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State Issues
Georgia House Study Committee on Local Government Taxation & Funding
As you may know, the Georgia House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, Funding and Budgeting was created by House Speaker Jon ...
State Issues
Speaking of Elections: Make Your Fair Share Investment in RPAC
Every Investment Makes a Difference November 30th is the last day for REALTORS® to invest in RPAC for the 2026 PAC cycle. As you know, our REALTOR® ...
State Issues
Georgia’s 2026 Constitutional Amendments: Election Results
In addition to the numerous candidates on this year’s ballot, Georgia voters also considered three constitutional amendments, addressing agricultural ...
State Issues
Georgia’s 2026 Elections: A Look at the Results and What Comes Next
Statewide and Federal Elections
Local Issues
Atlanta REALTORS® Members on 2027 NAR Committees
Congratulations to the 13 REALTORS® and 2 staff members of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association that have been appointed to serve at the national level ...
State Issues
GAR Statewide Candidate Forum
Georgia REALTORS® recently hosted its Statewide Candidate Forum in Macon, bringing together candidates seeking statewide office to discuss the issues ...
Federal Issues
NAR Joins Supreme Court Property Rights Cases
Access to the courts is a fundamental component of protecting property rights, and two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court could help clarify when ...
Federal Issues
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes Changes to Federal Disaster Recovery Policy
The new law includes a three-year authorization for the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, establishing a more ...
Local Issues
DeKalb to Update County Zoning and Sign Ordinance Regulations
DeKalb County is updating its Zoning Ordinance for the first time in a decade - and the Sign Ordinance for the first time in 20 years.
Local Issues
2026 General Election: Make Your Voice Heard
The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3, and we encourage all eligible members to make a plan to vote.
Federal Issues
More Homes on the Market Act Could Help Unlock Housing Inventory
A bipartisan proposal in Congress aims to address one of the housing market’s biggest challenges: limited inventory.
State Issues
Georgia House Study Committee Examines Local Government Taxation, Funding, and Budgeting
Local government taxation and funding remain a key focus for Georgia lawmakers as the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on Local Government Taxation, ...
Local Issues
Get Ready for the 2026 Election
Georgia’s 2026 election cycle is underway, and now is the time to make sure you are prepared to participate in the voting process. This year’s ...
Local Issues
Atlanta’s Data Center Boom
Atlanta is quickly becoming one of the nation’s leading data-center markets. In the first half of 2026, the city had approximately 2,882 megawatts of ...
Federal Issues
FHA Seeks Feedback on a New Repayment Option for Borrowers
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has posted a draft policy that provides an alternative disclosure option that would give lenders a new way ...
Federal Issues
US House Reviews FEMA Reorganization Legislation
On July 15, 2026, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee held a hearing on the bipartisan Fixing Emergency Management for Americans ...
Federal Issues
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becomes Law
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is one of the most significant pieces of housing legislation passed by Congress in decades.
State Issues
Georgia Lawmakers Launch Comprehensive Review of Local Property Taxes
Georgia lawmakers have begun a broad review of the state's property tax system that could shape local government finance and property taxation for ...
Local Issues
Town Hall Focuses on School Closures and Redistricting
Our July Town Hall focused on one of the most important issues facing metro Atlanta families and neighborhoods—school closures and redistricting. ...
Federal Issues
21st Century Road to Housing Act
Hopefully, in the coming days, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will join the distinguished history of landmark federal legislation that has ...
Local Issues
Atlanta Advances Neighborhood Reinvestment Through TAD Extensions
The City of Atlanta has taken a significant step toward expanding long-term investment in neighborhoods by approving legislation to extend the life ...
Association News
Happy Birthday, America, and Welcome Home!
As we celebrate America's 250th birthday this Independence Day, it's a perfect opportunity to reflect on the ideals that have shaped America for 250 ...
State Issues
Georgia Enacts First Major Statewide HOA Reform
In addition to tax legislation, Governor Brian Kemp has also signed landmark legislation often referred to as the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of ...
Local Issues
Build Your Leadership & Development Skills with Atlanta’s Urban Plan Academy
The Urban Plan Academy for Community Leaders offers a unique opportunity to better understand that process through an engaging, hands-on learning ...
Local Issues
Your Vote Matters: Don’t Miss the June 16 Runoff Elections
The election season is not over yet. On June 16, voters in several local races across metro Atlanta will return to the polls for runoff elections. ...
Local Issues
Atlanta REALTORS® PAC: Advocating for Property Rights, Housing Policy & Strong Communities
Often, members hear about the Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee (Atlanta REALTORS® PAC) in the context of fundraisers, recognition events, ...
State Issues
Property Tax Reform - What you need to know
As of April 2026, Senate Bill 33 has emerged as one of the most closely watched pieces of legislation affecting homeowners and the real estate market ...
State Issues
Make Plans to Vote in the 2026 General Primary Election And Support Atlanta REALTORS® PAC Candidates
As Georgia prepares for another important election cycle, voters across the state will soon head to the polls for the upcoming 2026 General Primary ...
Local Issues
ARPAC and The Atlanta Market
In a market as dynamic and fast-growing as Atlanta, real estate is shaped by more than supply and demand—it’s influenced every day by public policy ...
Federal Issues
Permitting Reform in Congress: A Quiet Shift with Major Implications for Commercial Real Estate
While much of the attention in Washington has focused on housing affordability and interest rates, a quieter—but highly consequential—conversation is ...
State Issues
Georgia REALTORS® Wrap Up Successful 2026 Legislative Session
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Session officially concluded on April 2, marking the end of a busy and impactful legislative session. Over the course of ...
Federal Issues
TRIA Reauthorization Advances
Late last month, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee took bipartisan action on a key insurance and commercial real estate measure — H.R. ...
Technology and Appraisals
The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) recently filed a formal comment letter supporting draft guidance on how technology should be used in real ...
Bill to Set Deadlines for Permits Introduced
SB 447 regulates deadlines for actions by Local Issuing Authorities on permit applications. It requires local governments to provide a written list ...
Georgia House Bill 1315 Seeks to Limit Local Development Moratoria
Frustration over frequent local development and zoning moratoria has led to the introduction of new legislation aimed at curbing their use. House ...
2026 Days at the Dome
Last week, REALTORS® from across Georgia gathered at the State Capitol for the 2026 Days at the Dome, a signature advocacy event bringing members ...
Forsyth County Considering Development Code Changes
At its Feb. 10 work session, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to advance two significant changes to the Unified ...
Why RPAC Matters: Turning REALTOR® Advocacy into Results
Every REALTOR® benefits from strong advocacy — and those advocacy wins don’t happen by accident. They happen because REALTORS® invest in the Atlanta ...
Local Permitting Reform Legislation
House Bill 812: Authored by Rep. Mike Cheokas (R-Americus), revises the process for how local governments can propose amendments to state minimum ...