Atlanta parents were surprised when it was announced that Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Herring would not have her contract renewed once it expires in June of 2024. And answers to their questions have been sparse, with the school board saying that it will not comment on any “personnel matters.” Herring has had an up and down tenure, with many parents questioning her handling of COVID, (she came on board in June of 2020) and while she increased graduation rates, standardized testing scores fell under her watch. Now a lame duck, Herring’s impending departure has APS’ leadership DRIFTING…
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…
