Atlanta Forward: Leadership

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Credit: Chris Van Es/NewsArt

Credit: Chris Van Es/NewsArt

The creation of new cities in our region’s unincorporated areas continues at a rapid pace. Cityhood is en vogue; numerous communities are pursuing incorporation this legislative session. Our lead columnist outlines the negative financial consequences of cityhood and calls the state process for birthing new governments “flawed.” The other writer asks what, exactly, can taxpayers who reside in the county or the proposed cities expect from incorporation?