The state budget deficit is due to a lack of revenues. State revenue collections, as a percentage of personal income, have declined dramatically over the past 10 years. As Georgians’ incomes have increased, the amount the state collects has not kept pace.Without new revenues, Georgia is facing an additional $2.6 billion deficit in FY 2012, according to the governor. Download the PDF.
GBPI Initial Analysis: Executive Budget Makes Important Investments in SNAP and Need-Based Aid for Higher Education, Major Issues Remain Ahead of Critical Budget Session
Staci Fox
January 15, 2026
Today, Gov. Kemp released his executive budget proposals for the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2026
