Local Issues & Legislation

ACBR President Among 2019 Most Influential Georgians

Local

ACBR President John Heagy has been named one of the 2019 Most Influential Georgians by "James" magazine.

REALTORS® attend State of the Counties

Local

Some of our REALTOR® members had the opportunity to attend local State of the County and State of the City addresses. This is where the Chief Executive of the respective city/county gives an update on what is going on in their area and what is on the horizon. It is also gives our members a chance to network with local elected officials and other metro area leaders.

Dunwoody Extends Moratorium on Multi Unit Construction

Local

The City of Dunwoody has extended their moratorium on wood-framed multi-unit contruction for an additional 90 days.

A New Day on the Atlanta Council

Local

The Atlanta City Council now has a new Council member and the balance of power may have shifted. Antonio Brown shocked many when he defeated former Atlanta School Board member Byron Amos to fill the unexpired term of the late Ivory Young on the Atlanta City Council.

Dunwoody Updates Contolled Access Requirements

Local

Staff at the City of Dunwoody has recommended to the Mayor and Council a new ordiance that will require all new gated developments to install an RFID/SOS gate access system to allow easier access for emergency vehicles. An added expense for new developments with controlled access.