Jim Gaines
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Arrington: Cut tax bills with homestead exemptions
If you own your home in Fulton County, there are ways to reduce your property tax bill. → Read More
Fulton County allocates $9 million for four projects
Fulton County commissioners approved nearly $9 million in building and infrastructure work Wednesday, from HVAC upgrades at the county Justice Center to moving water mains for city road projects. All four items passed unanimously without further discussion. → Read More
Flushing money? County may help you save
Spending too much per flush? You may qualify for a bargain on replacing your old toilet. → Read More
Failed bills Ohio lawmakers likely to re-introduce include trans sports ban, medical marijuana changes
Big bills failed at the end of General Assembly, but are likely back soon. → Read More
Analysis: 33 attempts to change Ohio’s constitution since 2000, who was behind them and which ones passed
Who writes amendments to Ohio's constitution - legislators or the public? → Read More
Ohio Senate passes bill to neutralize state board of education
Senate passes bill to put new cabinet position over education, disempowering state board. → Read More
Medical marijuana in Ohio: Bill could add conditions including arthritis and migraines
Medical marijuana expansion has a good chance of passing legislature. → Read More
Bill prohibiting looking at phone while driving clears Ohio House
Bill to cut distracted driving clears House, heads for Senate. → Read More
Guns, marijuana, trans care: 7 bills Ohio lawmakers eyeing before year ends
Seven bills we're watching this week in the General Assembly. → Read More
Together but separate, DeWine and Whaley talk childcare at forum
DeWine and Whaley speak separately to forum on children's issues. → Read More
What issues, questions matter most to you in Ohio governor’s race? Take our survey
Ohio voters won’t get to see a debate this year between Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and Democratic challenger Nan Whaley in this year’s race for gover → Read More
Want to vote in the Nov. 8 election? Here’s everything you need to know
All you need to know about voting in the fall 2022 election. → Read More
Checking the issues: Sharp differences in governor candidates as race nears end
Breakdown of the Ohio governor's race with two months to go. → Read More
Tuesday’s election: What you need to know about voting
What you need to know about voting in the Tuesday, Aug. 2, special primary election. → Read More
Democrats: Make DeWine keep all HB 6 info in FirstEnergy scandal
Democrats seek injunction to preserve all info on HB 6 scandal. → Read More
Monroe will have highest rate of medical marijuana dispensaries in the state
Monroe may soon be the medical marijuana capital of Ohio. → Read More
Armed school staff bill, reducing training hours needed, passes Ohio legislature
Armed teachers bill passes General Assembly. → Read More
Bills that would ban trans youth care and abortion part of contentious hearings in Ohio House
Bills to ban abortion, effectively ban care for trans youth heard in Ohio House. → Read More
Bill seeking changes in bail rules hits snag in Ohio House
"Bail reform" effort on hold in legislature. → Read More
Deadlines looming in Ohio redistricting fights; what will the courts do?
Deadlines loom for Ohio redistricting process. → Read More