A bill that could lead to the creation of Gwinnett County's 16th city passed the state Senate Thursday.

If Gov. Nathan Deal signs House Bill 396, residents of Peachtree Corners near Norcross will vote on whether to incorporate in November. The proposed city near Norcross has more than 30,000 residents.

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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney — pictured during a hearing Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 — has cleared the way for Georgia's State Election Board to obtain Fulton ballots and other documents from the 2020 election. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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