Year after 158% tax increase, metro Atlanta city wants to almost 5% more

The City of Austell passed a 158% property tax hike in 2025. Now, it wants to increase the tax rate for property owners again, but not nearly to the same degree.

According to an announcement from the city, the council wants to increase taxes by 4.82% or 8.50 mills, a .38 mill increase.

There will be three public meetings for residents to weigh in on the proposal…

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