Georgia Senate Finance Committee Advances SB 382 on Homestead Exemption, Sales Tax Referendum Process

Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) is praising the Senate Committee on Finance after it approved Senate Bill 382, sponsored by Sen. Chuck Hufstetler (R–Rome). The bill is a Senate Majority Caucus priority for the 2026 Legislative Session.

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

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.

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Chattooga County Tax Books Open; Property Tax Returns and Exemption Applications Due April 1

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that the tax books are now open for the return of 2026 State and County taxes, and all required returns must be filed on or before April 1, 2026.

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Chattooga County Property Taxes Due December 10 After Deadline Extension

Chattooga County property owners have just nine days left to pay their 2025 property taxes. Earlier this year, Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen and Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton announced that the deadline would be extended to Tuesday, December 10, 2025, giving residents extra time after a delay in the mailing of tax bills.

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