Some good news no matter which side of the political aisle you’re on – the state of Georgia began sending out tax refunds this week! Individuals who filed their taxes for 2024 and 2025 can expect $250 deposited into their accounts, while married couples will get $500. The refunds, totaling about $1 billion overall, come from the state’s substantial budget surplus, and were a key priority for Gov. Brian Kemp during his final legislative session. The extra cash has Georgia taxpayers RISING…
Atlanta, Fulton Co. square off in tax fight
The City of Atlanta has long used tax allocation districts (TADs) as an economic development tool, leveraging property tax increases to pay for local infrastructure projects. But the Fulton County Commission has slammed on the brakes, voting 4-1 to reject a proposed 30-year extension of Atlanta’s TADs. That sets up a major budgetary clash, as the Fulton TADs would be expected to generate over a billion dollars over that period. Now the county will vote on TADs on a case by case basis, with stricter oversight and enforcement, leaving Atlanta’s money faucet DRIFTING…
