Board of Commissioners Millage Rate Public Hearing August 11, 2026 6:00PM

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on August 11, 2026, to discuss the millage rate in compliance with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) legislation. The meeting focused on explaining the county's tax digest growth, the proposed millage rate adjustment from 11.35 to 10.26 mills for fiscal year 2027, and the use of local option sales tax (LOST or "floss") revenues to offset property tax increases. The board clarified that a full rollback of the millage rate was not implemented, prompting the required public hearings. Several citizens expressed concerns about rising property taxes, the fairness of tax abatements, county spending, and the impact of growth on essential services. The board addressed these concerns, noting that no recent tax abatements had been granted and that impact fees were being pursued to better manage growth-related costs. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to close public comments and adjourn.