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A legal battle that could change state law
Mulberry did not become a city quietly. Since voters approved cityhood, it has quickly become one of the most closely watched local stories in Gwinnett County.
In a county defined by rapid growth and long-range planning, Mulberry has quickly become one of Georgia’s most closely watched municipal experiments. Voters approved cityhood in May 2024, elected its first council in November, and by January 1, 2025, the city entered a two-year transition period that runs through the end of 2026.
Now, just over a year in, Mulberry is attempting something unusual: exerting local control over land use while operating without a city property tax.
The Rest of this Article Covers:
How Mulberry was created and why its no-property-tax model stands out
What the city’s transition period means in practical terms
Why Gwinnett County’s legal challenge could have statewide implications
How new development is shaping Mulberry even as its future remains unsettled
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