Republican leadership under the Gold Dome made good on their pledge to take care of law enforcement officers statewide on Monday – with Gov. Brian Kemp and Speaker David Ralston announcing one-time $1,000 bonuses to nearly 81,000 policemen, firefighters, and emergency responders. The state’s first responders have been put under an enormous amount of pressure over the past 18 months, between COVID, protests and riots, and a crime wave that has seen a spike in violence. The funds will come from the state’s share of federal COVID relief funding. A well deserved reward for law enforcement – hopefully the emphasis on public safety continues to RISE…
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…
