Let us recognize your achievement! Submissions for the Alvin B. Cates Award are now being accepted for the most outstanding real estate transaction completed in 2011.

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.

ACBR Past President, Brett Hunsaker, was recognized by NAR for excellence in the commercial real estate industry this past year.

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.

You are cordially invited to the upcoming Databank Commercial Real Estate Symposium, which will take place on Thursday, February 16th at 7:30 am at Ahavath Achim Synagogue (600 Peachtree Battle Avenue). The cost to attend the Symposium with no CE credit is $95 advance / $105 at the door, with CE credit is $120 advance / $140 at the door. If you would like more information on the Symposium or would like to register to attend, visit www.databankinfo.com.

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.

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!

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.

The Annual Business Meeting was held on Friday, December 9th, for the Installation of the 2012 Officers and Directors and recognition of the 2011 award recipients. CBR members gathered at the InterContinental Hotel as Furman Wood and the newly elected 2012 Officers and Directors were sworn into office.