Wayne County Board of Equalization Members Needed

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 48-5-311, Wayne County is seeking qualified citizens to serve on the Wayne County Board of Equalization.

The Board of Equalization is a panel of citizens responsible for hearing and deciding appeals filed by taxpayers regarding property tax assessments. These appeals may involve questions related to property value, taxability, uniformity of assessment, or denial of exemptions.

Members of the Board of Equalization serve an important role in ensuring fairness and impartiality in the property tax appeal process. Board members must be residents of Wayne County and must be willing to attend required state-approved training prior to serving.

Duties of the Board include:

Hearing property tax assessment appeals from taxpayers
Reviewing evidence presented by both the taxpayer and the County Board of Tax Assessors
Rendering impartial decisions based on applicable laws and facts presented at the hearing

Individuals interested in serving on the Wayne County Board of Equalization may submit their name and contact information for consideration by the Wayne County Grand Jury, which is responsible for appointing members to the Board.

For additional information or to express interest in serving, please contact:

Wayne County Superior Clerk of Court
Attention: Frances Yeargan
262 East Walnut Street
Jesup, Georgia 31546
Phone: (912) 427-5930

Submissions should be received by: March 27, 2026, by 10:00 a.m.

Wayne County encourages all qualified citizens interested in public service to apply.