Community Issues

The TLC advocates for the tourism community in Savannah and statewide, as seen in our efforts against HB 170. See the media coverage of our recent advocacy efforts.

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WTOC: GA legislature passes new lodging tax, awaits governor's signature

WJCL: Local tourism leaders come out against new Ga. tax

Savannah Morning News: State transportation bill's lodging tax sparks ire of local industry groups

GPB: Savannah Tourism Leaders Say Transportation Bill's Hotel Tax Could Harm Industry

Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Georgia transportation plan stirs fans and critics

This map shows the locations of people have called the governor's office on behalf of HB 170, based on correspondence with the TLC: