š± How Guilfordās new sales tax will send money to Pleasant Garden
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- How Guilfordās new sales tax will send money to Pleasant Garden
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Today's riddle: Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch? š¤ (Answer below!)
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ā¢ Guilford voters approve sales tax increase to boost teacher pay, fund fire districts (greensboro.com) ā Pleasant Garden residents will see new funding after Guilford County voters approved a quarterācent sales tax increase, with a share of $1.3 million going to several small towns. The tax, raising the rate to 7%, will primarily boost Guilford County Schools teacher pay, support rural fire districts, and provide money for GTCC, while exempting essentials like fuel, groceries, and medications. 
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the math teacher write "41596" on a napkin after lunch?" ā Because he wanted a piece of pi(e)! (Thank you Greg S. for sending it in!)
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