SB 622: City of Tucker; annexation of certain territory into the boundaries of the city; provide

Tucker was incorporated by the Georgia General Assembly in 2015. This bill amends that founding law to add new territory to the city's boundaries. It identifies the annexed land using U.S. Census Bureau voting district (VTD) and block designations from the 2020 census, covering parts of the Briarlake Elem and Midvale Road voting districts in DeKalb County. The change would not happen automatically. DeKalb County's election superintendent must hold a special referendum on the areas proposed for annexation on the November 2026 general election date, asking residents there to vote yes or no on the annexation. If a majority vote yes, the annexation takes effect January 1, 2027. If a majority vote no, the bill does not take effect and is automatically repealed. The City of Tucker must pay for the election.

• Adds a new section to Tucker's 2015 city charter defining specific added territory using 2020 census VTD and block numbers in DeKalb County.
• Requires the DeKalb County election superintendent to hold a special referendum on the November 2026 election date for residents of the affected area.
• Sets the ballot language asking voters to approve or reject the annexation of the described land into Tucker.
• Makes the annexation effective January 1, 2027 only if a majority of votes cast are in favor.
• Automatically repeals the annexation law if a majority of votes cast are against it.
• Requires the City of Tucker to pay the costs of holding the referendum.

Residents and property owners in the specific DeKalb County areas described (near Briarlake Elem and Midvale Road voting districts) who would vote on whether to join Tucker; the City of Tucker government; and the DeKalb County election superintendent, who must run the referendum.

If approved by voters, residents in the annexed area would become part of the City of Tucker, potentially changing which local government provides services, sets zoning, and levies municipal taxes for them, starting January 1, 2027.

• Section 1 adds Section 1.02A to Tucker's charter, listing the specific census VTDs and blocks in DeKalb County to be annexed.
• Section 1 defines 'VTD' and block terms by reference to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau report for Georgia.
• Section 2 requires a special referendum on the November 2026 election date, with results certified to the Secretary of State.
• Section 2 sets the effective date as January 1, 2027 if voters approve, or automatic repeal if voters reject the annexation.
• Section 2 assigns the cost of the election to the City of Tucker.

1. 2026-05-12Effective Date 2026-05-12
2. 2026-05-12Act 704
3. 2026-05-12Senate Date Signed by Governor (Senate)
4. 2026-04-10Senate Sent to Governor (Senate)
5. 2026-04-02House Passed/Adopted (House)
6. 2026-04-02House Third Readers (House)
7. 2026-04-02House Committee Favorably Reported (House)
8. 2026-03-25House Second Readers (House)

• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)Primary sponsor
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Karla Drenner (D, HD-085)

1. PassedSenate voteMarch 20, 2026

   44 yea, 0 nay (5 not voting, 5 absent)

   Local Consent Calendar: Senate Vote #761

2. PassedHouse voteApril 2, 2026

   110 yea, 63 nay (1 not voting, 2 absent)

   Local Calendar : House Vote #846

• annexation
• City of Tucker
• DeKalb County
• municipal boundaries
• local referendum