An Atlanta-based food supplier – Royal Food Service Co. Inc. – was announced Monday as having won a five year, $465 million federal contract to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Department of Agriculture. U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), who announced the deal, called it “a win for many in Georgia.” A win indeed, as Georgia-grown produce will have a locked in supply line to help feed thousands of servicemen and women over the next five years. 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…
