Statesboro Leaders Warn of HB 1166's Impact on Services

City leaders in Statesboro are sounding the alarm over Georgia House Bill eleven sixteen, which threatens local funding for key services by capping property tax increases at three percent without voter approval. The citys general fund totals twenty-seven million dollars, with property taxes covering about nine million dollars, largely supporting public safety. Leaders worry the cap would limit their ability to handle rising costs and pay off debts, potentially impacting essential services. They also question if the bill would truly provide tax relief for residents, as it might just shift the burden to other taxes. The council passed a resolution urging state lawmakers to reconsider, as the bill is still being debated in the Georgia Legislature.

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