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The Latest Governmental Affairs News

New Flood Maps are Coming: What REALTORS® Need to Know

Career Builder Seminar • Wednesday, February 15, 2012

New flood maps are set to be approved later this year. As floodplain boundaries changes, your clients will likely turn to you with questions that could make or break the deal.

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ADA is now 'Invest Atlanta'

During his annual State of the City address, Mayor Kasim Reed announced a renewed focus on job growth and economic development, which includes rebranding the Atlanta Development Authority as Invest Atlanta.

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City Mulling New Standards for "Signs During Vacancy" for Commercial Properties

The Sandy Springs City Council is considering changes to its sign ordinance that would create new restrictions on sign size, height, and design for "signs during vacancy" used on commercial and multi-family residential properties.

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GAR Issues Call for Action on Property Registration Standards

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Several local governments have adopted vacant and foreclosed property registration ordinances with varying standards, forms, fees, and fines.  Lack of uniformity has led to confusion for owners and operators of property. HB 110 would standardize these ordinances. Help protect property owners by expressing your support for this important legislation!

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Vacant Property Registration Ordinance Becomes Law

Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed allowed an ordinance requiring registration of vacant residential property in the City of Atlanta to become law without his signature. Click below for a copy of the final version of the legislation.

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