The Tokyo Summer Olympics are just getting going, but University of Georgia athletes are already making a major impact. 30 UGA athletes are competing in the games, with five, all swimmers, already earning medals. Most notable among them is Chase Kalisz, who won gold in the 400 IM. The rest of the games will feature more UGA swimmers, golfers, tennis players, and a host of track and field athletes – the school’s athletic program is RISING in Tokyo.
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…