Holly Springs votes to reduce millage rate

Holly Springs home and business owners will be getting a slight break on property taxes for 2014. The City Council this week voted to lower the millage rate from 6.055 to an even 6 mills, a move made possible by growth in the city’s tax digest. City Manager Rob Logan said most taxpayers will see a droop of “a few dollars.” Tax notices go out in about two weeks.

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