Residents urge Stephens County to address sharp reassessments at millage hearing

Aug 5, 2025

Multiple residents, including local business owner Mark Elam and senior resident Jerry Smith, told commissioners that recent reassessments produced steep valuation jumps and financial strain; both asked for clarity on how reassessments and homestead protections affect tax bills.

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Several residents used the public hearing to press commissioners about large assessment increases and the effect on homeowners and small-business operators.

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