Metro Atlanta Tax Commissioner Dies at Age 59

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Tuesday, June 30th, 2026

Forsyth County Tax Commission Matthew Ledbetter has died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Forsyth County announced Sunday. He was 59

Ledbetter served nearly 21 years as the county's tax commissioner.

He took office on Jan. 1, 2005, and was serving his sixth term after being re-elected in 2024.

Forsyth County's leaders are mourning Ledbetter's loss.

Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John said Ledbetter "spent decades serving others, both through his office and throughout the community, in ways many may never fully know."

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