State Attorney General Thurbert Baker recently ruled that state agencies, specifically Georgia DOT, are not required to adhere to local stormwater runoff regulations.  The ruling…

On September 3rd at 5:00 PM, the Forsyth BOC will consider changes to the sewer ordinance.  The changes are generally in conformance with current policy…

The City of Atlanta CDHR Committee will discuss the latest version of the Sustainable Building Ordinance at their July 14th meeting. The newest draft of…

On July 7th, USFWS announced that they are solicting public comment for the mandatory five year status updates of the three lister species included in…

On June 30, 2009 the Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan was listed in the Federal Register. The listing announces the opening of the sixty-day public comment…

On June 18th the State Transportation Board elected Vance Smith as the new Commissioner of GDOT.  Smith has previously served as the Chairman of the…

The U.S. Congress is considering this legislation that will impact building codes. HR 2454 contains energy efficiency measures and carbon emission regulations. For a detailed…

The U.S. Congress is considering this legislation that will impact building codes. HR 2454 contains energy efficiency measures and carbon emission regulations. For a detailed…

The County faces a serious budget shortfall, and the Development Department is on track to spend more than double its anticipated revenue. The County postponed…

On June 15th, the Roswell City Council unanimously adopted a new ordinance requiring all new City buildings to be LEED certified.  Additionally, they adopted even…

Cobb County staff has proposed amendments to the County’s sign ordinance regarding electronic signs.  Although the ordinance was first heard by the Board of Commissioners on June…

The City of Johns Creek has been enforcing both the Subdivision and Development Regulations that were adopted from Fulton County.  Many sections in these existing…