HB 757, the Religious Freedom Bill, has emerged as the most hotly debated bill of the 2016 legislative session, and as some have feared, businesses are taking notice. Telecom startup 373k announced over the weekend that it is planning on moving its headquarters to Nevada, citing the bill as the reason for the move. It’s only one, (very small) company, but the uneasiness of businesses with the legislation sees its ship DRIFTING…
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…