The American Road and Transportation Builders Association released its annual bridge report this week, and Georgians should take note. The good news – the Peach State ranks 5th best for overall percentage of structurally deficient bridges, and its total of 494 is down from 622 in 2014. The bad? The study shows Georgia has more than 13,000 bridges in need of repair, and of the ones deemed structurally deficient some are pretty major – including one on I-75 in Cobb over Sope Creek that sees more than 225,000 crossings per day. So good on authorities for working to repair and maintain the state’s transportation infrastructure, but with work to do Georgia’s bridges are 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…
