Blake Tillery, Chairman of the Special Committee on the Elimination of Georgia’s Income Tax and a Republican representing Georgia’s 19th Senate District since 2017, has announced significant developments regarding the state’s income tax policy through a series of posts on his social media account.
On January 6, 2026, Tillery posted: “Big things are coming tomorrow for hard-working Georgians! We’re taking real steps to eliminate the state income tax and put more money back in your pocket. Stay tuned.”
The following day, January 7, he updated followers with: “Happening now: we’re heading into the final meeting of the Special Committee on the Elimination of Georgia’s Income Tax. We have a plan that will provide real relief for real people! Tune in.”
On January 8, Tillery reflected on recent events and outlined his committee’s actions: “Yesterday was a big day in the news, but an even bigger day for Georgia taxpayers. As Chairman of the Special Committee on the Elimination of Georgia’s Income Tax, I released our plan. I know there’s a lot of noise right now, so here’s what it does and doesn’t do:
What it DOES”
Tillery was elected to represent Georgia’s 19th Senate District in 2017 after succeeding Tommie Williams. His recent statements highlight ongoing legislative efforts to reform or eliminate state income tax as part of broader fiscal policy discussions within Georgia.