Clermont
GOVERNMENT
Full Tax Millage Rollback Announced By BOC And BOE
(Cleveland)- The White County Board of Commissioners has announced that they will take a full rollback on the 2024 county tax millage rate. The commissioners announced Tuesday that they will hold a called meeting on Friday, August 9, at 8:30 AM for the purpose of setting the tax millage rate for the county.
Tax increase included in proposed Oakwood budget
The City of Oakwood is preparing to vote on its Fiscal Year 2025 budget and it announced Thursday that it includes a nearly 6% property tax increase for city residents. The announcement from the city did not cite the exact millage rate change, but said it would increase taxes by 5.8% over the full rollback rate.
Self-storage facility approved alongside townhouse development near Gainesville
The Hall County Board of Commissioners Thursday voted in approval of a self-storage facility neighboring a 148-unit townhouse development north of Gainesville. What were originally plans for just a townhouse development grew to include a neighboring self-storage facility after months of deliberation between the Planning Commission and staff, Board of Commissioners and applicant Shadow Stone Partners, LLC.
How Did Lake Lanier Get its Name?
Lake Lanier, a popular reservoir in northern Georgia, is named after Sidney Lanier, a prominent poet and musician with deep ties to the state. Lanier was born in Macon, on February 3, 1842. His connection to Georgia is significant, beginning with his early years in Macon and continuing through his education and literary contributions.
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