Rep. Mike Jacobs addresses the details of Brookhaven
Jacobs answers question about taxes and services for proposed city
Editor's note: Below, Rep. Mike Jacobs answers some common questions about the proposed city of Brookhaven in a recent posting on his website. Jacobs addresses how the new city could affect the county's tax structure and what services the city can provide. The cityhood bill was passed by the General Assembly on March 29. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature. If approved it would be sent to voters in Brookhaven on whether to incorporate. Click here to read the final version of the cityhood bill, HB 636. Q: How will cityhood affect my property taxes? A: It will reduce your overall property tax burden as compared to what is paid in unincorporated DeKalb County. Becoming a city does not add new taxes to your property tax bill. Instead…
