Toombs County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for a referendum

Toombs County voters control redevelopment powers

The law requires a November 4, 2025, referendum on giving Toombs County all powers under Georgia’s Redevelopment Powers Law. These include community redevelopment, tax allocation districts, tax allocation bonds, and other financial obligations. Approval by more than half of votes cast makes these powers effective immediately, provided the election follows the law’s requirements. Otherwise, the powers do not take effect, and the Act is automatically repealed on January 1, 2026. The election superintendent must publish the date, purpose, and ballot information at least 90 days before the vote. Notice must also run once a week for two weeks in the official county newspaper. Toombs County pays election costs, and the superintendent must certify the result to the Secretary of State. The law specifies no projects, funding amounts, or direct household payments or charges.