Athens-Clarke County Commissioners have received the latest budget blueprint from Athens Mayor Kelly Girtz. The Mayor’s budget plan include General Fund Operating and Capital Budget that totals $166.4 million for FY23, which is 12.1% higher than last year’s County spending plan. Mayor Girtz is calling for a one-half mill reduction in the Athens-Clarke County property tax rate. The County’s new budget year begins July 1.

From the Athens-Clarke Co government website…

The Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Mayor’s Recommended Budget for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 for the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government (ACCGov) has been submitted to the Commission for review. This budget is balanced and includes a General Fund Operating and Capital Budget that totals $166.4 million for FY23, which is 12.1% higher than the FY22 level. See more here.