Over 99% of Georgia’s City Councils, County Commissions and School Boards fail to simply do the math.

Columbia Co. superintendent says more education cuts are coming – WRDW-TV

January 10th, 2012 Comments off

Columbia Co. superintendent says more education cuts are coming
WRDW-TV
Nagle says a millage rate increase is not a priority and right now, they have no plans for a tax increase. He says they'll just have to be creative other ways, meaning the juggling act continues. The state budget numbers are expect in April.

New hospital’s opening expected to have major economic impact – Newnan Times-Herald

January 8th, 2012 Comments off

Newnan Times-Herald

New hospital's opening expected to have major economic impact
Newnan Times-Herald
It is estimated that the annual property taxes for the Poplar Road medical office building will be $197000 based on current project scope and a 28.31 millage rate. It is anticipated that there will be a significant influx of physician practices into ...

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Conyers highlights accomplishments and new year in State of the City – Rockdale Citizen

January 8th, 2012 Comments off

Conyers highlights accomplishments and new year in State of the City
Rockdale Citizen
Mills noted the tough economic times of 2011 with the city's first millage rate increase in several years but also the work of the council and city staff to position the city for new economic development in the coming year. "We have positive trends on ...

Byrne: Lee ‘will not be running for re-election’ – Marietta Daily Journal

January 7th, 2012 Comments off

Byrne: Lee 'will not be running for re-election'
Marietta Daily Journal
Byrne said Lee's donors may have jumped shipped in recent months, with Lee giving support to a 3-2 commissioners vote to raise the county's millage rate by 15.7 percent, adding $105 to property taxes for a $200000 home. Lee also supported hikes in ...

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Around Town: Chairman’s race unofficially kicks off with Monday’s ‘State of … – Marietta Daily Journal

January 7th, 2012 Comments off

Around Town: Chairman's race unofficially kicks off with Monday's 'State of ...
Marietta Daily Journal
Speaking of Isakson, radio listeners around the country on New Year's Eve heard a voice that long has been familiar to residents of Cobb — that of Isakson (R-Ga.). The east Cobb resident had the honor of delivering the weekly Republican radio address ...

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