Researchers at the Carl Vinson Institute of Government have begun examining whether a city of Brookhaven could generate enough money to pay for basic government services.

The feasibility study is expected to be concluded by October and will look at multiple borders for a new city in north DeKalb County.

Legislation has already been introduced that would allow the city to be considered in the 2012 session and put before voters in November of that year.

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Yemaya Lyles (right) wipes away tears during a news conference in front of the Rockdale County Public Schools administration building on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Lyles' son, Antonio, was assaulted by a paraprofessional, who has since been fired and charged with battery. Lyles says her case against the school district has dragged on since then. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2023)

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