There’s an old saying that nothing in life is certain except death and taxes. But two small Hall County cities — Clermont and Lula — with a combined population of less than 4,000, are helping their residents enjoy life more by doing away with some of the most dreaded taxes local governments are prone to levy. However, Gainesville Mayor Danny Dunagan said the two small cities may get by without paying property taxes to their respective cities, but their residents also miss out on many services.