The Georgia House Study Committee on Workforce Housing released their report on Thursday, Dec. 5th. Led by Representative Vance Smith, the Workforce Housing Study Committee examined how local and state regulations can present barriers to create and preserve affordable housing options. Council for Quality Growth President, Michael Paris, and 2020 Council Board Chair, Paul Corley, discussed how regulations can hinder developer’s ability to create attainable housing at the study committee’s initial work session. To read the study committee’s report, click here.
More from the Council for Quality Growth:
July 20, 2026
Atlanta Tables Proposed Data Center in Adair Park
Atlanta City Council's Zoning Committee voted last Tuesday to table…
July 20, 2026
Fulton County Declines Participation in Atlanta TAD Extensions
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution at…
July 20, 2026
DeKalb County Approves $25 Million Housing Bond
At their July 14th meeting, the DeKalb County Board of…
July 20, 2026
Metro Water District and GAWP Announce Key Leadership Transitions in Water World
The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District has elevated…
July 20, 2026
Sugar Hill Strengthens Leadership Team with Three Strategic Hires
The City of Sugar Hill has expanded…
July 20, 2026
Owens Resigns from Brookhaven Council; Conor Sen Appointed Ahead of Special Election
Brookhaven District 2 Councilmember Jennifer Owens resigned…