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Council Update
May 4, 2026

Mulberry's First Year: A Letter to District 5

A look back at what Mulberry accomplished in our first year as Georgia's newest city — and what year two has in store.

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Council Update
May 2, 2026

The 2026 Priorities: What We're Building Next

Year one was about standing up a city. Year two is about sharpening it. Here's what's on Mulberry's plate in 2026.

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Policy
April 29, 2026

What the S.T.R.O.N.G. Framework Looks Like in Practice

I ran on the S.T.R.O.N.G. framework as a set of priorities for Mulberry's first years. Here's what it looks like now that we've been doing the work.

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Policy
April 25, 2026

Balancing Residential Growth: Ensuring a Bright Future for Mulberry

Residential growth is inevitable in a city like Mulberry. How we manage it will define our future. Here's the approach Council has been taking.

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Infrastructure
April 22, 2026

Ensuring Infrastructure Keeps Pace with Population Growth

Mulberry's growth is real. The case for getting ahead of it — not catching up to it — has only gotten stronger.

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Policy
April 18, 2026

Balancing the Needs of New Development with the Character of Mulberry

Growth is essential — but it has to fit. Here's how Council is making sure new development complements the Mulberry we already love.

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Policy
April 15, 2026

Balancing Property Owners' Rights with Responsible Growth

Property owners deserve the chance to use their land — and the city deserves growth that fits its long-term vision. Here's how Council is balancing both.

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Press coverage

Mulberry in the News

Coverage of the City of Mulberry and District 5 from regional outlets. Links open on the publisher's site.

CBS Atlanta segment: Mulberry residents push back on new development
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CBS Atlanta
December 14, 2025

Mulberry Residents Push Back on New Development

CBS Atlanta reports on residents' concerns about rapid growth as Georgia's newest city faces development pressure.

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Atlanta News First segment: Gwinnett County spars with new City of Mulberry over key government services
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Atlanta News First
September 14, 2025

Gwinnett County Spars with New City of Mulberry Over Key Government Services

Atlanta News First on the dispute between Gwinnett County and the new City of Mulberry over the handoff of key government services.

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11Alive segment: Gwinnett city of Mulberry passes in Georgia Senate
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11Alive
September 14, 2024

Gwinnett City of Mulberry Passes in Georgia Senate

11Alive covers the Georgia Senate's passage of the bill creating the City of Mulberry in Gwinnett County.

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