Marietta native Michael Bell has been appointed by the Trump administration to be the top Middle East advisor for the National Security Council. Bell succeeds Derek Harvey, who was dismissed by NSC advisor H.R. McMaster last week. Bell filled in on a temporary basis, but was given the position permanently shortly thereafter. Bell is a 1983 graduate of West Point, and is now a retired Army Colonel. He is also a member of the Marietta High School class of 1979. Yet another Georgian in a high profile position under the Trump administration – this appointment has Bell’s ship 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…
