Budget & taxes in Georgia local government
What Georgia city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
3,722 Georgia meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Georgia with the most budget & taxes activity
- Atlanta, GA (198)
- Oconee County, GA (99)
- Athens, GA (92)
- Roswell, GA (89)
- Stockbridge, GA (87)
- Lumpkin County, GA (85)
- Forest Park, GA (84)
- Kennesaw, GA (84)
- Putnam County, GA (83)
- Coweta County, GA (83)
- Douglas County, GA (75)
- Lawrenceville, GA (74)
Latest matching meetings
Hospitality Board to review financial reports and tourism updates
The Hospitality Board will review financial statements for May, June, and July 2026. The body will also receive executive, marketing, database, and sales reports regarding Sandy Springs hospitality and tourism.
Board of Assessors to review financial and appraisal reports
The Charlton County Board of Assessors will convene to approve minutes, review appraisal and financial reports, and address motor vehicle and homestead appeals. The meeting will conclude with an executive session.
Agency will consider a TAD application for Match Point Way by RNG Investments
The Rome Redevelopment Agency will open the meeting, approve the minutes from its September 5 2025 meeting, and consider a TAD application submitted by RNG Investments, LLC for the Match Point Way project. Any additional items will be addressed under Other Business.
Board to consider $1.6M park project and commercial rezoning
The Board of Commissioners will discuss several SPLOST infrastructure projects and a public hearing for a commercial shopping center rezoning. The body is also reviewing a draft action plan for CDBG and HOME funds totaling over $1.8 million.
Committee considers $755,480 LED lighting retrofit for Southeast Clarke Park ballfields
The SPLOST & TSPLOST Oversight Committee will review a proposed project concept to install LED lighting at Southeast Clarke Park. Staff report the retrofit would replace existing fixtures on tennis courts and ballfields, projecting annual utility savings of $42,900 and maintenance savings of $24,900. The committee has…
Board considers referendum for special transportation sales tax
The Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss authorizing the Chairman to sign a resolution. This resolution would call for a referendum to impose a Special District Mass Transportation Sales and Use Tax (TSPLOST #3).
Board to approve $21,364,924.99 GMP amendment for Court Buildings and Sheriff’s Office renovations
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote on a GMP amendment worth $21,364,924.99 for the Court Buildings and Sheriff’s Office Headquarters Renovations. The agenda also includes approvals for a $33,710 hazard‑mitigation plan update, several grant acceptances, and multiple contract and task order approvals…
Board will discuss the 2027 Lumpkin County budget
The Lumpkin County Board of Commissioners will hold a special work session on July 23, 2026. The agenda includes routine items and a discussion of the 2027 county budget. No specific decisions are listed; the budget discussion is the primary substantive item.
Board will discuss 2026 budget amendment proposals
The Board will review mid‑year crime statistics, discuss proposed amendments to the FY‑26 budget, consider revisions to capital projects, and evaluate a possible intergovernmental agreement with the DDA for extending Center Street stormwater infrastructure. A civility pledge resolution will also be reviewed. Public…
Board will read the 2025 budget amendment ordinance
The Avondale Estates Board of Mayor & Commissioners will conduct routine business, including adopting the agenda and approving minutes. The primary substantive action is the first reading of an ordinance to adopt a 2025 budget amendment. Public comment will be taken before any votes. The meeting will adjourn after…
Board will review the 842 Main Street redevelopment architecture and engineering proposal
The Development Authority Board will approve minutes from previous meetings and receive finance updates. New business includes an HVAC assessment for 850 Main Street, a signage proposal for the same address, and a redevelopment architecture and engineering proposal for 842 Main Street. Additional updates cover…
Public hearing on rezoning 501 West Gordon St to low‑density residential
The City Council will hold a first‑read public hearing on a rezoning and variance request for 501 West Gordon Street, changing its use from professional‑industrial to R1 low‑density residential. A similar hearing will be held for 601 South Center Street, changing its use from neighborhood commercial to R1 low‑density…
Gordon County Board to consider nine rezoning and land use applications
The Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on several rezoning requests and a conditional use permit for poultry houses. The meeting also includes votes on professional service contracts and a proposed wage and compensation study.
Finance Committee to discuss 2026 tax millage rate
The Rome Finance Committee will review the June 2026 financial statements and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will also discuss the 2026 tax millage rate.
Commission will consider amending the zoning ordinance to regulate data centers
The Augusta City Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance that would set land‑use criteria for data centers. It will also vote on several rezoning petitions, including a day‑care at 2933 Deans Bridge Road and an extended‑stay hotel at 1310 Walker Street. The agenda includes…
City Council to consider applying for up to $1M CDBG grant
The Jackson City Council will hold a public hearing on a Community Development Block Grant application for up to $1,000,000.00 to benefit low‑ and moderate‑income residents. The council will also discuss the cemetery landscaping bid, the combined August/September Clean Up Days, and the special events permit for the…
Athens-Clarke County to consider 2026 property tax rates
The Mayor and Commission will meet to decide on 2026 property tax rates and the tax levy for the Clarke County School Board. The body will also review a School Resource Officer agreement and a bid award for the Heard Community Center.
City Council to vote on budget amendments and zoning ordinances
The Chamblee City Council will consider budget amendments for FY2025 and FY2026, approve the award of road resurfacing and park construction bids, and vote on several zoning ordinances.
