CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - Chatham County voters said yes to a referendum that will allow homeowners to apply for a new homestead exemption.

Georgia legislators who pushed for it, say it will freeze the school tax value.

Republican Representative Republican Representative Jesse Petrea told us this will have a direct impact on Chatham County property owners, specifically when it comes to school taxes. The Chatham County schools tax relief act passed election night with 79% of the vote.

This exemption will use the property’s base-year value to determine school taxes. Previously, it would be calculated based on annual increases in inflation. The school system has raised concerns about whether they’ll be able to collect enough money to fund schools.

Following the vote, no one on the sch

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