By Mike Stucka
The Macon Telegraph
September 1, 2010
A regional sales tax could pump more than $1 billion into area transportation projects while forcing area governments to work together.
State estimates show the sales tax, which Middle Georgia voters will consider in two years, would pull in at least $75 million a year beginning in 2013. A majority of that money would go toward road construction, state guidelines suggest.
Laura Mathis, director of public administration for the Middle Georgia Regional Commission, said she has no doubt that demand will far exceed any tax revenue.
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