According to the Trust for Public Land’s annual ParkScore survey of the nation’s 100 largest cities, Atlanta has jumped up seven spots to number 43 in terms of how well each city meets the need for public parks. That jump comes as a result of several new parks being constructed as well as many older ones being refurbished. 43 means there is still plenty of room to grow, but a year over year increase means that the city’s green-space 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…