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Baldwin County’s $15M Debt Crisis | Macon News
Baldwin County’s in deep financial trouble, staring down a $15 million debt due by December 31—with no cash on hand to cover it. Interim County Manager Paul Van Haute warns residents that options include a steep 9.3-mill property tax hike (pushing the rate over 19 mills), selling off key assets like the airport or Sibley Place, or using the courthouse as collateral. Residents are furious, with some already planning to flee, while officials scramble for solutions—none finalized yet. A state takeover looms if the county fails, though Van Haute hints at possible rebates if taxes rise. This isn’t…
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