Fulton County Residents Slamming Proposed 12% Property Tax Hike

Cobb school board members defend property tax increase

MARIETTA — The Cobb County School District held its first public hearing Thursday morning — with minimal turnout — on keeping its millage rate flat at 18.7 mills. No one spoke for or against the rate — which, if approved,…

Fulton County residents slamming proposed 12% property tax hike

Fulton County proposes a 12% property tax increase, drawing strong public criticism.

Fulton County Tax Hike to Benefit Rice Street Jail, County Services

Fulton County is proposing a 12.49% increase in property taxes for 2025. This increase is tied to the adoption of a new millage rate of 9.87 mills, which is 1.096 mills higher than the previous year. The county’s Board of Commissioners cited increased costs for services, including those related to the Fulton County Jail, as reasons for the proposed increase. On June 29, 2025 the Fulton County Board of Commissioners announced its intentions to in…

Fulton County residents infuriated with proposed property tax increase

Because property values are climbing across the county, any rate above the rollback is legally considered a tax increase and requires public hearings.