Transforming Union County with the
SPLOST Program
Discover how the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) program is enriching quality of life, enhancing public safety, and improving infrastructure in Union County, GA.
Improving Quality of Life Through SPLOST
The SPLOST program is transforming Union County, GA by enhancing public spaces, supporting community initiatives, and fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment for all residents.
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Improving Public Safety in Union County
With the SPLOST program, Union County is becoming a safer place to live, work, and play. From updated emergency response equipment to enhanced community policing initiatives, SPLOST is used to ensure the well-being of Union County residents.
Improving Infrastructure Through SPLOST Investments
The SPLOST program is building and maintaining Union County's infrastructure, creating a better future for all residents.
Impact Projects
Enhancing Union County's Roadways
Farmer's Market: Preserving Heritage and Sustaining Livelihoods
Exploring the Heart of Union County: The Union County Public Library
SPLOST Supports a Better Union County
SPLOST supports the vision for Union County, Georgia by investing in the infrastructure necessary to sustain economic opportunity, thus contributing to the community's goal of prioritizing education, supporting local businesses and institutions, and fostering prosperity and quality of life for its citizens.
Union County Vision Statement
Union County, Georgia is a hometown focused on its people, putting families first by celebrating its friendly, neighborly charm, providing a safe community, and investing in facilities and services that will provide the quality of life and opportunities for prosperity desired by its citizens.
Union County, Georgia is a rural community respectful of its history and natural beauty, recognizing the value of, and striving to preserve for generations, its mountain setting, its agricultural roots, and its Appalachian heritage.
Union County, Georgia is a community that supports its local businesses and institutions, prioritizing education, partnering with the City of Blairsville, and investing in the infrastructure necessary to sustain economic opportunity.
Union County, Georgia is a community dedicated to open and efficient governance, where residents feel welcome and vested in the well-being of their hometown through fair and bold government.
Reaching the Potential of Union County
Discover how the SPLOST program is enhancing quality of life, public safety, and infrastructure in Union County through tax contributions gathered mostly from tourism.
SPLOST FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the SPLOST program in Union County, GA.
See All FAQsIf you're looking to dive deeper into the specifics of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST), a comprehensive resource is readily available through the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG). They offer a detailed 71-page SPLOST guide on their website, which is an invaluable tool for understanding the intricacies of Georgia’s SPLOST law as outlined in the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) 48-8. This guide is designed to provide clarity and insight into how SPLOST functions, its impact, and its implementation across various communities in Georgia.
If SPLOST revenue exceeds projections, the excess funds must still be used for the specified projects. If all projects are completed and funds remain, they may be used for other capital projects as long as they fall within the scope of the original SPLOST referendum.
SPLOST is different from other taxes in that it is a temporary sales tax that is specifically designated for funding certain projects. Unlike property taxes or income taxes, which are ongoing, SPLOST is only collected for a limited time period and is solely used for the designated purposes outlined in the program.
No, Union County has not designated any Level One projects. While some of the Union County SPLOST projects have been eligible to be designated as Level One projects, the county did not designate them as such in the ballot question or the IGA documents.
Union County provides updates on SPLOST projects and spending through its website, local news releases, and public meetings. The county may also publish newsletters or annual reports detailing the progress and financial status of SPLOST-funded projects.
Understanding the SPLOST Process in Union County
Allocation Overview
Funds from the SPLOST program are allocated and used in Union County.
Public Safety
The SPLOST program contributes to enhancing public safety in Union County.
Infrastructure
The SPLOST program improves infrastructure in Union County.
Quality of Life
The SPLOST program increases the quality of life for residents in Union County.