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PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE

The Dougherty County Board of Commissioners announced its intention to increase 2025 property taxes by 16 percent over the rollback millage rate for the Countywide General Fund and by 0.14 percent over the rollback millage rate for the Unincorporated Special Services District.

PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX INCREASE MEETING UPDATE

Heat Safety

Heat related deaths are preventable - look before you lock - the temperature in your car can quickly become deadly! Outside temperature of 80 can be 99 degrees inside in 10 minutes, 109 in 20 minutes, 114 in 30 minutes and 123 degrees in 60 minutes.

Climate change and extreme heat causes more death each year than hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, earthquakes, and floods combined. Who's at risk? Adults over 65, children under 4, people with existing medical problems such as heart disease, and people without access to air conditioning. What can you do? Stay cool, Stay hydrated, and stay informed. Learn more at cdc.gov/ephtracking