A candidate forum for Savannah mayoral candidates Wednesday evening is grabbing headlines for all the wrong reasons. The event, organized by the Rev. Clarence Teddy Williams, barred white journalists from entry, with signs saying “Black press only” posted on the doors. Audio and video recordings were also disallowed. This was no small-time affair either, with big names in attendance including Former Mayor Edna Jackson, Chatham County Commissioner Chester Ellis, multiple Savannah aldermen, and a pair of announced mayoral candidates. Noteworthy was the absence of former state rep. and senator Regina Thomas, who is also running. Not a good look for these Savannah Democrats, this incident sees all involved SINKING…
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…
