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Commission forwards 1% FLOST measure to elections; ballot language set for Nov. 4
Summary
The commission approved forwarding a one‑percent Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) resolution to the elections superintendent with ballot language for a Nov. 4, 2025 election. The tax would be imposed for five years to provide property tax relief.
The Commission unanimously approved forwarding a Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) resolution to the county election superintendent, asking that the question be placed on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot.
The approved resolution requests a one‑percent county sales and use tax to be imposed for five years "for the purpose of property tax relief in Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County, Georgia," and the motion directs the elections superintendent to call the election and publish required notice. The ballot wording approved in the resolution reads in substance: "Shall a special one percent (1%) sales and use tax be imposed in the special district of Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County for a period of time not to exceed 20 calendar quarters for the purpose of property tax relief in Cusseta‑Chattahoochee County, Georgia as provided in Article 2b of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia." (language in resolution).
Chairman Charles Coffey read the second reading of the resolution during the Sept. 2 meeting and the board voted to send the resolution to the Board of Elections so the superintendent can "call an election and add to the ballot." The commission also requested the elections superintendent publish required notices and certify results as provided by state law.
