Some good news for a change – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Friday that the state has again secured the highest bond ratings of AAA from each of the three main credit rating agencies. This means that Georgia will be able to sell its bonds at the lowest possible interest costs when it takes bids for its new issue of general obligation bonds next week. The state’s economy remains stable and strong even in these difficult times, so credit to the state’s leadership for steadying the fiscal ship. 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…