Property Taxes, Schools & Gas Prices—Ga Rep Scott Hilton Explains It All

In this episode of Peachtree Corners Life , host Rico Figliolini sits down with Georgia State Representative Scott Hilton to recap the latest legislative session and what it means for local residents. Scott shares insights into how the Georgia General Assembly operates, the challenges of reviewing thousands of bills in a short session, and the key priorities that shaped this year’s work at the Capitol. The conversation dives into major policy areas including education reform, property tax relief, and state budget priorities. Scott also discusses legislation around cell phone use in schools, academic “redshirting,” literacy improvements, and tax relief measures like gas tax suspension and property tax caps. The episode offers a practical look at how state-level decisions directly impact everyday life in Peachtree Corners and beyond. Resources:Scott’s Website: Timestamp: 00:00:01 – Introduction and overview of the legislative session 00:01:40 – Scott Hilton’s background and role in the community 00:02:57 – How the legislative process works (biennial cycle) 00:04:36 – Cell phone legislation in schools and its impact 00:07:55 – Academic redshirting and parental choice in education 00:10:29 – State budget overview and funding priorities 00:12:18 – Property tax relief and assessment caps 00:15:50 – Georgia Gold Scholarship Program explained 00:20:32 – Literacy challenges and education reform efforts 00:22:53 – AI, technology, and legislative considerations 00:24:00 – Daniel Waters Act and healthcare-related legislation 00:27:32 – Election system updates and QR code discussion 00:31:21 – Gas tax suspension and economic impact 00:33:14 – Insurance reform and cost reduction efforts 00:35:47 – Campaign insights and engaging younger voters

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Property Taxes, Schools & Gas Prices—Ga Rep Scott Hilton Explains It All is an episode from Peachtree Corners Life LIVE by Rico Figliolini.

This episode is 41:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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