Renewal of 1% Educational Sales Tax
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Education Quality
Clarke County schools could renew a 1% sales tax for up to five years, raising up to $215 million for buildings, buses, safety, and technology. Shoppers would keep paying this tax, and the district could borrow up to $75 million.
Proposed by: Clarke County Board of Education (resolution of June 11, 2026)
The elected school board for Clarke County schools. On June 11, 2026 it voted to ask voters to renew a 1% sales tax for school buildings (ESPLOST). Georgia requires a public vote.
Source: accgov.com
A YES vote means
Renew the 1% school sales tax for up to five years to raise up to $215 million for school projects and allow up to $75 million in district borrowing.
A NO vote means
Reject the sales tax renewal and the proposed district borrowing. The current school sales tax would end when its term expires.
Source: accgov.com