In Episode 7 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker gives residents a full behind-the-scenes look at how City Council meetings work in Mulberry.

Learn how agendas are set, when you can speak, what an executive session is, and why community involvement matters more than ever.

In Episode 6 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker breaks down the City of Mulberry, Georgia’s first-ever comprehensive plan.

This isn’t just a government formality—it’s a roadmap for the next 5, 10, even 20 years. From infrastructure and zoning to the look of future downtown areas, this plan reflects the voices of Mulberry residents. Mayor Coker explains how you can help shape what your city becomes.

If you care about where new development happens, how traffic and roads are managed, or what kinds of homes and businesses belong in Mulberry, this episode is your call to action.

🗣️ Join the conversation. Shape the city.

In Episode 5 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with Mayor Pro Tem Michael Rudnick to introduce the residents of the City of Mulberry, Georgia to one of its key leaders.

Mayor Pro Tem Rudnick shares his story—from a career in fleet management for the City of Lawrenceville to earning a Master’s in Public Administration from UGA, and how his municipal background helps guide the City of Mulberry through its early challenges. He talks about the realities of building a city from scratch, the growing pains, and the moments that make the work worth it—from helping residents one-on-one to seeing the city’s first business licenses on the wall.

This episode is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the heart of local government—and how Mayor Michael Coker and Gwinnett County’s newest city are working toward a strong, community-centered future.

In Episode 4 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker shares the full story of how the City of Mulberry, Georgia came to life—one year after voters approved its creation.

You’ll hear how local residents came together to push for better planning, local control, and a stronger community. From early town halls to election night, Mayor Coker walks through the grassroots movement, the fight against misinformation, and what it means to lead the City of Mulberry today.

If you’re curious about the founding of Georgia’s newest city—or what real leadership looks like in Gwinnett County—this episode is a must-listen.

In Episode 3 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker sits down with Chandler Faith Pitts, Mulberry’s first-ever City Clerk. They talk about her path from Georgia Tech engineering graduate to the front lines of local government—and the vital role the clerk plays in keeping our city running.

You’ll hear how Chandler manages city records, meeting minutes, public access to ordinances, and why this work is essential for transparency. She also shares practical advice for anyone interested in working in government and explains how other clerks across Georgia stepped in to help Mulberry get started.

It’s a great look inside how our city operates—and the people working hard behind the scenes to make it better every day.

In Episode 2 of Coker on the Record, Mayor Michael Coker shares what’s really going on between the City of Mulberry and Gwinnett County. From lawsuits that challenge the city’s existence to the county refusing to provide basic services like fire inspections, Mayor Coker walks through the challenges—and the contradictions.

He explains how the county says Mulberry doesn’t legally exist in court, but then tries to assign the city responsibilities anyway. Hear about a serious road safety issue near a local school, a lack of fire marshal support for local events, and how Mulberry’s leadership team is stepping up to keep things moving for residents and businesses.

If you want to understand the pressure the city is under—and how it’s handling it—this episode is for you.

In this first episode of Coker on the Record, I explain what really happened when Gwinnett County canceled every pending permit in Mulberry—right after collecting payments and without warning.

This episode walks you through how Mulberry stepped in to fix the mess, how we honored permits without double-charging residents, and how we’ve made the process smoother for homeowners, builders, and business owners.

If you live or work in Mulberry, this is what you need to know.