WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Woodstock property owners should expect a cheaper property tax bill next year.

The city council chose to adopt the lowest tax rate in more than 30 years on Monday, while voting to approve the 2026 fiscal year millage rate.

The approved millage rate includes voter-approved Parks Bonds for new parks and trails and will continue to fund public safety and infrastructure, the city said.

Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell explained that the city's strong downtown development helped shape the tax decrease, adding that business revenues more than doubled in five years. This helped the city simultaneously invest in services and reduce the burden on homeowners.

According to the city's Chief Financial Officer Ron Shelby, strong growth in 2025 exceeded budget estimates, making room

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