MACON, Ga. — While Macon-Bibb County is looking to reduce property taxes, the Bibb County Board of Education is hoping to bring more in property taxes next year.
Mayor Lester Miller says they'll be cutting the county's millage rate to 9.9 for FY2024. Last year's millage rate was 10.7.
The county and the school system have two separate millage rates.
During a Monday night meeting, the Board of Education voted on a tentative millage rate: 14.674. That's the same rate as last year.
However, based on the overall increase in property values, the average Bibb County homeowner will likely see a property tax increase going toward the Bibb County School District.
If you own a $200,000 home, the district says you'd expect to see an additional $60 tacked on to your property tax bill compared to last year.
The tentative millage rate is 14.674. The rollback millage rate, 13.886, is the millage rate that would bring in the same amount of property taxes compared to the year before.
The Board of Education will be holding three public meetings before they take a final vote on next year's millage rate.
There will be two meetings on Sept. 3: One at 11 a.m. and another at 6 p.m. at the Professional Learning Center at 2003 Riverside Drive.
The last public hearing will be held on Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. at the Bibb County Board of Education Central Office at 484. That'll be held in the fourth-floor board room.
Right after the meeting, the Board of Education will vote on final adoption during a 5:30 p..m. meeting.
The district says that the additional funds, which would add roughly $4.32 million to the budget, could help support programs along with possibly bolster salaries to better compete with surrounding districts.