The Atlanta City Council has voted to raise property taxes from 7.12 mills to 10.12 mills. The vote on Monday was 8-7. Officials said for the average city homeowner it will amount to a $250 annual increase, based on a $240,000 house. Mayor Shirley Franklin had proposed the tax hike to close a $56 million budget gap. Officials said the increase will end the furloughs on city workers.
(Associated Press)
(Associated Press)
