CARTER COUNTY RESIDENTS WILL LIKELY SEE THEIR PROPERTY TAXES GO UP. THE COUNTY’S BUDGET COMMITTEE SAID THE TAX RATE IS CERTAIN TO INCREASE AT LEAST 12 CENTS IN ORDER TO FUND A NEW JAIL AND A CLASSROOM RENOVATION PROJECT AT UNAKA HIGH SCHOOL. THE CURRENT TAX RATE IS $2.10 PER $100 OF ASSESSED VALUE. THE COMMITTEE WILL SPEND THE NEXT SEVERAL WEEKS DECIDING HOW MANY MORE PENNIES TO ADD IN ORDER TO MEET THE ADDITIOANL REVENUE REQUEST FROM OFFICE HOLDERS AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES.