The election for Atlanta Mayor isn’t until 2017, but already the field is coming into view – and it’s going to be one competitive race. State Senator Vincent Fort and State Rep. Margaret Kaiser are expected to make bids from the state legislature, while City Council President Caesar Mitchell and Council-member Kwanza Hall are also primed to enter the race. Former City Council President Cathy Woolard has already announced her candidacy. Whoever wins will have big shoes to fill, but a competitive race means the city should get the best Mayor possible, which means the ship is 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…
