Rincon proposes 100% tax increase, residents voice concerns

RINCON, Ga. (WSAV)– City of Rincon officials held a public hearing Wednesday after they proposed a mileage rate increase for the first time in 28 years.

Rincon officials announced that they are looking to raise property taxes by 100%. This would bring the mileage rate from 0.00 mills to 2.323 mills.

“The new Rincon is here but it’s not going to be cheap,” Rincon Mayor Pro Tem Mona Underwood said. “We’re asking for a minimal increase, minimum.”…

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