Making the switch from electronic voting back to paper ballots may seem counterintuitive, but a push from some legislators would do just that. The bipartisan move comes as a result of worries over the possibility of vulnerable voting machines being hacked, which has been proven to be a valid concern. For state Rep. Scot Turner and the bill’s other sponsors such an easy and effective fix to a major issue has their ship RISING…
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…