Politics & Government
Cobb Property Tax Rates Reduced
Commissioners JoAnn Birrell and Bob Ott were in the 4-1 majority that approved the cut.
By Patch Field Editor Rodney Thrash
Cobb Commisioners on Tuesday lowered the county millage rate from 7.72 to 7.52 mills, a move that is expected to result in reduced property tax bills.
The owner of a $100,000 home is expected to save $6; the owner of a $200,000 home is expected to save $14; and the owner of a $500,000 home is expected to save $38, according to The Marietta Daily Journal.
The new millage rate will be reflected on property tax bills due Oct. 15, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Voting in favor of the reduction were East Cobb-area commissioners Bob Ott and JoAnn Birrell.
Ott, who bitterly opposed a millage rate increase two years ago, urged Cobb Commission Chairman Tim Lee to work to further reduce the tax rate.
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