David Wickert

Atlanta

Transportation Reporter at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

David Wickert is a reporter covering transportation for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Articles

Georgia’s tax-cutting binge may come with a cost

3 days ago | ajc.com | David Wickert

An economic boom and a flood of federal spending have allowed Georgia officials to enact billions of dollars of income tax cuts and refunds in recent years. Now the federal cash may be drying up and the economic outlook is cloudy. But the Georgia tax cuts keep coming and may accelerate. The latest round came last month when Gov. Brian Kemp signed bills that will provide $2 billion in income tax refunds and rate cuts over the next 14 months.
Georgia has a 2026 budget. Will federal cuts upend it?

5 days ago | thebrunswicknews.com | David Wickert

ATLANTA - Georgia officials on Friday celebrated a new $37.8 billion state spending plan that devotes more money to schools, prisons and other priorities. Now they must wait to see whether federal budget cuts and economic turmoil force them to rewrite that plan.
How will federal cuts affect Georgia's recently signed 2026 budget?

5 days ago | ajc.com | David Wickert

Georgia officials on Friday celebrated a new $37.8 billion state spending plan that devotes more money to schools, prisons and other priorities. Now they must wait to see whether federal budget cuts and economic turmoil force them to rewrite that plan. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2026 budget at the Georgia Capitol surrounded by legislative leaders. The budget addresses rising school and college enrollment, increased health care costs, dangerous prison conditions and other critical needs.
Georgia has a 2026 budget. Will federal cuts upend it?

6 days ago | dailygazette.com | David Wickert

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Georgia has a 2026 budget. Will federal cuts upend it?

6 days ago | arcamax.com | David Wickert

ATLANTA — Georgia officials on Friday celebrated a new $37.8 billion state spending plan that devotes more money to schools, prisons and other priorities. Now they must wait to see whether federal budget cuts and economic turmoil force them to rewrite that plan. Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2026 budget at the Georgia Capitol surrounded by legislative leaders.
State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

6 days ago | thebrunswicknews.com | David Wickert |Caleb Groves

By David Wickert and Caleb Groves, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA - Eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated large swathes of Georgia and the Southeast, farmers and timber producers are still waiting on federal aid. But on Thursday Gov. Brian Kemp signed state legislation designed to help them and other Georgians ravaged by the storm.
State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

6 days ago | thederrick.com | David Wickert |Caleb Groves

ATLANTA — Eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated large swathes of Georgia and the Southeast, farmers and timber producers are still waiting on federal aid. But on Thursday Gov. Brian Kemp signed state legislation designed to help them and other Georgians ravaged by the storm. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
Georgia farmers, timber producers finally get state aid after Hurricane Helene

6 days ago | ajc.com | David Wickert |Caleb Groves

Eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated large swathes of Georgia and the Southeast, farmers and timber producers are still waiting on federal aid. But on Thursday Gov. Brian Kemp signed statelegislation designed to help them and other Georgians ravaged by the storm. One bill would authorize tax breaks and other steps to aid agricultural and timber producers. Another would boost consumer protections for homeowners seeking repairs in the wake of disasters.
State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

1 week ago | swoknews.com | David Wickert |Caleb Groves

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State aids Georgia farmers, timber producers ravaged by Hurricane Helene

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | David Wickert |Caleb Groves

ATLANTA — Eight months after Hurricane Helene devastated large swathes of Georgia and the Southeast, farmers and timber producers are still waiting on federal aid. But on Thursday Gov. Brian Kemp signed state legislation designed to help them and other Georgians ravaged by the storm. One bill would authorize tax breaks and other steps to aid agricultural and timber producers. Another would boost consumer protections for homeowners seeking repairs in the wake of disasters.