INTENT TO OPT OUT OF HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
The Taylor County Board of Commissioners intends to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for Taylor County. All concerned citizens are invited to the public hearing on this matter to be held at the Taylor County Annex Bldg., 7 Ivy St, Butler, GA on January 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Times and places of additional public hearings on this matter are at the Taylor County Board of Commissioners Annex Bldg., 7 Ivy St, Butler, GA on January 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. and February 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. before the regular meeting.
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JULY 2024 - JUNE 2025 YEARLY OPERATING BUDGET RESOLUTION
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2024 Tax Digest 5-year History of Levy
Welcome to Taylor County. Our unique pocket of Georgia provides easy access to the amenities of larger cities within a serene and secure setting. Taylor County is perfect for raising a family, starting a business, and engaging with nature.
Midway between Macon and Columbus, Taylor County and the cities of Butler and Reynolds comprise a supportive, welcoming community centered around small-town living.
Taylor County offers:
- a comprehensive school system
- a wealth of outdoor recreation opportunities
- an established agricultural base
- a relatively low cost of living
- and a safe environment
Taylor County residents have opportunities to thrive and prosper in life and commerce.
Taylor County was created from Macon, Marion, and Talbot counties in 1852 and named for Zachary Taylor. Taylor‘s victory in the Mexican War Battle of Buena Vista boosted him toward the presidency of the United States. Butler, the county seat, is named for another figure in that conflict, General William Orlando Butler. In addition to Butler and Reynolds, Taylor County includes the unincorporated communities of Mauk, Howard, Rupert, and Potterville.
Please explore our website to learn more about Taylor County services and connect to the county departments and community resources you need.
NOTICE OF INITIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS for TAYLOR COUNTY’S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE:
Taylor County, the City of Butler, and the City of Reynolds are initiating an update to their joint comprehensive plan. This is to maintain current lists of needs and opportunities, confirm community goals, confirm preferred land uses, and update each jurisdiction’s five-year community work program. Local elected officials can use the finished document to guide policy and management decisions directed toward implementing important economic development and revitalization initiatives. Initial public hearings will be held in conjunction with the Taylor County Commissioner’s meeting Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., 7 Ivy Street, Butler, GA 31006, and the City of Butler’s council meeting, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 7:00 p.m., 12 Cedar Street, Butler, GA 31006. For additional information, contact clerks’ offices in each jurisdiction. The public is encouraged to attend and participate in these important meetings and the update process. The previous plan may be reviewed at: Taylor County Comprehensive Plan 2019-2028
CodeRED
Taylor County has licensed the CodeRED Community Notification System and CodeRED Weather Warning service to help disseminate important or critical information and alert citizens in the path of severe thunderstorms, flash floods, and tornados. CodeRED's Weather Warning is an opt-in-only weather warning product that taps into the National Weather Service's Storm-Based Warnings. CodeRED Weather Warning automatically alerts affected citizens in the path of severe weather just moments after a warning has been issued.
We encourage all residents and businesses to sign up for this FREE service.
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For more information please email info@taylorcountyga.com, or contact Pam Harris (478) 862-5127 or Rex Robinson (478) 862-3809
E-Verify #191533
Authorization Date 2/18/2009
