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Georgia to Finally License Home Builders and Contractorsnew

The state requires professional licensing for nearly 200 occupations, from sports agents to nail-care technicians. The secretary of state's office also regulates electricians, plumbers and A/C repairmen. But to be a home builder or general contractor in Georgia, all you need are business cards.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  11-01-2007  |  Housing & Development

Deconstructing DeKalbnew

For better or worse, Sembler's big project may be the model for remaking Atlanta's suburbs.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  10-25-2007  |  Housing & Development

Anti-McMansion ordinance aims to slow supersized housesnew

Legislation may offer win-win solution for developers and homeowners
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  08-02-2007  |  Housing & Development

DeKalb Neighbors Make Sure Sembler Feels Their Cloutnew

Residents weigh in on proposed $1 billion development.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  07-19-2007  |  Housing & Development

Latest Setback for Paschal's Revival Could Be Finalnew

A historic building competes against own community for funding.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  05-17-2007  |  Housing & Development

Secession Fevernew

Damn the expenses, north Fulton breakaway speeds ahead.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  01-04-2007  |  Housing & Development

Redefining Undergroundnew

Will Underground Atlanta's latest turn of fate come too late?
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  12-28-2006  |  Housing & Development

Hibernating for Half of 2007new

Club Eleven50 will undergo renovations as part of new ownership.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  12-14-2006  |  Housing & Development

Masquerade's Future Gets Haziernew

Fallout from Mason dropout keeps venue open another year.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  12-07-2006  |  Housing & Development

Prime Timenew

Buckhead Village is going to transform into Rodeo Drive South.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  11-24-2006  |  Housing & Development

Buckhead Risingnew

Buckhead's era as a party haven is over, being replaced by a vision that could transform Buckhead into a place where people will live, work and walk.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  06-01-2006  |  Housing & Development

Westside Do-Overnew

Of all the municipal boondoggles to have tarred Atlanta during the Bill Campbell era, one of the most notorious was the historic Westside Village -- but officials say this time it's different.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  04-27-2006  |  Housing & Development

New Zoning Plan Means Condosnew

Once a stretch of seedy warehouses and vacant lots, property along Atlanta's Memorial Drive has become a hot commodity.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Scott Henry  |  04-13-2006  |  Housing & Development

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