If 40 is the new 30, then what is the new 116? Only one person on earth can tell us for sure, and that’s Montrose, Georgia-born Jeralean Talley, currently, (well, only since 1935 anyway) living outside of Detroit. Ms. Talley, who gained her ‘oldest on earth’ title last month, has seen quite a lot since 1899, and we hope all of our state’s children live such long and rewarding lives. Happy birthday to Jeralean, whose ship is of course RISING…
Proposed Fulton Co. property tax hike
Fulton County homeowners let out a collective groan Monday following the announcement that property taxes will be increasing by more than 12% over the rollback millage rate. The hike, per the over the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, is to increase funding for the 2025 General Fund. The county will host three public meetings to discuss the plan with the public before the millage rate is set, but the likely tax hike has Fulton homeowners SINKING…