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Morrow council adopts resolution to opt out of state homestead exemption
Summary
The City of Morrow adopted Resolution 2025-02 to opt out of the homestead exemption authorized under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2; the council approved the measure unanimously after a public hearing and corrected a clerical error in the resolution text.
The City of Morrow Mayor and City Council on Feb. 25 adopted Resolution 2025-02 to opt out of the homestead exemption authorized under O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2.
The council approved the resolution unanimously after a public hearing. Councilwoman Renee S. Knight moved to adopt the resolution with a clerical error correction; Councilman Khoa Vuong seconded and the motion passed on a unanimous vote.
The resolution text as introduced in the meeting cites O.C.G.A. § 48-5-44.2 and includes language to provide an effective date; the minutes record that the council approved the clerical correction requested before adoption. The transcript does not specify the exact effective date or any changes to local tax rates.
No dissenting votes were recorded in the meeting minutes provided. The council’s action follows a public hearing portion of the meeting during which members of the public were allowed to comment; the minutes list public commenters but do not quote extended testimony related specifically to the resolution.
The council adjourned the meeting at 8:23 PM. The city clerk’s certificate and mayoral attestation appear on the approved minutes.
