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Gwinnett County school officials want to opt out of a property tax cap that Georgia voters approved by 63% in November. The school district is just the latest in a mad dash by local governments throughout the state to buck the will of voters and allow themselves to raise taxes beyond the inflation rate.

Gwinnett County School Board Wants to Opt Out of Georgia’s Property Tax Cap

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 5, 2025January 5, 2025

Cities and counties would be allowed to enact a one-cent special purpose, local option sales tax for property tax relief.

Georgia Passed A Law Capping Property Tax: Some School Boards Already Want Out

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareJanuary 1, 2025

Residents of Chatham County are invited to share their thoughts and learn about a new off-road trail proposal at a public meeting Thursday. The Green Island Road path proposal aims to enhance recreational and transportation pathways with a 2.1-mile multipurpose trail connecting Green Island Road to Diamond Causeway.

How You Can Get Involved With Chatham County’s New Trail Project

by B.T. ClarkDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Long County residents are taking to social media to voice concerns about the County Commissioners’ plan to amend the county charter. The proposed changes would shift responsibilities away from the Chairman, empowering a county manager to handle day-to-day operations instead.

Long County Charter Change Proposed: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Tensions among Cobb County's elected officials boiled over with heated exchanges at a Monday Commission meeting, where officials grappled with the latest developments in the ongoing map controversy.

‘Political Bloods and Crips:’ Feud Over Cobb County Commission Map Rages On

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2024August 27, 2024

ROSWELL -- At tonight’s Roswell City Council meeting, significant decisions are expected to be made regarding the future of the historic Roswell Masonic Lodge and a new parking deck development on Alpharetta Street. Key items on the agenda include a resolution to settle ongoing litigation related to the city’s use of eminent domain to acquire the property and the proposed preservation of the Masonic Lodge as an open-air pavilion.

Roswell Will Consider Keeping Historic Masonic Lodge as an Open Air Pavilion

by Thom ChandlerAugust 12, 2024August 12, 2024

WOODSTOCK -- Woodstock plans to increase property taxes by 2.855%, prompting mandatory public hearings as required by state law.

Woodstock Proposes Property Tax Hike: What You Need to Know

by Thom ChandlerJuly 31, 2024July 31, 2024

SAVANNAH -- The City of Savannah is hosting a virtual community meeting on the Canal District’s Wetlands Preserve Park and Nature Trail on Monday, August 5, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. The meeting is open to the public, and no pre-registration is required.

Savannah Hosts Virtual Meeting for Wetlands Preserve Park

by Thom ChandlerJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Homeowners in Gwinnett County can expect higher property tax bills this year due to rising property values, despite a slight decrease in the property tax rate. The Gwinnett County Board of Education has scheduled public hearings to discuss these changes and hear residents' concerns.

Gwinnett Homeowners Could Face Higher Property Taxes: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerJune 21, 2024June 21, 2024

🔍 The Gist: From July 1 to July 3, Statham will conduct smoke tests on sanitary sewer lines to identify leaks and failures.

Don’t Be Alarmed if You See Smoke in Statham in Early July

by Thom ChandlerJune 18, 2024June 18, 2024

📅 The Gist: Next Tuesday, the Marietta City School Board will vote on a proposal to limit personal smart device use during school hours to enhance student learning and support mental health.

Switching Off: Marietta Schools to Vote on Personal Smart Device Restrictions

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🏛️ The Gist: Dunwoody announced a proposed 5.81% increase in property taxes over the rollback rate, with public hearings set for June 26, June 27, and July 8.

Dunwoody Proposes 5.81% Property Tax Increase

by Thom ChandlerJune 14, 2024June 14, 2024

🗳️ The Gist: The City of Chamblee, Georgia, is hosting a series of public hearings to discuss the proposed property tax rate for 2024, which is set to remain the same as the previous four years at 6.25 mills.

Property Taxes Could Be Going Up in Chamblee

by Thom ChandlerJune 6, 2024June 6, 2024

😊 The Gist: The City of Woodstock's Parks and Recreation Department is inviting residents to attend a public input meeting on June 11, to help create a master plan for Dupree Park.

Your Voice Matters: Help Shape the Future of Woodstock’s Dupree Park

by Thom ChandlerMay 29, 2024May 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., is turning up the heat on the United States Postal Service (USPS) concerning delays in delivering mail processed at a new regional distribution center in Palmetto that opened early this year.

Jon Ossoff Continues to Pressure Postal Service to Fix Georgia’s Mail Woes

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceMay 10, 2024May 10, 2024

The inside of a Waffle House is filled with sounds from the chefs working the grill, to the host calling out orders and cleaning plates. But recently, workers have been making noise outside the Waffle House.

Waffle House Workers Rally For $25 an Hour in Wages and Better Working Conditions

by Amanda Andrews | GPBMay 4, 2024May 4, 2024

🏡 The Gist: Milton is organizing a workshop to clarify the roles and responsibilities of HOAs and the City, focusing on issues like permitting and public vs. private property distinctions.

Milton to Host Workshop for HOA Leaders

by Thom ChandlerApril 29, 2024April 29, 2024

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