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Dalton council adopts balanced 2026 budget using fund balance to bridge shortfall
Summary
The Dalton City Council approved the proposed 2026 budget, which the city says is balanced under Georgia code. Officials plan to use $805,000 of fund balance to balance the general fund and do not anticipate a tax increase for next year.
The Dalton City Mayor and Council voted Nov. 17 to adopt the city’s proposed 2026 budget, city staff said. Cindy, presenting the plan, told council the general fund, capital projects and five special revenue funds are balanced as required by Georgia code.
Cindy said the general fund shows budgeted revenues and expenditures and that the city will use…
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