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Sep 8, 2025·BoardMeeting
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George County Public Budget Hearing
The George County Board of Supervisors held a public budget hearing for FY 2026. The presentation included a discussion about a drop in the millage rate over the past 25 years, the impact of the MS Department of Revenue's increased property values, and the county-wide millage breakdown. The budget for the Sheriff Department was addressed. Projects from FY 2025 were reviewed, including the New Merrill Bridge, Old Hwy. 63 North paving, the new 911 Dispatch Center, Grain Elevator & River Road Improvement Project, New VFD Pumper Trucks, East Wilkerson Ferry Road Improvement Project, Five Beat Fire Hydrant Project, New Soccer Complex, and a new Railroad & Trucking Expansion in the Industrial Park.
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George County Board of Supervisors Public Budget Hearing
The public budget hearing for FY 2025 included a presentation covering the county-wide millage rate, its breakdown across various sectors such as the General Fund, School District, Road & Bridge, and others like MGCCC, Hospital, and Volunteer Fire Department. Discussions also covered the allocation of the General Fund to county courts, the Sheriff Department, and other essential services. The solid waste department's millage and the road & bridge millage were reviewed, including how funds are divided among districts. The budget also accounted for county projects from FY 2024, such as the New Merrill Bridge, Agricola Multi-Purpose Community Center, and grants for industrial park development.
Sep 12, 2023·BoardMeeting
Board
George County Board of Supervisors Public Budget Hearing
The public budget hearing for FY 2024 covered the county-wide millage, ad valorem tax revenue, and new growth revenue from Enviva Lucedale. The hearing also addressed infrastructure, utility taxes, motor vehicle property taxes, and home/residential property taxes. The millage breakdown included allocations for the General Fund, MGCCC, Road & Bridge, Volunteer Fire Department, School District, Hospital, and Solid Waste. The General Fund covers various county departments and services, while the Solid Waste Department is reinstating a mill for contingency and maintenance. The Road & Bridge allocation has decreased, with funds being reallocated to the General Fund and Sheriff Department. The county's total budget has increased, with additional information available on the county's website.
Sep 13, 2022·BoardMeeting
Board
George County Board of Supervisors Public Budget Hearing
The public budget hearing for FY 2023 covered the county-wide millage, which is set at 122.23. The millage breakdown includes allocations for the General Fund, School District, Road & Bridge, MGCCC, Hospital, Volunteer Fire Department, and other categories. The school district receives 40.5 percent of the mills, maintaining its FY 2022 funding level. An increase of 2.5 mills to the General Fund was approved to rebuild emergency reserves and increase the Sheriff's budget for pay raises. The Solid Waste Department will not receive millage in FY 2023, with those funds reallocated to the General Fund. The Road & Bridge allocation is divided evenly among the five districts. The hearing also addressed how the millage affects property taxes and noted the county's total budget has increased by $15.7 million from FY 2022 to FY 2023.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
