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Keep your Georgia income tax dollars working in Sandy Springs
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Keith Pepper , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The LESS Crime Act is a state program that allows eligible individuals and businesses to allocate a part of their tax liability.
In the state of Georgia, residents and businesses pay income taxes that fund various programs. A portion of these taxes can be redirected to support local initiatives. The LESS Crime Act is a state program that allows eligible individuals and businesses to allocate a part of their tax liability.
This allocation can be used to support law enforcement foundations in their community. Further details about this program are available, including information on eligibility and the allocation process.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the state of Georgia, residents and businesses pay income taxes that fund various programs. A portion of these taxes can be redirected to support local initiatives. The LESS Crime Act is a state…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 17, 2026 by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) and curated for The Atlanta readers.
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