I’m going to hand this question over to the mob, since I’m not entirely sure why the increase was so large.  We saw a similar jump on our DeKalb tax bill.  A City of Decatur resident writes in…

Anybody but me notice a big jump on their DeKalb property tax bill? I understood the increase to 26%, but my bill reflects a 40% increase. Just wondering…

First off, I thought that Decatur’s millage increase was just 7%.  Secondly, I thought that Decatur residents’ increase would be mitigated since we had opted out of paying for many DeKalb services.  What am I missing?

From the Decatur BBQ, B&B website…

Mark your calendar for August 20, 2011, and don’t miss the 11th Annual Dekalb Medical Decatur Barbeque, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival, at Harmony Park in Decatur. The gates open at 4:00pm and there will be live music until 10:00pm. Kids 10 and under admitted free. Please note that no outside coolers will be permitted on the site.

Decatur’s 11th Annual Dekalb Medical Decatur Barbeque, Blues, & Bluegrass Festival is brought to you by three non-profit groups: the Community Center of South Decatur, the Oakhurst Neighborhood Association and the Decatur Recreation Department. All proceeds of the festival will be invested directly into the Decatur community.

• When: Saturday, August 20 – 4pm-10pm
• Location: Harmony Park in Oakhurst, south of downtown Decatur [map]
• Scrumptious Food: BBQ by Community Q, Fox Brothers and Black Tie BBQ
• Cold Beer: Fat Tire Amber Ale, Mothership Organic Wit, Ranger IPA, New Belgium Seasonal

Entry Fee: 21 and Older: $10: On-Line ticket price / $15: ‘Day Of’ ticket price / 10 to 20 – $5 /Children under 10 admitted FREE!

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