Over 99% of Georgia’s City Councils, County Commissions and School Boards fail to simply do the math.

Hart school board sets temporary tax rate for 2011 – Anderson Independent Mail

November 17th, 2011 Comments off

Hart school board sets temporary tax rate for 2011
Anderson Independent Mail
“When we rolled back the 2011 temporary millage rate, we had to do it with a moving target, because the 2011 temporary rate is based on the 2009 tax digest,” Abernathy said. “That 2009 digest is decreasing (from its original amount). ...

Hart school board sets temporary tax rate for 2011 – Anderson Independent Mail

November 17th, 2011 Comments off

Hart school board sets temporary tax rate for 2011
Anderson Independent Mail
“When we rolled back the 2011 temporary millage rate, we had to do it with a moving target, because the 2011 temporary rate is based on the 2009 tax digest,” Abernathy said. “That 2009 digest is decreasing (from its original amount). ...

Jacobs: City of Brookhaven is Opportunity for Locals to ‘Control Your Own Space’ – Patch.com

November 16th, 2011 Comments off

Jacobs: City of Brookhaven is Opportunity for Locals to 'Control Your Own Space'
Patch.com
The millage rate cap of 6.39 mils unless residents vote to increase it. This option, he said, is not available in DeKalb County. Local control over zoning issues, using the controversial installation of the billboard on Peachtree Road as an example. ...

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Some residents say efforts to create city of Brookhaven are moving too fast – Reporter Newspapers

November 16th, 2011 Comments off

Some residents say efforts to create city of Brookhaven are moving too fast
Reporter Newspapers
“Your millage rate would not go higher than it already is without a vote,” he said, “and that is a benefit you do not get in DeKalb County.” “It takes a lot of organization to form a city,” Mary Carol Ard said. “What guarantee do we have that we'll be ...

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Q&A on the City of Peachtree Corners – Patch.com

November 15th, 2011 Comments off

Q&A on the City of Peachtree Corners
Patch.com
The millage rate which is used to calculate the amount of property tax will be determined by a vote of the City Council. The amount will be known far in advance of receipt of the tax bills in September. 3. When can I change the address on my driver's ...

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