GA HB29

Provides a $10,000 homestead exemption from Colquitt County school district ad valorem taxes for educational purposes for residents of the school district

Exemption applies to homesteads of no more than five contiguous acres and does not apply to taxes used to pay school district bonded indebtedness

Requires residents to file an initial application with the Colquitt County tax commissioner; exemption automatically renews annually while the person occupies the homestead

Replaces the standard homestead exemption under Code Section 48-5-44 but is in addition to any other applicable Colquitt County school district homestead exemptions

Subject to voter approval in a referendum during the 2026 general primary; if approved by majority vote, takes effect January 1, 2027