Politics & Government

Peachtree Corners City Legislation Passes Senate

H.B. 396 made it through Senate approval today and now heads to the governor's desk.

H.B. 396, introduced to the Georgia Legislation in January by State Rep. Tom Rice (R-Norcross) has passed the Senate and is on its way to Gov. Nathan Deal's desk.

Mike Mason, president of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA) who headed up the efforts cityhood for this community of some 35,000, said he was thrilled when he received the news. Β 

"We are excited by the news and humbled by this vote of confidence in the citizens of Peachtree Corners," said Mason.

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If the bill is signed by the governor, the citizens of Peachtree Corners will have the final decision on whether their community is to become a city by heading to the polls in November. The referendum must pass by 50 percent plus one. If it receives voter approval, Peachtree Corners will become the county's 16th city.


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