Legislation to Create County's 16th City Passes Senate Today

The community of Peachtree Corners just made a substantial step toward cityhood. H.B. 396, introduced to the Georgia Legislation in January by State Rep. Tom Rice (R-Norcross) has passed the Senate today and is on its way to Gov. Nathan Deal's desk.

 Mike Mason, president of the United Peachtree Corners Civic Association (UPCCA), was thrilled when he received the news. He heads the all-volunteer civic organization who headed up the efforts of exploring the idea of cityhood for this community of some 35,000.

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

"We owe a huge debt of gratitude to Rep. Tom Rice, Senator Fran Millar, and Senator David Shafer for their support of the City as well as a big thank you to Commissioner Lynette Howard and the Gwinnett County Commission for their confidence that we would partner with them to assure the best for all concerned. 

"We look forward to the referendum and then establishing Peachtree Corners as a City Lite.

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, it will become the county's 16th city.