Beginning in Fiscal Year 2022, Fire Services was expanded and a special taxing district for fire services was created that includes the unincorporated area of Lowndes County. Fire Services was moved into a special fund and is supported by a millage from the special tax district. The Board is required annually to set the millage rate for this fire district. The 2024 rate should be set at 2.50 mills which is no change from the prior year.