LAND OWNERS IN CARTER COUNTY ARE GOING TO BE PAYING MORE IN PROPERTY TAXES SOON. THE CARTER COUNTY COMMISSION VOTED LAST NIGHT IN FAVOR OF A 12 CENT PROPERTY TAX INCREASE BRINGING THE TAX RATE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 TO 2.22 CENTS PER $100 OF ASSESSSED VALUE. MOST OF INCREASE WILL GO TOWARD THE 25 MILLION DOLLAR JAIL THAT WAS MANDATED BY AN AGREEMENT THE COUNTY COMMISSION MADE TO SETTLE A FEDERAL OVERCROWDING LAWSUIT.