Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Hugh Thompson announced this week his intention to step down in January after twenty two years on the high court. Presiding Justice P. Harris Hines will take over as Chief Justice following Thompson’s retirement. Governor Nathan Deal will appoint a new judge to the State Supreme Court, which is already adding two new members next year for a total of nine Justices. For a lifetime of service as a judge including many years on the state’s highest court, Thompson’s 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…
