Habersham County property owners will get some relief on their school tax bill this year.
On Wednesday, the Habersham County Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a full millage rate rollback, decreasing the millage rate to 9.122 mills.
The action marks a nearly 12% drop from the previous rate of 10.354 in FY 2025.
The board announced its intention to lower the rate during its regular monthly meeting on Aug. 11 and approved it at a called meeting on Aug. 27.
School Superintendent Patrick Franklin framed the move as both a commitment to student success and a recognition of property owners.
Franklin and Chief Financial Officer Staci Newsome work with directors, principals and program managers to strategically develop a balanced budget as mandated by the state.
During the Aug. 11 meeting, Newsome told board members, “Everything is looking good” as the district finalizes new initiatives for the year.
Since 2020, the millage rate for the school board has dropped nearly 31% (see the tax digest here).
The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Sept. 8 at 6 p.m.
