Re-Creation of Milton County Up for Consideration
Sen. John Albers proposed a State Senate resolution that would amend the Georgia Constitution to allow for the Milton County re-creation.
Like so many in North Fulton, Sen. John Albers (R- Roswell), who represents a portions of Johns Creek, wants to see the return of Milton County - sooner than later. Albers introduced Senate Resolution 273 yesterday, Wednesday, Feb. 20. If passed, the resolution would propose an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia to allow for the re-creation of Milton County, according to information from the State Senate press office. The Georgia Constitution caps the number of counties at 159. An amendment is "required to merge, consolidate or divide local governments." If approved by a supermajority of the General Assembly, as well as the voters, Senate Resolution 273 would allow any former counties, such as Milton, to be exempt from …
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