The Louisiana State Supreme Court cleared the way for a part of Baton Rouge to become the city of St. George. Critics say the white, wealthier enclave separating from the capital could have devastating consequences. The original plan was to start a school district. That didn’t work. So a group of residents in a sprawling unincorporated suburb of Baton Rouge, La., expanded their idea: Create a city of their own, called St. George.  Is this inherent racism or is this parents just want a better educational system for their kids?

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/28/us/louisiana-st-george.html#:~:text=The%20State%20Supreme%20Court%20cleared,capital%20could%20have%20devastating%20consequences.

https://nypost.com/2024/04/29/us-news/wealthy-white-louisiana-residents-split-from-baton-rouge-to-form-their-own-city/

http://stgeorgelouisiana.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GreaterBRCivicAssn-SupportingData.pdf

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