subject in Franklin County
Taxes and fees
13 related issues are currently assembled for this area.
Issues
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Royston council approves changes to building-permit and inspection fee scheduleapprovedRoyston backs agreement framework for possible Hart County transportation tax voteon ballotRoyston Sets Three Rollback Tax Rates, Leaving Billing Details Unclearunder considerationReporting problems delay Franklin County’s 2026 assessment notices and tax digestapprovedFranklin Springs approves $250 charge for each building inspectionapprovedFranklin Springs Backs Senior Tax-Abatement Push, With Relief Still UndefinedapprovedFranklin County’s HB 581 Path Is Still Unclear After Commissioners Planned Opt-In Voteunder considerationFranklin County vehicle-tax appeals remain unresolved in public recordawaiting decisionFranklin County pulls TSPLOST ballot item before commissioners act on iton ballotFranklin County approves steep Convenience Center fee hikes for double-axle trailersapprovedFranklin County approves AutoZone tax settlement, leaving local shares to 2026 ratesapprovedFranklin County Sets 8.352-Mill Levy, Edging Above Staff’s Rollback Estimateapproved
Meaningful Changes
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On July 14, 2026, the City Council approved 6-0 a resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Hart County and its municipalities for a TSPLOST referendum and allocation of proceeds if voters approve it. The proposed allocation to Royston was $716,200.Historical recordAt a May 29, 2026 special called meeting, Rick Cothran told the Board of Assessors that continuing problems with the Digest Consolidation and Inflationary Growth Report would delay the 2026 notices of assessment and tax digest. The board also approved the remaining 2026 meeting schedule through December and said it would ask Cothran to remain until a date to be determined in August.Historical recordThe Franklin County Board of Assessors agenda scheduled consideration of vehicle appeals involving Susan Alexander Poe and Christopher Michael Duncan on April 8, 2026.Historical recordOn March 19, 2026, the council approved a $250 fee for each building inspection charged to builders and contractors.Historical recordOn February 3, 2026, the City Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the Carnesville Schedule of Fees to add rental fees for the city park splash pad pavilion and three picnic shelters.Historical recordAt its February 2, 2026 regular meeting, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners amended its agenda to remove the TSPLOST ballot item.Historical recordAt the January 27, 2026 work session, the Board discussed opting in to HB 581 after property assessments were equalized. Commissioners agreed to vote on opting in at the February 2 meeting, and Ken Jarrard was to prepare a resolution.Historical recordAn agenda listed a proposed resolution to authorize an intergovernmental agreement with Hart County and its municipalities for a TSPLOST referendum and allocation of proceeds if voters approve it.Historical record
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