Most of the major jurisdictions in metro Atlanta have adopted or are considering to adopt millage rates that are either the same or slightly lower in 2016 compared to 2015:
Atlanta: Net decrease
Cobb Board of Education: Increase
Cobb County: Decrease
Decatur: Decrease
Decatur Board of Education: No change
DeKalb Board of Education: No change
DeKalb County: Decrease
Fulton Board of Education: No change
Gwinnett Board of Education: No change
Gwinnett County: Decrease
Marietta: Decrease
Marietta Board of Education: No change
Most of the proposed decreases in millage rates will be offset because property values are on the rise throughout the area. However, Gwinnett County is considering a decrease in the millage rate large enough to offset their rising values.
Overall, city and county governments appear likelier to approve a millage rate decrease this year, while the school systems intend to keep their millage rates steady. One exception is the Cobb County board of education, which is considering an increase.
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