Council Oks $370K in Projects from ATAX Funds

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Anderson County council approved more than $370,000 in funding for 50 tourism/events-related project as part of Tuesday’s meeting.

The funds from the Accommodation Tax money generated by visitor who stayed in Anderson lodging locations during events. This year’s funds were up $27,000 from the previous year.

Council also approved tax incentives for expanding broadband in areas of the county still unserved.

County Council Chairman Brett Sanders recapped the meeting for the Anderson Observer.