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City of South Fulton Bill Fails to Pass State Senate

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  (APN) ATLANTA — The City of South Fulton legislation, HB 704, failed to pass the State Senate this year, despite having previously passed the House and a State Senate Committee.   This was surprising to some.  Being backed by State Rep. Ed Lindsey (R-Atlanta), it seemed like HB 704 would sail through considering the kind of support Lindsey has […]

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Three Cityhood Movements–Briarcliff, Lakeside, Tucker–Vie for State Support

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(APN) ATLANTA — This legislative session, there are three cityhood attempts in DeKalb County that would have an adverse effect on DeKalb County Government.     Four feasibility studies were conducted last year for a City of Briarcliff, Lakeside, Stonecrest, and Tucker.  From those four, three emerged with positive feasibility studies; Stonecrest did not.     In addition, the area […]

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