Northwest Georgia Inspectors Association
Licensed and Bonded
About Us

NWGIA began in May of 2007.  Building Officials and Inspectors from surrounding towns and counties saw a need for a local association to provide better educational opportunities, additional professional networking tools and a public understanding of building code enforcement.  Over the past years, NWGIA has grown from a simple idea, to an organization with membership of over 100.  The members represent 27 governmental organizations and businesses.   

Since 2007, NWGIA has a vibrant list of accomplishments including:

  • Gained International Code Council (ICC) Chapter status 
  • Recognized by the Building Officials Association of GA (BOAG) as an official state chapter 
  • Provided 10 separate training opportunities
  • Hosted an annual training day with ICC instructor

Members of NWGIA include:

  • Counties:
    • Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Floyd, Haralson, Paulding and Polk  
  • Cities:
    • Acworth, Adairsville, Alpharetta, Austell, Canton, Carrollton, Cartersville, Cedartown, Dallas, Douglasville, Holly Springs, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs, Rockmart, Smyrna, Waco and Woodstock 
  • Businesses:
    • Hilti Manufacturing
    • Simpson Strong-Tie  

 

2010 NWGIA Officers

 President Mark Crosby     City of Canton 
 Vice-President Lee McClead  Cobb County 
 Secretary Hal Cosper  City of Marietta 
 Treasurer Tony Tidwell  Bartow County 
 Director Paul Ivey  City of Alpharetta 
 Director Jerry Lanham  Cobb County 

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