Every municipality and every county shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including the following powers in addition to others granted in this chapter:
The municipality or county is authorized to develop, test, and report methods and techniques and to carry out demonstrations and other activities for the prevention and elimination of pockets of blight and to apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the federal government for such purposes;
History. Ga. L. 1955, p. 354, § 7; Ga. L. 1963, p. 644, § 2; Ga. L. 1976, p. 946, § 1; Ga. L. 1992, p. 2533, § 13; Ga. L. 2015, p. 1318, § 6/HB 174.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 61 - Urban Redevelopment
§ 36-61-3. Legislative Findings and Declaration of Necessity
§ 36-61-3.1. “Public Use” Defined; Eminent Domain to Be Exercised Solely for Public Use
§ 36-61-4. Encouragement of Private Enterprise
§ 36-61-5. Resolution of Necessity Prerequisite to Exercise of Powers
§ 36-61-6. Formulation of Workable Program
§ 36-61-7. Preparation of Redevelopment Plan; Approval; Modification; Effect of Approval
§ 36-61-8. Powers of Municipalities and Counties Generally
§ 36-61-9. Power of Eminent Domain; Conditions; Title Acquired
§ 36-61-11. Repair, Closing, and Demolition of Dwellings Unfit for Human Habitation
§ 36-61-13. Bonds Declared Legal Investments
§ 36-61-14. Exemption of Property From Execution, Levy, and Sale; Tax Exemption
§ 36-61-15. Presumption as to Title of Purchaser of Property From Municipality or County