RICHMOND HILL, Ga. (WSAV) - Richmond Hill City Council voted to roll back their current millage rate, despite originally announcing a proposed property tax increase.

After several public hearings, city council opted not to keep the millage rate at the same level as years past at a meeting Tuesday.

"I would love to own a home here. This is my home, but with rising prices and lack of affordable options, that dream for me has been out of reach," a Richmond Hill resident who spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting said. "When property taxes go up, it doesn't just affect homeowners. It pushes rent higher. It makes housing even less affordable, and it closes the door for families like mine."

The effort to persuade council to roll back the rate was spearheaded by local residents

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