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Georgia State Capitol

State Issues

REALTORS® Champion Legislative Changes

April 30, 2024

The 2024 Georgia General Assembly has ended after three months of fast-paced lawmaking.
Awards

Association News

ARA Members Inducted into RPAC Hall of Fame

April 30, 2024

During the NAR annual REALTOR® Legislative Meetings scheduled to kick off this coming Sunday, May...

State Issues

HB 1017 Passes Georgia Senate

March 27, 2024

A news outlet recently rated Atlanta as the #1 city for squatters, but this problem is not...
RPAC

Local Issues

The Atlanta REALTORS® Political Action Committee Recognizes Major...

March 22, 2024

This year, the annual RPAC Champions luncheon was moved from August to March to recognize the...

Federal Issues

FinCEN proposes Additional Reporting and Record Keeping Regulations...

March 22, 2024

The purpose of the rule is to address money laundering, and illicit financial crimes involving...

Federal Issues

White House Announces Plan to Create More Affordable Housing

March 22, 2024

Plan aims to create more affordable homes and increasing transparency in rental housing
Taxes

State Issues

Suspension of the Data Center Tax Credit Heads to Governor Kemp

March 22, 2024

HB 1192 would suspend the issuance of any new sales and use tax certificates of exemption for data...

State Issues

Proposed 2025 Budget Is 11.3% Higher Than 2024 Original Budget

March 22, 2024

The House version of the budget includes funding for several initiatives to support housing and...
Solar Powered Homes

State Issues

State Considers Cap On Assessed Value Of Homesteaded Property

March 22, 2024

If the bill passes, it would require a state constitutional amendment approved by the voters of...
Business Planning

Local Issues

Planning Department Begins 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update

March 22, 2024

This framework will help guide city residents and staff in designing a future Atlanta with greater...