🏡 The Gist: Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 333, allowing a referendum on creating the city of Mulberry in Gwinnett County, emphasizing local control without new property taxes.

📜 The Details: Signed Tuesday, the bill enables northeast Gwinnett residents to vote on Mulberry’s cityhood. Advocates, including House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Sen. Clint Dixon, cite benefits like enhanced local zoning control. The legislation promises no additional property taxes for the proposed city’s residents.

🔍 The Big Picture: This move is part of a larger trend towards localized governance in Georgia, with communities seeking direct oversight of planning and development issues.

💡 Why It Matters: Mulberry’s potential cityhood represents a growing preference for local decision-making in urban and community planning, offering a model for balancing autonomy and fiscal responsibility.

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🗳️ What’s Next?: The bill sets the stage for a forthcoming referendum where Gwinnett County voters will decide on Mulberry’s cityhood status.