Library tax rate, higher south Fulton rate approved

Most Fulton residents won't have their property tax rates increased this year by the county government, though they will pay extra for library projects. Unincorporated south Fulton residents will see an increase, which should be absorbed by falling property values and a higher homestead exemption.

The commission voted Thursday to keep the current countywide millage rate at 10.281 and boost the South Fulton Special Services District rate to 8.969, a 0.810 increase, to avoid a shortfall. The library bond rate will be 0.270 -- $21.60 on a $200,000 home.