AGC Georgia is the trusted voice of Georgia’s commercial construction industry. Through strong relationships with elected and appointed state officials, agency leaders, and policymakers, we ensure the perspectives and priorities of our members are front and center in key decisions affecting our industry. At the national level, AGC of America amplifies this voice by representing over 27,000 member firms across 88 chapters through experienced, respected advocacy professionals working on Capitol Hill.
During each Georgia General Assembly session, AGC Georgia is on the front lines—reviewing legislation, shaping regulatory policy, and addressing issues that impact how our members do business every day. But we’re not just playing defense. We actively pursue opportunities to improve Georgia’s construction climate, whether by supporting workforce development funding, clarifying procurement laws, or promoting sensible business regulations.
Our efforts form a powerful advocacy engine delivering results that strengthen the industry. To get involved, contact Mark Woodall, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs or Will Graddick, Associate Director of Governmental Affairs.
Legislative Session Reports
2025 Legislative Session
Below are topics that were included in legislative proposals AGC Georgia’s team monitored during the recent session of the Georgia General Assembly. Not all of the proposals involving these topics were passed in to law.
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Changes to Georgia's Public Works Law concerning the threshold of when a project has to be publically advertised
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Revising Contractor Licensing Law requirements and application processes
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Tort Reform
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Protections for individuals hiring contractors following natural disasters
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Fiscal Year 2025 Amended Budget/Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
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Top State for Talent Act: Aligning Georgia's secondary and post secondary education pathways
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Protecting private entities from certain scenarios with public records requests
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Opportunity for apprenticeship sponsors, including associations, to apply for state apprenticeship funding
Legislative Successes
Thanks to the year-round efforts of association staff and the dedication of AGC Georgia’s Legislative Committee, we achieve tangible success on behalf of Georgia’s construction industry. Many times, this means blocking harmful bills and policies before they gain traction. In other cases, it involves advocating for and securing the passage of beneficial legislation, ensuring positive outcomes for AGC Georgia members and the state’s commercial construction industry.
State Legislative Initiatives & Victories
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Developed and Passed our Local Government Public Works Law (HB 1079) which created a uniform process for all local governments in GA, which established one set of rules for all local governments. Requires public advertisement and competitive awards for all local government construction contracts over $100,000 where the party providing services is at risk for construction. Gave local government the ability to use of competitive sealed proposals such as CM @Risk and Design Build, etc.
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Georgia Contractor Licensure – AGC initiated and developed Georgia’s statewide General Contractor license requirement. The state law supersedes all local licensing requirements. All contractor members on the General Contractor License Board have been AGC members.
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DOR Tax Issues
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AGC initiated legislation that clarifies the law on Public Owner Tax Exempt Purchases installed by private contractors. Public owners now have an obligation to notify the private contractor of any tax liability on public owner purchased items. Their failure to do so notify makes them liable for the tax, not the private contractor.
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AGC initiated legislation that eliminated notice & withholding requirements for G.C.’s on any subcontracts under $250,000. GC’s are now only required to submit one notice per year if they do business with the same sub multiple times during the year, and the sub has a sales & use tax bond. AGC also initiated change in the Law to now only apply to non resident subs.
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Currently working with DOR to develop new Rules which totally eliminates notice and withholding requirements on resident Georgia Subcontractors.
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AGC initiated Lien Law Revisions creating Notice of Commencement & Notice to Contractor provisions as well participating in effort to provide more clarify in the law regarding timelines and waivers.
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AGC Initiated and passed Legislation prohibiting Reverse Auction Bidding in Public Works Contracts.
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AGC Initiated and Passed Private Plan Review and Inspections by A/E’s when Government either can’t or won’t provide timely service.
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AGC Initiated and Passed Legislation requiring all state agencies to adhere to the policies and procedures included in the Georgia State Construction Manual. The Manual was jointly developed by representatives of Industry and our State Agencies.
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AGC Initiated and passed Reciprocal preference legislation for state construction.
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AGC initiated and passed legislation addressing Manhattan Lien Law case which restored lien rights for general conditions or full amount of the contract versus just items that are incorporated into the actual building.
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AGC initiated and passed legislation requiring Fire Marshal’s to substantiate in writing were codes have been violated before they can require a change in design or construction.
Regulatory Activities & Liaisons
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Secretary of State’s Contractors License Board
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State Construction Manual
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Board of Regents and GSFIC Facilities Advisory Boards
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Corps of Engineers
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AIA & ACEC ( Annual Jt. Legislative Reception)
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All Public Owners (State & Local)
Successful Lawsuits & Amicus Briefs Filed on behalf of AGC members and Industry at large
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AGC of America & the Georgia Branch AGC have filed many Amicus Briefs on behalf of Georgia Contractors on the issue Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage with successful results.
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Successfully challenged the City of Statesboro and the Georgia Municipal Association prohibiting them from using Reverse Auction Bidding to secure local government construction contracts.
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Successfully challenged GA EPD over GA NPDES Permit requirements which ultimately resulted in reasonable monitoring requirements vs. the original requirements which would have required monitoring after every ½ inch rain event.
