It’s no secret that Arthur Blank is one of Atlanta’s most generous residents, and his latest donation will be felt in the city for decades to come. On Tuesday it was announced that the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation had awarded a $17.5 million grant to the BeltLine, the largest single gift in the its history. The money will go towards the development of new parks and trails along the 22 mile loop and at the new Westside Park at the Bellwood Quarry. The BeltLine has been a nationally renowned example of how to develop and revitalize a city, and this latest gift from Blank sees its future, more than ever, 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…
