Kennesaw Drafting Blighted Property Tax
While the City of Kennesaw has picturesque settings such as Kennesaw State University and Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, some residents and officials alike…
Marietta Considers Property Liens to Eliminate Blight
As a property owner, one of the most disappointing sights is seeing your neighbor’s crippled, run-down property. Even as a passerby, blighted properties are eyesores…
Dunwoody Proposed Building Code Change Adds Costs to 3+ Story Buildings
The Dunwoody City Council will hear proposed changes to their building code at its March 11th meeting that would significantly affect construction of low-rise buildings….
Newly Created Cities Legislation Makes an Appearance in the General Assembly
On February 26, 2014, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 270, which incorporates the City of Lakeside in North DeKalb. Only six days earlier, House passed House…
Week 7
The calm before the storm. In any year, Crossover Day, legislative Day 30, is intense, fast-paced and critical for those Under the Gold Dome, outside…
RECAP: 2nd Annual Cherokee State of the County
The Council for Quality Growth and the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners hosted the Second Annual Cherokee State of the County Address and Economic Update…
Cobb County Board of Commissioners Approves Code Amendments and Votes to Approve 3 Taxes to Help Fund Braves Stadium
On Tuesday, February 25th, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a number of code amendments, including an amendment to create special taxing districts to…
First Atlanta Streetcars Arrive in the City
Two weeks ago, Atlanta got another step closer towards opening its downtown streetcar. The first two of four new streetcars were delivered to their…
Council Applauds Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners for Approval of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)
The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the County’s proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) late Tuesday night. The vote was the culmination of work…
Atlanta Journal Constitution Op-Ed by Council President & CEO Michael Paris
This op-ed was published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution in conjunction with an op-ed by Atlanta Beltline President & CEO Paul Morris. The feature highlighted…
UNDER THE GOLD DOME Legislative Week 5
“All who have meditated on the art of governing mankind have been convinced that the fate of empires depends on the education of youth.” – Aristotle …
Eliminating the State Income Tax
Senate Resolution 987, introduced this week by Senator Josh McKoon (R-Columbus), would create a study committee for the elimination of the state income tax. Composed…
