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...
Atlanta Environmental Law Blog
Can the government just take my land?
Your Georgia home and property are undoubtedly a source of pride for you. Even if you don’t spend as much time as you would like to make it look like a magazine cover, just having ownership is a success, whether you inherited it from family or bought it with your...
Will your children have wetlands to protect them?
Those who live and work in Georgia are fortunate to be among some of the most beautiful and beneficial water systems nature can offer. Not just limited to the beaches and shorelines, these systems also include wetlands that feed into those precious bodies of water. It...
Is your neighbor’s hoard endangering your health?
You may be like many who, after a chaotic day at work, look forward to coming home where you can relax and be with your family. Of course, you may have laundry to do, dishes in the sink and trash to take out, but you do your best to keep your home orderly, both for...
Landfill Victory
On June 23rd the Screven County Board of Commissioners did not vote on a proposed regional landfill because Atlantic Waste management pulled its application request. Ogeechee Riverkeeper believes they would have been denied and therefore pulled its request. If...
Construction project buffer violations
Like many, you probably have great concern for the protection of the streams, rivers, lakes and other waterways in Georgia and surrounding states. Clean water is essential for the sustenance of native plants and animals as well as for the safety and health of those...
Is a neighboring property a nuisance?
If you own property in Georgia, whether residential or commercial, you know the kind of time, effort and resources you have put into keeping your property attractive and safe for yourself and others who may visit. You also know how expensive it can be to maintain your...
The role of Georgia’s EPD in your business
If you own a business here in Georgia, the odds are that it will be subject to a variety of federal and state laws that apply to your industry. One body of law that many industries must adhere to involves environmental issues. It is vital to know that the...
Did you know cosmetics are a source of toxic chemicals?
In today's world, it seems as though everything we touch, breathe, eat or drink is bad for you somehow. As an example, over-the-counter heartburn medications are in recall due to a probable human carcinogen that could cause cancer in users. Then there is the...
New EPA rules for environmental and health care facilities
After working in the environmental and health care industries and now owning your own facility, you know that hazardous waste, including certain pharmaceuticals and other materials, is a part of the business. For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency had a set...