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Commission forwards 1% FLOST resolution to place a one‑percent sales tax on the Nov. 4 ballot

Commission of the Unified Government of Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia · September 2, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved sending a Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) resolution to the elections superintendent so voters can decide on a one‑percent county sales and use tax on Nov. 4, 2025; the resolution envisions up to five years (20 quarters) of collection if approved.

The Commission unanimously approved a FLOST resolution Sept. 2 and directed the county clerk and elections superintendent to place the question before voters on Nov. 4, 2025.

Chairman Charles Coffey read the resolution aloud and explained the measure is intended to provide property tax relief by authorizing a one percent (1%) sales and use tax, to be imposed for a period of up to five years (20 calendar quarters) if voters approve. The resolution includes proposed ballot language and requests the election superintendent publish required notices and canvass the results.

The resolution cites Article 2B of Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated as the statutory authority for a FLOST. The commission voted unanimously to forward the resolution to the Board of Elections for placement on the Nov. 4, 2025 ballot.

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