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Reminder: Georgia Sales Tax Holiday Friday, Saturday

For the first time since 2009, Georgia shoppers will not have to pay state and local sales and use taxes on back-to-school items.

Students in Forsyth County returned back to school today, though if you still have a few more back-to-school items to purchase you are in luck this weekend.

Georgia's sales tax holiday on back-to-school items is set for Friday and Saturday.

The last time Georgia had a sales tax holiday was in 2009.

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According to the Department of Revenue, sales tax will be suspended on general school supplies with a sales price of less than $20 per item, clothing (including shoes) worth $100 or less, and computers and computer accessories with a sales price of $1,000 or less.

Do you still have any back-to-school shopping left to do? Will you be taking advantage of this weekend's sales tax holiday? If so, what are you looking to purchase? Tell us in the comments.

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The tax exemption excludes a number of items, such as jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, cellular devices, furniture, envelopes and more. See the attached list for more details.

The National Retail Federation estimates that parents with school children will spend about $690 on clothes, electronics and school supplies. That is an increase of $85 from last year's average.

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