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Chairs: Frank Blake, CEO of Home Depot; Terry McGuirk, Chairman, Atlanta Braves; John Williams, CEO, Corporate Holdings Honorary Chair: Dr. Johnnetta Cole, Director of the National Museum of African Art, The Smithsonian Institute Please save the date, Thursday, October 14, 2010, and plan to attend what has become the biggest event of the year for our members and the business community. Click HERE for Sponsorship Information. *****
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State Issues - Water Ruling - On July 21st Senior U.S. District Judge Paul Magnuson rejected arguments by Florida in the tri-state water dispute to allow the Endangered Species Act to be used to dictate water flow into the Apalachicola River. This action is praised by Governor Sonny Perdue... State Issues - Primary Election Results - Georgia's Primary Elections were held last week, Tuesday, July 20th, and brought some expected results and many surprises. The Governor's race is headed for a showdown with between Karen Handel and Nathan Deal. Another critical statewide runoff is the Attorney General race between Sam Olens and embattled former State Senator, Preston Smith. the runoff election will be held on Tuesday, August 10th. Early voting will begin August 2nd. Your participation is critical; please remember to vote. Complete election results as published in the AJC can be found HERE. State Issues - Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank - The State Roads & Tollways Authority recently issued grants to Metro area CIDs as part of the new GTIB fund created in 2008. The 33 million dollar fund will be used by local governments to improve transportation infrastructure. State Issues - Revive 285 - The joint project between GDOT and GRTA, known as Revive 285 Top End, is moving forward through the public participation and NEPA process. The proposal lists four possible scenarios for reducing congestion on the top end of 285. For more information visit the Revive 285 website. Regional Issues - ARC Transportation Plan Amendment - ARC announced an amendment to the FY 2008-2013 TIP. A public hearing was held on today, July 28... Cobb County – Code Amendments - The Cobb Board of Commissioners are considering mid-year code amendments during public hearings held on July 13 and July 27th. To view the second draft of the proposed amendments click HERE. DeKalb County - Abolishing CEO Position - Republican primary voters urge abolishing CEO position in straw poll. More than 16,600 Republican voters--80 % of the voters in Tuesday's Republican primary. DeKalb County - Foreclosure Registry Progarm - the Board of Commissioners voted today to create the Foreclosure Registry Program that will protect residential neighborhoods from becoming blighted as a result of the lack of adequate maintenance and security of abandoned properties resulting from the foreclosure crisis. To view the ordinance click HERE.
QGI now houses all of the Council for Quality Growth's education branch. Check the web site regularly for new courses or click HERE for a printable flyer. Continuing Education Units/Certificate Maintenance available for ***** The Council for Quality Growth is now on Facebook and Twitter! Click below and become a fan for special offers, information and program reminders. _________________ ***** COUNCIL WATER NEWS Your Source for Everything Water-Related in Georgia Objective: In concert with the leaders of the State, the Council will help provide sustainable solutions to accommodate Georgia’s water requirements, and effectively communicate our long-term commitment to economic development Governor Perdue signs SB 370, Water Stewardship Act - Posted June 3rd Georgia Appeals Judge Magnuson's ruling - Posted April 7th Governor Perdue Commits to reaching negotiation in 2010 - Posted January 13th Governor's Water Contingency Planning Task Force Releases Final Report - Posted December 23rd Governors met on December 15th to re-enter negotiations - Updated December 15th Corps prepares new operating manual in preperation for Magnuson decision taking effect in 2012 - Posted November 19th, 2009 Judge Magnuson issues order denying judgment in 2000 Case, insists on negotiations - Posted October 14th, 2009
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View Program CalendarCLICK HERE The Honorable Hank Johnson, Lynn Westmoreland and Tom Graves invite you to join them for the
Council for Quality Growth 25th Anniversary Celebration and Community Improvement District Recognition
Keynote Speaker The Honorable James L. Oberstar Chairman, U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
August 16, 2010
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Members & Nonmembers: $45
Tables of ten available
The Westin Atlanta North at Perimeter 7 Concourse Parkway Northeast Atlanta, GA 30328
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