Local Issues & Legislation

VIDEO: ACBR Chair of Governmental Affairs Chris Ahrenkiel and Governmental Affairs Director Aaron Johnson discuss COVID updates

ACBR Chair of Governmental Affairs Chris Ahrenkiel and Governmental Affairs Director Aaron Johnson discuss ways ACBR is working to keep our members informed and advocate for our Industry during these challenging times.

"Shelter in Place" Orders; What that means for REALTORS®

Local

Local jurisdictions are issuing "Shelter in Place" Orders or "Stay at Home" Orders, but what does that meal for the real estate business? ARA staff has put together a guide to help our members navigate these very trying times.

Local Governments Impacted by Coronavirus

Local

As businesses, schools and families are having to adjust day-to-day operations due to the Coronavirus outbreak, governments are not immune. Most all local government offices are having to alter how they do business. We are working to keep our members updated on the various changes as they happen.

State Legislature Update

STATE

It seems that not even State Government is immune to the Coronavirus. In an unprecedented move, the Georgia State Legislature went into an indefinite recess, halting all movement on legislation for the immediate future.

ARC Chair Visits Governmental Affairs Committees

Local

In a joint meeting of the ARA and ACBR's Governmental Affairs Committees, Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Chairman Kerry Armstrong served as guest speaker where he gave members an outlook on the future growth of the Atlanta region.