GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Georgia lawmakers have voted to approve a new city in northern Gwinnett County.
The Georgia House of Representatives approved the City of Mulberry by a vote of 101-63 on Thursday. The bill is now awaiting Governor Brian Kemp’s signature.
House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Auburn) is helping to lead the charge toward the creation of a new city called Mulberry that would border Braselton and parts of Auburn and Dacula.
A major selling point for Efstration is the city would exist without adding new taxes.
“There would be no city property taxes as part of this proposal,” Efstration said.
The study estimates the city of Mulberry could generate $9.4 million in revenue annually.
In contrast, the study estimates the city would have yearly expenses totaling nearly $8 million.
Mulberry would instantly be the second biggest city in Gwinnett County and the most affluent based on median income.
“I am thankful to both my Democrat and Republican colleagues who voted in favor of this legislation in today’s vote, which would create the City of Mulberry without implementing any city property taxes,” said Efstration. “As a resident of the proposed city, I look forward to voting in favor of granting my neighbors local control over planning and zoning in the May 21st primary.”