School Board Rolls Back Millage Rate

The Meriwether County Board of Education voted to roll back the millage rate for 2026 at their August 28 meeting.
The Board approved the rollback rate of 16.62 mills, down from 16.816 in 2025. This reflects the lower rate for the upcoming year.
The School Board also approved participation in a state-funded Tad Health pilot program for the 2026-27 school year. The contract was executed with onboarding, processing fees and program terms clarified. The new initiative will bring additional health-focused resources to students while utilizing state funding.
On Wednesday, September 9, the bleachers at Manchester High School will become the setting for a meaningful tribute honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Manchester Fire Chief Ben Williams received Board approval to host the commemorative stair-climbing event from 8:45 to 10 a.m. Participants will walk approximately 323 zig-zagging steps in a chain-style climb, a powerful physical reminder of the courage and sacrifice shown by first responders to the terrorist attack on 9/11.
Manchester Police will provide support and a public safety presence, with the gates opened for participating public safety personnel.
Last year, between ten and fifteen local participants took part. All required insurance documentation was provided and forwarded to District staff, with the Board requesting a copy for its records.
The event will give the community the chance to climb together, remember together, and honor those who never came home.