
For the week of May 19th, 2008
State Issues - NPDES Construction Storm Water Permits Expire July 31, 2008 - The three NPDES General Permits for Storm Water discharges associated with construction activity expire on July 31st. EPD has assembled several draft documents to be reviewed by the stakeholders group.
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Cherokee County - Water & Sewer Tap Fees - On April 28th, the Cherokee Water & Sewer Board voted to increase its tap and meter fees for commercial and residential developments.
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Cherokee County - City of Woodstock - Tree Ordinance - On May 19th, City Council voted to adopt the proposed changes to the tree ordinance.
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Clayton County - Zoning Moratorium and New Ordinances - Clayton County BOC will vote on the proposed ordinances at the May 22nd meeting. The adoption of the ordinances will coincide with a removal of the moratorium.
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DeKalb County - Northlake Overlay District - On May 20th, the BOC adopted the Northlake Overlay District.
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Gwinnett County - Stormwater Regulations - On May 21st, the Development Advisory Committee approved minor changes to Article 8 of the Stormwater regs.
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May General Membership Meeting Recap

On May 12 Sam Olens, Chairman of the Atlanta Regional Commission and the the Cobb County Board of Commisioners , addressed Council members and guests on the top issues affecting Georgia's future and economic success.
To view the article written by Maria Saporta, Business News Columnist for the AJC, click HERE
To view the Council's 2007 Annual Report,
please click HERE.

Council Membership
Joining the Council is an investment in your business. You are investing in an experienced organization who works to promote fair and sound policy with respect to balanced and responsible growth.
To join the Council, please contact Jennifer Head at jh@councilforqualitygrowth.org or 770-813-3381.
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING ISSUES

Georgia faces a $7.7 billion shortfall
Learn more and be involved -
click HERE for information and resources
Click HERE to view information about the
Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan.
Click HERE to read the Council's
Impact Fee Position Statement.
For information and pictures of the
2007 Four Pillar Tribute
honoring John A. Williams, please click HERE.
Special thanks to our
members