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Tift County hires consultants to estimate nonresident share of local sales tax revenue

Tift County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026

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County Manager Jim Carter said the county will contract with Valdosta State University’s Center for Regional Impact ($1,500) and Jones Economic Consulting (estimated 40–60 hours at $150/hr) to perform a sales tax analysis estimating the portion of Tift County sales tax revenue generated by nonresidents; the Board agreed to place both agreements on the Nov. 10 consent agenda.

County Manager Jim Carter told the Board on Nov. 4 that staff recommends two agreements to support a sales tax analysis: a $1,500 project-coordination agreement with Valdosta State University’s Center for Regional Impact and a contract with Jones Economic…

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