The Georgia Senate gave a bipartisan thumbs down to legislation that would pave the way for Buckhead cityhood.
An "ATL United Not Divided" sign in Buckhead. Photo: Elijah Nouvelage/Bloomberg via Getty Images
A coalition of business and civic leaders, Buckhead residents and elected officials mobilized against the effort.the constitutionality of the pro-Buckhead legislation, casting doubt on its chances moving forward.For nearly two hours Thursday, Republican senators — none of whom live in or represent Buckhead — argued that city leaders ignored Buckhead residents, who deserved the opportunity to vote on cityhood.
Buckhead cityhood would "rip the heart out of Atlanta," said Sen. Frank Ginn , who chaired the upper chamber's committee that first heard the legislation.
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