Gov. Nathan Deal this afternoon signed House Bill 636, clearing the way for a referendum to create a city of Brookhaven.
The governor’s signature on April 16, at 2 p.m., is the final step before the issue goes on the July 31 ballot. Residents within the borders of the proposed city will be able to vote on whether or not they would like to incorporate a city of Brookhaven.
“I’m overjoyed because I’ve wanted this for a very long time, as have so many people,” said Linley Jones, a member of the advocacy group BrookhavenYES.
J. Max Davis, president of BrookhavenYES, said the group will now begin the process of educating area residents about the benefits of forming a city.
“We have a lot of pounding the pavement to do,” Davis said. “The campaign starts today officially. I’m excited about the hard work we’re about to undertake.”
