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City proposes keeping property tax rate unchanged By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — Johns Creek councilmembers agreed at a June 6 work session to advertise the existing tax rate of 3.986 mills for this year, creating a ceiling but not a floor. Property taxes are set through millage rates. One mill equals $1 of property taxes for every $1,000 of assessed valuation. While the county has yet to provide a preliminary 2023 tax digest for Johns Creek, homeowners whose property values have risen may pay a higher tax bill if the city’s advertised tax rate is approved. Councilmembers have another two months to gather information on how much the tax levy would generate in revenues as the county completes its assessment of property values.
The council can adjust the mill levy downward before settling on a final tax rate in August when it has a clearer picture of actual property values. Residential property taxable values in North Fulton County can only increase by 3 percent or the Consumer Price Index, whichever is lower. Johns Creek Finance Director Ronnie Campbell said the millage rate has a “cascading effect” on both the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget and Fiscal Year 2024 budget. Because this year’s budget anticipates holding a steady millage rate, the city is expected to use surplus funds left over from this year’s budget to compensate for any shortfalls if a lower millage rate is adopted. The discussion on the potential use of property tax stabilization
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Johns Creek Finance Director Ronnie Campbell presents an advertised millage rate of 3.986 mills at the City Council work session June 6. The council agreed to the recommendation, creating a ceiling for the new millage rate.
Johns Creek to hold first ever Juneteenth celebration June 17 By AMBER PERRY amber@appenmedia.com JOHNS CREEK, Ga. — To celebrate Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of the country’s enslaved African Americans, Johns Creek is hosting a special event at Newtown Park June 17. The celebration will run from 3-9 p.m. at the Mark Burkhalter
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Amphitheater. Performances include anthems, a gospel choir, storytelling, violin, a student step routine, rap and poem performance, spoken word and jazz. There will be a fish fry, barbecue and Italian ice, as well as vendors selling crafts and other products. The Johns Creek Arts Center will be on-site with crafts for kids and face painting. The event is set to have a Book Fair as
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well, filled with local African American authors. The mayor is set to welcome visitors at 3:20 p.m. “I am grateful to the team of resident volunteers that have collaborated with the city staff to plan this event,” Johns Creek Mayor John Bradberry said. “I am looking forward to celebrating the freedom, unity and peace that this important event in American history
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