Mulberry is an unincorporated community in Gwinnett County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
A post office called Mulberry was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1914. [2] The community was named for mulberry trees near the original town site. [3]
On January 8, 2024, Georgia State House Majority Leader, Chuck Efstration, introduced legislation that would pave the way for the creation of the city of Mulberry located in Gwinnett County. [4] This city would be separate from the already established unincorporated Mulberry located in Barrow County. Efstration’s office worked with KB Advisory Group to develop a feasibility study for prospective cityhood. [4] [5] Mulberry cityhood was approved on May 21, 2024 following a narrow victory in the election held that day. [6]
Mulberry is an unincorporated community in Gwinnett County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. [1]
A post office called Mulberry was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1914. [2] The community was named for mulberry trees near the original town site. [3]
On January 8, 2024, Georgia State House Majority Leader, Chuck Efstration, introduced legislation that would pave the way for the creation of the city of Mulberry located in Gwinnett County. [4] This city would be separate from the already established unincorporated Mulberry located in Barrow County. Efstration’s office worked with KB Advisory Group to develop a feasibility study for prospective cityhood. [4] [5] Mulberry cityhood was approved on May 21, 2024 following a narrow victory in the election held that day. [6]