Politics & Government

Will the Governor Sign the Brookhaven Cityhood Bill?

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β€œThe legislative process has run its course.Β  It has been a tough road, but I am glad that the citizens will have the right to choose their form of local government.Β  That is what HB 636 is all about." - Rep. Mike Jacobs, following the passage of House Bill 636.

Last week, House Bill 636, the measure to create a charter for a new city of Brookhaven the General Assembly on Day 40 of the state legislature and now is awaiting Gov. Nathan Deal's signature.

There has been no official word from Deal's office on whether he will sign the bill or when. In the interim, chime in.

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