The Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia Senate have adopted HB 373 and HB 378, which change the way that BOC and BOE officials are elected.  The…

Cobb County Board of Commissioners adopted the proposed code amendments, with a couple of exceptions, on February 24th.  Exceptions include: signs for CIDs will be discussed on…

On February 25th, the BOC approved a new version of the Stream buffer ordinance. The newest version is stil inadequate and does not effectively address…

The City has established a Green Ribbon Committee to develop green development incentives, regulations, and other proposals. The committee will also deal with the possibility…

On February 17th, City Council adopted new architectural design standards for the City.  The design standards relate to the redevelopment of the Jacoby site and…

On February 5th, the Forsyth County BOC approved several changes to the Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan.  This partial plan update includes the Map of Areas…

The US Congress adopted the Federal Stimulus package, and President Obama has now signed it.  Within the stimulus package, an amendment authored by Senator Johnny…

The US Congress adopted the Federal Stimulus package, and President Obama has now signed it.  Within the stimulus package, an amendment authored by Senator Johnny…

USFWS has chosen to reconvene the runoff limits committee and the grading committee to revise the proposed policy within the Etowah HCP. The runoff limits…

In an effort to better serve the development community, the CIty of Atlanta is now producing an online schedule showing requested inspections each day.  Builders can…

On January 26th, the Johns Creek City Council tabled the City’s proposed sign ordinance to February 9th in order to give staff time to make further changes…

The Chief Legal Counsel for the US Army Corps of Engineers issues an opinion on January 9th stating that Metro Atlanta could depend on Lake…