BREAKING: Georgia senators torpedoed an effort to let the affluent Buckhead neighborhood secede from Atlanta on Thursday, with 10 Republicans breaking ranks and voting with Democrats to doom the measure.https://t.co/aMp97Ft7WJ
— WABE News (@wabenews) March 2, 2023
WATCH & LISTEN to the reaction in the Georgia State Senate Chamber as Buckhead Cityhood legislation fails.
Senate Bill 114 would allow Buckhead residents to vote on separating from the City of Atlanta and creating a new city. #gapol #atlpol pic.twitter.com/emSAl5ws0s— Rahul Bali (@rahulbali) March 2, 2023
The Georgia State Senate rejects SB 114, one of two bills related to the City of Buckhead City movement. SB 114 sponsor Senator Robertson walks the floor after the vote, at the rear of the chamber, and Rep. Holland and Senator McLaurin react to the results. @wabenews pic.twitter.com/FVdvPrMVp8