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Local Government
Gwinnett Kept Its Tax Rate Above the Rollback Rate — What Duluth Homeowners Should Know
Gwinnett County held its 2026 General Fund millage rate at 6.950 mills — above the 6.782-mill rollback rate — triggering a state-mandated tax-increase notice. Here is what that actually means for Duluth homeowners.
Local Government
Coweta County Property Tax 2026: BOC Set to Finalize FY 2027 Budget
Coweta County commissioners are finalizing a $176 million budget that triggers a mandatory tax increase notice despite a lower proposed millage rate.
Local Government
How to Appeal Your Coweta County Property Tax Assessment
Coweta County taxpayers face a critical deadline as the Board of Commissioners moves toward a tax increase. Here is how to challenge valuations and fight for
Elections
Who is Running for Coweta County School Board? 2026 Candidate Guide
As Newnan parents demand accountability, the 2026 Coweta County School Board race centers on a record $324 million budget and the protection of parental rights.
Crime & Safety
Barrow County, Georgia Crime Statistics 2026: What the Data Says About Safety in One of Metro Atlanta's Fastest-Growing Counties
Barrow County, Georgia (pop. 89,886) earns a B+ crime safety grade from Niche.com, with Winder's violent and property crime rates all falling below national averages. But 2026 brought serious challenges: a deadly April robbery, the Apalachee High School sentencing, and dangerous traffic corridors. Here's what the data says.
Crime & Safety
Jackson County, Georgia Crime Statistics 2026: What the Data Says About One of Georgia's Safest Counties
Jackson County, Georgia (pop. 84,757) earns an A- crime safety grade from Niche.com, with Jefferson recording zero murders and zero robberies and one of the lowest violent crime rates in the state. But 2026 brought a 112-pound meth bust, a GBI death investigation, and a murder case. Here's what the data says.
Crime & Safety
Gang Recruitment in Coweta County: How to Protect Local Teens
Law enforcement in Newnan and Coweta County warns parents about aggressive gang recruitment targeting teens to exploit lenient juvenile sentencing laws.
Infrastructure
Senoia Fire Station #10: New Contract Approved for Public Safety Hub
Coweta County moves forward with Senoia Fire Station #10, approving new utility contracts and appointing a new Fire Chief to lead the expansion.
Education
New Paulding County School Police Force Sworn In: What Parents Need to Know
The Paulding County School District has officially launched its own police department, swearing in 33 officers to protect 31,000 students across 35 campuses.
Crime & Safety
Duluth, Georgia Crime Statistics 2026: What the Data Says About Safety in Gwinnett County's Most Diverse City
Duluth, Georgia reported zero murders and a violent crime rate roughly half the national average in 2026, with 7,176 calls for service in March and active traffic enforcement producing fugitive arrests. With a population of 34,167 and a B safety grade from Niche, here is what the data says about crime in one of Gwinnett County's most diverse cities.
Crime & Safety
Gwinnett County Crime Statistics 2025: What the Data Says About Safety in Georgia's Second-Largest County
Gwinnett County reported a 25% reduction in homicides in 2024 with a 100% clearance rate, outpacing national declines. With a population exceeding one million, an overall crime rate of 28.21 per 1,000 residents, and a new investment in crime analysts, the data shows a county managing growth while reducing crime. Here is what the numbers say.
Lawrenceville, Georgia · Aug 16, 2026
Local Government
Duluth's Overnight Parking Ban: Why Residents Are Furious Over $50 Tickets for Parking at Their Own Homes
Duluth, Georgia enforces a citywide overnight parking ban that fines residents $50 for parking on the street in front of their own homes between midnight and 7 a.m. Homeowners with multiple vehicles and small driveways say the ordinance is government overreach, and after three years of enforcement, the city is facing a wave of public backlash, a council amendment, and demands for a waiver system.
Georgia County News
In-depth conservative coverage of local government, schools, elections, and development across ten high-priority Georgia counties.
Gwinnett County
Georgia's second-largest county — Gwinnett covers school board battles, commission races, rapid development, and shifting political alignment.
Forsyth County
One of Georgia's fastest-growing counties — Forsyth's explosive development, school enrollment, and property tax debates drive local headlines.
Cherokee County
A booming suburb northwest of Atlanta — Cherokee faces rapid growth, rezoning fights, and school capacity challenges.
Paulding County
A fast-growing west-metro county — Paulding balances rural character with warehouse, data center, and residential development pressure.
Barrow County
A small but rapidly growing northeast Georgia county — Barrow's school system and residential development are central local issues.
Jackson County
A growing northeast Georgia county — Jefferson, Commerce, and Braselton see steady development, economic growth, and infrastructure expansion.
Coweta County
A thriving southwest-metro county — Newnan and Senoia attract new residents, businesses, and film industry investment.
Walton County
An exurban county east of Atlanta — Monroe and Loganville balance small-town identity with metro Atlanta's outward growth.
Hall County
A northeast Georgia economic hub — Gainesville's poultry industry, lake development, and immigration policy shape local debates.
Dawson County
A fast-growing north Georgia county — Dawsonville and the GA-400 corridor bring new residents, development, and infrastructure demands.