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August 22, 2012

Richland Creek Reservoir in Paulding County Recieves $29.1 Million Loan

The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority and the Department of Community Affairs awarded Paulding County a 40-year $29.1 million loan to fund the Richland Creek Reservoir. …

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August 17, 2012

Forsyth County Board of Commissioners Approve 90-day Moratorium on Interpretation of “Lot” Definition

On Thursday, August 16, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners approved a limited (90 day) moratorium on the exclusion of easements in lot size calculations. …

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August 15, 2012

Georgia State School Superintendent: NO to Charter School Amendment in November

In a surprising move, catching Republican Party leaders off guard, State School Superintendent John Barge announced his opposition to the upcoming vote on the charter…

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August 15, 2012

Atlanta Bureau of Watershed Management Overhauls Stormwater Ordinance: Council for Quality Growth Voices Concerns

The Council for Quality Growth hosted Susan Rutherford, Watershed Manager for the City ofAtlantaand Cory Rayburn, Environmental Program Manager for the Bureau at our monthly…

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August 15, 2012

Savannah Harbor Expansion Project Lawsuit Not to be Amended

U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ruled on Tuesday August 14 that the Georgia Ports Authority and South Carolina’s Savannah River Maritime Commission may be included…

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August 15, 2012

The Elections for Continued Regional Leadership: County Chairman in Cobb, Clayton and Henry All Face Runoffs

Cobb Chairman Tim Lee, the incumbent, will face controversial former Chairman Bill Byrne in what will ultimately prove a contest of bold leadership and tough…

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August 8, 2012

Council for Quality Growth to AtlantaCity Hall: Now Is Not the Time to Raise Impact Fees

In a move that has left many in the development community scratching their heads and gearing up for what could be a political fight, the…

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August 8, 2012

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Board to Review New Optional Code Appendices and Georgia State Amendments

The State Codes Advisory Committee (SCAC) met on July 26 to review optional Code Appendices and Georgia State Amendments.  Included in the review are Georgia…

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August 8, 2012

Attorney General Sam Olens to Speak at Republican National Convention

Sam Olens, Georgia’s Attorney General, has been added to the speakers list for the Republican National Convention in Tampa, FL August 27 -30.  Olens was…

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August 2, 2012

Election Results: Much of the same with a few Run-Offs in the Mix

Tuesday night proved to the beginning, end or a return to the political scene for many local elected officials, while the representatives and Senators under…

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August 2, 2012

TSPLOST: Metro Atlanta Region and other State Regions Vote Breakdown

The Referendum passed three out of twelve regions: Central Savannah River Region, River Valley Region and the Heart of Georgia Region.  In the Metro Atlanta…

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August 2, 2012

Local Governments Awarded Water Supply Loans through Governor’s Water Supply Program

Nearly 18 months after Governor Deal instructed the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) to begin the Governors Water Supply Program (GWSP), the first round of…

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