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Tax appeals pileup: county staff says 1,300 appeals remain; House Bill 581 limits county tax base to 2024 values
Summary
A public commenter raised questions about millage and appeals; county appeals staff said about 1,300 appeals remain (under 3% of value in dispute), tax bills may be issued while appeals proceed, and staff explained effects of House Bill 581 on county vs. school taxes.
Jeff Dewberry, a member of the public, asked the Haralson County Board of Commissioners for clarity about the millage rate, appraisal appeals and next steps for taxpayers.
Zach, an appeals staff member, told the board the county is “roughly less than 3% of value in dispute” and estimated that equates to about 1,300 outstanding appeals. He said the county has reduced the percentage of value in dispute…
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