HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — The Houston County Board of Education (BOE) and Board of Commissioners are proposing decreased millage rates for the 2026 tax year. In an announcement on Thursday, the BOE said it plans to reduce the rate to 11.677 mills, a decrease of 0.042 mills from the last two years and the lowest since 1992. The new rate would increase property taxes by 3.72% compared to last year's increase of nearly 12%. As the eleventh largest district in Georgia, the BOE said the proposed rollback would place Houston County among the school districts with the lowest property tax rates in the state. Superintendent Dr. Richard Rogers says the decreased rate represented the school system's commitment to investing in the district while keeping the community tax dollars in mind. "This proposed rollback demonstrates that we can continue investing in excellent schools while being mindful of the financial impact on our taxpayers and community," said Dr. Rogers. "Our goal has always been to provide outstanding educational opportunities while managing public funds responsibly." READ MORE | Macon elementary student left alone at bus stop, parent questions bus drop-off procedures The Houston County Board of Commissioners also announced a decrease in millage rate to 8.419 mills, which would increase property taxes by nearly 4%, compared to last year's 9.4% increase. A tax rate of one mill represents a tax liability of one dollar per $1,000 of assessed value, according to the Georiga…
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