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House Approves Border Wall Construction, Critical Support for the First District in Funding Bill
Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) voted in support of the Make America Secure Appropriations Act today to fund national security and First District priorities for fiscal year 2018. This legislation includes critical funding for the First District of Georgia including $50.06 million
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases June 2017 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its June 2017 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single family residential properties.
Atlanta REALTORS® Association Holds Public Town Hall For Sandy Springs
The Atlanta REALTORS® Association held a town hall event for over a hundred residents of Sandy Springs on July 11th. The event was hosted at the Sandy Springs offices of the association, which has been located in Sandy Springs since 1989.
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases April 2017 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its April 2017 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single family residential properties
THE TRUMP BUDGET: A BAD DEAL FOR GEORGIA’S SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Throughout my career in Congress I have maintained a reputation for working across the aisle to craft and enact sensible policies and sensible budgets on a bipartisan basis. My only litmus test has been whether a particular bill, budget, resolution, or other action will improve the lives of the hard working people of the Second Congressional District of Georgia. This principle has guided my actions since I was elected to Congress 24 years ago.
CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE HARMS INNOCENT AMERICANS
This op ed by Congressman Collins (R-Ga.) first appeared in RealClear Policy on April 14, 2017. Reason tells us that government poses no threat to law-abiding citizens—that local and federal authorities are primarily necessary to protect society from mischief makers.
Atlanta REALTORS® Association Celebrates 2016 Top Producers
Presenters at the Atlanta REALTORS® Association's Annual Top Producers Gala, held March 18, 2017, included (l-r): Jean Rawls, Scott Askew, Charlotte Sears, Ro Preisinger, David Tufts, Glennis Beacham, Bill Rawlings, Dan Forsman, Jenni Bonura, and Lisa Johnson.
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases February 2017 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its February 2017 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single family residential properties.
Deal nominates Georgia Real Estate Commissioner
This week Gov. Nathan Deal nominated Lynn Dempsey as Commissioner of the Georgia Real Estate Commission following the retirement of William L. Rogers Jr. The nomination was approved by the Georgia Real Estate Commission and is effective immediately.
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases January 2017 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its January 2017 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single family residential properties.
Rep. Loudermilk Bill to Preserve Historical Property at Kennesaw Mountain Passes House
Rep. Loudermilk (R-GA) reintroduced a bill that passed the House today to preserve a historic piece of property at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. “Our nation has long recognized the importance of preserving historic sites, especially those battlefields where Americans fought and died for freedom
Atlanta REALTORS® Releases December 2016 Statistics on Housing Market
Atlanta REALTORS® (ARA), the largest association of its kind in Georgia, released its December 2016 Market Brief on residential housing statistics for 11 area counties in metropolitan Atlanta. The Market Brief, compiled by First Multiple Listing Service (FMLS), provides the only regionally-focused synopsis of monthly sales and home prices for single family residential properties.
Carter Announces Private Property Debris Removal for Chatham County
Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) today announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Chatham County for Private Property Debris Removal. The move comes after weeks of effort led by Carter along with Senators Johnny Isakson and David Perdue.
Allen Statement on Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act
Congressman Rick Allen (R-Ga.-12) released the following statement on S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act: “This legislation fails to address the needs and concerns of my district back home in Georgia-12, specifically relating to the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.
Six Georgia Communities Selected for State Housing Program
Six Georgia communities have been newly selected to receive assistance with their housing needs through the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), a public-private initiative that helps communities strategically grow their economies through housing-related solutions. Bartow County and the Cities of Commerce, Dublin, Fairburn, Warrenton and Union City will begin the three-year program in February.
