Busy start for sales tax holiday

SAVANNAH - Georgia&#39;s first sales tax holiday got off to a busy start. Retailers opened their doors early Thursday for customers eager to save pennies on the dollar on computers, clothes and school supplies for the fall. <br> <br> Prodded by Governor Barnes, the state Legislature approved tax-free shopping sprees for Thursday and today and again on August second and third. Exempted from state and local sales taxes are school supplies, clothing items under $100 and up to $1,500 spent on computers and accessories. <br> <br> Many retailers extended their hours and had extra employees working to handle the crowds for the Easter weekend.

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