Residents call for rollback, transparency, and fiscal restraint as board votes to maintain 18.7 mills—triggering a tax increase amid rising property values
Frustrated residents of Cobb County voiced strong opposition Thursday as the Cobb County Board of Education voted to keep the school district’s millage rate at 18.7 mills, effectively raising property taxes for homeowners amid soaring property values.
Despite repeated calls from taxpayers for a rollback to prevent increased bills, the board rejected the measure in a 6-0-1 vote, sparking concerns over transparency, spending priorities, and the growing financial burden on families…