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ATLANTA (AP) — With a runup in home values sparking higher property taxes for many Georgia homeowners, there is a groundswell among state lawmakers in this election year to provide relief. Political Cartoons View All 253 ImagesIn Texas, voters in November approved a plan cutting property taxes by $18 billion. Pennsylvania is using lottery proceeds to cut property taxes and subsidize rent for seniors and people with disabilities. That owner would have paid more except for a $950 million property tax rebate championed by Gov. More than $2 billion in property value in Columbus is shielded from taxation by homestead exemptions which don't allow for any rise in value.

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The pandas’ departure from the National Zoo leaves Zoo Atlanta as the only other US zoo to feature pandas from China, and not for much longer. First lady Pat Nixon welcomes China's giant pandas on April 20, 1972, at Washington's National Zoo. They have since become the parents of seven giant panda cubs born at Zoo Atlanta, according to the zoo. Staff at the National Zoo say they’re hopeful China might one day send over more giant pandas. Plans for the exhibit, with a welcome sign announcing the “Giant Pandas of Chengdu” and a panda-themed gift shop, aren’t clear.

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☆ NBA roundup: Jimmy Butler lifts Heat past Hornets in OT
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] Nov 10, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) reacts after making a shot against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY SportsNovember 11 - Jimmy Butler posted 35 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists to lead the host Miami Heat to a 117-112 overtime win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday night. Butler also made 13 of 15 free throws, including going 1-for-1 in an overtime period that saw the Heat go 9-for-9 from the line. The Hornets, who have lost seven straight games, were led by Kelly Oubre's season-high 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting, including 7-for-13 on 3-pointers. Luka Doncic recorded 22 points, nine rebounds and six assists for the Mavericks, who have lost two in a row.

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