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Commissioners approve 2021 tax exemption for Screven Christian Academy
Summary
The Screven County Board of Commissioners voted Nov. 9 to write off and exempt Screven Christian Academy from 2021 property taxes for property purchased after Jan. 8, 2021; the motion passed by majority with two abstentions and one opposing vote.
The Screven County Board of Commissioners voted on Nov. 9 to grant a property-tax exemption for Screven Christian Academy for the 2021 tax year.
Commissioner Allison Willis moved to write off and allow the exemption for property purchased after Jan. 8, 2021, covering Jan. 9 through Dec. 31, 2021; Commissioner Mike Dixon seconded. The motion carried by majority vote: Commissioners Allison Willis, Mike Dixon, Will Boyd and John O. Triplett voted in favor; J.C. Warren opposed; Edwin Lovett and Rosa Romeo abstained.
Clark O'Barr appeared before the board representing Screven Christian Academy and requested the exemption for property bought after Jan. 8, 2021. The board’s action authorizes the write-off and exemption for the specified period; the transcript does not state whether the county will record any repayment conditions or covenants tied to the exemption.
The board did not provide additional documented findings in the transcript about eligibility criteria or the fiscal impact of the exemption. The motion’s outcome was recorded as carried by majority vote; no dollar amount for the tax write-off was specified in the meeting record.
The board’s minutes will reflect the action; the transcript refers to the minute book but does not specify a page number for supporting documents or calculations.
