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Fannin County commissioners adopt resolution to opt out of new state homestead exemption
Summary
At a special meeting, the Fannin County Board of Commissioners voted to opt out of the homestead exemption created by OCGA 48-5-44.2, citing revenue uncertainties and long-term effects on school funding; the county clerk was directed to file a certified copy with the Georgia Secretary of State by March 1, 2025.
The Fannin County Board of Commissioners on a special call adopted a resolution to opt out of the homestead exemption created by Georgia Code OCGA 48-5-44.2, county officials said. The board directed the county clerk to provide a certified copy of the resolution to the Georgia Secretary of State no later than March 1, 2025.
The resolution, which references OCGA 48-5-44.2 and the procedures required by that statute, was introduced and then opened for discussion before the commissioners voted to adopt it. Commissioners said the county followed the statutory opt-out process, including holding three public meetings and publishing required notices.
Why it matters: Commissioners cited several revenue and operational uncertainties related to the statewide homestead exemption and…
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