Within two years, there may be a new City of Lake Lanier if a woman from from Flowery Branch has her way.
Robin Carlisle is heading up the effort to incorporate the area into a new city. She believes area residents are underrepresented by local government. The success of new cities such as Sandy Springs and Johns Creek has given the project hope of success.
Organizers hope to have a charter proposed in the General Assembly next summer. “If that passes by majority vote next summer, next fall we would be electing the new mayor of the City of Lake Lanier and the city council,” Carlisle says.