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Seniors haven’t given up on school tax break

BOE members slated to give Wilson their input Thursday

After speaking in favor of an age-based exemption from school property taxes for senior citizens, Bill Emley sits with wife Debbie while listening to other speakers during an August School Board meeting. Citizens had their say, both for and against, during the public comment portion of the meeting.

seniors — After speaking in favor of an age-based exemption from school property taxes for senior citizens, Bill Emley sits with wife Debbie while listening to other speakers during an August School Board meeting. Citizens had their say, both for and against, during the public comment portion of the meeting.

Leaders in a drive to exempt senior citizens from the school-funding portion of Bulloch County’s property tax aren’t dropping the issue but say they want an answer from the Board of Education.

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