Fulton County officials have taken their case to a Superior Court judge, seeking permission to collect 2026 property taxes. The assessment process is not yet complete, but the county wants to start collecting taxes to avoid a funding shortfall. Without the court order, the county and local schools may struggle to pay bills and fund services.

Officials warn that they might have to rely on short-term loans or face insufficient funds to pay employees. Further details on this developing story are available from local news sources, including WSB-TV. The outcome of the court request is not yet known, but the county is working to resolve the issue to ensure critical funding for 2026.