River Street Businesses Get Final Green Light to Create Improvement District, Collect Taxes

Friday, December 15th, 2023

Georgia state lawmakers have given River Street businesses the green light to tax themselves and make improvements in that popular part of the city.

During this month’s special called session at the Georgia State House, Chatham County’s delegation passed a bill allowing River Street businesses to create a Community Improvement District. That improvement district, or CID, would allow business owners to levy a tax on themselves and use that money for improvements along River Street. Aiming to boost public safety, lighting and cleanliness.

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