Hall County, Georgia
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Municipal budget
Total revenue$289.7M (FY2023)
Total spending$285.5M (FY2023)
Taxes$219.3M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$22.9M (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,377 (FY2023)
🗳️ Election results (6 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
Bruce N. Lane ✓ 276 · Amanda Leigh Browning 125
City Council Ward 2 - Gainesville 2025-11-04
Jon Elliott ✓ 2,215 · Albert Reeves 1,091
City Council 2025-11-04
Andrew Carlyle ✓ 382 · Chris Lewallen ✓ 328 · Felton Wood 62
Hall County County Commission Chair 2024-11-05
David Gibbs ✓ 87,520
Hall County County Commission - District 4 2024-11-05
Jeffrey R. Stowe (I) ✓ 10,702
Hall County County Commission - District 2 2024-11-05
Billy Powell (I) ✓ 28,102
Recent meetings
Wed Jun 17, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board votes on homestead and conservation-use property exemptions
The Hall County Board of Assessors will vote on several property‑tax matters, including homestead exemptions, conservation‑use exemptions, and personal‑property exemptions. It will also approve appraisal‑related items such as 45‑day corrective notices, CUVA and FLPA values, and the 2026 appraisal digest. The meeting includes routine administrative items and a public comment period.
- Homestead exemption vote
- Conservation‑use exemption vote
- Personal‑property exemption vote
- 45‑day corrective notices vote
- 2026 appraisal digest vote
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✓ Decided: Board of Tax Assessors approves 2026 tax digest and property notices
The Board approved the 2026 tax digest, exempt property digest, and various homestead lists. They also approved real and personal property notices to be mailed on July 6, 2026.
- Approved June 3, 2026, meeting minutes
- Approved 2026 new, removed, denied, and recovery homestead lists
- Approved new/renewal conservation use covenants
- Approved mid-year change covenants except #15015 000068
- Approved denial of Brownfield Application #01024 004015
- Approved four personal property exempt applications
- Approved removal of exempt status on #10122 000044
- Approved 2026 tax digest and property notices for July 6 mailing
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June 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Public Comments
7) Administrative
a) Homesteads - Vote
b) Conservation Use - Vote
c) Exempt Application
• Personal property – Vote
d) Exempt Property Removal – Vote
8) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 45 Day Corrective Notices – Vote
b) CUVA and FLPA Values – Vote
c) Realproperty Schedules – Vote
d) Final Ratios
e) 2026 Digest - Vote
f) 2026 Real and Personal NOA’s – Vote
9) Chief Appraisers Report
10) Assessor Comments
11) Executive Session
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: July 15
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value People.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT
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📄 From the minutes
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Summary Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
June 17, 2026
5:00 p.m.
Assessors present – Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, Casey Ryals, Richard Higgins and AJ
Zurzolo.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
• Approved the minutes of the June 3, 2026, meeting.
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
• There were no additions/deletions to the agenda.
5. Approval of Agenda
• Approved agenda as presented.
6. Public Comments
• A Taxpayer had questions about some conservation use letters.
• A Taxpayer asked why the meetings couldn’t be held later in the day.
7. Administrative
a. Homesteads
• Approved the list of new homesteads for 2026.
• Approved the list of homesteads to be removed for 2026.
• Approved the list of homesteads to be denied due to missing information.
• Approved the list of recovery homesteads.
b. Conservation Use
• Approved the list of new/renewal covenants.
• Approved the list of mid-year change covenants except for #15015 000068.
• Approved the list of staff recommended denials.
• Approved the denial of the Brownfield Application on #01024 004015.
• Approved the list of breaches to receive an intent to breach letter.
c. Exempt Applications
• Approved the exempt application on Personal Property account #332859 for 2026.
• Approved the exempt application on Personal Property account #353185 for 2026.
• Approved the exempt appli
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors to review property appraisals and exemptions
The Board of Tax Assessors will vote on property tax matters, including refund requests and exemption applications. The body will also address real and personal property appraisal notices.
