Lakefront property owners protesting the new assessments on the value of their homes along Lake Lanier have been waiting and waiting for their appeals to be heard. And following a few delays — more than 5,000 appeals were made this year ­— Hall County will begin sending out revised tax assessment notices Sept. 18. “We’re being deliberate in the process and making sure we inspect each property carefully and take everything into consideration,” Chief Assessor Steve Watson said.