El presentador ofreció estimaciones del impacto en impuestos a la propiedad si se aprueban las cuatro propuestas y afirmó que los propietarios mayores de 65 años que hayan solicitado la exención no verían cambios en sus impuestos.

The Board approved a resolution sending a request to the local legislative delegation to place a referendum on the November ballot for a 1¢ homestead‑option sales tax that would fund expanded homestead exemptions (proposal described as raising homeowner and senior exemptions). Staff said municipal leaders support the request.

Spalding County Tax Commissioner presented House Bill 758, a state law enacted May 13, 2025 establishing a tiered homestead exemption for school‑district ad valorem taxes for homeowners 65 and older; eligibility, income‑counting rules and application timing were explained to the board.

County staff reviewed M&O millage history, revenue declines and rising costs and presented four millage options and a new $325,000 senior homestead exemption. The commission heard public comment but did not set a final rate at this afternoons hearing; formal action was scheduled for 6 p.m.

County officials unveil updated certified property values and impacts of new tax exemptions.

The board voted to send a resolution to the county’s legislative delegation asking the state to limit local property tax increases to 3% per year, require revenue neutrality for revaluations, and eliminate property taxes for residents aged 65 and older on their primary residence with no income restrictions.