Atlanta-based Gray Television is expanding – and finally entering into its home market. News broke Monday that the media giant would be purchasing 17 television stations from Meredith, including CBS 46 and Peachtree TV, two local Atlanta stations. While Gray already owned stations in Savannah, Augusta, and Columbus, the move would mark the first time it has entered into the Atlanta market. Gray most recently purchased Raycom in 2019, and Quincy Media earlier this year, now giving it top-rated television stations in 79 markets across the country, and is in 113 markets total. Under the watch of Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Gray continues to be one of the fastest RISING media companies in the U.S.
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…
