Fannin County’s second public hearing on the county commissioners’ millage rate plan failed to draw any opposition to the courthouse Tuesday, August 17.
As was the case with the previous hearing, no one spoke in opposition.
Commission Chairman Jamie Hensley said the plan to hold the millage rate at the current level instead of using a rollback amount represents a decision to “accept the growth” that is occurring in Fannin County.
He said the revenue the county will receive will be used to bring 42 full-time employees “up to what I call a livable wage.”
And speaking to the county’s growth, Chief Land Development Officer Marie Woody said she is currently reviewing plans for three new subdivisions containing 326 acres. The largest of those is about 200 acres and the smallest about 55.
County Attorney Lynn Doss referenced a study she had seen recognizing Blue Ridge Lake as the most expensive to live on in the state. She said the average selling price for a home on the lake is $1.19 million and the most expensive to be sold to date went for $5.119 million.
The commissioners were scheduled to hold a final hearing on holding the millage rate at the current level prior to their regular meeting Tuesday, August 24.