DeKalb County Current Issues
DeKalb Advisory Hosted Zoning Administrator Marian Eisenberg
DeKalb Advisory Hosted Zoning Administrator Marian Eisenberg and Interim Director of Planning and Sustainability Andrew Baker to present DeKalb’s 2013 Zoning Change Rewrite Proposal at the May 2nd Advisory Meeting. Council Members at the May 2nd Advisory Meeting discussed the proposed zoning changes with DeKalb County Zoning Administrator Marian Eisenberg and Interim Director of Planning and Sustainability and provided input that we believe will be incorporated into the proposed ordinance.
read moreDeKalb County Puts Forth Proposed Zoning Ordinance Rewrite for Approval
DeKalb County recently released the newest version of their proposed Zoning Code rewrite after a process that has lasted several years and included extensive input from various facets of the community, including many comments from Council for Quality Growth Members and Council Member Pond & Company, the county’s consultant for the ordinance. Some highlights from the updated ordinance include: Zoning Ordinance Structured in Nine Articles; Simplified District Categories Through Consolidation; Consolidated Parking Standards; New...
read moreDeKalb County Permit Reform Process Begins -Council for Quality Growth Assists
The DeKalb County Board of Commissioners and CEO Burrell Ellis have made a substantial commitment to work together with the development community to reform the permitting process in DeKalb County. The much needed reforms will address every type of land development, building permit and business license. The 2013 Budget approved by the Commission on (date) includes $600,000 for Phase 1 to study and implement major reforms which are desperately needed to make DeKalb competitive in the Metro Region and throughout the country. Further multi-year...
read moreDekalb State of the County
On January 29, the Council for Quality Growth, in partnership with the DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce, held a State of the County address for DeKalb County. CEO Burrell Ellis addressed the capacity crowd of 450, and described the past year within the county and his vision for a direction DeKalb will embark in the upcoming year. CEO Ellis stated that, “Through partnership, we have accomplished some remarkable things.” He elaborated by describing the different partnerships the county has created and how those partnerships have...
read moreGovernor’s Commission Steady’s the Helm in Brookhaven
The Commission charged by the Governor to get a head start on city operations before the December 17 date for the city to officially begin has been working overtime to ensure a smooth transition occurs. Requests for proposals (RFP) for needs such as traffic engineering, designs, park maintenance and programming, as well as administrative work are to be made public next week and will allow vendors about 3 weeks to present their proposals. Police and fire, city attorney and city manager are going to be maintained by the city and do not...
read moreBrookhaven Commission Creates Committees
The Commission appointed by Governor Deal has created ten committees and seated local experts to provide input into recommendations for the new city. The Council for Quality Growth has been asked to provide input to the Commission based on the expertise of our membership. For a calendar of Commission committee meetings, click HERE
read moreDeKalb Advisory Hosts Representative Mike Jacobs at the Upcoming October Meeting
For those interested in hearing about upcoming legislative issues, city of Brookhaven happenings and potential changes in MARTA and other transportation issues, mark your calendars to attend the October 4th DeKalb Advisory Meeting at the Druid Hills Country Club. The Council for Quality Growth welcomes DeKalb State Representative Mike Jacobs and looks forward to hearing him speak on issues that are important to the Council.
read moreDeKalb County: Projecting a New Image
DeKalb County has been working to improve its landscape, with its county commission has agreed to continue more landscaping, adding additional greenery along Moreland Avenue. The area between Bailey Street and Cedar Grove is home to many industrial properties that need some attention; the county is going pay $187,450 to landscape to improve the image of West Dekalb County with the work for these landscaping projects scheduled to begin this coming fall. In addition, DeKalb County is working to improve by buying an old vacant apartment building...
read moreMany Hats Thrown into Brookhaven City Races
Many Hats Thrown into Brookhaven City Races Georgia’s newest city has attracted much attention and not only from its citizens, but from mayoral and city council candidates as well. In fact, Brookhaven has a total of 26 qualified candidates running for mayor and city council throughout the 4 post positions. A run off is predicted and will take place on December 4th, which does not allow the city much time, since it only has November 6 – December 17 to hire key staff and accomplish last minute items. Of course, it will be the mayor and...
read moreGovernor Deal Establishes Panel to Facilitate the Establishment of Georgia’s Newest City: Brookhaven
Last week the five member panel was determined by Governor Deal to set how the city of Brookhaven would be created, and the members of this panel will begin work this week. They will be responsible for finding qualified candidates for the needed positions in thenew city, such as city manager, city attorney, city clerk, and finance director. This panel will also help determine, along with citizen taskforces, city services, like whether or not to take advantages of public-private partnerships, or primarily use government programs. The panel of...
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