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August 9, 2026

Walker County Board Of Education Plans Full Millage Rollback For 2026

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The Walker County Board of Education plans to adopt a full rollback millage rate of 14.013 mills during its meeting on Monday, August 17.

According to information released by Walker County Schools, the rollback rate is calculated using the previous year’s millage rate minus the millage equivalent of the total net assessed value added through property reassessments.

A public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate will be held at 6 p.m. on August 17 in the boardroom of the Walker County Department of Education, located at 301 N. Cherokee Street in LaFayette.

School district officials say they continue to work to balance the growing needs of students with efforts to keep local taxes as low as possible while also maximizing state funding.

Walker County Schools noted that over the past six years, the district has either lowered or maintained its millage rate. In 2019, the rate stood at 17.404 mills. For 2026, the district plans to adopt the full rollback rate of 14.013 mills.

All concerned citizens are invited to attend the public hearing.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Police Vehicles, Pay Increases And Water Projects Tomorrow Evening

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The Summerville City Council will meet tomorrow evening for its regular called meeting, with several personnel, public safety and infrastructure matters on the agenda.

August 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County 2026 Property Assessment Notices Mailed

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The Chattooga County Board of Assessors is notifying property owners that 2026 Notices of Assessment were mailed July 31 for each parcel in the county.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Area Bridge Expected to Reopen by Late August

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A small bridge on Spring Creek Road near Trion is expected to reopen by the end of August following an emergency replacement project prompted by safety concerns.

August 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners to Consider Extending Data Center Moratorium, Adopt 2027 Budget

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners is expected to tackle several major issues during its regular meeting on Thursday, August 6, including public hearings on the county’s proposed 2027 fiscal year budget and a proposal to extend the county’s temporary moratorium on new data centers from its current duration to 180 days.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Elections Board To Call Special Elections Today

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The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration will meet today (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. to officially call four special referendums that will appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

July 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Auditor Says Menlo’s Financial Records Were In Worse Shape Than Last Year

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An independent auditor told the Menlo City Council that the city’s bookkeeping was in “worse shape this year than it was last year.”

CPA Chrissan Thomas said bank accounts had not been reconciled, months of revenue had not been recorded, payroll and property tax entries contained errors, and some bank statements had not been opened. Auditors also struggled to locate invoices and other supporting records.

Thomas warned that some state grant funds had not been properly closed out and could have to be returned. She said much of the audit involved reconstructing the city’s financial records rather than conducting a normal review.

Thomas said Menlo can recover by improving internal controls, reconciling accounts monthly and closely monitoring financial reports. She praised new City Clerk Julie Willingham but said it could take several months to bring the books current.

July 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Meet July 30

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The Trion Town Council will hold its regular workshop and council meeting on Thursday, July 30, at Trion Town Hall.

According to a notice issued by Mayor Mickey D. McGraw, the workshop will begin at 6 p.m., with the regular council meeting to follow in the Town Hall Conference Room.

The workshop provides council members an opportunity to discuss agenda items before the regular meeting, where official business is conducted.

Mayor McGraw said anyone with questions or comments may contact the Trion Town Hall office for additional information.

The meeting is open to the public.

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.