A story clarified

Here’s a clarification of a 96.3/WGOG NEWS story on the 2014 tax levy, as considered this week by Oconee County Council.  We reported that Auditor Ken Nix recommended a one mill increase in thec 2014 levy.  Nix told council that based on current assessments it would be necessary for the council to raise taxes by one mill to fund the 2014-15 budget.  Council, however, chose to maintain millage at the current level.  As Nix stated, it’s the duty of council to approve millage and it’s his duty to set the millage.