Infrastructure

The SPLOST program is funding major infrastructure projects in Union County, GA.

Enhancing Community Infrastructure Through SPLOST Investments

The SPLOST program is revolutionizing Union County's infrastructure with groundbreaking infrastructure projects.

Infrastructure Projects Funded Through SPLOST

Replacing the Fisher Field Road Bridge with a Cost-Effective Solution

Union County quickly replaced a condemned bridge on Fisher Field Road by using SPLOST funds and a creative engineering solution. This rapid and cost-effective approach ensured continued access for residents, demonstrating excellent use of taxpayer dollars.

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Glass Recycling for a Greener, More Economical Union County

Union County's innovative recycling center, funded by SPLOST, transforms glass waste into useful sand and pea gravel, saving taxpayers money, reducing landfill use, and demonstrating smart resource management, further establishing the county's commitment to environmental sustainability and economic efficiency.

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Enhancing Union County's Roadways

In Union County, the essential task of maintaining over 800 miles of roads, crucial for safety and visibility, is efficiently managed by the Road Department using a variety of equipment funded by SPLOST, demonstrating a shared financial approach that avoids overburdening property taxpayers.

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Glass Recycling: From Waste to Economic Resource

SPLOST funds supported the establishment of a recycling center that safely turns glass into useful gravel.

Roadways: Ensuring a Safe Path

SPLOST funds ensure the county can purchase lawn mowers and other equipment essential to maintaining road safety.

Bridges: Connecting and Protecting Communities

SPLOST funds are used to reinforce bridges and add infrastructure to foster economic growth.

Investing in Better Infrastructure for Our Community

By improving roads, bridges, and utilities, we are creating safer and more efficient transportation systems, attracting new businesses, and fostering economic growth.

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Without SPLOST funding, we would not have buildings like this. This is a great opportunity for the community and it brings in revenue and people come to play golf and they stay in our town.

Union County's Gem: The Community Center

People do brag about it. They walk in here and they're blown away that this is just nestled up here in our county and that you go in, you walk into our bathrooms, and you just feel like you're in a hotel, a five-star hotel.

Union County's Gem: The Community Center

Meeks Park is an incredible place that helps make the quality of life in Union County second to none.

The Blairsville Sorghum Festival

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Join us in shaping the future of Union County's infrastructure projects. Your voice matters!

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Infrastructure Projects

Transforming Union County through SPLOST-funded infrastructure improvements

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.

SPLOST FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the SPLOST program in Union County, GA.

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How can I get involved in the SPLOST program?

If you are interested in getting involved in the SPLOST program, there are several ways to participate. You can attend public meetings and hearings to voice your opinions and suggestions, join community organizations that advocate for specific projects or initiatives, and stay informed about upcoming SPLOST-related events and opportunities to provide input.

How is SPLOST different from other taxes?

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.

Do voters get to vote on SPLOST?

Yes, voters do have the opportunity to vote on the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST). SPLOST is a financing method for funding capital outlay projects in the county that is approved by local voters. Essentially, it is a program that allows the county to collect an additional sales tax, typically 1%, that is used specifically for predetermined projects such as building new schools, improving roads, or developing parks.

Before a SPLOST can be implemented, it must first be approved by a majority of the county's voters in a referendum. This referendum is usually held in conjunction with other local, state, or federal elections to ensure a broad base of voter participation. The referendum includes detailed information about the specific projects that the SPLOST revenue will fund, giving voters a clear understanding of where their tax dollars will be spent.

SPLOST is a democratic process where voters have a direct say in whether or not they want to implement this additional sales tax for the benefit of their community's infrastructure and development projects.

What happens if SPLOST revenue exceeds its projections?

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.

How can residents stay informed about SPLOST projects and spending?

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.