Finance
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Georgia Gov. Kemp suspends Dublin City school board over $20M deficit
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has suspended all seven members of the Dublin City School Board, a drastic measure taken after the district accumulated a staggering $20 million deficit.
How to Understand Property Tax Assessment and Appeals for 2026
Even small errors in property assessments can add hundreds or thousands of dollars to annual tax bills over time, yet many homeowners don't realize they can fight back.
How are local property taxes assessed and appealed?
Every year, thousands of property owners unknowingly overpay their property taxes because they miss a critical 60-day window to challenge their property's assessed value.
How Property Taxes Are Assessed and Appealed in 2026
An appeals board, legally mandated to determine property value, has the power to increase your property's assessed value, not just decrease it, even if you initiate the appeal.
How Local Government Budgets Are Created: A Resident's Guide to Influencing Spending
Your local government's budget drives decisions from road repairs to new parks. Understanding this process and how to influence it is key to shaping your community's future.