Mulberry, Georgia
Mulberry is an unincorporated community in Barrow County, in the U.S. state of Georgia.[1]
History[edit]
A post office called Mulberry was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named for mulberry trees near the original town site.[3]
Cityhood initiative[edit]
On January 8, 2024, Georgia State House Majority Leader, Chuck Efstration, introduced legislation that would pave the way for the creation of the city of Mulberry located in Gwinnett County.[4] This city would be separate from the already established unincorporated Mulberry located in Barrow County. Efstration’s office worked with KB Advisory Group to develop a feasibility study for prospective cityhood.[4][5] Mulberry cityhood was approved on May 21, 2024 following a narrow victory in the election held that day.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mulberry, Georgia
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
- ^ Krakow, Kenneth K. (1975). Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins (PDF). Macon, GA: Winship Press. p. 154. ISBN 0-915430-00-2.
- ^ a b "Lawmakers propose new city in northern Gwinnett County with no city property taxes". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "City of Mulberry, Georgia | It's Time For Local Control!". www.cityofmulberryga.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Gwinnett voters approve creating City of Mulberry". WSB-TV Channel 2 - Atlanta. May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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