DDA to consider expanding downtown district and finalizing facade program
The Downtown Development Authority will meet on July 21, 2026, to decide on final approval of the DDA Facade Building and Enhancement Program, a resolution to expand the downtown district, and a job description for an Executive Director. Other agenda items include budget discussions, a Hispanic Business Expo…
Putnam County Board considers budget amendment and tax agreements
The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and vote on several intergovernmental agreements and a budget amendment. The session includes proposed changes to fire protection ordinances and multiple board appointments.
Public hearing to set Morgan County's 2026 millage rate
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners and Building Authority will hold a public hearing to consider and set the county's 2026 millage rate. No other agenda items are listed.
Second public hearing on 2026 millage rate
The Morgan County Board of Commissioners is holding the second public hearing to set the 2026 millage rate, which determines property tax bills. No other items are on the agenda.
Oconee County Library Board to consider budget approval
The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the branch manager, regional office, director, and financial officer. The board is scheduled to decide on budget approval.
Development Authority to allocate sale proceeds from 120 Riley Road
The Lumpkin County Development Authority will meet to review financial reports and a hotel presentation. The body will discuss allocating proceeds from the sale of 120 Riley Road to the Lumpkin County Veterans Cemetery.
Board to vote on converting a sheriff's part‑time job to full‑time
The Grady County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent items, including approval of minutes from prior meetings and the Sellars and Jack Taylor plats. Formal actions on the agenda include a vote on an intergovernmental agreement to place FLOST on the ballot, a decision to change a sheriff's office…
Board approves $56,250 grant and other contracts
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners will approve a $56,250 grant for family services and a series of contracts for juvenile justice, court systems, and maintenance. The meeting also includes the approval of Commissioner expenses and proclamations.
Board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget
The Coweta County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes from the July 7 meeting and confirm a natural gas service contract for Fire Station #10. Commissioners will conduct public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget and a rezoning petition for Walt Sanders Road. The board will also consider several…
Board to vote on contracts, zoning changes, and road abandonment
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a consent agenda of service agreements and funding requests, including a plumbing fixture replacement for the Sheriff's Office and a resolution to abandon a portion of Morris Callaway Road. The board will also consider several zoning changes and a…
Second public hearing on 2026 property tax increase and FY 2027 budget
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will hold a second public hearing on the proposed 2026 property tax increase as defined by Georgia law. They will also hold a second public hearing on the FY 2027 proposed budget. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the meetings are for public input.
Commission approves $28M arena construction change order
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $28.3 million change order for the Macon Arena project and a $3.3 million contract for asphalt paving. The agenda also includes authorizing various professional service agreements and ordinances related to alcohol licensing and affordable housing.
Smyrna holds second public hearing on 2026 millage rate
The Smyrna Mayor and Council will hold a second public hearing to discuss the proposed 2026 millage rate. No vote will be taken during this meeting. The hearing is part of the formal business agenda.
City Council to consider purchase of 204 Carson St property from Boys & Girls Club
The Commerce City Council will discuss several action items, including adopting Jackson County’s 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan and considering the 2026 Jackson County Emergency Operations Plan. It will consider an intergovernmental agreement to lease CFD Station 2 to Jackson County EMS and the purchase of approximately…
Board will vote on two aviation hangar lease agreements (H18 and H19)
The Pickens County Board will consider and approve amendments to several marshal chapter ordinances, two aviation hangar lease contracts, two memoranda of understanding, and a set of FY 2027 accountability court grants. The meeting also includes public hearings on the discontinuance of the Marshal’s Office and…
Keep Oconee County Beautiful Commission to meet July 20
The commission will meet to review a budget report and receive updates from the Executive Director. The agenda includes discussions on new and old business and committee reports.
Waycross City Commission to discuss downtown vacant buildings and budget dates
The City Commission is holding a planning and information session to discuss administrative schedules and city management. The body will review hurricane preparedness and the status of vacant and dilapidated commercial buildings in the downtown area.
Council to approve $352,500 in blanket purchase orders for Fire/EMS vendors
The Forest Park City Council will consider a consent agenda item to authorize blanket purchase orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY 2026/2027 budget, covering contracts with Bennett Fire Products, MES Services, Bound Tree Medical, and Reads Uniforms totaling $352,500. The meeting also includes discussion of a…
Council to consider blanket purchase orders exceeding $50,000 for Fire/EMS
The Forest Park City Council will consider a request to establish Blanket Purchase Orders exceeding $50,000 for the FY 2026/2027 budget with vendors supplying fire and EMS equipment. The council will also review the annual software renewal for the Police Department’s CAD and RMS dispatch systems. Additional items…
Council to approve emergency sewer main repair on Church Street up to $135,590
The East Point City Council will consider several actions, including a public hearing on a rezoning request for 3005 Semmes St, approval of the FY 2027 city budget, and a resolution defining "single source" in the ordinance. The council will also discuss an emergency sewer main replacement on Church Street, limited to…
City Council to approve technology payments and police fleet lease
The McDonough City Council will consider approving payments for technology services and a five-year police fleet leasing program. The meeting also includes public hearings on several zoning and annexation requests.
Arena District Steering Committee reviews project design and finance updates
The committee will receive a progress update on the Arena District development, including design status and finance information. It will review summaries of stakeholder meetings held from May 28 to June 24, 2026. The schedule and near‑term priorities for the project will be discussed. No formal approvals are listed on…