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This 1% sales tax referendum is coming up for a vote. It could generate $400M for local schools

Gainesville City School System Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Williams, left, and Hall County Schools Superintendent Will Schofield take questions from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce issues committee Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Gainesville to give an education update. The presentation featured funding initiatives for education in the county and city. - photo by Scott Rogers

01142026 GHCC 5.jpg — Gainesville City School System Superintendent Dr. Jeremy Williams, left, and Hall County Schools Superintendent Will Schofield take questions from the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce issues committee Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Gainesville to give an education update. The presentation featured funding initiatives for education in the county and city. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Hall County school board on Monday, Jan. 12, unanimously approved a resolution to call a referendum to continue collecting a one-penny sales tax known as ESPLOST, which funds most of the district’s construction projects.