County taxpayers urge ‘belt tightening’ and millage rate cut to no avail

Over the course of the last week, the Habersham Commission got an earful from residents upset by this year’s tax increase. Reassessment raised the tax digest for existing homes by 8.7%. Property owners footing that bill spoke out against the increase during a series of public hearings the commission held ahead of their vote Wednesday … Continue reading County taxpayers urge ‘belt tightening’ and millage rate cut to no avail