Chatham County officials are at odds over when to put a TSPLOST tax hike on the ballot. Originally it was supposed to go up for a vote in May during the primary election, but with former U.S. Sen. David Perdue entering the gubernatorial primary, Savannah’s (mostly Democrat) leaders are concerned that may drive out Republican voters and result in a loss for the TSPLOST. Meanwhile other local leaders say it’s too easy for such a referendum to get lost on a fuller November midterm ballot. The Chatham Co. TSPLOST’s fate is DRIFTING…
Proposed Fulton Co. property tax hike
Fulton County homeowners let out a collective groan Monday following the announcement that property taxes will be increasing by more than 12% over the rollback millage rate. The hike, per the over the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, is to increase funding for the 2025 General Fund. The county will host three public meetings to discuss the plan with the public before the millage rate is set, but the likely tax hike has Fulton homeowners SINKING…
