GA HB1029

City council expands from 5 to 6 members, with the mayor and 2 councilmembers elected at-large and 4 councilmembers elected from districts

Term limits established at 12 consecutive years maximum for mayor or councilmember positions, with an 8-year waiting period before re-eligibility; lifetime cap of 20 total years of service applies to incumbents

Mayor granted veto power over ordinances, with 10 calendar days to approve or disapprove; city council can override veto with at least 4 affirmative votes

City boundaries revised based on 2020 U.S. Census data, with new council district boundaries taking effect January 1, 2027

Initial elections for new District 2 and District 4 councilmembers to occur in 2026; two at-large councilmembers to be elected in 2028, one for a 4-year term and one for a 2-year term