Chattooga County residents overwhelmingly approved the renewal of the Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in Tuesday’s election.
Less than 7% of registered voters participated, but those who did showed strong support for the measure.
A total of 1,016 ballots were cast, with 601 voters participating on Election Day and 415 utilizing early voting. Of those votes, 861 (84.33%) were in favor of extending the SPLOST, while only 158 (15.48%) voted against it.
Funds generated by the SPLOST will be distributed to the county government and the municipalities of Summerville, Lyerly, Menlo, and Trion.
The funds generated will be crucial for maintaining and improving roads, bridges, and other essential infrastructure components in Chattooga County.
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