Council to Vote on Distribution of ATAX Money

Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer

Anderson County Council will consider distribution of the Accomodations Tax Funds as part of the first meeting of the year at 6:30 p.m. in the historic courthouse downtown.

Anderson County’s Accommodation (ATAX) Grant funds were up more than 45 percent in the fiscal year 2021-2022, with $956,746 collected from June 2021-May 2022.

The funds, which were requested by various groups in the county, were evaluated by the county ATAX committee based on their potential benefit to tourism in Anderson County.

"The county is ounty is very hapy that the ATAX funds continue to grow every year," said Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns. "These funds are required to be invested back into organizations which promote and improve tourism in the county."

The Anderson County Visitor's Bureau and the Anderson County Museum are among the groups included in ATAX funding. 

Full agenda packet, including requests and committee recommendations, here.

At 6 p.m., an oath of office ceremony will be held for newest Anderson County Councilman, Greg Elgin, who no represents District 3.