Tax rate to remain unchanged

The Oconee County tax rate will remain at 215 mills, unchanged from a year ago.  County Council made the decision last night, after receiving Auditor Ken Nix’s annual presentment.  Because of a higher bill due this year from Duke Energy, Nix gave the council the option of lowering the rate by nearly two mills.  By making no cut, the council members get some breathing room if there comes to be a scenario in which they face having to meet an unanticipated need.