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