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Despite uproar from residents, local city will change its name

SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga — A local city voted to change its name despite angry residents turning out to say no.

One vote was all it took to bring a flurry of reaction. By a vote of 4-3, the council voted to change the name of the city of South Fulton to Renaissance.

"I don’t like it but I will have to deal with it," said resident Sherry Carson.

The emotional response came after more than 200 people packed a city of South Fulton council meeting Tuesday evening to voice their opposition to the council’s decision last month to change the city's name to Renaissance.

"I should’ve had some input as to what the name was going to be," Carson said.

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For three hours, councilors heard from frustrated residents. They said the community should vote on any name change.

But in the end, while some council members said they understood not everyone is happy with the name, they made it clear they have bigger issues to deal with, such as hiring a police force. In March, the city will take over police services, but the council still needs to hire a chief and officers.

"I’m just not persuaded that they’re acting quickly enough or have a sense of urgency, as they should," said resident Harvey Davis.

If the mayor decides to veto the name, the issue will go back before the council for a vote.