Local Issues & Legislation

2020 Elections Review: Celebration or Post-mortem

Local

The 2020 General Elections have come and, well, are still going. After a very hard fought election cycle, we, almost, have winners.

ACBR Comments on Storm Water Proposal

Local

The ACBR, along with several other real estate groups, have band together to work with the City of Atlanta on their proposed post development storm water ordinance.

REALTORS® Weigh In on Independent Contractor Proposed Rule

Federal

In late September, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking revising its interpretation of independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) with a streamlined economic reality testing to promote certainty for stakeholders, reduce litigation, and encourage innovation in the economy.

Election Time: Early Voting/REALTOR Champions

Local

Early voting for the 2020 General Elections across Georgia will begin Monday, October 12th, through Friday, October 30th, and REALTORS® are ready to make a difference!

Short Term Rental Ordinance Hits NPUs

Local

An Ordinance to ban short-term rentals (STRs) in essentially all residential neighborhoods in the City of Atlanta is being discussed and REALTORS® have a chance to be heard.