INSIDER: Bulloch Tax Commissioner Candidate Leslie Deal Akins

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Leslie was born and raised in Bulloch County. She earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from Georgia Southern University. Akins lives in Statesboro with her husband, Stan, and their four children. Leslie attends Connection Church, where she works in the Children’s Ministry, Guest Services Team, and also as a Connect Group leader.

Leslie Akins most recently worked as a delinquent tax administrator in the Bulloch County Tax Commissioner's Office.

Leslie Akins currently serves as the Bulloch County Tax Commissioner. She was first elected in 2020 and is seeking reelection.

Plans to continue the practice of having a tax sale in the fall of each year.

Plans to work closely with the Chief Tax Assessor's Office.

- Plans to continue the practice of having a tax sale in the fall of each year.
- Plans to work closely with the Chief Tax Assessor's Office.

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Leslie D. Akins

Tax Commissioners are elected at the county level, and their job is to oversee most phases of the taxing process. These responsibilities include billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes, solid waste fees, public utilities, and renewing your vehicle tag. Notably, the Tax Commissioner does not determine how much taxes you pay. Because taxes are a source of revenue for counties, the tax commissioners’ work is ultimately beneficial to individual cities, education, transportation, and other local services. In addition to administering tax laws, the department is responsible for enforcing laws and  regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Georgia as well as motor vehicle license plate and title administration.

Bulloch Tax Commissioner, Republican Primary

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