Warner Robins City Council Takes First Look at Tax Rate That Could Raise Bills as City Revises Budget Plans
Friday, September 11th, 2026
Warner Robins City Council took its first look Tuesday at a proposed property tax increase that city leaders say is tied in part to delayed revenue from a future local-option sales tax.
The proposed rate is 10 mills.
“When it comes to the proposed millage rate for this year, we’re proposing an increase of 1.047 mills from last year,” Mayor LaRhonda Patrick said.
Patrick said city leaders had planned to use revenue from FLOST, or the future local-option sales tax, to fund additional projects and initiatives. However, city officials now expect the money will not be fully available until 2028.
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