The business of Georgia is business, and how. So says Site Selection magazine, the national publication that placed Georgia No. 1 in its annual rankings of the best states in which to establish a private business. Criteria included construction and expansion of business facilities and infrastructure, tax burdens for businesses, and assessments of states’ business climates by corporate real estate executives. This feather in the cap for Georgia can only help Gov. Nathan Deal and industry leaders as they continue to promote business expansion and economic growth in the state. 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…