October begins burning season in Middle Georgia

By Macon Community News As October begins, many Middle Georgians rejoice to see the end of the open burning ban. This ban on outdoor fires is set in place by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). The Georgia EPD Burn Ban is in place in 54 of Georgia’s 159 counties, including Macon-Bibb and Houston, to …

Tax reform brings code changes, but mortgage deductions aren’t going away

Guest post by Greg Williams The much ballyhooed (or maligned, depending on your perspective) Tax Reform bill has been signed into law and with it comes significant changes in deductions used to lower your taxable income. We will examine a couple of mortgage-related items in this column and dispel some misconceptions about the subject of …