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Governor Deal Signs Controversial Fulton County Bill

Posted by on May 9, 2013 in City of Alpharetta, City of Atlanta, City of College Park, City of East Point, City of Fairburn, City of Hapeville, City of Johns Creek, City of Milton, City of Mountain Park, City of Palmetto, City of Roswell, City of Sandy Springs, City of Union City, Fulton County, In the Loop Today, Info by County, Members-only Section, Past Fulton County Issues | Comments Off

Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 604 effectively placing a freeze on property taxes in Fulton County for the next two years. The controversial bill states that the Fulton County Commission may not raise property tax rates until 2015. After that, a raise in property taxes would require a minimum of 5 of 7 commissioner votes. Republican lawmakers from Fulton County believe this will serve as a wake-up call to the County Commission as well as put an end to wasteful spending. The property tax revenue, which comprises most of Fulton...

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