(Douglasville, Ga.) The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is poised to consider a County Administration proposal outlining upcoming budget priorities and an adjustment to the current millage rate.
In response to continued economic challenges and rising operational costs, the County Administrator’s Office is proposing a millage rate of 15.763, up 3.7 mills from last year. The recommendation follows two years of consecutive millage rate rollbacks.
“We have worked hard over the past couple of years to reduce the tax burden for citizens, where possible, while maintaining a balanced budget and providing service in alignment with our citizen-driven strategic plan,” said Dr. David Corbin, Douglas County Administrator. “Our recommendation comes after careful consideration of the county’s fiscal needs balanced against the growing strain of inflation, increased costs of goods and services, and uncertain state and federal funding,” said Corbin.
For a home with a fair market value of $250,000, the increase in the property owner’s tax bill with a homestead exemption is approximately $29 per month or $348 annually under the proposal.
“We are committed to being good stewards of taxpayer dollars even in the face of this challenging economy,” said BOC Chairman Dr. Romona Jackson Jones. “With that in mind, I have directed the County Administrator and his team to closely examine departmental spending trends as we, like other government agencies, combat public perception of ‘wasteful spending’. That analysis will allow the Board to make an informed decision about the best path forward for our community.”
The public is invited to offer input during a series of upcoming Millage Rate hearings scheduled for the following dates and times:
Monday, August 11, 2025, 10 AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 10 AM
Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 6 PM
The Board of Commissioners will vote to adopt the 2025 millage rate during its legislative meeting on August 19, 2025, following the final public hearing.