Bill > SB137

This bill amends the original Act incorporating the City of Mulberry, Georgia, by making two key changes. First, it expands the jurisdiction of the municipal court to explicitly state that the court has the authority to try and punish violations of the city charter, city ordinances, and other violations as provided by law. Second, the bill modifies the transition provisions related to Gwinnett County's services and jurisdiction, specifying that during the transition period, Gwinnett County will continue to provide government services at the same cost as in 2023 and 2024, with the caveat that the city can request transfer of specific services with 60 days' notice. The bill also clarifies that the city will remain part of the Gwinnett County special services district during the transition period but will be removed at the conclusion of that period. Additionally, the bill ensures that any transfer of jurisdiction to the Mulberry Municipal Court will not automatically stop or invalidate any pending legal proceedings or prosecutions that were initiated in Gwinnett County. The purpose of these changes appears to be to smoothly transition municipal services and legal responsibilities from Gwinnett County to the newly incorporated City of Mulberry.

Government Affairs

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70094