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HB 514GEORGIASession 2025_26State BillSigned into law

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Georgia expands Kennesaw city limits to include a 2.20-acre parcel near Ernest Barrett Parkway and U.S. Hwy 41

Original title: Kennesaw, City of; corporate limits; change provisions

Last action · May 13, 2025: House Date Signed by GovernorSponsors: Devan Seabaugh and 5 others

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What This Bill Does

House Bill 514 expands the corporate boundaries of the City of Kennesaw by annexing a 2.20-acre parcel of land located in Cobb County. The newly added territory sits at the intersection of Ernest Barrett Parkway and North Cobb Parkway.

Why it matters

Changes municipal jurisdiction and tax or service boundaries for a specific 2.20-acre commercial or right-of-way tract, shifting local government authority over the property.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

City of Kennesaw

The municipality's geographic boundaries and jurisdictional area are expanded by 2.20 acres.

Directly affected

Property owners within the 2.20-acre tract

Their property is brought within the corporate limits of the City of Kennesaw, changing their municipal jurisdiction.

Key Facts

Expands the corporate limits of the City of Kennesaw to incorporate a 2.20-acre parcel (95,692 square feet) of land.
The added tract is located in Land Lot 208 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, Georgia.
The parcel's boundary begins at the mitered intersection of the southeasterly right of way of Ernest Barrett Parkway and the southwesterly right of way of U.S. Hwy 41.
Amends Section 1.02(c) of the charter for the City of Kennesaw, originally approved on May 6, 2013.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does House Bill 514 do?

It changes the of the City of Kennesaw by annexing a specific 2.20-acre parcel of land in Cobb County.

Where is the newly annexed land located?

The land is located in 208 of the 20th District, 2nd Section, Cobb County, near the intersection of Ernest Barrett Parkway and U.S. Highway 41.

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

13 actions

May 13, 2025HouseEnrolled
House Date Signed by Governor
May 13, 2025GovernorEnrolled
Act 145
May 13, 2025Georgia General Assembly
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Apr 7, 2025House
House Sent to Governor
Mar 21, 2025SenateCommittee
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Mar 21, 2025SenateFloor
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Mar 11, 2025SenateIntroduced
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Mar 10, 2025HouseCommittee
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Feb 21, 2025House
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Feb 20, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Feb 19, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Comparing LC 47 3338/a → HB 514/AP*

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25 LC 47 3338 3338/AP House Bill 514 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Seabaugh of the 34 th , Campbell of the 35th , Ridley of the 22nd , Parsons of the 44th , Jones […]

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