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O.C.G.A. § 48-5-296: Revenue and Taxation — O.C.G.A. § 48-5-296

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This statute establishes a court procedure allowing 100+ county freeholders to petition a superior court judge to remove a county tax assessor for disqualification, improper duty discharge, or discrimination. The judge holds a hearing and may dismiss the petition or remove the assessor.

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