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Gwinnett County Chief Financial Officer Aaron Bovos speaks to a large crowd Tuesday night at the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville about a proposed millage rate increase.

Josh D. Weiss, AJC Special

Gwinnett OKs tax hike

County commissioners approved a nearly 21 percent increase in its share of property taxes Tuesday night.

Reed leads Atlanta mayor's race

Kasim Reed won the runoff election by a margin so narrow that Mary Norwood would not concede defeat, and a recount was almost certain. 12:41 a.m.

Lawmakers predict more budget cuts

Top leaders in the Georgia House and Senate predicted Tuesday that legislators could be forced early next year to cut state spending by an additional $400 million.

Ex-wife: Richardson had affair with lobbyist, made threats

Susan Richardson said House Speaker Glenn Richardson had an affair with an Atlanta Gas Light lobbyist, the subject of an ethics complaint.



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