Milledgeville City Council held its final public hearing on November 26, 2024, to discuss a proposed decrease in the millage rate from 12.12 mills to 11.37 mills for the upcoming tax year. This adjustment means that property owners will see a reduction in their tax liability, with one mill representing a tax of $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

During the meeting, the chair confirmed that the public hearing had been properly advertised and invited community members to voice their opinions on the proposed change. The ordinance, identified as O-24-11-12, aims to levy and assess taxes to support the city's governance for the 2024 tax year.

The council emphasized the importance of public participation, encouraging residents to come forward and share their thoughts on the millage rate adjustment. This decision is expected to have a positive impact on local taxpayers, providing some financial relief in the coming year.

As the council moves forward, the implications of this millage rate decrease will be closely monitored, with the potential for further discussions on budgetary impacts and community services in future meetings.