Bowdon City Council Approves Liability Insurance Policy for City Property
The Bowdon City Council has approved a liability insurance policy for all city equipment and buildings, selecting Munich Re's quote of $125,819. This decision was made during a council meeting where other significant actions were also taken. The council approved a rezoning request for 688 Wedowee Street, changing its designation from single-family residential to two-family/medium density residential. This change was requested by property owner Mark Cheney to allow for the addition of another house on the property. Additionally, the council authorized participation in an updated amicus brief in the case of Chang v. City of Milton. This case addresses municipal liability and sovereign immunity in Georgia, particularly concerning nuisance claims related to personal injury. The Georgia Supreme Court has clarified that waivers of sovereign immunity must be derived from the Georgia Constitution or the General Assembly, not through judicial expansion. This ongoing legal evaluation has significant implications for... 
