What makes a state a good place to do business? (And what does that mean for workers?)
For the 10th year, Georgia is the country’s “top state for business.” Here’s the story behind the superlative.
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Feb 156 min read
The great divide
Fulton County's property tax system exacerbates inequality between the north and south—and between Atlanta’s richest and poorest homeowners.
Oct 17, 20232 min read
(Most) everything you need to know about Housing Choice Vouchers, aka Section 8
The program waitlist is open for the first time since 2021—but only for a few days. Here are the FAQs about HCVs.
Aug 16, 20234 min read
How do Georgia’s eviction laws impact me?
How many rent payments can I miss before my landlord can evict me? If I’ve been evicted in the past, can landlords automatically reject me?
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Understanding TADs and TIFs, the financing tricks that transform cities
In Atlanta, the TAD program has been credited for billions of dollars in assessed property value growth since the program began in 2001
Jun 15, 20234 min read
What rights do I have as a tenant?
Georgia has some of the weakest tenant protections in the country. But, tenants still do have rights. Here is some advice from experts.
May 31, 20233 min read
What is rent control?
"Rent control” is on a list of phrases that make developers, investors, and landlords wince. But what does the term actually mean?
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