Athens-Clarke Mayor Kelly Girtz releases 2022 budget proposal
One of the largest sources of revenue for Athens-Clarke is property taxes, which are calculated by an annual millage rate. The proposed budget would keep the rate at 13.70 mills. All but one local government area will see an increase in funding under Girtz’s budget plan. Cultural and recreation funding would decrease by 0.4%, or $35,347. General government, public works and housing and development would see the largest budget increases, each at nearly 5%. The budget plan pegs $1.4 million to fund the vehicle-replacement program, which includes both public safety and non-public safet...