Atlanta Public Schools has zeroed in on a replacement for outgoing Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, whose contract was controversially not renewed for next year. Spelman College graduate Lisa Herring was announced this week as APS’ sole finalist for the position, and she boasts an impressive resume. The Macon native helped turn around Birmingham’s struggling schools as superintendent, regaining full accreditation for the district in 2018 after it had been put on probation five years earlier. If approved Herring will have big shoes to fill, but hopefully she will keep APS’ course 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…
