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School Taxes Drop Amid Rising Property Values | Albany Georgia News
Dougherty County property owners are bracing for higher school taxes despite a big drop in the district’s millage rate — because soaring home values may offset the reduction. While Superintendent Kenneth Dyer confirms this could be the largest tax cut in nine years, he warns residents that actual bills might not fall much if property values jumped sharply. The district must tread carefully: slashing the rate too far risks losing state funding tied to local tax effort. But with auditors praising their financial health and over $53 million in reserves, they’re well-positioned to absorb…
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