property taxes

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Cobb County Explained, Taxes & Money July 13, 2026

Cobb County Property Taxes: A Quiz

“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” Benjamin Franklin reportedly wrote in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Leroy on November 13, 1789. Taxes in…

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Cobb County Explained, Taxes & Money July 13, 2026

Cobb County Explained: How property taxes work in Cobb County

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. “In this world nothing can be…

Economy July 8, 2026

Florida’s proposed property tax cuts rely on a population boom that has slowed dramatically

by Matt Brooks, Florida State University and Karin Brewster, Florida State University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] From 2020 to 2024, Florida’s population grew by…

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Education, News July 7, 2026

Cobb school board member Becky Sayler creates FAQ about school tax hearings

Cobb Post 2 member of the Board of Education, Becky Sayler, posted the following FAQ about the Cobb school tax hearings and the relationship between the tax and the Cobb…

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Government & Politics May 23, 2026

Marietta sets public hearings on $433.2 million FY2027 proposed budget

Marietta residents will have two opportunities in June to weigh in on the city’s proposed $433.2 million budget for fiscal 2027. According to the City of Marietta website, the city…

Government & Politics, State Government May 12, 2026

Kemp approves property tax relief for Georgia homeowners amid concerns over local revenues, process

by Jill Nolin, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 11, 2026 The governor has signed off on a bill designed to provide…

Cobb County Explained April 28, 2026

Cobb County Explained: Millage Rates and When Public Hearings Are Required

This is an entry in a series called Cobb County Explained. To learn more about this series, visit this link to the series introduction. Millage rates determine how much property…

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Cobb County May 14, 2021

Cobb homeowners: your tax bills are in the mail!

Cobb County announced on its website that tax assessments were mailed out this week. The following notice was posted, with a link to visit if you want to file an…

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Smyrna August 8, 2017

Smyrna millage remains unchanged for the 11th straight year

The millage rate in Smyrna will remain at 8.99 mills, where it has stood since 2007, following a 7-0 vote by the city council Monday night. But keeping the millage…

Health & Wellness July 14, 2026

Lawmakers Look To Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who’s Governor

This article by Jackie Fortiér first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Jul 14, 2026 When Gov. Gavin Newsom, using his executive power, refused to extradite a physician…

Justice July 14, 2026

Judge blasts Trump for using the presidency to ‘manipulate’ courts in IRS case

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 13, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump “acted in bad faith” when he…

Uncategorized July 14, 2026

Warnock: New federal housing law designed to ‘stop the spread’ of corporate-owned homes

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] July 13, 2026 U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock on Monday touted a new federal law…

Curious Kids July 14, 2026

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

by Vahe Peroomian, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Curious Kids is a series for children of all…

Crime & Public Safety July 14, 2026

Supreme Court rules your cellphone location data is protected by the Fourth Amendment

by Anne Toomey McKenna, Penn State, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Law enforcement officials frequently draw virtual fences around areas of interest and require Google…