Do I pay Johns Creek taxes if I leave the state before closing?

Property tax on a Johns Creek home is tied to ownership, not residency, so moving out of state before closing does not change what is owed on the property itself. Georgia does have a separate withholding requirement on real estate sales by nonresidents, though this site does not have a verified current rate to quote for that withholding. Ask your closing attorney to confirm exactly what applies to your situation before you leave. Proration of the property tax bill between buyer and seller is handled at closing either way.