Johns Creek to intervene in Fulton County temporary tax-collection petition; hearing set for Aug. 4

Assistant City Manager Kaye Love briefed the council on a Fulton County petition asking the Superior Court for a temporary collection order that would permit the county to issue 2026 tax bills before completing the official tax digest. Love said intervening would ensure Johns Creek is entitled to any relief granted by the court and would authorize the city attorney to take necessary legal steps. "The temporary collection order will allow Fulton County to go ahead and issue tax bills based on the values in their system as of that date," Love said.

Love told council the county could issue bills using last year's values and then adjust bills or issue refunds if necessary; when asked whether refunds would be automatic, Love answered, "It will be automatically done." The county hearing on the petition was set for Tuesday, Aug. 4. Council moved, seconded and passed a resolution authorizing intervention and related legal actions so the city can participate in the court proceedings.