Gov. Brian Kemp on Monday vetoed SB 156, which would have created the position of chief labor officer within the Georgia Department of Labor – essentially gutting the power of the labor commissioner, currently Republican Mark Butler. The bill came out of angst over a backlog of unemployment claims that built up during the pandemic. Critics on both sides of the aisle said the department of labor was a mess. But Kemp backed Butler, a longtime ally, said the bill would do more harm than good. The governor’s veto has Butler 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…
