SEIA Applauds Signing of Major Solar Legislation in Georgia
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has signed into law consensus legislation which will make it easier and more affordable for homeowners, businesses, churches, schools, nonprofits, military facilities, and police and fire departments to install rooftop solar systems across the state.
“This forward-looking new law will help to greatly expand the use of clean, reliable and affordable solar energy across Georgia, and we applaud state legislators – especially the bill’s author, Rep. Mike Dudgeon ...
“This forward-looking new law will help to greatly expand the use of clean, reliable and affordable solar energy across Georgia, and we applaud state legislators – especially the bill’s author, Rep. Mike Dudgeon ...
Mark Spain Team Wins Pacesetter Award as One of Atlanta’s 100 Fastest Growing Private...
On the heels of being named the top-selling Keller Williams team in the Southeast as well as the No. 1 Expansion Team Worldwide, the Mark Spain Team has been honored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle with the Pacesetter Award. This award annually honors Atlanta’s top fastest-growing privately held companies that have a track record for taking their business to the next level
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT Agrees to Invest in Class A 285-Unit Luxury Apartment Development...
Bluerock Residential Growth REIT, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BRG) (“BRG” or “the Company”) today announced that it has approved an investment of approximately $15.0 million in a joint venture to develop a Class A, 285-unit apartment community in Atlanta, Georgia, to be known as the Cheshire Bridge Apartments (“Cheshire Bridge”).
CONGRESSMAN BISHOP STATEMENT REGARDING FY 2016 ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL MARK UP
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after the full Appropriations Committee approved its Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill. The government spending bill now goes to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for its consideration
PASSCO COMPANIES CONTINUES EXPANSION; DEEPENS PRESENCE IN THE SOUTHEAST WITH ADDITION OF ATLANTA-BASED ACQUISITION...
Passco Companies, LLC is continuing its national expansion, creating an on-the-ground presence in Atlanta, Georgia with the addition of senior real estate professional and area-acquisition expert Colin Gillis as Director of Acquisitions, Southeast
Georgians rise to transportation challenges
Today at Liberty Plaza, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law HB 170, legislation that addresses Georgia’s critical transportation infrastructure needs. The legislation is based off recommendations from the Joint Study Committee on Critical Infrastructure Funding, which was tasked with identifying funding solutions for Georgia's transportation needs. The new law will generate almost $1 billion in new transportation funding annually
Rep. Tom Graves Votes to Fund SHEP, Sink EPA Water Proposal, Shoot Down Gun...
Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of the fiscal year 2016 Energy and Water Appropriations bill (H.R. 2028), which includes provisions that provide funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP), prohibits implementation of the proposed “Waters of the U.S.” rule and prohibits funding of gun control efforts on Army Corps of Engineers land:
Atlanta metropolitan area
US Inspect, LLC., announced that it has acquired HomeSafe Atlanta, a real estate inspection services firm which operates in the Atlanta metropolitan area. The acquisition will better serve the needs of US Inspect’s customers and facilitate US Inspect’s adoption of infrared thermography.
Industry Veteran, Judy Bellack, Joins Grace Hill as Vice President of Sales
Grace Hill, LLC, the leading provider of online education and learning management solutions for the multifamily housing industry, today announced Judy Bellack has joined the company as Vice President of Sales.
EPA and City of Atlanta to Hold the 3rd Annual Earth Day Rally at...
In celebration of the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, EPA Regional Administrator Heather McTeer Toney will join Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Egypt Sherrod, the star of HGTV’s highly rated “Property Virgins” and author of “Keep Calm…It’s Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide to Buying a Home” at the Sam Nunn Atlanta Federal Center Courtyard to host the 2015 Earth Day Cleanup Challenge Rally.
Solar Growth in Georgia, Southeast to Highlight New Conference
U.S. solar energy leaders and representatives of top solar companies from an 8-state area will gather in Atlanta, GA, on May 7-8 at the Marriott Marquis for the inaugural Solar Power Southeast conference, co-sponsored by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA).
Price Votes to Repeal the Death Tax
Congressman Tom Price, M.D. (GA-06) issued the following statement after the House passed a full repeal of the Estate Tax, more popularly known as the Death Tax
Rep. Tom Graves Votes to Expand Access to Mortgages, Home Ownership
Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) voted today for the Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act (H.R. 650) and the Mortgage Choice Act (H.R. 685), legislation that will make it easier for low- and middle- income families to qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home.
Pinnacle Hires Sharon Donley as Regional Property Manager
Multifamily Specialist Based in Atlanta.
Pinnacle, one of the nation’s leading multifamily management firms, announced today that Sharon Donley joined the company as a Regional Property Manager. Based in Atlanta, she will focus on increasing revenue and building best-in-class teams for an initial portfolio of 7 assets totaling 2,000 units. Donley reports to Greg Mark, regional vice president of Pinnacle’s Southeast and Mid-Atlantic territories.
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Owners Receive Prestigious Legacy Award
Ben Christopher and Denny Jones, two established names in the metro Atlanta real estate market and co-owners of RE/MAX Greater Atlanta, were awarded the Legacy Award by RE/MAX of Georgia. The awards were presented during the annual RE/MAX of Georgia awards banquet on March 26, 2015
