Local government; establishing service delivery strategies; revise provisions

HB 1407 revises Georgia's rules for how counties and municipalities create agreements about service delivery (such as trash collection, road maintenance, or emergency services). It requires local governments to develop written strategies by specific deadlines, including annual updates tied to comprehensive planning cycles, and mandates clearer geographic assignments for services. The bill adds requirements for statewide mapping standards, shortens dispute resolution timelines, and limits how local governments can create new service rules. It directly affects all Georgia counties and municipalities (except consolidated governments) by changing how they negotiate service responsibilities and funding. The law, signed in May 2024 and effective January 2026, aims to reduce service duplication and resolve conflicts over land use or funding.