Board of Commissioners, August 4, 2026
Votes on Public hearing on proposed 2.16% property tax increase
What happened
This was a public hearing of the Newton County Board of Commissioners on a proposed property tax (millage) increase of 2.16 percent, setting a tentative millage rate of 8.567 mills (an increase of 0.181 mills over the rollback rate of 8.386 mills).
- Jurisdiction
- Newton County, GA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- August 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
Public hearing on proposed 2.16% property tax increase
Public hearing on a tentative millage rate increase resulting in 8.567 mills, an increase of 0.181 mills over the rollback rate of 8.386 mills, representing a 2.16 percent property tax increase. Proposed increase for a $350,000 home is approximately $24.62; for a $300,000 non-homestead property...
Meeting Summary
This was a public hearing of the Newton County Board of Commissioners on a proposed property tax (millage) increase of 2.16 percent, setting a tentative millage rate of 8.567 mills (an increase of 0.181 mills over the rollback rate of 8.386 mills).
Key Decisions (1)
Public hearing on proposed 2.16% property tax increase
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
Residents report a surge of new subdivision and multi-family construction,…
Commercial Demand
Residents note an influx of new commercial development including gas…
Sentiment
Residents attribute inflated property values to investment/rental companies purchasing homes…
Housing Demand
A resident cited nearly 100 homes in foreclosure or tax…
Who Spoke (7)
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