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GA SB397

Bill

Status

Passed

3/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ricky Williams

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Charter of the City of Locust Grove, Georgia (Henry County) to expand its corporate limits by annexing specified territory described by 2020 U.S. Census blocks across multiple voting tabulation districts (Grove Park, Locust Grove, Lowes, and Unity Grove), plus a 48.43-acre parcel recorded in Henry County deed book 3557, page 254
  • Provides for two separate annexations: Section 1 takes effect the first day of the month after gubernatorial approval, while Section 2 requires approval by a majority vote in a special referendum of electors residing in the territory to be annexed
  • Requires the Henry County election superintendent to call and conduct the special referendum no later than the Tuesday following the first Monday in November 2024, with election notice published weekly for two weeks prior in Henry County's official organ
  • If voters reject the annexation in Section 2, that section is automatically repealed on the first day of July following the election; if approved, it becomes effective December 31, 2024
  • Election expenses are to be borne by the City of Locust Grove, and residents or affected electors may seek a writ of mandamus if the election superintendent fails to conduct the required referendum

Legislative Description

City of Locust Grove; corporate limits of such city; change

Last Action

Act 369

3/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Intragovernmental Coordination2/8/2024
State and Local Governmental Operations1/26/2024

Full Bill Text

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