It’s been a difficult year for schools without a doubt – but at Atlanta’s Georgia State University, 2020 has seen a new record for overall enrollment. More than 54,000 students signed up for the fall semester, with more than 5,200 freshmen entering the downtown Atlanta campus, breaking the previous record set last year. Graduation rates at the school have tripled since 2016 – a testament to Georgia state faculty and staff, led by President Mark Becker, their ship 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…
