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 legal protections and forces residents outside Mulberry to subsidize services inside the city.
💰 The Financial Impact: The law requires Gwinnett County to permanently maintain stormwater infrastructure within Mulberry at no cost to city residents, despite Mulberry’s charter stating the city should manage its own systems…