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🏛️ Why It Matters: Senate Bill 138 creates special rules for how Gwinnett County must handle services for the newly formed city of Mulberry. County leaders claim the law strips important legal protections and forces residents outside Mulberry to subsidize services inside the city.
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Gwinnett County Fights New Law Over Mulberry City Transition

by B.T. ClarkMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Gwinnett County officials plan to sue the state over a new law they say unfairly burdens taxpayers across the county to benefit one city. 🏛️ Why It Matters: Senate Bill 138 creates special rules for how Gwinnett County must handle services for the newly formed city of Mulberry. County leaders claim the law strips important […]

📊 The Gist: A new study by Valdosta State University has highlighted potential financial hurdles for the proposed city of Mulberry, contrasting with an earlier feasibility study prepared by a private consulting firm.
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Valdosta State Study Reveals Financial Challenges for Proposed City of Mulberry

by Thom ChandlerMay 3, 2024May 3, 2024
🏡 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.
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Governor Kemp Signs Bill for Mulberry Cityhood Vote

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024
🏡 The Gist: The Georgia House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 333, proposing the creation of the City of Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, pending Governor Brian Kemp's approval.
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City of Mulberry Proposal Awaits Brian Kemp’s Signature

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 8, 2024February 8, 2024
The Georgia Senate voted Thursday on Senate Bill 333, allowing the creation of a new city called Mulberry to be placed on the ballot in Gwinnett County. The bill passed despite pushback from other Gwinnett senators.
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The City of Mulberry in Gwinnett County is One Step Closer to Reality

by Amanda Andrews | GPBFebruary 4, 2024February 4, 2024
🔍 The Gist: Legislation for a new city named Mulberry in northeastern Gwinnett County, Georgia, has sparked a mix of support and opposition. Advocates highlight local control over planning and zoning, while critics fear it could disrupt Gwinnett County's service delivery and existing city agreements.
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Mulberry: Gwinnett’s Potential 17th City Spurs Debate

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 24, 2024January 24, 2024
House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, R-Auburn, and state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Gwinnett, announced legislation, Senate Bill 333, to create Mulberry, saying a study from Atlanta-based KB Advisory Group found that the city would be "financially feasible" without implementing a city property tax. Efstration's office retained KB Advisory Group to analyze the potential fiscal feasibility of the new city.
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A New City in Gwinnett County? What We Know About Mulberry

by T.A. DeFeo | The Center SquareJanuary 13, 2024

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