‘Worst of the Worst’ of Macon’s Blighted Properties May Be Charged Much Higher Tax
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
Macon-Bibb County may get a new blight tax.
The higher property tax — seven times the current millage rate — is being proposed as a way to get owners to remove or remodel dilapidated buildings. Macon’s blight tax would be a step toward addressing a county-wide problem, Commissioner Joe Allen said.
