Georgia News
Climate Change in the Atlanta Metropolitan Region
The emissions inventory for the 20-county Metropolitan Atlanta area included industrial, residential and commercial energy use, as well as transportation and waste categories. Our findings showed that in 2000, transportation was the largest contributor of CO2 emissions for the region (at 34 percent), followed by industrial energy use (at 24 percent.)
Committee Volunteers Needed!
The Georgia Planning Association recently created a Planning Official Development Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide input about and plan for training for planning commissioners and other appointed planning officials across the state.
Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Plan
The December 5th version of the Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Plan is now up and available on the Water Council's website. Please note that Revisions to Section 14: Regional Water Planning and Implementation of Regional Water Planning are still under deliberation by the Water Council.
APA News
Bull Street in Savannah Designated One of 10 Great Streets in America
A Historical Landmark That Continues To Work Just As Well Today
Legislative News
House Bills or Resolutions Updates
The following House Bills or Resolutions may be of some interest to the membership: