Fulton County, Georgia – Fulton County residents will get a chance to ask questions about a decision that could affect county property taxes just hours before commissioners are expected to take final action.
District 1 Commissioner Bridget Thorne is hosting a virtual town hall on Tuesday, October 6, bringing residents together with county leadership and finance officials for a discussion focused on Fulton County’s proposed millage rate.
The online meeting is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and is open to Fulton County residents. Those interested in participating can register for the virtual town hall here.
During the hour-long session, residents will be able to hear directly from Fulton County’s Executive Leadership and representatives from the Department of Finance. The panel is expected to provide the latest information about the proposed millage rate and respond to questions submitted by residents.
The timing places the town hall immediately ahead of an important step in the county’s budget and tax process. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners is expected to set the final millage rate during its next meeting on Wednesday, October 7.
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That gives residents participating Tuesday evening an opportunity to learn more about the proposal before commissioners make their decision the following day.
Millage rate discussions often draw attention because the rate is used in calculating property taxes. Tuesday’s meeting is designed to give residents a direct forum to better understand what Fulton County is considering and to raise questions about the proposal before the final vote.
Thorne’s town hall will be conducted entirely online, allowing residents to participate without attending an in-person meeting. County officials from both leadership and finance will be available during the session to explain the proposal and address concerns raised by the public.
With the Board of Commissioners scheduled to consider the final rate less than 24 hours later, the October 6 town hall represents one of the final opportunities for residents to hear the county’s latest information and seek clarification before the millage rate is formally set.
