Land Use & Zoning
In Georgia, an 'annexation' occurs when a city:
ALoses territory to the county
BIncorporates unincorporated county land into the city limits✓ Correct
CCreates a new special tax district
DPurchases land for a public park
Explanation
Annexation is the process by which a city incorporates adjacent unincorporated county land into its corporate limits, extending the city's jurisdiction, services, and zoning to the newly incorporated area.
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