- Votes on Notice of Decisions (NODs) and Releases
- Votes on Conservation Use and Refund Requests
- Votes on Personal and Real property exemption applications
- Votes on 45-Day and 30-Day Personal Property Notices of Assessment (NOA)
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✓ Decided: Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approves various property and tax applications
The Board approved several conservation use, exempt application, and property notice items. They also voted to send a CUVA appeal to Superior Court and a refund request to the BOC.
- Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved NOD’s & Releases for Real/Personal Property and Motor Vehicles (5-0)
- Approved new/renewal CUVA applications (5-0)
- Approved mid-year change covenants (5-0)
- Approved voluntary withdrawal on #15021 000083 with no penalty (5-0)
- Approved intent to breach letter on #15037A000018 (5-0)
- Approved covenant on #12041 000009A (4-1)
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June 3, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Public Comments
7) Administrative
a) NOD’s and Releases – Vote
b) Conservation Use - Vote
c) Refund Request – Vote
d) Exempt Application
• Personal property - Vote
• Real property - Vote
8) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 45 Day Notices – Vote
b) 30 – Day Personal Property NOA – Vote
9) Chief Appraisers Report
10) Assessor Comments
11) Executive Session
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: June 17
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value People.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT
MANAGER
Cher Melendez
DIGEST RECONCILIATION
MANAGER
Nicole Ellis
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
June 3, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, Casey Ryals, AJ Zurzolo and Richard Higgins.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2"
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
5 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
¢ Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Ryals and Mr. Higgins seconded
the motion. Vote: 5-0. Approved.
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
e None currently
5. Approval of Agenda
e Motion to approve agen
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Wed May 13, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board of Assessors to vote on homestead and conservation use changes
The Hall County Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, agenda items, and votes regarding homesteads and conservation use properties. The meeting also includes a public comment period and an executive session.
- Approval of minutes and agenda
- Vote on new, removals, and recoveries of homesteads
- Vote on conservation use changes
- Public comments
- Executive session
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✓ Decided: Board unanimously approved 2026 homestead and conservation lists
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes from May 6, 2026, and the meeting agenda, each by a 5‑0 vote. It then approved the 2026 lists of new homesteads, homestead removals, homestead recoveries, new/renewal conservation covenants, mid‑year conservation changes, and staff‑recommended covenant denials, all by 5‑0 votes. The board also entered and reconvened from an executive session and adjourned, each action approved 5‑0.
- Approved May 6, 2026 minutes (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved list of new homesteads for 2026 (5-0)
- Approved list of homestead removals for 2026 (5-0)
- Approved list of homestead recoveries (5-0)
- Approved new/renewal conservation covenants (5-0)
- Approved mid‑year conservation change covenants (5-0)
- Approved staff‑recommended conservation denials (5-0)
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May 13, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Public Comments
7) Administrative
a) Homesteads
• New - Vote
• Removals - Vote
• Recoveries - Vote
b) Conservation Use - Vote
8) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
9) Chief Appraisers Report
10) Assessor Comments
11) Executive Session
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: June 3
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT
MANAGER
Cher Melendez
DIGEST RECONCILIATION
MANAGER
Nicole Ellis
*Any item(s) in italics added
since posting of agenda
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P.O. BOX 2895
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A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
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C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MAY 6, 2026, MEETING
D. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS
G. HOMESTEADS
H. CONSERVATION USE
I. REAL/PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL
J. CHIEF APPRAISERS REPORT
Ik. ASSESSOR COMMENTS
L. EXECUTIVE SESSION
M. ADJOURNMENT
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
May 13, 2026
5:00 PM.
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, Casey Ryals, Richard Higgins and AJ Zurzolo.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2"
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
5 of S Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invecation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
* Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Ryals and Mr, Higgins seconded
the motion. Vote: 5-0. Approved.
4, Additions/Deletions to Agenda
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5. Approval of Agenda
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Wed May 6, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board votes on 2025 tax digest notices and administrative items
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors is meeting to vote on routine administrative items including approval of minutes and the agenda, as well as several tax digest notices for 2025. The board will also consider conservation use and exemption applications, and receive a chief appraiser's report on SB566 and the next meeting.
