property taxes

In brief: District Two has new commissioner — Bill banning most gender-affirming surgeries moves ahead — ACC new budget shows more revenue — UGA baseball wins — UGA softball plays Kennesaw tonight

Athens-Clarke County is looking at a healthy financial picture, including some $16 million in new revenue, according to a presentation to ACC commissioners by the county’s manager.

The mid-year spending plan, which the full House will take up today, supports most of the governor’s mid-year budget recommendations.

With over $6 billion in surplus funds, the governor is expected to tout the state's economy and call for ambitious spending.

The Georgia Chamber's annual "Eggs & Issues" event recapped successes and previewed priorities with the state's roaring economy.

This week's panel discusses recent allegations against Candidate Walker, an early voting update, and the property tax referendum on the ballot this year.

In brief: Governor calls for $1B in state income tax rebates and $1B for homeowners; ACC to get $25M from feds for North Ave facelift; Trump hires ATL defense attorney; judge throws out verdict in infant death

Lawmakers also narrowly approved a new development on Oglethorpe Avenue

$166.4 million budget is 12.1 percent higher than this year's.

A recent announcement from Athens-Clarke County will help keep local business and property owners from having to pay costly fees this October. In August,…