Cobb Property Tax Assessment: Decreased Revenues Test County Government
230,000 residential property tax assessment notices have been sent out to Cobb residents, nearly half of which have been lowered. Of the 230,000 notices that…
Money Down The Drain
Water prices may “drown” Forsyth County residents if a new water contract with the City of Cumming is not signed. The 25-year water usage contract…
No One Puts This City in the Corner: 90-Day Moratorium Approved by Peachtree Corners City Council
In an effort to thwart a last minute licensing rush, the City Council of Peachtree Corners took swift action Tuesday in a specially called meeting…
Peachtree Corners Moratorium Discussed at City Council Meeting
At the May 15th, 2012 Peachtree Corners City Council meeting, the 90-day building moratorium placed by Gwinnett County was a major topic of discussion. This…
No Spring in Foreclosure Numbers as Summer Approaches
Real estate industry professionals remain hopeful as May foreclosure notice numbers remain constant in the Metro-Atlanta Region. Although purely numerical data would suggest an increase…
New DeKalb CID Nearly Set in Stone
DeKalb Development Authority pumps new life into the creation of the Stone Mountain Community Improvement District. Focusing on East Central DeKalb, the DeKalb Development Authority…
Judge Approval of Cobb Commission Map Gives Clearance for July 31st Primary
A federal Judge recently issued a new Cobb Commission Map, rescuing Cobb from an extremely expensive special election and allowing the July 31st primary to…
Wrecked Civil War Ship Stands in Way of Savannah Harbor Expansion Project
A wrecked Confederate ship from the Civil War now stands in the way of progress for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). The CSS Georgia…
Future of Hickory Log Reservoir to be Discussed
Last week, authorities from the City of Canton and the Cobb County-Marietta Water Authority met to discuss the future of Canton’s 25% ownership stake in…
DeKalb County Department of Planning and Sustainibility to Revise Building Permitting Process
DeKalb County is currently in the process of revising its permitting process. The County recognized that its plan review process was limited in scope and…
Southern Hospitality: Not Just for the Dinner Table
In a recent nationwide survey Atlanta ranked No. 5 in small business friendliness, with Georgia finishing one spot behind, No. 6. The nationwide survey, conducted by…
Resurrecting Milton: Partisan Politics and the Future of Fulton County
North Fulton’s finest, cautiously optimistic in Fulton County’s socio-economic struggle for survival. Citing a desire for reducing government’s reach and a decrease in taxes, legislators…
