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Resident urges commissioners to review 2026 budget, House Bill 581 impacts and millage rollback calculations
Summary
A resident identified as Mr. Clark urged Appling County commissioners to study a floating local‑option sales tax authorized by House Bill 581, asked for clearer accounting of revenues from bitcoin and solar operations, and pressed the board to reexamine the fire millage and rollback calculations tied to the 2026 draft budget.
A resident identified in the meeting record as Mr. Clark addressed the board during public comment to critique and ask clarifying questions about the county's draft 2026 budget and recent tax notices.
"I appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments on the proposed 2026 budget," Clark said, and urged the board to "consider town hall meetings" to study a floating local‑option sales tax authorized under House Bill 581 so non‑homestead property owners could share benefits alongside homeowners.
Clark asked county staff to show how much tax revenue the county currently receives from bitcoin mining and solar fields, and said the county lacks zoning or…
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