Thursday, January 30, 2025

Oconee School Board Member Says Board Followed Dictate Of Law In Stating Intent To Opt Out Of Floating Homestead Exemption

***Final Decision Not Made, Hammock Said***

The Oconee County Board of Education was following the procedures set out in law when it announced on Jan. 2 that it intended to opt out of the statewide floating homestead exemption, Board Member Ryan Hammock said on Monday evening.

“In reality, what we are doing is trying to make a decision on do we want to opt out or not,” Hammock said.