Bulloch officials suggest 9th penny sales tax to roll back property tax–eventually - Statesboro Herald

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Bulloch officials suggest 9th penny sales tax to roll back property tax–eventually

‘OLOST’ would require state legislation and local agreement

The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners and staff convene their July 5 meeting, where a possible ninth penny of sales tax was advocated during public comments time by Lawton Sack and then noted briefly by County Manager Tom Couch, who first suggested the “Son of OLOST” approach about a year ago. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

County — The Bulloch County Board of Commissioners and staff convene their July 5 meeting, where a possible ninth penny of sales tax was advocated during public comments time by Lawton Sack and then noted briefly by County Manager Tom Couch, who first suggested the “Son of OLOST” approach about a year ago. - photo by SCOTT BRYANT/staff

Facing criticism for increasing property taxes, some Bulloch County officials are eyeing the prospect of a ninth penny of sales tax on nonexempt items.

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