The Atlanta City Council Monday approved a $20 million purchase of about three acres of land to expand Piedmont Park. Critics are already questioning the move, pointing out that some $10 million comes out of the T-SPLOST pot while not going toward any pre-approved transportation infrastructure. $20 million is a whole lot of money for such a small addition, but is part of a bigger expansion plan supported by many local businesses. The park-expansion process is still underway, but spending such big money for small results has city officials 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…
