A post office called Mulberry was established in 1838, and remained in operation until 1914.[2] The community was named for
mulberry trees near the original town site.[3]
Cityhood initiative
On January 8, 2024, Georgia State House Majority Leader,
Chuck Efstration, introduced legislation that would pave the way for the creation of the city of Mulberry located in Gwinnett County.[4] This city would be separate from the already established unincorporated Mulberry located in Barrow County. Efstration’s office worked with
KB Advisory Group to develop a
feasibility study for prospective cityhood.[4][5] Mulberry cityhood was approved on May 21, 2024 following a narrow victory in the election held that day.[6]