ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia's politicians will soon face tough choices over whether to call a special legislative session or broker an agreement on how to slash funds if state tax revenues continue to plummet amid the troubled economy.

Leading lawmakers are set to meet with Gov. Sonny Perdue after the figures are released to try to reach a united front on how to deal with the cuts. Budget officials say they'll work to avoid a return to the Capitol.

State Sen. Jack Hill says there's "more negatives than positives'' for a special session.

New tax collection figures, which will likely be released this week, will be watched closely for a signal of any upturn. If the downward trend continues, lawmakers say they will huddle with the governor to determine a course.

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