Questions linger over election security across the state as a handful of election board members voted against certifying their recent local elections. Four board members – all Republicans – voted against certification in Cobb, DeKalb and Spalding counties for a variety of reasons including check-in errors, incorrect districting mistakes, and concerns over voting machine security. Not a massive deal in a relatively low-stakes election cycle – but more uncertainty headed into 2024’s presidential election has Georgia voter confidence 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…