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Virginia tax revision praised as model for Georgia
The Atlanta Constitution editorial lauds Virginia for revising its tax laws under Governor Byrd, noting rapid industrial growth and new plants by Allied Chemical and Du Pont near Richmond. It argues Georgia should follow, criticizing its own ragged system and urging stable, predictable taxes to attract investment and fund public services.
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