A coalition of Metro Atlanta cities and non-profits, spearheaded by Trees Atlanta, has come together to participate in the One Million Trees Initiative that, well, promises to live up to its namesake. Atlanta is already known as “the city in a forest” for its lush tree canopy, but with the population of the metro area expected to double by 2020, the group wants to make sure the city retains its reputation. For working proactively to keep Atlanta green and shady, the members of the One Million Trees Initiative are RISING…
Kemp unveils 2021 budget proposal
Gov. Brian Kemp unveiled a $28.1 billion budget proposal Thursday that would set a new record for state spending in fiscal 2021 despite the air of fiscal uncertainty surrounding this year’s General Assembly session. While the spending plan would surpass the...State audit finds inadequate controls on Georgia’s film tax credit
Poor administration of Georgia’s film tax credit, the state’s largest and arguably most generous, is wasting millions of tax dollars, a new state audit has found. In a 75-page report, the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts accused the state departments...
