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Douglasville GA Increases Property Taxes by 17% as Douglas County KS Adjusts Mill Levy Amid Rising Property Values
Residents in Douglasville, GA, and Douglas County, KS, are facing changes in property taxes—one seeing an increase, the other a reduction offset by rising property values. In Douglasville, the city council passed a property tax increase of almost 17 percent during Thursday night's meeting, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta. Homeowners with properties assessed at $350,000 will bear an additional $175 annually, roughly translating to an approximate $15 monthly increase. This decision, attributed to the increased costs of Douglas County's fire service, will have a direct financial impact on residents.
WATCH: Tennessee Receiver Commit Makes Touchdown Catch In Double Coverage
New week, new impressive highlight from Tennessee receiver commit Travis Smith Jr. The four-star receiver is off to a fantastic start to his senior season and it continued on Friday night. It was a bad night for Smith’s Westlake High School as they fell to Gainesville 41-7. But the lone touchdown was a big time play as Smith hauled in a 23-yard touchdown in double coverage to make it a 21-7 game in the second quarter.
Downtown Areas A Boon For Economic Development
One of the most important revenue tools for any rural community is a thriving downtown area. Rome has been intentional in cultivating a downtown culture that attracts locals and visitors alike. And other rural communities would do well to follow a similar model, experts say. There can’t be enough said about the economic importance of a bustling downtown area, Greg Wilson from the Carl Vinson Institute of Government said. ...
Country Singer Zac Brown Seeks $3.2 Million for His Georgia Lake House
After four years of ownership, Zac Brown has decided to part ways with his Georgia retreat perched atop the south shores of Lake Lanier in his hometown of Cumming, about 45 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The founding member and frontman of the Grammy-winning country/rock group Zac Brown Band—probably most known for the hit songs Chicken Fried, Knee Deep, and Same Boat—is asking $3.25 million for the waterfront spread, which he acquired for $1.8 million in June 2020.In Northern California, a One-Room Schoolhouse Converted Into a 3-Bedroom Home Is Listed for $6.5 Million Built in the early 1990s, the white wood-sided...
Kharim Hughley throws three TDs as Gainesville spoils Westlake’s big night
SOUTH FULTON — The Westlake Lions lost to the Gainesville Red Elephants 41-7, falling to 1-2 on the season. Friday’s game was a highly anticipated matchup. It also featured the jersey retirement of former Westlake alum and current Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell. turned into a 21 point deficit in the second quarter that the […] The post Kharim Hughley throws three TDs as Gainesville spoils Westlake’s big night appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Georgia cross country places second in season opener
Georgia's cross country teams kicked off their seasons at the Stan Sims Cross Country Opener in Acworth, Georgia on Friday morning, securing second place in both the men’s and women’s races. Sophomore Ryan Olree had a standout performance, earning an individual runner-up finish. The Georgia men opened the...
Beloved Villa Rica street corner artist Cowboy Don dies at 69
VILLA RICA, Ga. — (Editor's note: The video above this story is from 11Alive's 2020 report on Cowboy Don.) Villa Rica is mourning the loss of a beloved community member, an artist known for creating and selling his latest work from a city street corner. Justin Donald Dodson, also...
Georgia Bulldog 2024 Football Schedule: Opponents, Dates And Times
The Georgia Bulldogs start the season with an elite test: The Clemson Tigers. And that’s just the beginning. Will Georgia make it to the Big Dance? As a member of the new and improved SEC, the Dawgs’ strength of schedule is impeccable. We will have to wait and see.
Thunderbolt restaurant fills up for first Georgia Bulldogs game of season
THUNDERBOLT, Ga. — It was an exciting time at Coach's Corner in Thunderbolt as the University of Georgia Bulldogs fans showed up to watch the first game of the new football season. "Having the Georgia Bulldogs on the field makes everything better," said Daniel Mahoney, a UGA graduate. The...
Georgia football: Check out Malaki Starks' acrobatic interception that triggered a Bulldog scoring drive
ATLANTA — Georgia football junior defensive back Malaki Starks was compared to former Bulldog star and Pro Football Hall of Famer Champ Bailey after an "absolutely elite" interception. Coach Kirby Smart called it. "[Bailey] would play middle field safety and he had range that was unheard of, I mean he could go from sideline to sideline, and he made some diving plays and extended his body," Smart said after Georgia's 34-3 win over Clemson Saturday in the...
Georgia Punter Brett Thorson Breaks College Football With Insane Streak
The Georgia Bulldogs and head coach Kirby Smith have an absolute glut of weapons at their disposal. But perhaps the most dangerous one comes in the form of Australian punter Brett Thorson. Yup, that’s right. Thorson, a junior, is perhaps the best punter in the nation and is currently in the midst of a streak […] The post Georgia Punter Brett Thorson Breaks College Football With Insane Streak appeared first on BroBible.
Georgia fans already fed up the Mike Bobo after just one half of football
The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs went into the half with a 6-0 lead over the No. 14 Clemson Tigers, and despite the defensive dominance, Dawgs fans aren’t too happy with their team's performance in the first half of the 2024 college football season. The Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz...
Jefferson football torches Clarke Central, junior RB Dallas Russell thrives in spotlight
JEFFERSON — Junior running back Dallas Russell spent last season in the shadow of Sammy Brown. His second-hand, the second-string, always the second. Now, with Brown off at Clemson, Russell has found himself thrust into the spotlight. He's the go-to, first on deck, the starter, and it's evident the shift is paying off for...
Georgia star Carson Beck confirms relationship with stunning social media star Hanna Cavinder on eve of college season
GEORGIA star quarterback Carson Beck has confirmed he is dating social media star Hanna Cavinder. Beck sat down for an interview with ESPN ahead of the college football season and spoke about how his life has changed since Georgia won their national championships. Beck was a backup at Georgia when they won it all in […]
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