Georgia property owners may get boost from new law

Property owners stunned by their tax assessments will be getting some additional rights under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature. House Bill 202 gives property owners appealing their assessments the right to interview county employees involved in assessments, to tape-record appeal proceedings and to pay lower court fees if they take their appeal to superior court.

One benefit may have been unintended. Wording in the bill should allow property owners to skip over their county board of assessment for appeals and get a quicker response, according to an investor who has studied the provisions.

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Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race

It’s Election Day across the country, with a few key battles in Georgia. The “Politically Georgia” team dives into races across the state.

State lawmakers pressure Georgia’s congressional delegation on shutdown

State lawmakers in both political parties are putting pressure on the other as the federal government shutdown continues.

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Democrats hope voters will deliver change in Public Service Commission race

State lawmakers pressure Georgia’s congressional delegation on shutdown

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900,000 turn out on Election Day across Georgia

Georgia Public Service Commission seats are on the on the ballot for first time since 2020. Atlanta mayor, local government and school board seats are also up for grabs.

Porsche, trips and more: Feds say former Hawks finance exec embezzled nearly $4M

The Hawks’ former senior vice president of financial planning and analysis allegedly spent years stealing money from the organization.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s populist rise continues with debut on ‘The View’

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared on ABC's “The View” to share her criticisms for Republican Party leaders and answer a range of political questions.