Fresh opposition to Buckhead cityhood push emerges with new group
By J.D. Capelouto, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A new organization chaired by several prominent attorneys is leading the push against the proposal to form a city out of Atlanta’s Buckhead community.
The new “Committee for a United Atlanta,” recently launched, says it hopes to educate Buckhead residents about why separating from Atlanta is a bad idea. The Buckhead cityhood movement has gained momentum over the last year. With the races for Atlanta mayor and City Council approaching, the group says time, energy and money would better spent pushing for candidates and City Hall officials to address issues affecting Buckhead, including crime and infrastructure.