Concerns over property tax notifications took center stage at the Glynn County Finance Committee meeting on November 6, 2024, as a local resident raised alarming issues regarding unpaid liens on multiple properties owned by his father. The resident detailed a troubling situation where his father, who has consistently paid property taxes for over 40 years, was unaware of delinquent taxes due to a lack of proper notification from the county.

The resident explained that his father has been paying taxes on several parcels, including properties on Gordon Street, Johnson Street, Kate Street, and Collins Drive. However, he discovered that liens had been placed on four of these properties dating back to the 1980s, raising questions about the county's notification process. "This is just too long of a period to let a taxpayer know that they have delinquent taxes when they're coming in every year paying the taxes," he stated.

Compounding the issue, the resident revealed that a recent title search uncovered discrepancies in property ownership records, indicating that some properties had been recorded under different owners since 1987. This revelation came to light when the family attempted to gift a property to his daughter, only to find it listed for sale without their knowledge.

The resident urged the committee to consider revamping the tax notification system, suggesting that taxpayers should receive clear communication regarding both current and delinquent taxes when they come to pay. "When a person, a taxpayer, comes in to pay their taxes, they should be presented with both bills," he emphasized.

The committee's response to these concerns remains to be seen, but the resident's testimony highlights a significant gap in the county's property tax management and communication practices, prompting a call for reform to prevent similar issues for other taxpayers in the future.