Local Issues & Legislation

Comment On City of Atlanta Zoning Update

Local

Phase II of the City of Atlanta's Zoning Ordinance Update has begun. A series of public meetings to present the 2nd phase of the proposed changes and receive community input are scheduled around the City. Here are the highlights and your ability to comment.

Georgia's Primary Elections Have Begun!

Local

Georgia's 2018 Primary Elections and a few special elections have now begun. Learn about REALTOR® supported candidates and find out more about where to go for Early Voting. With some very highly anticipated elections on the horizon, we encourage all REALTORS® to take advantage of Early Voting to avoid long lines and assure voting before time runs out.

REALTORS® to Interview 2018 Primary Candidates

Local

Governmental Affairs Committee members of both the residential and commercial associations will interview several candidates for City Council and County Commission races in the metro region. Recommendations will be submitted to the Atlanta REALTOR® Political Action Committee (ARPAC) to determine which candidates earn our support to be "2018 REALTOR® Champions."

GAR Voter Registration Drive

Local

To increase REALTOR® participation and influence in the political process, the Georgia REALTORS® have launched a voter registration drive.

Atlanta's Cyberattack and Permitting

Local

At a recent Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting, the City of Atlanta’s Planning Department gave an update on the ransomware cyberattack the government suffered.