Property taxes are going up in Bulloch County after board of education vote

Bulloch County Board of Education votes to raise property taxes

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — The Bulloch County Board of Education (BOE) voted to raise their millage rate by three points Thursday. The decision followed public debate after the board announced that they were considering the increase that would increase property taxes by nearly 40%. The vote to raise the rate from 7.446 mills to 10.400 mills was in favor 6-2. The increase will go into effect for the 2027 fiscal year. The board said that the inc…

Property taxes are going up in Bulloch County after board of education vote

The increase is expected to prevent significant cuts to staff and educational programs, including the potential elimination of about 125 teaching positions.

Bulloch County holds second public hearing on tax increases, addresses resident concerns

Bulloch County held its second public hearing on proposed tax increases, with residents expressing mixed reactions. While some supported the current approach, others voiced concerns about the financial burden and suggested alternative solutions.