GSU researcher explains how cityhood feasibility studies are conducted

Photo of a South DeKalb neighborhood that’s included in the DeKalb Cityhood Movement. (Courtesy of Claudette Leak)

Courtesy of Claudette Leak

Several cityhood movements are happening across metro Atlanta.

And there are several steps a committee or group must take to create a city, including approval from local lawmakers.

According to the Georgia House Budget and Research Committee, the group wanting to create a city must have a sponsorship from a lawmaker and have a feasibility study conducted.