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Jones County adopts resolution to opt out of homestead exemption under OCGA 48-5-44.2
Summary
The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 6 to adopt a resolution, based on a model from HCCG and GMA, to opt out of the homestead exemption under OCGA 48-5-44.2; the motion passed by voice vote and the chairman signed the document.
The Jones County Board of Commissioners voted Feb. 6 to adopt a resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption under OCGA 48-5-44.2, and the board chairman signed the resolution at the meeting.
The resolution was presented by Commissioner Risner, who said it "is based on the model, resolution provided by HCCG and GMA" and read the title into the record: "resolution by Jones County Board of Commissioners to opt out of the Homestead Exemption pursuant to OCGA 48 dash 5 dash 44.2." He also noted there were "copies of this on the table" for attendees.
A commissioner moved to approve the resolution and a second was recorded. The board approved the motion by voice vote; the minutes record "All in favor, aye," and do not list a roll-call tally. Chairman (name not specified) then signed the document.
No members of the public spoke during the citizen-comments portion of the meeting. The board subsequently made a motion to adjourn and closed the meeting.
The item was described in the meeting as an adoption of a model opt-out resolution and was identified on the record as invoking OCGA 48-5-44.2; the transcript does not include details about the practical effects, implementation steps, or any fiscal analysis tied to the action.
