The state of Georgia has taken steps designed to fiercely protect its beautiful landscape and waterways. This is why land development can no longer happen without some consideration for its impact on the environment. As such, it may be necessary to obtain an...
Month: September 2017
Hurricanes exposed aging sewer infrastructure, systemic issues
Parts of Georgia received up to 10 inches of rain from Hurricane Irma. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that Brunswick got 5 inches. The National Weather Service says Glynn County received an average of over 9.4 inches.In both Brunswick and...
Land use issues and nuisance claims
Perhaps your family has owned property here in Georgia in the same place for several years (or generations) or you spent a significant amount of time choosing the site for your brick and mortar small business. Then a neighbor moves in and land use issues interfere...
Cutting down on chemical exposure through evaluation
The majority of Georgia business owners know how seriously the state and the federal government take the safety of the public and the environment. One way that is done is through the reduction or elimination of chemical exposure that could lead to illnesses or deaths....
When industries place your life at risk
There is much to love about Georgia, especially Atlanta and its surroundings. You may enjoy the food, music and history that draw people from all over. However, even these may pale in comparison to the sheer beauty of the state. Its abundance of trees, sprawling...
Flooding presents new water pollution concerns
Georgia and the rest of the nation have been closely watching the weather-related devastation that occurred and may yet occur during this hurricane season. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and the impending and potential devastation of Hurricane Irma, many...