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Voters in Mulberry overwhelmingly approved the creation of the City of Mulberry at the ballot box in May.
With the creation of the city, the official transition process to form the city is underway, led by a transition committee appointed by Governor Brian Kemp.
Elections for City Council will take place in tandem with this year’s General Election. Be sure to participate to make your voices heard in deciding who will lead the City of Mulberry.
Election Details:
Early Voting Begins October 15th.
EARLY VOTING FOR MULBERRY ELECTIONS WILL ONLY TAKE PLACE AT THE DACULA PARK RECREATION BUILDING
IF YOU VOTE EARLY, ASK WHERE TO GO IN ORDER TO VOTE IN THE CITY ELECTION.
ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5th.
If you are voting on Election Day, you will not be able to vote in Mulberry Elections at your normal precinct. You can vote in the Presidential Election at your normal precinct but then must vote again at Hamilton Mill UMC for Mulberry elections.
Voting for City Council Elections will ONLY be held at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church 1450 Pine Rd. Dacula
There are 5 city council districts. To find out what district you are in, you can view the district map or visit the GA My Voter Page.
Absentee Ballot FAQs
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Will absentee voters receive one ballot or two?
City of Mulberry voters requesting an absentee by mail ballot for the City of Mulberry Special election should submit a separate and distinct absentee by mail ballot application for the municipal election.
- Voters should indicate the election information in section 1: Date of Election (November 5, 2024, City of Mulberry Special Election).
Voters will receive two separate and distinct ballots for City of Mulberry Special Election and November 5, 2024, General Election.
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One mailing or two?
There will be 2 separate and distinct ballots issued for the City of Mulberry Special Election and the November 5, 2024, General Election.
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Will absentee voters need to mail or drop off one envelope or two?
Voters will need to return 2 separate and distinct ballot envelopes if they have requested and received 2 separate ballots for the City of Mulberry Special Election and November 5, 2024, General Election.
Drop Box for City of Mulberry Special Election will be located at:
Dacula Park Activity Building
Mattie Simonton Classroom
2735 Auburn Avenue
Dacula, GA
Voters may drop the City of Mulberry Special Election ballots in the drop box during the AIP voting hours. They can mail their City of Mulberry Special Election ballots to Gwinnett Voter Registrations and Elections at 455 Grayson Hwy, Suite 200, Lawrenceville GA 30046
The November 5, 2024, General Election absentee by mail ballots can be dropped off at any AIP drop box location listed on Gwinnett County website at this link
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Can a voter vote absentee in the general election and in person for Mulberry City Council or vice versa? Can a voter mix/match absentee / AIP / and/or Nov 5 voting at will?
Yes.
CITY OF MULBERRY
- No City Property Tax
- Local Control of Planning and Growth
What is the Transistion process?
Appointed by Governor Brian Kemp, the City of Mulberry transition team will serve until Mulberry City Council elections are held in November and will assist the city with the negotiation of intergovernmental agreements and preparation for providing municipal services.
Members of the Mulberry transition team include House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration, Senator Clint Dixon, Representative Derrick McCollum, Mr. Jerry Hanes, and Mr. Chuck Warbington. Mr. Jerry Hanes serves as the transition team's chairman.
Who will be included in the city?
The new City of Mulberry will include large areas of unincorporated northeastern Gwinnett County - approximately 35,000 residents. This would include the areas most in need of checks and balances on recent growth.
WILL THIS MAKE MY TAXES GO UP?
NO - the new City of Mulberry will have no property taxes, ensuring the city will reduce the burdens on our community, not add to them. The purpose of the entire effort is to increase local control; not increase our tax burden!
WHO WILL RUN THE NEW CITY?
The City of Mulberry will be governed by five city council members, each of whom will represent less than 7,000 constituents and elect a mayor from among the five. This will allow each resident to have a much greater voice for how our community grows. City Council Elections will take place this year in tandem with the General Election.
Will my police or fire services change?
No, the new City of Mulberry will contract with Gwinnett County to continue providing many of the same county services you’ve grown used to - including services like parks and rec, police, and fire. The primary difference will be that planning and zoning decisions will be made by local City of Mulberry officials - ensuring local control over the future of our community.
How Was it created?
The State Legislature approved and the Governor has signed legislation creating the Charter for the City of Mulberry. Voters in Mulberry approved the new city at the ballot box in May by 14 points.
How can I stay up-to-date?
You can simply enter your name and email address on the form below to receive regular updates or you can email info@cityofmulberryga.com with specific questions you might have about the city effort.
Mulberry Transition Public Meeting Schedule
Next public meeting is set for Oct. 7th at 6:30 at the Hamilton Mill clubhouse.
1669 Hamilton Mill Parkway, Dacula, GA 30019
Direct any questions for the transition team to: transition@cityofmulberryga.com.
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