Fulton County is doing well in economic downturn; South Fulton hanging on
While the Metro Atlanta and the entire country struggles in these tough economic times Fulton County has managed to remain in the black because of large cash reserves. Thanks to the prudent management by the county's finance director Patrick O'Connor and a Board of Commissioners that's trust his judgement. Fulton County is sitting pretty even with the $23 million owed by the dead beat state of Georgia.
Fulton should have the last laught since nearly everyone incorporating a city in the county the last couple of years has thumbed its nose at the way the county managed its funds. HA! HA!
Fulton County remains as one of the best managed counties in the nation. Here's a quote from the AJC article:
As for South Fulton things aren't as rosy. An increase in the millage rate is on tap. This is a result of the Shafer Amendment that required deep cuts in the South Fulton district budget in 2006, while separating tax dollars among the County's Special Service Districts.
Without the tax increase cuts in the fire and police departments would certainly harm the quality of life in South Fulton. The Atlanta City Council rejected an increase that could have saved its fire and police department.
South Fulton will lose more than 20 employees in the E&CD Department due to the downturn in the housing market.
Fulton should have the last laught since nearly everyone incorporating a city in the county the last couple of years has thumbed its nose at the way the county managed its funds. HA! HA!
Fulton County remains as one of the best managed counties in the nation. Here's a quote from the AJC article:
| “This is a wonderful testimony to everybody sitting on this board,” said Commissioner Tom Lowe. He added the financial crisis in Atlanta that has the city cutting staff and closing recreation centers “could never have happened here.” |
As for South Fulton things aren't as rosy. An increase in the millage rate is on tap. This is a result of the Shafer Amendment that required deep cuts in the South Fulton district budget in 2006, while separating tax dollars among the County's Special Service Districts.
Without the tax increase cuts in the fire and police departments would certainly harm the quality of life in South Fulton. The Atlanta City Council rejected an increase that could have saved its fire and police department.
South Fulton will lose more than 20 employees in the E&CD Department due to the downturn in the housing market.
It's good to hear that you guys in Fulton County are doing well. Props to whom ever set up all the finance's in that County. I am really glad to see that someone is doing well in the economic crisis and to see that someone was prepared for the economic crisis. I hope you guys can keep up the good work and show everyone hope its done.
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