Gordon County’s latest financial report shows continued economic growth, with both SPLOST and LOST revenues up over last year.
For the period ending August 31, 2025, SPLOST collections totaled $1,340,935.51, a 7.4% increase from last year, while LOST collections reached $825,060.37, up 7.3%. Officials said the increases reflect strong local development and consumer spending.
Voters will also see three property tax relief measures on the Nov. 4 ballot. The proposals include a Flexible Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) to shift part of the property tax burden to sales tax, renewal of the Education SPLOST (ESPLOST) for school capital projects, and an expanded homestead exemption for residents over 65. Early voting is now underway.
SPLOST PROJECT UPDATES
SPLOST Project Updates
* Ranger Community Center and Playground
o Everything is scheduled to be finished by the end of October
o Dedication in November
* Multi Purpose Ag Facility
o Steel building is erected
o Masonry starts this week
o Arena pad is being worked on this week as well
* Mt Olive Dam Replacement
o Upper pond has been drained
o Road bed has been excavated down by at least 8 feet so far
o Civil Engineer Matt Bailey has begun weekly inspections
* Belwood, Lovers Lane, Boone Ford, Dews Pond, Harmony Church
o 2018 SPLOST – Lovers Lane & Boone Ford
Matt Bailey is working with us on an alternative intersection.
County officials say the community’s rapid growth brings both opportunities and challenges as Gordon County prepares for continued expansion.
