ROCKDALE COUNTY PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
August 20, 2025
Rockdale County Lowers Millage Rate
ROCKDALE COUNTY, Ga. – The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners held a public meeting to vote on the proposed millage rate for the 2025 tax year on Tuesday, August 19 at 6 p.m. This decision directly impacts 2025 property tax rates for residents and businesses.
The millage rate is the rate used to calculate local property taxes. One mill represents $1 in tax per $1,000 of assessed property value. This rate is set annually by local government authorities and directly affects how much residents pay in property taxes.
The setting of the millage rate involves multiple local entities, including:
- Rockdale County Board of Commissioners
- Rockdale County Board of Education
- City of Conyers
Each entity sets its portion of the overall millage rate. The Board of Commissioners’ vote determines the County’s share, which helps fund essential services like public safety, court services, road maintenance and county operations.
Current County Millage Rate: 18.69
New 2025 County Millage Rate: 18.284
This reduction is part of the BOC’s ongoing efforts to respond to residents’ concerns about affordability and financial transparency.
“Lowering the millage rate is a direct response to what our residents have been asking for. It’s a step toward building trust and making Rockdale County more affordable for everyone,” said Chairwoman JaNice Van Ness.
“We’ve heard our community, and this moment is about honoring that trust,” said Commissioner Doreen Williams.
“This vote reflects our ongoing promise to serve the people of Rockdale and to put the community first,” said Commissioner Tuwanya Smith.
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