On October 6th, the Gwinnett BOC approved the creation of five Tax Allocation Districts.  The Five Districts are within the three existing CIDs, and will…

On October 5th, Judge Magnuson issued an order denying Georgia’s motion for judgment in one of the cases from 2000.  The order is significant because Georgia…

Governor Perdue has named a special task force comprised of business leaders, environmental groups, state and local government officials, and basin advisory committee members.  The…

The Holly Springs City Council voted 4-0 to withdraw the City’s application to USFWS for an Incidental Take Permit. Mayor Tim Downing stated a lack…

On September 15th, The U.S. Department of Justice filed a notice to appeal the July 17th memorandum and order in the case regarding Tri-State Water…

The Council is actively envolved in Engage Gwinnett: Citizens Committee for the Future of Gwinnett County.  The Council holds a stakeholder’s seat on the committee…

On September 15th, the Cherokee County BOC adopted amendments to the county’s Conservation Subdivision Ordinance.  Now referred to as a Conservation Design Community, the new…

On September 14th, the Cobb BOC voted 3-2 not to allow Wood Partners a change in zoning conditions to lease or provide lease-purchase contracts on…

Councilman CT Martin has introduced a resolution in the Atlanta City Council to pursue development of a 100 mgd reservoir site on land the City…

Councilman CT Martin has introduced a resolution in the Atlanta City Council to pursue development of a 100 mgd reservoir site on land the City…

A new draft of the Sustainable Building Ordinance was released on September 2nd.  The changes are outlined HERE. The City of Atlanta is working with…

Proposed amendment to 134-318.1 (d) has been reworded to better describe that provisional permit will be issued when it is demonstrated that proposed off premise…