Amendment 1: Forest Conservation
• Protects Georgia forests, which help keep our air and water clean, contribute $25 billion a year to our economy and offer unparalleled recreation (hunting, fishing, hiking, bird watching, etc.)
• This amendment provides property tax relief for owners of 200 acres or more who promise not to develop their land for at least 15 years
• For more information, visit www.ForOurForests.com

Amendment 2: Tax Allocation Districts (TADs)
• TAD bonds are issued by local governments and school boards to finance infrastructure improvements that are bringing new residents and businesses to blighted areas across Georgia
• The bonds are paid down using the additional property tax revenue from new development within the boundaries of the TAD
• This amendment clarifies that school boards can help finance these critical projects, which have generated millions in property taxes for school systems
• For more information, visit www.GeorgiaTAD.org

Amendment 3: Infrastructure Development Districts
• IDDs are similar to TADs in that they also fund infrastructure within their boundaries, including roads, bridges, schools, parks, and water, sewer and power lines
• One major difference is that TADs revitalize rundown urban areas, while IDDs bring economic growth to undeveloped or rural areas; this amendment allows them in Georgia for the first time
• For more information, visit www.IDDgeorgia.org

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