- Vote on 30-day personal property notice of assessment (NOA) for 2025 tax digest
- Vote on 45-day personal property NOA for 2025 tax digest
- Vote on 30-day motor vehicle NOA for 2025 tax digest
- Vote on BOE no-change for 2025 tax digest
- Vote on conservation use and exemption applications
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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple tax‑assessment actions, including an exempt application for Multiply Church
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and the agenda for the May 6 session. It approved lists of notices, releases, and conservation‑use applications, and it approved an exempt application for Multiply Church Inc. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.
- Approved April 15 minutes (4-0)
- Approved May 6 agenda (4-0)
- Approved NODs & releases for real, personal property and motor vehicles (4-0)
- Approved new/renewal conservation‑use applications (4-0)
- Approved exempt application for Multiply Church Inc (properties #08030 000007 & 08030 000022) (4-0)
- Approved 30‑day personal‑property notice list (4-0)
- Approved 45‑day personal‑property notice list (4-0)
- Approved intent‑to‑breach letter for property #12064 000017 (4-0)
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May 6, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Public Comments
7) Administrative
a) New Employee
b) NOD’s and Releases - Vote
c) Conservation Use – Vote
d) Exempt Application – Vote
8) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 30 – Day Personal Property NOA – Vote
• 45 – Day Personal Property NOA – Vote
• 30 – Day Motor Vehicle NOA – Vote
• BOE No Change - Vote
9) Chief Appraisers Report
a) SB566 update
b) May 13 Meeting
10) Assessor Comments
11) Adjourn
Next Meeting: May 13
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT
MANAGER
Cher Melendez
DIGEST RECONCILIATI
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
May 6, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Eric Jackson, Casey Ryals, AJ Zurzolo and Richard Higgins. Jennifer Pettitt
was absent.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Vice Chairman Ryals at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room,
2™ Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
4 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
J. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
e Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Higgins and Mr, Jackson
seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. Approved.
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
e None currently
Approval of Agenda
e Motion to approve agend
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors to vote on tax digest notices and exemptions
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on conservation use, homesteads, and exempt applications. The body will also address 45-day miscellaneous notices regarding the 2025 Tax Digest.
- Vote on Conservation Use
- Vote on Homesteads
- Vote on Exempt Applications
- Vote on 45-Day Misc. Notices for 2025 Tax Digest
- Ratio Update discussion
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✓ Decided: Board approved 2026 homestead lists and key conservation covenants
The Board approved the minutes and agenda from the previous meeting. It entered and later reconvened from an executive session to discuss pending litigation. The Board approved new, removed, and recovered homestead lists for 2026, as well as several conservation-use covenants. An exemption for a Lake Lanier Association boat and a list of 45‑day tax notices were also approved, while a denial on parcel #15012 000144A was tabled.
- Approved minutes from April 1, 2026 (4‑0)
- Approved agenda (4‑0)
- Approved executive session to discuss pending litigation (4‑0)
- Approved new/renewal conservation covenants (4‑0)
- Approved mid-year change conservation covenants (4‑0)
- Tabled denial on #15012 000144A pending additional information (4‑0)
- Approved list of new homesteads for 2026 (4‑0)
- Approved exempt application for Personal Property Account #351737 (Lake Lanier Association) (4‑0)
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April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Executive Session
7) Public Comments
8) Administrative
a) Conservation Use – Vote
b) Homesteads - Vote
c) Exempt Application – Vote
9) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 45 - Day Misc. Notices – Vote
b) Ratio Update
10) Chief Appraisers Report
11) Assessor Comments
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: May 6
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT
MANAGER
Cher Melendez
DIGEST RECONCILIATION
MANAGER
Nicole Ellis
*Any item(s) in italics added
since posting of agenda
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
April 15, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, AJ Zurzolo and Richard Higgins. Casey Ryals
was absent.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2"4
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
4 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
¢ Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Higgins and Mr, Jackson
seconded the motion. Vote: 4-0. Approved.
4, Additions/Deletions to Agenda
¢ None currently.
5. Approval of Agenda
e Motion to approve agenda as presented was made
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Wed Apr 1, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board of Tax Assessors to vote on 2025 Tax Digest notices
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on administrative releases, conservation use, and exemption applications. The body will also consider 30-day and 45-day notices regarding the 2025 Tax Digest and personal property appraisals.
