entrepreneur urges state-backed community AI labs and reuse of surplus computing to help Georgia small businesses James Harris told the committee NorthStar Labs at ATDC has hosted over 450 business owners using repurposed equipment for AI testing and urged the state to seek data‑center concessions and centralize reused hardware to give small firms affordable local compute.

Serial entrepreneur James Harris reveals how Georgia's small businesses can harness AI through repurposed tech and local compute resources, urging the state to take action for a more secure and accessible future.

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Subcommittee hears bill urging 20% procurement target for small businesses HB 863 would direct state procurement officials to make 'reasonable efforts' to dedicate 20% of annual procurement contracts to small businesses; the National Federation of Independent Business expressed conditional support and urged light registration burdens.

House Bill 863 aims to revolutionize state procurement in Georgia by mandating that 20% of contracts be allocated to small businesses, recognizing them as the vital backbone of our communities.

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Montez Diamond advocates for Georgia businesses amid federal procurement changes Diamond emphasizes collaboration to support small businesses navigating federal regulations in Georgia.

Georgia's small businesses are at a crossroads, facing federal challenges that could reshape their future—find out how they're fighting back!

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Georgia House passes bills to support small businesses and combat gift card theft Georgia House approves House Bills 439 and 447 to assist merchants and tackle gift card fraud

The Georgia House just passed two game-changing bills to bolster small businesses and crack down on gift card theft, marking a pivotal moment for local merchants.

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Tax Credit Program for Health Reimbursement Launched for Small Businesses Small businesses can receive tax credits for employee health reimbursement contributions starting in 2026.

A new bill in Georgia could revolutionize healthcare for small businesses, offering tax credits that make employee health benefits more accessible than ever!

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Small businesses face 45% insurance hike as tort reform bill is supported Small businesses struggle with rising insurance costs and support tort reform for relief.

Small businesses in Georgia are grappling with a shocking 45% rise in insurance costs, sparking urgent calls for tort reform to alleviate their financial strain.

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Small Engineering Firm Faces $600000 Legal Bill Amid NIMBY Development Lawsuits A small firm spends $200000 in five years battling legal issues linked to NIMBY claims.

A small engineering firm in Georgia is drowning in a $600,000 legal mess, caught in the crossfire of NIMBY lawsuits that threaten their very survival.

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Georgia establishes startup capital fund for small business program entrepreneurs Legislation creates a subfund for innovative small businesses owned by program graduates.

Georgia is poised to empower a new wave of entrepreneurs with House Bill 286, aimed at providing startup capital for small businesses led by recent graduates and students.

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State introduces tax credits for small businesses offering health reimbursement arrangements Effective 2026, small businesses can receive tax credits for employee health coverage contributions.

Georgia's House Bill 341 could revolutionize health benefits for small businesses, offering substantial tax credits to support employee coverage starting in 2026.

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Entrepreneur from Mississippi shares journey from bottle collecting to successful logistics business A former teen entrepreneur details innovative fundraising strategies that led to business success.

From collecting coke bottles as a kid to running successful logistics and real estate companies, one entrepreneur's journey highlights the challenges and triumphs of small business in Georgia.

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