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School Taxes Rise Again Despite Flat Rate | Macon News
Bibb County homeowners brace for another year of higher school taxes—even though the millage rate stayed flat at 14.674 mills, rising property values mean bigger bills. Facing a $16.6 million budget gap, the school board chose stability over hikes to fund state-mandated costs like health insurance and retirement. Board President Daryl Morton calls it a short-term fix while long-term reforms take shape. Critics like former teacher Kim Elkins question spending priorities, citing classroom issues and high admin salaries, especially as seniors feel squeezed by rising costs. The board rejected a…
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