- Votes on NODs and Releases for Real, Personal, and MV
- Votes on Conservation Use and Exempt Applications
- Votes on 30-day and 45-day notices for the 2025 Tax Digest
- Vote to forward items to the BOE
- Votes on 30-day and 45-day notices for Personal Property and MV
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✓ Decided: Board approved all agenda items and multiple notice lists unanimously
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved the meeting minutes, agenda, and entered an executive session. The board then approved NODs & releases for real and personal property and motor vehicles, conservation use applications, an exempt name‑change application, and several 30‑day and 45‑day notice lists for tax digest and personal property. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
- Approved minutes from March 18, 2026 (5‑0)
- Approved agenda as presented (5‑0)
- Approved list of NODs & releases for real and personal property and motor vehicle releases (5‑0)
- Approved list of new/renewal Conservation Use applications (5‑0)
- Approved intent‑to‑breach letters with no penalty (5‑0)
- Approved exempt application for Eagle Ranch Foundation name change (5‑0)
- Approved 45‑day and 30‑day tax digest notices (5‑0 each)
- Approved 30‑day and 45‑day personal property notices and 30‑day motor vehicle notices (5‑0 each)
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April 1, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Executive Session
7) Public Comments
8) Administrative
a) NOD’s and Releases – Real, Personal, and MV - Vote
b) Conservation Use – Vote
c) Exempt Application – Vote
9) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 45 - Day Misc. Notices – Vote
• 30 – Day notices – Vote
• Forward to BOE – Vote
b) Personal Property
• 30 day – Vote
• 45 Day – Vote
• MV 30 day – Vote
10) Chief Appraisers Report
11) Assessor Comments
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: April 15
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZED ASSESSMENT
MANAGER
Cher Melendez
DI
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
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HALL COUNTY
5:00 PM
GEORGIA
We have it all in Hall
A. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM MARCH 18, 2026, MEETING
D. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Er. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
G. PUBLIC COMMENTS
H. NOD’S & RELEASES
I. CONSERVATION USE
J. EXEMPT APPLICATION
Kk. 2025 TAX DIGEST
L. PERSONAL PROPERTY
M. ASSESSOR COMMENTS
N. AJOURNMENT
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
April 1, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, Casey Ryals, AJ Zurzolo and Richard Higgins.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 24
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504,
5 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
e Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Ryals and Mr, Jackson seconded
the motion. Vote: 5-0. Approved.
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
¢ None currently
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Wed Mar 18, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board will hear the Chief Appraiser’s budget presentation
The Hall County Board of Assessors will vote on routine agenda items, employee matters, and several tax‑related notices. It will consider a refund request for snow services and updates to homestead exemptions. The chief appraiser will present a budget proposal for discussion. All items are subject to board votes or comments as listed on the agenda.
- Refund Request – Snow Services – Vote
- Homestead – New, Removals, Recovery – Vote
- 45‑Day Misc. Notices for 2025 Tax Digest – Vote
- NOD’s and Releases – Real, Personal, and MV – Vote
- Budget Presentation by Chief Appraiser – Discussion
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✓ Decided: Board approved new homesteads list for 2026 (4-0 vote)
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved the minutes from the February 18 meeting and the agenda for this session. They entered and later reconvened from an executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel. The board approved several lists, including NODs & releases, conservation use renewals, a refund request, and the new homesteads for 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
- Approved minutes from Feb 18, 2026 (5-0)
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved executive session to discuss litigation and personnel (5-0)
- Approved NODs & Releases list (4-0)
- Approved Conservation Use renewal applications (4-0)
- Approved refund request #00135 005003 (4-0)
- Approved new homesteads list for 2026 (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (4-0)
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March 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Executive Session
7) Public Comments
8) Administrative
a) New Employee
b) NOD’s and Releases – Real, Personal, and MV - Vote
c) Conservation Use – Vote
d) Refund Request – Snow Services – Vote
e) Homestead
• New - Vote
• Removals – Vote
• Recovery – Vote
9) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 45 - Day Misc. Notices – Vote
• 30 – Day notices – Vote
• Forward to BOE – Vote
• MV 30 day – Vote
b) Personal Property
• 30 day – Vote
• 45 Day – Vote
10) Chief Appraisers Report
a) Wingap Board
b) Caveat
c) Budget Presentation
11) Assessor Comments
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: April 1
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
A
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Meeting Minutes
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
March 18, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, Casey Ryals, AJ Zurzolo and Richard Higgins.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. County Attorney
Justin Lawhon.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2"
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
5 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
¢ Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Jackson and Mr. Higgins
seconded the motion. Vote: 5-0. Approved.
