School budget may cost Clayton residents more

The Clayton County Board of Education gave tentative approval to its $574 million budget Tuesday. The budget will require Clayton County taxpayers to pay a full 20 mills for their school-related property taxes, which is the constitutional cap. Currently the millage rate is slightly below the cap, said Charles White, spokesman for Clayton County schools.

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Corporate pullback from LGBTQ groups leaves Atlanta organizations in the lurch

Some Atlanta LGBTQ groups are reevaluating their programming and staffing in light of the reduced support.

Atlanta mayor: Property tax hike needed to keep up with population growth

Andre Dickens said a property tax hike is almost unavoidable, as Atlanta’s leaders work to keep up with population growth that brings increased demand for city services.

GDOT’s roadside helpers return to 24/7 service

The highway helpers who patrol metro Atlanta’s interstates will return to 24/7 service on Tuesday, just in time for the busy holiday weekend.