Schedule of new Macon-Bibb property tax hearings as vote on proposed increase nears

The public will have an additional opportunity to weigh-in on a proposed millage rate increase in Macon-Bibb County.

A public hearing is set for 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Another public hearing for the 3-mill tax rate increase has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, at the Macon-Bibb County Government Center, 700 Poplar St. The new hearing date was set since there were not enough Macon-Bibb County Commissioners for a quorum at one of this week’s hearings, a news release said.

The final vote to adopt 17.652 mills has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Friday.

The County Commission approved in June a nearly $150 million general fund budget that factored in the tax increase. The 3-mills is projected to generate about $12 million in revenue.

This story was originally published August 11, 2017 at 2:07 PM with the headline "Schedule of new Macon-Bibb property tax hearings as vote on proposed increase nears."