In a move aimed at protecting local taxpayers from rising property taxes, the Walker County Board of Education has announced its intention to adopt the full rollback millage rate of 14.418 mills for the upcoming fiscal year.
This decision comes in response to rising property values across the county. Under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 48-5-32.1), when property values increase, a taxing authority must adopt the rollback millage rate to avoid what is legally defined as a tax increase — even if the millage rate itself does not change. By choosing to adopt the full rollback rate, the Board of Education ensures that total school-related property tax revenue from existing properties will remain consistent with the previous year.
“This proposed rollback reflects the Board’s continued focus on fiscal responsibility and a strong commitment to minimizing the financial impact on our community,” the District said in a statement…