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Georgia Branch AGC also successfully challenged Gwinnett County over a local ordinance on Immigration that would have required contractors to violate federal employment law to comply with their local Ordinance.
Legislative & Political Action Committees
Legislative Committee
David Carl
Gay Construction Company
Atlanta
Jacqueline Chandler
Brasfield & Gorrie
Birmingham
Trey Clegg
Brasfield & Gorrie
Birmingham
Mark Cobb
Cobb Law Group
Thomasville
Wes Cobb
Jerry L. Johnson & Associates, Inc.
Morrow
Jim Cooper
Cooper & Company General Contractors, Inc.
Cumming
Dave Cyr
Parrish Construction Group, Inc.
Perry
Brian Daniel
Carroll Daniel
Gainesville
Michael Dawson
Yates, LLC
Atlanta
John Derucki
Derucki Construction Company
Roswell
Greg Dorsey
CompTrust AGC MCIC
Kennesaw
Mike Dunham
AGC Georgia
Atlanta
Keith Dunn
Prime Contractors, Inc.
Powder Springs
Zach Fields
AGC Georgia
Atlanta
Ben Garrett
RaLin
Carrollton
John Giannini
Turner Construction Company
Atlanta
Will Graddick
AGC Georgia
Atlanta
Chip Greene
Greene and Associates, Inc.
Macon
Randy Hall
Batson-Cook Company
Atlanta
Mitch Headley
Headley Construction Corporation
Newnan
George Jones
L. E. Schwartz & Son, Inc.
Macon
Lyndy Jones
JCI Contractors
Moultrie
Gregg Joy
Smith Currie Oles LLP
Atlanta
Jane Marie Kinsey
McKnight Construction Co., Inc.
Augusta
Linda Klein
Baker Donelson
Atlanta
Scott Lawrence
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Atlanta
Mike Macon
Balfour Beatty Construction
Atlanta
Eddie Mock
PRO Building Systems, Inc.
Atlanta
Sean Moxley
Garbutt Construction Company
Dublin
Brian Nichols
Travelers-Bond
Alpharetta
Calvin Pate
Harrison Contracting Company, Inc.
Villa Rica
Jacob Patton
All-State Electrical Contractors
Macon
Casey Pollard
R. K. Redding Construction, Inc.
Bremen
Mahsa Poorak
Southern Electric Company, LLC
Alpharetta
Doug Rieder
Sterling Seacrest Pritchard
Atlanta
Gabe Schlappi
Liberty Mutual Surety
Suwanee
Greg Simmons
Holbrook Waterproofing Co. of Georgia, Inc.
Decatur
Dallas Smith
Piedmont Construction Group, LLC
Macon
Brian Steed
Gilbane Building Co.
Atlanta
Doug Tabeling
Carroll Daniel
Gainesville
Jodi Taylor
Brasfield & Gorrie
Atlanta
Scott Thompson
Piedmont Construction Group, LLC
Macon
Sean Tidwell
Yates, LLC
Atlanta
Katie Tinsley
McKenney’s, Inc.
Atlanta
Drew Watson
Bowen & Watson, Inc.
Toccoa
Greg West
American Global
Atlanta
Matt West
West Construction Company
Savannah
Mark Whitney
Gay Construction Company
Atlanta
Mark Williams
Cork-Howard Construction Company
Marietta
Mark Woodall
AGC Georgia
Atlanta
Robert Yarbrough
USI Insurance Services
Atlanta
Political Action Committees
AGC Georgia supports pro-construction, pro-business candidates through our Political Action Committee (PAC).
During each election cycle, as well as in off years, individuals at member firms voluntarily contribute monies to the PAC for distribution to qualified legislative candidates seeking election to the Georgia General Assembly and statewide offices. AGC Georgia’s nine-member Board of Trustees determines which candidates receive contributions to their campaigns.
A tremendous amount of effort goes into this process, including getting acquainted with new candidates and helping educate them about issues impacting the construction industry.
In addition, AGC Georgia partners with AGC of America to gain member support for their nonpartisan PAC. Eligible employees of member firms can voluntarily provide financial contributions to support candidates running for national elected office.
Regardless of party affiliation, these candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the construction industry and the specific needs, interests and concerns of AGC member firms and their employees. The AGC of America’s PAC is one of the most recognized and well-respected in Washington, DC. It consistently ranks among the top trade association PACs in the nation.
AGC of America’s PAC is governed by a board of trustees working to represent the needs of all 88 chapters. AGC Georgia member, Dan Baker, CEO of Duffey Southeast in Cedartown, is Georgia’s delegate to the federal PAC and Dave Cyr, CEO of Parrish Construction Group is a member of the national PAC’s Board of Trustees, representing Florida, Georgia and Puerto Rico.
Visit AGC of America to learn more about their advocacy work.
For more information about AGC Georgia’s PAC,
Please contact our Governmental Affairs Team: Mark Woodall, Senior Director and Will Graddick, Associate Director