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The Toccoa Property Bill
New sales tax could cut Toccoa property bills
Toccoa, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
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This bill would let Toccoa homeowners pay less property tax, paid for by a new sales tax, if voters approve it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would mean Toccoa homeowners could pay less on their property taxes. The money to cover this tax break would come from a new sales tax that everyone in Stephens County would pay when they buy things. While homeowners might save money, everyone else would pay more in sales tax. The bill did not pass the House, but it could come back. People should think about if a new sales tax is the best way to help homeowners.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would give Toccoa homeowners a break on their property taxes.
- The tax break would be paid for by a new sales tax in Stephens County.
- Voters would need to approve the new sales tax and the property tax break.
- The bill was introduced but did not pass in the House of Representatives.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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