Up until this year, the way property taxes were determined varied from county to county throughout Georgia. The Governor signed Senate Bill 346 in June 2010. This legislation united the systems throughout the state and made it fairer for Georgia property owners. The provisions of the new law should benefit you. The county must notify …
State School Superintendent Dr. John Barge has named the 2010 Georgia Schools of Excellence in Student Achievement, honoring 22 schools that have shown the greatest improvement or highest achievement across the state. Each of these schools will receive a $1,000 check from Georgia Natural Gas to be used however they wish. The schools in North …
Okay, let’s get this clear from the beginning. My birthplace is Atlanta, Georgia, so if I am a bit biased, I hope you understand. Georgia has it all and continues to attract new residents from all over the world because of many attributes that those of us who live here might forget. The climate is …
_ Graduation will be coming soon, so now is the time to look for and apply for scholarship programs for junior and senior high school students. There are many opportunities. Some local area offerings follow: The North Fulton Council of PTA’s will award the Sally Fitzgerald scholarship to two students from a North Fulton county …
PICNIC COLE SLAW (a food processor is helpful) 1 1/2 c. sugar or Splenda 3/4 c. oil 1 lg. cabbage, shredded 2 carrots, shredded 3/4 c. vinegar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 green pepper, 1/2 red pepper, chopped fine 1 med. sweet onion, chopped In saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, oil, and salt. Boil for short time. …
Real estate practices have changed over the years. Even though buyers were not informed, in most transactions involving a “selling” and a “listing” agent both agents represented the seller’s interest. In today’s real estate market, a buyer can choose to work with a “buyer’s agent.” This agent works to protect the buyer’s interests in the …
One of the best places to discover in Alpharetta, GA is Wills Park. It is a family friendly (even pet friendly) environment. It is located just west of downtown on Old Milton Parkway. There are 110 acres devoted to recreation. The facilities include 8 baseball fields, 2 tee ball fields, 4 picnic pavilions, Wacky World …
Hey, first-time homebuyer: How does $8,000 from your Uncle Sam sound? Want an extra $8,000? If you’re a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you. David Reed, financial expert, explains the plan like this. Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers — an income tax credit …
