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David Wickert
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David Wickert is a reporter for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He covers Fulton County government and formerly covered Gwinnett County government. A University of Tennessee graduate, he previously worked at newspapers in Tennessee, Virginia, Illinois and Washington state.
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Fulton revives talk of tax increase
Less than three months after rejecting a property tax increase to help balance Fulton County’s budget, officials have revived the idea. County Commission Chairman John Eaves this week floated a plan for a new tax levy to support either Grady Memorial Hospital or county libraries. Though Eaves hasn’t endorsed the ...
Board approves air traffic control contract
Cobb County Airport will continue to have air traffic control service even if the federal government shuts down amid a budget showdown in Washington, D.C. In the event of a federal shutdown, Cobb will pay CI2 Aviation $20,118 monthly to maintain air traffic control at Cobb County Airport. County commissioners ...
Fulton to negotiate deal for warehouse development
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners Wednesday approved a memorandum of understanding with Majestic Realty that could lead to the construction of a distribution center that could employ more than 700 people. The terms call for a 120-day period in which Fulton and Majestic Realty will finalize a full agreement. ...
Fulton offers session on homeowners’ rights
Fulton County will offer information on homeowners’ rights and code enforcement at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 17 at the Roswell Library, 115 Norcross St. The session will include information on homeowners’ rights under the federal Making Home Affordable program and on code enforcement in Roswell. For more information on homeowners’ rights, ...
Milton scores victory in cell tower lawsuit
A federal appeals court has granted Milton a victory in its battle to regulate cell phone towers. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday ruled Milton properly notified T-Mobile of its 2010 decisions to reject the company’s plans to build three cell towers in the city. Other issues ...
New ways to report potholes, other issues
Cobb County residents who would like to report a transportation issue such as a pothole or maintenance problem can contact the Cobb Department of Transportation at 770-528-1600 or www.cobbcounty.org/dot
Fulton airport development could net 700 jobs
One of the nation’s largest companies is considering Fulton County Airport as the site of a 2.8 million-square-foot warehouse and logistics center that would create at least 700 jobs, county officials say. The airport, near the western intersection of I-20 and I-285, is one of two finalists for the $120 ...
Fulton cuts travel spending as budget problems loom
Fulton County commissioners have temporarily banned some employee travel and training and decided to not seek mileage reimbursements for themselves as the board looks for ways to cut costs. Commissioners also have asked interim County Manager David Ware for recommendations on permanent revisions to county travel and training policies, with ...
Fulton seniors can learn about scams
Fulton County will sponsor a session on how to guard against scams at 11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the North Fulton Service Center, 7741 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. The county will provide information on telemarketing, reverse mortgages, health care/health insurance, auto repair and other scams targeting seniors. The county will ...
Fulton seeks to cut justice costs
Strapped for cash and facing rising criminal justice costs, Fulton County officials say they will study alternative sentencing and other ways to cut the whopping cost of prosecuting and jailing criminals. County Commission Chairman John Eaves said he will convene a Smart Justice Advisory Council that will spend more than ...
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