Jeromie Hartline

The FY2026 budget for the City of Cartersville focuses on controlling expenditures while maintaining service levels. It includes salary adjustments, additional staff, and a decrease in the millage rate. The budget addresses increased costs of commodities and funds renewal and extensions of the city's utility infrastructure. Capital projects have increased due to projects like the Hyundai-SK gas line, Northside recreation building, new city hall, and expansions at the Water Pollution Control Plant and Water Treatment Plant. Funding is allocated for community agencies, including the Cartersville/Bartow Library and the City/County Economic Development.