City of Centerville to hear from residents on proposed property tax increase

Georgia law requires the city to hold three public hearings on its proposed property tax increase.

CENTERVILLE, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The City of Centerville recently announced its plans to set the millage rate at 8.9 for Fiscal Year 2025, a decrease from the current rate (9.5), but higher than the millage rollback rate (8.367).

Georgia law requires the city to hold three public hearings on the property tax increase, with the first two happening today. J. Michael Evans, the Mayor of Centerville, says the new millage rate will yield different outcomes for property owners.

“Some folks will probably get a small tax increase, and there will be some that get a small tax decrease,” Evans said. “But I think most of them will probably stay the same because of where we’re planning on setting the millage rate.” 

With a higher tax digest, the city anticipates increased revenue in the next year and more people moving to the area. As a result, Mayor Evans says residents can expect enhanced public safety.

“On the north side, we’ve got a couple of developments coming up now where there are more houses that are being built,” Evans said. “So, it’s going to require more police, more public works personnel, and more firefighters.” 

The third and final public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 6 p.m. inside council chambers at City Hall, after which the mayor and council will vote to adopt the millage rate.