In the heart of Atlanta sits a secondhand paradise where savvy shoppers can turn $45 into a haul that would make even the most frugal grandmother nod with approval.

The tentative budget includes a proposed $52.16 million general fund, which makes up 41% of the overall county budget. That’s where money for funding the Sheriff’s Office comes from.

In the land where winter gear costs more than some people’s monthly rent, there exists a treasure trove of affordable finds that has Alaskans driving hours through snow, sleet, and occasional moose ...