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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The Franklin County IBA unanimously approved a 0.125-mill rate request after a motion by Mayor Turman and a second by Mayor Umbehant. The request was to go to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners.Historical recordThe IBA’s June 4, 2025 agenda listed a millage request under new business, placing the proposal before the authority for consideration.Historical recordOn May 15, 2025, the Franklin Springs council approved an estimated 2025 city millage rate of 4.70 mills, the same rate as the prior year, for assessment notices to be mailed.Historical recordOn May 6, 2025, the Carnesville City Council unanimously approved setting the estimated FY24 millage rate at 1.388.Historical recordOn April 15, 2025, the Franklin Springs council approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Franklin County Tax Commissioner for collection and disbursement of Franklin Springs taxes. The motion carried after a motion and second.Historical recordAt its February 20, 2025 meeting, the Franklin Springs council approved an HB 581 resolution after a motion by Bill Bell and a second by Tom Wilson carried. The mayor also said the city wanted to explore a 100% city-tax exemption for residents 65 and older and would look into the required steps.Historical recordAt its February 20, 2025 meeting, the mayor said the city would like to offer residents 65 and older a 100% city-tax exemption and would examine the steps required to do so.Historical recordA February 11, 2025 agenda scheduled another public hearing on the school board’s intent to opt out of the homestead exemption. It states no board decision.Historical record
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