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Newnan Proposes 20.23% Property Tax Hike, Sparking Community Debate Amid Economic Pressures
In a move certain to ripple through the community, the City of Newnan has put forth a notice that it's eyeing a significant property tax hike this year. The proposed increase stands at a substantial 20.23 percent above the rollback millage rate, potentially tightening the belts of property owners already navigating the high seas of economic uncertainty.
August is chock full of Fayetteville events
The Month of August means “back to school” and “back to work” for many, but it also means the City of Fayetteville ramps back up with a calendar full of events including concerts, fitness events, National Night Out, a movie night, and a huge soccer + music festival.
She’s Back: VP Kamala Harris set to return to Atlanta Tuesday
Days before United States Vice President Kamala Harris returns to Atlanta for a scheduled campaign stop, the city of East Point officially signed on to be a part of her presidential journey. The newest Harris for President campaign office was full of supporters on Friday afternoon as Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA), Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA) […] The post She’s Back: VP Kamala Harris set to return to Atlanta Tuesday appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
Clayton County Public Schools Welcomes New Teachers
JONESBORO — The Clayton County Public Schools Department of Professional Learning held recently held a New Teacher Orientation for more than 300 new educators at the S. Truett Cathy Professional Learning Center. The July 19 event kicked off the Department’s annual New Teacher Orientation (NTO) Week. The new...
New School Year begins August 1, Orientation set for July 31
Coweta County Schools will begin the 2024-25 school year on Thursday, August 1. The school system welcomed about 180 new teachers and staff during New Teacher’s Orientation on Wednesday, July 24. Teachers report back to their schools for pre-planning on Friday, July 26. And – in addition to other back-to school events across the county – Newnan High School will hold a dedication and open house of their newly-rebuilt facility on Sunday, January 28.
Summer break’s over for thousands of metro Atlanta teachers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - With school starting at the end of next week for some metro Atlanta school districts, thousands of teachers are already in their buildings preparing for the new school year. Fulton County Schools kicked off a two-day new teacher orientation Thursday at the Georgia Tech...
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