The Creek Campaign, Part 2 with Liz Hausmann and Chris Cupit

Welcome back to The Georgia Politics Podcast for Part 2 of The Creek Campaign.

The movement to create Johns Creek had gained momentum, but one crucial hurdle remained: convincing voters to say yes. Joined by former Fulton County Commissioner Liz Hausmann and community leader Chris Cupit, we revisit the referendum campaign that would determine whether northeast Fulton County would finally become Georgia's newest city.

Drawing on their firsthand experiences, Hausmann and Cupit recount the grassroots effort to educate voters, build community support, navigate organized opposition, and make the case that local control would lead to a stronger future. They share stories from the campaign trail, the challenges of uniting diverse neighborhoods behind a common vision, and the excitement that surrounded referendum day.

The Creek Campaign is a special two-part series from The Georgia Politics Podcast, chronicling the people, politics and pivotal moments behind the creation of Johns Creek, Georgia. Together, these conversations reveal how a citizen-led movement became one of the most successful municipal incorporations in Georgia history.

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