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Forsyth County government launches redesigned official website and logo
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (14+ words) County leaders said the refresh provides a modernized look and experience for online visitors....
College Park DMO Vote in Savannah Draws AG Review
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (169+ words) A small group of residents made the trip to Savannah to watch the vote in person and later said the weekend timing and distant location made it tough for most neighbors to attend. Mayor Bianca Motley-Broom publicly applauded those who…...
Georgia implements new laws impacting education, health, and community safety
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (625+ words) New state laws take effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways. The laws that were passed this year and signed by Gov. Brian Kemp will affect everything from health and…...
Georgia Expands Business Court Access With HB 1185
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (437+ words) HB 1185 broadens the Georgia State'wide Business Court and adds officer'exculpation and other corporate governance changes effective July 1, 2026....
Walker County Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget Following More Than $10 Million in Expense Reductions
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (253+ words) The Walker County Board of Commissioners received a $40-million budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 today during a special called meeting. CFO Christian Roach presented a high-level overview of the county's financial position to the Board, along with what it will…...
Brookhaven citizens protest millage rate increase at council meeting
1+ week, 3+ day ago (556+ words) A standing-room-only crowd attended a Brookhaven City Council meeting on June 23 to let the panel know that it was unhappy with a proposal for a 40-percent increase in the city's millage rate. About 150 people attended the meeting in the council…...
High-ranking deputies in metro Atlanta county could see multi-thousand dollar raises
1+ week, 3+ day ago (301+ words) Depending on how the Cobb County Board of Commissioners votes, the chief deputy and assistant chief deputy could get big raises approved Tuesday. Open Payrolls, a site that tracks the salaries of government employees, reported that Cobb County's Chief Sheriff's…...
Georgia sales tax swap dies, leaving property tax relief unclear
1+ week, 4+ day ago (212+ words) ATLANTA " Democrats in the Legislature on Monday closed the door on Republican proposals to implement new local sales taxes to offset homeowner property tax bills. On the fourth day of their special session, Republicans got a redo of a vote…...
40% property tax increase proposed in metro Atlanta city
1+ week, 5+ day ago (143+ words) Neighbors are just one day away from a vote that could significantly increase the property tax rate in their metro Atlanta city. The Brookhaven City Council will vote Tuesday on whether it should rais. .. Neighbors are just one day away…...
Ethics panel dismisses complaints against Forsyth County officials in called meeting
2+ week, 9+ hour ago (11+ words) A board of attorneys made the decision on Friday, June 19....