Governor Nathan Deal assured reporters Tuesday that next month’s special session would not be used to curtail the next governor’s power should Democrat Stacey Abrams win. North Carolina recently did just that following Dem. Roy Cooper’s victory, but Deal said this session will purely be used to facilitate relief for those most impacted by Hurricane Michael. Next Tuesday’s results are still very much up in the air, but Deal making sure the session is strictly focused on Georgians has his and his state’s 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…
