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By Mary Baron
“Until we have responsive government close to home that is accountable to us, it is not representative government.” ~ Eva Galambos, The Atlanta Constitution, February 17, 2005
The movement for Sandy Springs’ cityhood was fueled by a sense that the representatives of the Fulton County Commission were not being responsive or accountable to the Sandy Springs residents. Sandy Springs residents were also paying more in taxes than they were receiving in dollar value for services.
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