Holly Springs votes to reduce millage rate

Holly Springs home and business owners will be getting a slight break on property taxes for 2014. The City Council this week voted to lower the millage rate from 6.055 to an even 6 mills, a move made possible by growth in the city’s tax digest. City Manager Rob Logan said most taxpayers will see a droop of “a few dollars.” Tax notices go out in about two weeks.

About the Author

Mark Woolsey

Georgia honors women in uniform amid debate over their roles in combat

Females in uniform like Amy Stevens are being recognized in Atlanta parade, history exhibit and Georgia hall of fame before Veterans Day as combat roles for women are debated.

UPS warns of delivery delays after its plane crash at Louisville hub

The disruption of operations at UPS’ largest hub continues to have some effects, while an investigation and recovery operation continue at the Louisville crash site.

Louisville plane crash response in ‘recovery mode,’ UPS operations disrupted

12 are confirmed dead, believed to include a child, according to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. They do not expect to find survivors at this point, he said.

The Latest