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Fulton County signs agreement for fall TSPLOST referendum
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Hayden Sumlin , as published by Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)
· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway For instance, Sandy Springs is set to receive around $129 million for infrastructure if the referendum is approved.
Fulton County officials have signed an agreement for a fall referendum on extending a transportation sales tax. The tax generates over $650 million in five years. Details of the agreement include allocations for cities within the county.
For instance, Sandy Springs is set to receive around $129 million for infrastructure if the referendum is approved. Further information on the referendum and related negotiations, including those between Atlanta and Sandy Springs regarding water systems, can be found through official county sources or local news outlets like Rough Draft Atlanta.
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Category: government Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods) Reading time: 1 min
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