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College Park strives to maintain millage rate

By Dionne Kinch
Sept 6, 2016

The city of College Park said it intends to maintain the millage rate for property taxes at 12.619 mills, the rate maintained since 2012.

There will be three public hearings to discuss the rate and receive feedback from residents. The first meeting will be held during the city council meeting at 6 p.m. Sept. 6, the second at 6 p.m. Sept. 19 and the last at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3. All hearings will take place at College Park City Hall Council Chambers, 3667 Main Street.

Information: www. collegeparkga.com.

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