City of Newnan Council Debates Millage Rate Amidst New Tax Law
Newnan's City Council is considering advertising a 0 millage rate for property taxes, a move complicated by a new state law that restricts how much of the first-year proceeds from a floating local option sales tax (FLOST) can be used for tax relief.
Source: x.com
Newnan's City Council is reportedly considering advertising a 0 millage rate for property taxes. This decision is complicated by a new state law that limits the use of first-year floating local option sales tax (FLOST) proceeds for tax relief. The law reportedly restricts the city to using only five months of estimated FLOST revenue for tax relief, rather than a full year's estimate, according to the Times-Herald.
The City of Newnan, Georgia, operates under a government structure led by Mayor James Shepherd and the City Council. The city provides various local services, manages planning, and oversees development. Communication channels include the official city website (newnanga.gov), an X (formerly Twitter) account, Instagram, and local media outlets such as the Newnan Times-Herald.
The city's X account, @cityofnewnanga, serves as a platform for routine government communications. Recent posts, as of mid-July 2026, have included job openings for positions like Communications Operator with the Newnan Police Department and a Street Maintenance Worker. The account, active since 2009, has approximately 6,513 followers. No posts have been recorded after July 16, 2026.
In other city developments, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the 57 East mixed-use development in downtown Newnan. This project is slated to bring retail, office, residential, and hospitality spaces to the area.
Why it matters — The City Council's decision on the millage rate will directly impact property tax bills for Newnan residents and affect the city's budget and financial planning.
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- Newnan's City Council is set to advertise a 0 millage rate for property taxes
- The law restricts the city to using only five months of estimated FLOST revenue for tax relief, rather than a full year's estimate
- Newnan City Council is considering advertising a 0 millage rate for property taxes.
- A new state law limits the use of first-year FLOST proceeds for tax relief to five months of estimated revenue.
- Groundbreaking occurred for the 57 East mixed-use development in downtown Newnan.
Reported by x.com, newnanga.gov, times-herald.com
