Macon-Bibb proposes a small decrease to property taxes [Video]

MACON, Ga. — Macon-Bibb County has announced a small property tax decrease for next year, according to a press release from Macon-Bibb County. 

But overall, Bibb County property owners will expect to see property taxes increase due to the school system’s proposed millage rate. 

The county announced a millage rate that is roughly 2.5% lower than the rollback rate, which is the millage rate that would obtain the same amount of property tax revenue for the county as the previous year. This takes into account fluctuations in property values.

Mayor Lester Miller proposed a millage rate of 9.9 mills for next year. According to county spokesman Chris Floore, that is 0.25 mills below the rollback rate, which was assessed at 10.15 mills.

Last year’s millage rate was roughly …