City of Hartwell cuts property taxes 4 to 5 percent

  • Hartwell City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 general fund budget on Oct. 7, to include a millage rate rollback and 4-5 percent decrease in property taxes for Hartwell citizens.
    Hartwell City Council unanimously voted to adopt the 2025 general fund budget on Oct. 7, to include a millage rate rollback and 4-5 percent decrease in property taxes for Hartwell citizens.

    At the Oct. 7 Hartwell City Council meeting, Mayor Brandon Johnson made a significant announcement: property taxes will be cut by between 4-5 percent  for 2025.

    This announcement was made before t…