State Rep. Allen Peake’s HB 722 was left for dead Monday after stalling out in a Senate committee. Now though, it has found new life via an attachment to a separate Senate bill, giving the House another chance to approve it. Good news for supporters who are in favor of allowing those with a wider range of illnesses to gain access to medical cannabis, but with some clear opposition the bill’s fate is still 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…