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Meriwether County Board approves school board’s 16.661‑mill rate adopted Aug. 28
Summary
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved the Meriwether County Board of Education’s adopted millage rate of 16.661 mills (adopted by the school board on 08/28/2026), a 0.155‑mill decrease from the prior rate, as required by state law.
The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners approved the Meriwether County Board of Education’s adopted millage rate during the Aug. 31, 2026 special-call meeting.
Staff told the board that the Board of Education adopted a millage rate of 16.661 mills on 08/28/2026. A Commissioner moved to accept and adopt that school millage rate; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.
Staff noted the school board’s rate represented a 0.155‑mill decrease from the prior year’s rate. Under Georgia law, the county commission must approve the school board’s adopted rate so that it can be levied and collected by the tax commissioner. The board’s approval at this meeting ensures that the school system’s millage can be processed with the county tax records and collections for 2026.
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