4. Additions/Deletions to Agenda
¢ None currently
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Wed Feb 18, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board of Tax Assessors to vote on appraisal services contract and tax digest notices
The Board of Tax Assessors will meet to vote on administrative requests and property appraisals. Key actions include reviewing homestead exemptions and the 2025 Tax Digest. The board will also consider an employment contract for appraisal services.
- Employment contract for appraisal services with Marion Meeks
- Vote on 45-Day Misc. Notices for the 2025 Tax Digest
- Refund request for Reeves
- Votes on new and removed homestead exemptions
- Vote on conservation use and exempt applications
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✓ Decided: Board approved a refund for a taxpayer double‑taxed on a boat (Acct #335923)
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors approved several items, all by unanimous 3‑0 votes. They authorized a refund for a double‑taxed boat, approved new and removed homestead lists, extended an appraisal services contract, and sent a conservation‑use breach notice without penalty. The Board also cancelled the scheduled March 4 meeting and adjourned at 5:52 p.m.
- Approved refund for double‑taxed boat (Acct #335923) – 3‑0
- Approved intent‑to‑breach letter for CUVA violations – 3‑0
- Approved list of new homesteads for 2026 – 3‑0
- Approved list of homesteads to be removed for 2026 – 3‑0
- Approved exempt application for church property (#1546 000009) – 3‑0
- Approved extension of contract with Appraisal Services (Marion Meeks) – 3‑0
- Approved list of 45‑day notices (2025 Tax Digest) – 3‑0
- Cancelled March 4 meeting – unanimous agreement
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February 18, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Executive Session
7) Public Comments
8) Administrative
a) Conservation Use – Vote
b) Refund Request – Reeves – Vote
c) Homestead
• New - Vote
• Removals – Vote
d) Exempt Application – Vote
e) Employment Contract – Appraisal Services – Marion Meeks – Vote
9) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 45 - Day Misc. Notices – Vote
10) Public Utilities Update
11) Chief Appraisers Report
a) March 4th meeting
b) Ryan Panel Feb 26
12) Assessor Comments
13) Adjourn
Next Meeting: March 4
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL PROPERTY
MANAGER
Rebecca Rainey
SPECIALIZE
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Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
February 18, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson and AJ Zurzolo. Casey Ryals and Richard
Higgins were absent.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2™
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
3 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1.
2.
3.
7.
8.
Meeting called to order
Invocation
Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
¢ Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Jackson and Mr. Zurzolo
seconded the motion. Vote: 3-0. Approved.
Additions/Deletions
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Wed Feb 4, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors to review 2025 tax digest and budget
The Board of Tax Assessors will vote on property tax notices and refund requests. The meeting includes a report on the FY 2027 budget and a public utilities appeal.
- Refund requests for Manzo and AOBATLANTA, LLC
- Votes on 2025 Tax Digest 45-Day Misc. Notices
- Votes on 30-Day and 45-Day Personal Property Notices
- FY 2027 Budget report
- Public Utilities Appeal
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✓ Decided: Board rescinded ACOs for Breedlove homestead recovery (3-1 vote)
The Board approved the minutes and agenda unanimously. It approved NODs, releases, and an intent‑to‑breach letter with no penalty. The Board rescinded the ACOs for the Breedlove homestead recovery by a 3‑1 vote. Refund requests for Manzo were approved and for AOCATLANTA were sent for denial.
