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Metro Atlanta city gives resident refund after owner pays property tax they didn’t owe
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Sam Sachs , WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
The City of Douglasville recently had to correct what it called a longstanding mapping error in their tax digest. On Monday, the Mayor and City Council passed a resolution to fix the issue, which only impacted a single property on Maroney Mill Road. That error made the property owner pay taxes to...
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The correction of the mapping error in Douglasville's tax digest has significant implications for the city's property tax system. The fact that a single property on Maroney Mill Road was incorrectly included in the city limits for over a decade raises questions about the accuracy of the city's mapping records. The refund of $706.49 to the property owner is a positive step towards making things right, but it also highlights the need for regular audits and updates to the city's tax records to prevent similar errors in the future. As Douglasville works with Douglas County to update official mapping and tax records, it will be important to ensure that all properties are correctly classified as within or outside the city limits to maintain fairness and equity in the property tax system. This incident serves as a reminder to property owners to verify their tax bills and to report any discrepancies to the city to prevent unnecessary payments.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The City of Douglasville recently had to correct what it called a longstanding mapping error in their tax digest. On Monday, the Mayor and City Council passed a resolution to fix the issue, which only impacted a single property on Maroney Mill Road. That error made the property owner pay taxes to...
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