A gentle rain can bring a sense of calm during hot summer days. However, you may be one of many landowners for whom any amount of rain brings the threat of flooding. In recent years, Atlanta and other low-lying areas seem to flood more easily as developers recklessly...
Atlanta Environmental Law Blog
6 questions to ask before starting your development project
One of the great concerns of individuals and municipalities throughout the state of Georgia is the negative impact uncontrolled development can have on the environment. When developers fail to address the delicate environmental matters that their projects may affect,...
8 ways fertilizers destroy our water supplies
Georgia has a reputation for fighting hard to preserve its waterways. Whether it involves wells, underwater springs, rivers or the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, government agencies and environmental organizations are tireless in their efforts to protect the waters...
Am I responsible for water pollution?
Like many in Georgia, you may appreciate the precious and delicate nature of the water systems that provide for the needs of citizens as well as sustaining countless forms of plants and animals that are vital to a healthy environment. Protecting the streams, rivers,...
5 ways the EPA monitors your business
Starting or running a business in Georgia has many perks. Consistently ranked as one of the friendliest states for business, Georgia has a strong infrastructure, a solid economy and many opportunities. It is also a breathtakingly beautiful place to live and work, and...
You can fight city hall on rezoning issues
Your Georgia home is your place of refuge, and it is also likely one of your biggest investments. Nothing may lower the value and enjoyability of a home faster than zoning changes that allow undesirable development in your area or threaten the peace and safety of your...
7 reasons why your neighbors junk car collection must go
You probably have some junk lying around your house. Maybe there is an appliance or piece of furniture you intend to fix or an old broken heirloom you think may still have some value. Maybe you have worthless items you just aren’t sure how to get rid of or potentially...
Companies won’t take responsibility for toxic exposure
In many areas of Georgia, the smell of farm life, factories and other industries is common and tolerable. You may think nothing of sending your children out to play as strange odors waft through the air because you trust that those responsible for the odors are taking...
Power plant odors may be more than nuisance
If you are like many in Georgia, you understand the pros and cons of having enormous power plants in your neighborhood. The plants keep taxes low, provide jobs for local families and often contribute to the protection of the environment by developing state-of-the-art...
Healthy beaches require everyone’s attention
For many residents of Georgia, the beautiful coastlines and beaches are a source of pride. You may be among those for whom spending a day at the beach brings renewed peace of mind and clarity of thought. However, you may also understand that the beaches and coastal...