Tax payment grace period ends June 15

The deadline to pay property taxes in Decatur for the 1st installment of 2016 was June 1.  Although the deadline has passed, Decatur offers a grace period during which no penalties or interest apply to late payments.  That grace period ends on Wednesday, June 15.  Unpaid taxes after that date will accrue a 10 percent penalty and 1 percent interest per month.  To check the status of your account or make an online payment, go to www.decaturgatax.com.  For general information about property taxes in Decatur including a description of other payment options, visit www.decaturga.com/taxes.