County sets maximum millage rate

Richard Powell said state revenues aren’t keeping up with growth rates in Columbia County’s operations. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Richard Powell said state revenues aren’t keeping up with growth rates in Columbia County’s operations. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County officials are anticipating a future filled with lots of “belt-tightening” when it comes to the county’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget.

During a Thursday morning special called county commi…