Cobb Transit Under House Bill 930
Council Member Scott Selig’s Life and Legacy Recognized by the State Senate
Council for Quality Growth Board Member and friend Scott Selig was recognized in the Georgia Senate on Friday for his life and legacy. Senator Brandon Beach introduced Senate Resolution 810, commenting “There is Latin term that best describes Scott Selig. It’s … Continue reading
EXPIRATION OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS
House Bill 851 by Rep. Dale Rutledge, would repeal the state income tax credit on low-income housing on December 31, 2023. Currently, a state income tax credit is allowed for each qualified Georgia project placed into service after January 1, 2001. A qualified Georgia project … Continue reading
Emerging Leaders Initiative Kicks Off 2018 at the Capitol
The Council for Quality Growth’s Emerging Leaders Initiative hosted its first leadership breakfast of 2018 at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The more than 40 of the Council’s ELI Members in attendance heard from State Senator Brandon Beach, … Continue reading
Under the Gold Dome: 2018 Session Week 2 Transportation & Transit Overview
Transportation and Transit The state of transportation in Georgia is reaching a tipping point. The desire for transit is high, driven by traffic’s increasing impact on quality of life and productivity. A recent Atlanta Regional Commission survey showed that 51 … Continue reading
Senate Resolution 224: The Final Report of the Georgia House and Senate Study Committee on Storm Water Management Fees
Legislative Bill Tracking: Week 7
House Bills House Bill 4: Taxes to be Current on Conservation Property Sponsor: Rep. Jason Spencer (R) House Committee: Ways & Means Status: House Second Readers This bill would prevent an owner of a covenant for conservation use property from … Continue reading
The Council for Quality Growth Emerging Leaders Initiative (ELI) Announces 2017 Members
Week 8
The Georgia General Assembly adjourned Friday, March 7th and has completed 34 of 40 Legislative Days. The Legislature is set to be in Session for Day 35 on Monday, March 10 until Day 37 on Wednesday , March 12th, the same … Continue reading
Newly Created Cities Legislation Makes an Appearance in the General Assembly
On February 26, 2014, the Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 270, which incorporates the City of Lakeside in North DeKalb. Only six days earlier, House passed House Bill 704, which incorporates the city of South Fulton in Fulton County. The General Assembly … Continue reading