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Gwinnett County schools propose holding FY2027 millage at 18.70 mills
Summary
Chief Financial Officer Masana Millard told the board the district recommends maintaining a maintenance-and-operations millage of 18.70 mills (1.45 mills debt service); certified digest changes mean an average $400,000 homeowner could see about a $25 annual increase even with the unchanged rate.
Gwinnett County Public Schools presented the first of three statutorily required public hearings on the FY2027 millage rate, with Chief Financial Officer Masana Millard outlining a recommendation to hold the maintenance-and-operations millage at 18.70 mills and debt service at 1.45 mills.
"The millage rate is the amount of tax per thousand dollars of assessed property value," Masana Millard said, explaining that Georgia assesses property at 40% of market value and that changes in certified digest values can change individual tax bills even when the rate is unchanged. Millard also cited OCGA 48-5-32-1 as the state statute governing the hearing requirement and timeline for adoption.
Millard showed the district's revenue mix and spending priorities, saying about 55% of the district's anticipated FY27 revenue is expected from the state and roughly 42% from local taxes. Using a $400,000 example, the district estimated an average additional tax of about $25 a year (roughly $2.08 per month) under the certified digest changes presented at the hearing.
District staff also reviewed recent history, noting a series of small reductions in recent years that left the district competitive with neighboring systems. The board was told the final millage adoption is scheduled for August 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., after two additional public hearings required by statute.
