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Savannah-Chatham Board votes 5-3 to opt out of state homestead exemption (HB 581)
Summary
At a special-called meeting, the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education voted to opt out of the homestead exemption created by House Bill 581, directing staff to file a certified copy of the resolution with the Georgia Secretary of State by March 1, 2025.
At a special-called meeting, the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education voted to opt out of the homestead exemption created by House Bill 581, directing staff to file a certified copy of the board’s resolution with the Georgia Secretary of State by March 1, 2025.
The resolution was presented by Mr. Jackson, who reviewed the law’s mechanics and the district’s process for public notice and hearings. Mr. Jackson said that under Georgia law effective Jan. 1, 2025, House Bill 581 authorizes a statewide homestead exemption but includes an opt-out provision and that the board had held three public informational hearings and placed required advertisements prior to acting. He recommended the…
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