Issues of Interest :
-Losing Two Acres, Every Minute (by Joe Link - Progressive Farmer)
Excerpt: By the time you finish this article, someone's back 40 will be lost to urban sprawl. But some communities have a way to save land from development and , it's fair to farmers. Read Article...
- Many return mass transit survey; residents favorable overall (By Crystal Tatum - Newton Citizen)
Excerpt: COVINGTON — While there’s plenty of support for public transportation among NewtonCounty residents, opponents are much more vocal than supporters, according to a recent public transportation survey. Read Article...
- Growth Referendum (By Dave Williams - Newton Citizen)
Excerpt: ATLANTA —Last November, more than 80 percent of Georgia voters decided to protect hunting and fishing, safeguard private property rights and give the elderly a break on their property taxes. Read Article...
- Dorfman report on Economics of Sprawl (By Jeffrey Dorfman)
Excerpt: The Economics of Growth, Sprawl and Land UseDecisions Read Report...
- Metro Atlanta Home new home prices by county (Courtesy of Smart Numbers)
Excerpt: The median sales price for new and existing homes sold in Newton County rose 7 percent, to $145,000 in 2005. Read Report...
- Greenfield Guidelines (Livable Community Coalition)
Excerpt: Conventional subdivision development of the past 50 years has provided
housing for many people. But it has also raised challenges. Read Article...