- Approved Jan 21, 2026 minutes (4-0)
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Approved NODs & releases for real, personal property and motor vehicles (4-0)
- Approved intent‑to‑breach letter with no penalty (4-0)
- Rescinded ACOs for Breedlove homestead recovery (3-1)
- Approved sending Manzo refund request to BOC (4-0)
- Approved sending AOCATLANTA refund request (staff recommends denial) to BOC (4-0)
- Approved multiple 30‑day and 45‑day property and motor vehicle notices (4-0 each)
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February 4, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Public Comments
7) Administrative
a) New Employees
b) NODs and Releases
• Realprop/personal/MV - Vote
c) Conservation Use – Vote
d) Breedlove – Request to address Board about Homestead recovery
e) Refund Request – Manzo – Vote
f) Refund Request – AOBATLANTA, LLC – Vote
8) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 45 - Day Misc. Notices – Vote
• CHO to COC - Vote
b) Personal Property Notices
• 30-Day - Vote
• 45-Day – Vote
• 30-Day MV - Vote
9) Public Utilities Appeal
10) Chief Appraisers Report
a) FY 2027 Budget
11) Assessor Comments
12) Adjourn
Next Meeting: February 18
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRA
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Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
February 4, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Eric Jackson, Richard Higgins and AJ Zurzolo. Casey Ryals
was absent.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2"
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
4 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
¢ Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Jac
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Wed Jan 21, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Board votes on conservation use, homestead changes, and tax digest notices
The Hall County Board of Assessors will vote on several administrative items, including a conservation use amendment, updates to homestead exemptions, and the 2025 tax digest notices. Additional votes cover the LOA policy amendment and personal property notices. Routine agenda items such as approval of minutes, agenda approval, and public comments are also scheduled.
- Conservation Use – Vote
- Homestead – New applications – Vote
- Homestead – Removals – Vote
- LOA Policy Amendment – Vote
- 2025 Tax Digest 30‑Day Notices – Vote
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✓ Decided: Board approved revised LOA policy for appeals (5-0)
The Hall County Board of Tax Assessors unanimously approved the agenda and entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation. It also approved conservation breach letters, renewal and mid‑year change applications, homestead additions, removals and recoveries, three exemption applications, a revised LOA policy for appeals, and various notice lists. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.
- Approved agenda as amended (5-0)
- Approved executive session on pending litigation (5-0)
- Approved sending intent‑to‑breach letters for conservation use (5-0)
- Approved list of new homesteads for 2026 (5-0)
- Approved exemption application for Flat Creek Baptist Church (5-0)
- Approved exemption application for Brenau University (5-0)
- Approved revised LOA policy for appeals (5-0)
- Approved 2025 public utility notices (5-0)
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January 21, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Invocation
3) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
4) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
5) Approval of Agenda – Vote
6) Public Comments
7) Administrative
a) Conservation Use – Vote
b) Homestead
• New - Vote
• Removals – Vote
• Recovery-Vote
c) Exempt Applications – Vote
d) LOA Policy Amendment - Vote
8) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 30 - Day Notices - Vote
• 45 - Day Misc. Notices – Vote
• Forward to BOE – Vote
• Forward to CHO - Vote
b) Personal Property Notices
• 30-Day Motor Vehicle Notices – Vote
c) Public Utilities - Vote
9) Chief Appraisers Report
a) CAVEAT Format
10) Assessor Comments
11) Adjourn
Next Meeting: February 4
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Jennifer Pettit
Casey Ryals
Eric Jackson
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
APPRAISAL MANAGER
Ron Gazvoda
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
MANAGER
Janene Smith
PERSONAL P
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSERVATION USE
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTIONS
EXEMPT APPLICATIONS
LOA POLICY AMENDMENT
2025 TAX DIGEST
PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICES
PUBLIC UTILITIES
CAVEAT FORMAT
ASSESSOR COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
January 21, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Casey Ryals, Eric Jackson, Richard Higgins and AJ Zurzolo.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. Assistant County
Attorney Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Pettitt at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2™
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
5 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting
¢ Motion to approve the minutes as presented was made by Mr. Ryals and Mr. Jackson seconded
the motion. Vote: 5-0. Approved.
