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November 3, 2026

Trion Residents To Have Their Say On Proposed Property Tax Increase At Thursday Hearings

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Residents of the Town of Trion will have an opportunity Thursday to voice their opinions on a proposed property tax increase, with two public hearings scheduled as town officials consider the 2026 property tax rate.

November 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Proposes Property Tax Increase Despite Lower Millage Rate

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The Town of Trion is proposing a property tax increase for 2026, despite plans to lower the town’s millage rate from last year.

October 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

State Board Of Equalization Training Coming To Summerville In November

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The Georgia Department of Revenue will bring a week-long training program for county Boards of Equalization to Summerville next month.

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Commissioner Allen Seeks Changes Before Approving GMASS Agreement.

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is raising questions about the terms of a proposed new three-year contract with Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions and Services, or GMASS, the private company that provides property appraisal services for the county.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Paying GMASS More Than $158,000 Annually For Property Assessment Services

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Chattooga County is paying a private company more than $158,000 per year for property assessment services, according to information obtained through an open records request and reported by AllOnGeorgia.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Commissioner Addresses Property Assessment Notices

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is asking residents to remain patient after many property owners recently received their annual property assessment notices showing increases in assessed values.