Milton is considering changes to their Tree Ordinance.  The City adopted the County’s Tree Ordinance when the city was formed.  A committee, including CQG staff,…

Cobb County Economic Development Department is currently solicting feedback on potential Bus Rapid Transit and Light Rail Transit proposals.  They would like developers who work or have an…

The DeKalb County Planning and Development Department is holding another developers workshop as part of the ongoing rewrite of the zoning code.  The next workshop…

Hall County voters passed the SPLOST VI. to authorize a continuation of the tax that has been in place since 1985. According to the Hall…

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…