Katie Kirkpatrick, perennially recognized by James Magazine as one of the state’s top lobbyists, has been tapped to replace Hala Moddelmog as the next president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce. She becomes the second woman to lead the influential organization, which has been a driving force behind much of Atlanta’s explosive business growth over the past decade-plus. Now under Kirkpatrick’s capable watch, the Chamber’s ship, along with Atlanta’s, 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…