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Another metro city proposes property tax increase
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Sam Sachs , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This year's reassessment shows that property values have risen. A specific percentage increase has been announced, along with the current rate.
A property tax increase has been proposed. City officials must assess property values annually to determine taxable property values. This year's reassessment shows that property values have risen. As a result, taxes will be higher, even though the underlying rate remains unchanged.
The increase is due to higher property values, as determined by a recent reassessment. Further details are available from the news source.
A specific percentage increase has been announced, along with the current rate.
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Category: safety Published: October 8, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A property tax increase has been proposed. City officials must assess property values annually to determine taxable property values. This year's reassessment shows that property values have risen. As…
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