Fulton County School Bonds Approved; Property Taxes Likely to Rise
By Barry Masterson | Published 2026-02-27T22:32:57.253Z
Politics
Location: Atlanta, GA, Fulton County, South Fulton, Alpharetta
Fulton County approves $1.2B school bonds, likely raising property taxes. Learn how this impacts homeowners and education in Atlanta.
Fulton County schools are slated to receive a $1.2 billion boost for repairs and expansions, according to district officials., but homeowners may see their property taxes increase as a result, according to analysts. The Board of Commissioners voted 4-3 on Friday to approve the bonds.
The bond will fund urgent fixes to overcrowded facilities, particularly in high-need areas like South Fulton and Alpharetta suburbs, according to organizers. Projects include $300 million for expansions at schools l
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