Warner Robins raises millage rate, expects $3.65 million

The decision

Warner Robins has raised its millage rate, with the city expecting the change to produce in additional revenue.

A millage rate is used to calculate local property taxes. Raising the rate can increase the amount of revenue collected by the city, depending on the value of taxable property.

Why it matters

The additional revenue will give Warner Robins more for city government than it expected under the previous rate. The change is a local government decision and is separate from any election or candidate campaign.

The city’s tax notices and budget documents will show how the higher rate is applied. Residents can use those records to review the effect on their property taxes and how the city plans to account for the additional revenue.

What comes next

Warner Robins’ budget and tax process will provide the next details about the revenue. The city’s records will show how the is incorporated into city finances.

41NBC News reported on the millage-rate increase and projected additional revenue.