With a March 1 deadline looming, Savannah school board members push back the vote on the HB 581 homestead exemption until ...

Last year, voters approved a referendum on House Bill 581, establishing a new statewide floating homestead tax exemption. The ...

The City of Temple has announced it will remain opted in to House Bill 581 following a series of public hearings to gather input from residents.

The City of Bloomingdale has voted to opt out of House Bill (HB) 581. HB 581 is a homestead tax exemption that locks in ...

Last week, the Coweta County School Board elected to “opt out” of the Coweta County citizens’ vote for HB 581 that would have ...

The Walnut Grove City Council voted unanimously Feb. 13 to opt out of the floating homestead exemption for owner-occupied residential properties — established in state legislation last year and earnin ...

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The state’s largest school district could soon be joining many other cities, counties and school districts in opting out of the State of Georgia’s new homestead exemption law.

Community members showed up to public hearings and forums to share their opinions about whether the Board of Education, county and certain municipalities should stay in or opt-out of HB 581. ...

Rabun County Board of Education members voted unanimously on Tuesday morning to opt out of the HB 581 Floating Homestead Exemption during a special called meeting. Board members held four public ...

Effingham County made history with its largest-ever delegation to Effingham Days at the Capitol, held on February 9–10, 2025, ...

The Troup County School Board celebrated staff at its Tuesday work session. Teachers, administrative and support staff who ...

House Bill 581 limits property tax hikes but may cut school funding. Chickamauga schools won’t opt out despite risks, aiming to balance quality education and community interests.