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Property Tax Shock? Here's What You Need to Know | Albany Georgia News
Dougherty County homeowners are stunned by massive jumps in their property assessments — the first county-wide revaluation in over a decade affecting 37,000 properties. While many are furious and confused, officials clarify that higher assessed values don’t automatically mean higher taxes — your bill depends on millage rates set by local governments. Homestead exemptions offer some protection tied to inflation. You have the right to appeal if you think your value is wrong, and the assessor’s job is only to determine fair market value — not set taxes. With a $104 million budget facing rising…
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