Metro Atlanta tree service crews working to reduce damage as winter weather gets closer to Georgia

With serious winter weather on the way​, crews are out working across metro Atlanta to reduce the damage from falling trees.
FOX 5 Atlanta

Atlanta could triple penalties for illegal tree removals in major ordinance overhaul

The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements, increasing fines to $200,000 per acre for unpermitted removals and requiring ...
WSB-TV

Atlanta tree removal ordinance moves forward to full council vote, fines could triple for violations

ATLANTA — An Atlanta ordinance regarding tree removal is moving forward to a full city council vote after some provisions were pruned in a committee meeting Wednesday. At the meeting, Council member ...
WSB Radio

Atlanta moves forward with updated tree protection rules

ATLANTA — After months of debate, the Atlanta City Council has passed an update to the city’s Tree Protection Ordinance, calling the move a compromise aimed at balancing development and preservation.