Cherokee County sales tax rebates lag behind statewide average

Based on sales tax rebates from the State Comptroller's office, the economy in Cherokee County lagged behind the statewide average during the busy, holiday season..

For purchases made in December and sales tax remitted to Austin in January, the Cherokee County average is down 7.10 percent. For a detailed report on sales tax rebates in, including year-todate reports, see pg. 2A.