State Issues & Legislation

Georgia Redistricting Signed into Law and Lawsuit Quickly Follows

State

Some local governments are using an ambiguity in state law to create "secret liens" on commpercial properties for unpaid water bills of prior owners or tenants. What is GAR and the Real Estate Section of the Georgia Bar doing to protect the property rights of current owners?

Georgia Senate Approves Legislation Which Preserves Consumer’s Fuel Choice

State

On Monday, March 22, 2021, the Georgia Senate approved HB 150, which preserves fuel choice for Georgia consumers.

Brookhaven Mayor Visits Governmental Affairs Committee

Local

Brookhaven Mayor John Ernst paid a visit to the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to update our members on developments in the City of Brookhaven.

Atlanta Officials Give REALTORS® Tree Ordinance Update

Local

At a joint meeting of both the residential and commercial REALTORS'® Governmental Affairs Committees, members were able to learn more and discuss their views regarding the upcoming tree ordinance Update directly with staff from the City of Atlanta.

Get Informed!

State

With counties and cities changing legislation and regulations so often, REALTORS need to be kept updated on what’s current. What better way to do that than to have our Government Affairs Director, Aaron Johnson, visit your office. Aaron can discuss with your team government issues that directly affect your business and your bottom line.