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Cusseta–Chattahoochee commission sends 1% FLOST measure to Nov. 4 ballot
Summary
The board unanimously voted Sept. 2 to forward a one-percent Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) resolution to the election superintendent so the question can appear on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot; the resolution specifies a five-year term and states proceeds will be used for property tax relief.
The Board of Commissioners of the Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County unanimously voted Sept. 2 to send a one-percent Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) resolution to the county election superintendent for placement on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot.
Chairman Charles Coffey read the FLOST resolution during the meeting and the board approved a motion to forward the measure to the elections office so the election superintendent can call the special election and publish required notices. County Clerk Lisa Bickel confirmed the resolution and the ballot language are on the record and that the county will publish legally required notices.
The resolution authorizes the imposition of a one-percent sales and use tax under Article 2b of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia and specifies the tax would be imposed for a five-year period if approved by voters. The draft ballot language included in the resolution reads in substance: “Shall a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax be imposed in Cusseta–Chattahoochee County for a period not to exceed 20 calendar quarters for the purpose of property tax relief?”
Why it matters: A locally approved FLOST is structured to provide property-tax relief by replacing a portion of property-tax revenue with sales-tax revenue; the resolution instructs the election superintendent to canvass and certify results to the Secretary of State and the Georgia Department of Revenue if the measure passes.
Next steps: The commission’s action sends the measure to the elections superintendent for scheduling, notice, and ballot preparation. If voters approve the tax, the resolution sets a five-year imposition window and an allocation plan for proceeds as described in the adopted text.
Quote: “This will provide relief in the portion of property tax on the county portion of property tax,” Chairman Coffey said while reading the resolution.
Provenance: The motion and vote are recorded in the meeting minutes (motion passed unanimously). Full resolution text and requested ballot wording appear in the meeting packet and minutes.
