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Republicans, MARTA Prevail in Georgia’s 2014 General Election

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(APN) ATLANTA — Republicans maintained control of all statewide Georgia positions, despite ethics scandals plaguing Republican Gov. Nathan Deal and Attorney General Sam Olens, and despite apparent voter suppression on the part of Secretary of State Brian Kemp.  However, one progressive victory was won when Clayton County voters decided to join MARTA and pay a one penny sales tax to […]

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Fulton County May Rebuke State on Millage Rate Increase

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  (APN) ATLANTA — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) is currently considering a set of millage rate increases–one for all of Fulton County, and one for unincorporated South Fulton–that if passed, would rebuke the Republican-controlled Georgia Legislature on its attempts to force deep cuts at Fulton County Government by starving the county of funds.   Fulton County is […]

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