The amendment targets property value increases, offering a tax discount for homeowners, but school districts argue this could lead to funding shortfalls.

COVINGTON, Ga. — The millage rate for Newton County Schools’ fiscal year of 2021 will remain at 19.788. The board of education met Tuesday night and approved the rate. Though the rate was not ...

Currently, the 2025 Fiscal Year millage rate is set at 8.242 mills, so this would mark an increase in county taxes. The millage rate has been a topic of discussion since January as the board opted ...

BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – The Bryan County Commission has once again approved the rollback millage rate, making it the lowest in the state. It’s being decreased from 6.655 mills to 5.939 mills.

According to the county, the possible increase will result in a millage rate of 18.7. For example, if your home is valued at $100,000 you would see a tax increase of $159. Right now, the tax is 14 ...