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August 13, 2026

Chattooga Tax Commissioner Explains Assessments, FLOST Savings And Appeal Process

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is addressing concerns from property owners who are seeing higher or unexpected values on their assessment notices, while also explaining how upcoming tax relief measures and FLOST sales tax revenue will affect final tax bills.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton Explains November Ballot Questions On Senior Tax Exemptions

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is offering additional information to help voters understand proposed tax exemptions that will appear on the November ballot.

August 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Explains Senior Property Tax Exemption Questions on November Ballot

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is providing additional information about two proposed senior property tax exemption changes that voters will consider during the November election, along with a reminder that the Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) renewal will also appear on the ballot.

July 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Updated List Shows 52 Properties Still Scheduled For Chattooga County Tax Sale

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton has released an updated list of properties currently scheduled for the county’s August tax sale.

July 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Hampton: Most Homeowners Should See Lower Property Taxes

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Most Chattooga County homeowners should see lower property tax bills over the next two years as a result of state tax relief, local sales tax revenue and additional tax relief proposals, according to Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton.

July 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Tax Sale Scheduled for August 4

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The Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office has announced that the county’s annual tax sale will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, on the steps of the Chattooga County Courthouse in Summerville.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Property Assessment Notices to Be Mailed Soon; Tax Commissioner Explains What Homeowners Can Expect

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Chattooga County property owners should soon begin receiving their 2026 Property Assessment Notices in the mail, but Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that the notices are not property tax bills.

April 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Tax Commissioner Warns Residents About DMV Text Scam

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is warning residents about a scam involving fake notices claiming your vehicle registration is about to be canceled.

The scam message appears to come from a Georgia court and threatens enforcement action over an alleged traffic violation. It often includes a QR code and urges immediate action.

Officials say the notice is fraudulent and designed to scare recipients into responding or providing personal information.

Hampton urges residents to be cautious and look for red flags, including missing personal details like your name, license plate number, or address. She also warns never to scan QR codes or respond to suspicious messages.

If you receive a message like this, do not engage. Instead, report it and verify any concerns directly through official state or county offices.

Authorities remind residents that legitimate government agencies will not request sensitive information through unsolicited messages.

March 31, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Mobile Home Taxes Due April 1 In Chattooga County; Late Fees Waived Until April 2

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding local property owners that mobile home taxes are due April 1st.

However, the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed WEDNESDAY for the installation of a new server. Due to that closure, late fees will be waived until Thursday, April 2nd.

Hampton also reminds residents that homestead exemptions should be filed by April 1st in the Property Assessor’s Office, which is located in the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex across the hall from the tax office.

Unlike the tax office, the Property Assessor’s Office will be open on Wednesday.

Officials note that the Property Assessor’s Office does not accept payments or renew vehicle tags.

Residents with mobile home tax business are encouraged to plan accordingly.

January 28, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

1,900 Chattooga County Tax Bills Still Unpaid for 2025; Delinquent Letters Going Out This Week

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that about 1,900 parcels remain unpaid for 2025 property taxes that were due December 10, 2025. Hampton says delinquent letters will be mailed out this week and encourages anyone who may have missed a bill to make payment soon to avoid added costs.