SYLVESTER, Ga. (WALB) - The Worth County Board of Commissioners has scheduled an emergency meeting for Thursday, June 11, at noon at the Worth County Courthouse in Sylvester.

According to county officials, the purpose of the meeting is to discuss a bill that could provide a homestead exemption from Worth County ad valorem taxes for county purposes. Commissioners are also expected to address other county business during the meeting.

The proposed homestead exemption could have an impact on county taxpayers, making the discussion an important topic for residents throughout Worth County.

County officials say the meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to attend and learn more about the proposal and other matters that may come before the board.

The emergency meeting will begin at 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, at the Worth County Courthouse in Sylvester.

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