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Cobb’s Budget Crisis

By Ron Sifen

Wow. That didn’t take long.
* SPLOST proponents scare tactics warn of higher taxes if SPLOST fails.
* March 15 Cobb voters scared into approving SPLOST by 90 vote margin.
* A week later, we learn that Cobb will either have to raise taxes or cut spending on necessities (or a combination of the two).

Yeah, but weren’t there some necessities in the SPLOST? Yes. Cobb DOT … Read more...