Bibb Commissioners Stand Behind Millage Increase

The possible tax increase for BibbCounty hits close to home, raising property taxes by 20 percent. After increasing the millage rate by two mills, the Bibb County Board of Commissioners hosted a public hearing to find out how residents feel about the tax hike.

“It hits a lot of people hard, particularly property owners; people who can least afford it,” said Tim Thornton of BibbCounty.

Thornton wants the Bibb County Board of Commissioners to reconsider their approval of raising the millage rate by two mills. For Thornton, now is not the time to hit taxpayers with an increase.

“Nobody likes a tax increase, the economy, it’s hard for everybody,” said Thornton.