Week 6
The General Assembly is set to resume on Monday, February 24th for Day 27, until Wednesday, February 26th for Day 29, with Crossover day set…
Atlanta BeltLine Recieves EPA’s Overall Excellence Award for Smart Growth and Achievement
Congratulations to CEO Paul Morris and the Atlanta BeltLine and the city of Atlanta as Mayor Kasim Reed was presented with the EPA’s Overall…
Cherokee State of the County Address a Success
The Council for Quality Growth and the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners co-hosted the Second Annual Cherokee State of the County at the Cherokee Conference…
City of Decatur Moving Permitting Services to New Location
The City of Decatur has moved its permitting services to a new location this week from City Hall to the Public Works Facility. Starting January…
UNDER THE GOLD DOME Legislative Week 4
“It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.” – Calvin Coolidge The Council was recognized with Senate Resolution 237, for…
Balancing the Protection of Natural Resources and Private Property Rights
Below is a guest post by Senator Steve Gooch, the sponsor of Senate Bill 299. This legislation provides flexibility to local governments when they seek to establish…
Week 5
A quiet Capitol the day before “Snowpocalypse Part 2” For the second time in two weeks, the General Assembly saw its schedule interrupted, but this…
SUMMARY: DeKalb County Expedited Commercial Plan Review Program
The DeKalb County Expedited Commercial Plan Review Program will guarantee permit applicants accelerated service if applicants employ an approved “Peer Reviewer” to review project plans for compliance…
SPOTLIGHT: Community Improvement District (CID) Achievement Video
CQG 4th Annual CID Recognition Program Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) have become true loci of influence in facilitating change and development within the Metro…
South Cobb Focusing on Redevelopment and Rebranding in 2014
(Photo Credit: Marietta Daily Journal) South Cobb County appears to be making strides toward rebranding and redevelopment in 2014. This action to begin the transformation…
Education and Economic Development: A Look at the Metro Region
Georgia needs to place a higher premium by investing in our children if the Metro Atlanta region is to continue to play a large role…
Week 4
The Legislature has adopted an Adjournment Resolution that has the General Assembly in Session Days Monday – Thursday week of Feb 10th – 13th; Off Friday Feb 14th…
