SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Leaders of coastal Georgia’s largest county will tax residents in unincorporated areas to provide fire service.
Chatham County commissioners voted Friday to cover $11.5 million in costs of Chatham Fire, a private group, out of county reserves.
The county will then impose a fee on property tax bills for residents in unincorporated areas.
Commissioners voted for the fee instead of a plan that would have allowed court action and fines to enforce payment of what have been voluntary subscriptions.
