NEWS

Certified values for 2022 up 19.67% overall

Published

4 years ago

07/23/2022

By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Montague County certified property values increased overall by 3.4% for 2022. Figures began arriving this week to the taxing entities who can now in earnest begin their calculations for budgets and tax rates.
Property values are based on the values as of Jan. 1, 2022 and do not reflect any activity after that point. Which means recent inflation surges, energy prices, construction costs, Russian war in Ukraine, may not play a significant role.
It appears the ongoing purchase of large and small tracts of land across the county at escalating prices is the primary driving force. The state ratio study also has a big role along with new construction and minerals. The state ratio study relates value in regard to school financing.
There are about a half-dozen subdivisions ranging from 10 to 50 lots each being developed in the county and reportedly every lot has been sold in the larger ones, most of which are located in the northeastern part of the county. Kim Haralson, chief appraiser for the Montague County Tax Appraisal District, said when the preliminary values were released in April these developments were having a big impact on values and they have included a lot of cash buyers. She anticipates another jump next year as new homes or barndominiums go up.

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Home & Garden

Supertunia Tiaras shout look at me

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9 minutes ago

11/05/2026

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The Supertunia Tiara duo debuted in 2025 and in this brief amount of time has become the darling of the landscape. The love and admiration from gardeners across the country including my area of West Georgia and East Alabama has been nothing short of wow.
As much as gardeners treasure their Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunias, Supertunia Pink Tiara and Blue Tiara are here to say look at me! Oh yes, and both are building a trophy case with awards.
At first, it would seem the Supertunia Tiara Petunias were designed with the artist gardener in mind. While that could be true it is most likely that these petunias are so unique and beautiful that any combination or application you try simply looks ready for canvas.

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COUNTY LIFE

Councilors approve park path project

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53 minutes ago

11/05/2026

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The Bowie City Council approved a $950,000 project to improve the walking path at Pelham Park on Oct. 27.
Bowie Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Janis Crawley said the upcoming project will repave 26,277 square feet of pathway in concrete, spanning about 0.6 miles in length.
The work covers the trail section northeast of the Blade, curving past the soccer fields and toward the swimming pool.
Another section goes around the pool and sport courts, then back down toward the Blade. The project will also widen the trail section to eight feet and add a new 36-foot bridge.

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COUNTY LIFE

Montague County sees 56.1% voter turnout in midterms

Published

2 hours ago

11/05/2026

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Montague County voters joined the rest of the state with a tremendous turnout in Tuesday’s elections.
The elections administration office reported with all 10 precincts counted a turnout of 56.01% or 8,732 casting ballots. There are 15,591 registered voters in the county.
While there were no county contested races, there were two city council and two school board elections.
The Bowie City Council has three places on the ballot. Laura Sproles, incumbent, was not challenged for her place two.
Levi Bailey won the precinct one seat with 925 votes. Valerie Thomerson received 328 votes.
In precinct three, Terry Gunter won with 1,027 votes and Glenda Durham was second with 383

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