The City of Lilburn announces our intent to annex approximately eight (8) square miles of predominantly residential property for a new total of 14.5 square miles within the City limits. The City has requested that legislation be introduced in the current session of the Georgia General Assembly. The decision to annex stems from requests from residents in the area, the City’s need for consistent boundaries, broadening of the City’s tax base to reduce the need for future tax increases and the City’s desire to protect property values in the community beyond the current City limits.

The legislation for annexation will be introduced to the Georgia General Assembly by the end of February with a public information meeting to be held prior to the introduction. Further details regarding the public information meeting, including the date and location, are to be determined. The effective date of the annexation will be December 1, 2009.

New residents will receive the quality amenities and services that our current residents enjoy. These benefits include: increased police protection, enhanced public services such as Code Enforcement and Public Works, direct access to elected officials and staff, careful community planning and sanitation that is currently provided at no charge to residents.

Mayor Diana Preston states, “We are thrilled to welcome new residents and businesses to our City and we look forward to providing them with the high level of service that our current residents and businesses enjoy. The community of Lilburn has always extended beyond the present City limits, so we are excited to open our doors to the surrounding neighborhoods.”

• http://www.cityoflilburn.com/
• Map of proposed annexation boundaries… (PDF)
• Gwinnett Daily Post article with reader responses…
• AJC article…