Houston County Schools Boost Pay and Bonuses | Macon News

Macon Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Houston County’s school board just approved a massive $658 million budget for FY2027 — the biggest in the district’s history — with big wins for teachers: pay raises, a 2% cost-of-living bump for all staff, and one-time bonuses ($1K for full-time, $500 for eligible part-time) hitting November 2026. New teachers will earn over 20% above Georgia’s average, seasoned educators up to 32% more. No furloughs or calendar changes for the 16th straight year — and while revenue is projected at $622 million, the $36.7 million gap is being covered by reserved capital funds for long-planned construction…