Stockbridge annexation bill gets affirmative vote

Legislation that could potentially increase the size of Stockbridge by a significant amount has passed both houses of the Georgia General Assembly.

Senate Bill 612 in its original form would have allowed for the city to possibly double in size, but a variety of feedback led the sponsors to make some changes that now see just over 6,000 residents affected.

The annexation of this new property into Stockbridge would be decided by a voter referendum this fall, with voters in the affected areas making the decision at the polls.