BOC cuts tax rate to balance higher property valuations

Jones County Commissioners had more good news for taxpayers at the conclusion of last week’s meeting with a rollback of the tax rate.The Aug. 20 meeting was called to order by Board of Commissioners Chairman Chris Weidner, and Jones County CFO Lavita Crutchfield led the opening prayer and pledge. All commissioners attended the meeting.The adoption of the millage rate was the fin...