O.C.G.A. § 48-5-260: Purpose of part.

It is the purpose and intent of this part to:

(1) Create, provide, and require a comprehensive system for the equalization of taxes on real property within this state by the establishment of uniform state-wide forms, records, and procedures and by the establishment of a competent, full-time staff for each county of this state to:

(A) Assist the board of tax assessors of each county in developing the proper information for setting tax assessments on property;

(B) Maintain the tax assessment records for each county; and

(C) Provide for state-wide duties and qualification standards for such staffs;

(2) Provide for the examination of county tax digests in order to determine whether property valuation is uniform between the counties;

(3) Provide for adjustments and equalizations of property valuations in certain instances;

(4) Provide for state ratio studies by the state auditor; and

(5) Provide for state assistance to counties in implementing this part.