Screven County commissioners approve tax-collection agreement, waive penalties and OK Ag Center IGA

Sylvania, Ga. — At its Jan. 14 meeting, the Screven County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a set of administrative agreements and a resolution affecting tax administration and school facilities.

Commissioner Ben Thompson moved to approve an agreement with the City of Sylvania that allows the county Tax Commissioner to bill and collect municipal ad valorem taxes; Commissioner Justin Smith seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The meeting record notes no additional details about fee arrangements or administrative implementation.

Commissioner J.C. Warren moved to adopt a resolution authorizing the Tax Commissioner to waive penalties and interest; Commissioner Edwin Lovett seconded and the board adopted the resolution by unanimous vote. The resolution is recorded in the county minute book (page not specified in the transcript).

The board also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Screven County Board of Education covering repairs to and use of the county Ag Center. Commissioner Ben Thompson moved and Commissioner Mike Dixon seconded; the motion carried unanimously.

Each item passed without recorded dissent or extended debate. Implementation details (cost-sharing, administrative procedures, or minute-book citation for the resolution) were not specified in the transcript.