January 17, 2014
HB 176 Cell Tower Siting
A proposed substitute to HB 176 no longer affects cities’ substantive zoning...
January 17, 2014
HB 719 LOST Certificates Continuation
Ensure that Local Option Sales Tax distribution certificates filed with the Department of Revenue between June 4, 2010 and October 18, 2013 shall remain in effect until such time as a subsequent...
January 17, 2014
HB 713 Full Accountability in Collection of Taxes Act of 2014
The Full Accountability in the Collection of Taxes (FACT) of 2014 will provide a means for greater accountability in state and local sales tax...
January 10, 2014
How a Bill moves through the General Assembly
A reminder of how bills are passed through the General Assembly as provided by the Senate Research...
January 10, 2014
2014 Legislative Session opens Monday, January 13
GPA will provide news updates for bills of interest to the planning community based on information provided by GMA, ACCG, CQG and other sources throughout the legislative...
2013 GPA Fall Conference in Review
Jekyll Isand and the Golden Isles of Georgia hosted a gorgeous Fall Conference this year that was a tremendous success for our attendees! Attendees fought the urge to run out to the beach and enjoy...
October 8, 2013
American Planning Association Designates Decatur’s Downtown a Top 10 Great Neighborhood for 2013
The American Planning Association (APA) today announced the designation of downtown Decatur as one of 10 Great Neighborhoods for 2013. Each year during National Community Planning Month , APA’s...
October 8, 2013
American Planning Association Recognizes Top 30 Great Places in America for 2013
The American Planning Association (APA) today announced the country's 10 Great Neighborhoods, 10 Great Streets, and 10 Great Public Spaces for 2013 through the organization's national program, Great...