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Wed Jan 7, 2026
Board of Tax Assessors
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors to vote on 2025 tax digest notices
The Board of Tax Assessors will vote on administrative policies and property appraisal notices. The meeting includes a taxpayer request from Corrie Hulsey and a report on the FY2027 budget. Members will also elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Taxpayer request from Corrie Hulsey
- Votes on Conservation Use and Homestead Audit
- Votes on 45-day and 30-day property notices for the 2025 Tax Digest
- Discussion of FY2027 Budget due January 31
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✓ Decided: Board approves homestead exemption for taxpayer during appeal window
The Board elected Jennifer Pettitt as Chairman, Casey Ryals as Vice‑Chair, and appointed John Smith as secretary (5‑0 votes each). It approved a taxpayer request allowing Corrie Hulsey to apply for a 2025 homestead exemption during her appeal window (3‑2). The Board also adopted a new meeting start time of 5 p.m. and updated the public‑comment policy (5‑0 and 4‑1 respectively).
- Elected Jennifer Pettitt as Chairman (5‑0)
- Elected Casey Ryals as Vice‑Chairman (5‑0)
- Appointed John Smith as secretary (5‑0)
- Approved homestead exemption for Corrie Hulsey during appeal window (3‑2)
- Approved revised meeting time policy changing start to 5 p.m. (5‑0)
- Approved revised public comment policy (4‑1)
- Approved current list of NODs & releases for real, personal property and motor vehicles (5‑0)
- Accepted LOA for appeal #01102 001005 (5‑0)
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January 7, 2026, 5:00 PM
1) Meeting called to order.
2) Election of Chair, Vice Chair & Appointment of Secretary – Vote
3) Executive Session – Vote
4) Invocation
5) Approval of Minutes of Last Regular Business Meeting – Vote
6) Additions/Deletions to Agenda – Vote
7) Approval of Agenda – Vote
8) Public Comments
9) Taxpayer Request – Corrie Hulsey
10) Administrative
a) New Employee
b) NOD’s & Releases
• Real/Personal/Motor Vehicles – Vote
c) Conservation Use – Vote
d) Homestead Audit – Vote
e) Meeting Time Policy – Vote
f) Public Comment Policy - Vote
11) Real/Personal Property Appraisal
a) 2025 Tax Digest
• 45-Day Misc. Notices – Vote
b) Personal Property Notices
• 45-Day - Vote
• 30-Day – Vote
12) Chief Appraisers Report
a) Eggs and Issues
b) FY2027 Budget – Due Jan 31
13) Assessor Comments
14) Adjourn
Next Meeting: January 21
Hall County Government welcomes people with disabilities and their trained service animals. For
questions about accessibility or to request reasonable accommodation, please contact Maria Tuck,
Compliance Specialist at 770-531-6712 48 hours prior to the event or as soon as possible.
Hall County Board of Assessors
Meeting Agenda
HCGC 2875 Browns Bridge Road
Commission Meeting Room – 2nd Floor
“We Appraise Property and We Value people.”
BOARD OF ASSESSORS
Eric Jackson
Jennifer Pettitt
Casey Ryals
Richard Higgins
Anthony Zurzolo
INTERIM CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smith
DEPUTY CHIEF APPRAISER
John Smit
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Q. PERSONAL PROPERTY NOTICES
R. EGGS & ISSUES
S. FY2027 BUDGET — DUE JANUARY 31, 2026
T. ASSESSOR COMMENTS
U. ADJOURNMENT
Hall County Board of Tax Assessors
Meeting Minutes
Hall County Government Center Building
January 7, 2026
5:00 PM
Assessors Present: Jennifer Pettitt, Casey Ryals, Eric Jackson, Richard Higgins and AJ Zurzolo.
Others Present: Interim Chief Appraiser John Smith and Administrative Services Manager Janene
Smith with Janene Smith serving as Secretary to the Board of Tax Assessors. County Attorney’s
Justin Lawhon and Nate Anderson.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Jackson at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room, 2"4
Floor, Hall County Government Center Building, 2875 Browns Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA
30504.
5 of 5 Board members present for the meeting.
1. Meeting called to order
2. Election of Officers for year 2025 pursuant to GA. 48-5-298(a)
Motion to elect Ms. Pettitt
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