If you haven’t paid your county property taxes and want to avoid the 5 percent penalty, you will need to make those payments soon.

The Russell County Sheriff’s Office is reminding County property owners that the last day to pay property taxes and avoid the 5 percent penalty is December 31st.

Any mailed payments must be postmarked by Dec. 31st to avoid the penalty, which will be added onto bills beginning January 1st, 2026.

Property taxes can be paid by credit card, check or cash. Credit card payments will include a small fee.