Georgia
Secretary Raffensperger Sponsors Funding the Future to Rock Financial Literacy at Schools Across Georgia
Atlanta – Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger’s Securities Division partnered with Funding The Future, a nonprofit organization focused on promoting financial literacy in schools. Funding the Future, featuring musician Carter Hulsey, visited 7 schools from October 23 through November 3 with a total of 9 shows. This financial literacy-focused live event reached more…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Renews State of Emergency, Extending State Gas Tax Suspension
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced he issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices and uncertain economic conditions caused by failed policies coming out of Washington, D.C. This extension continues the suspension of the state’s excise tax on motor and locomotive fuel. The State of…
Read MoreGov. Kemp: Georgia No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this…
Read MoreGeorgia taxpayers impacted by Idalia qualify for tax relief
IR-2023-168, Sept. 13, 2023 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by Idalia in 28 of the state’s 159 counties in Georgia. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 15, 2024, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments. This is similar to…
Read MoreCourt Continues to Uphold Core of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act
Court Upholds Ballot Harvesting Ban and Drop Box Security Provisions; Upholds Line Warming Ban Within 150 ft of Polling Place; Bans Counties from Rejecting Absentee Ballots for Improper Date of Birth Atlanta- Today, a federal judge upheld key portions of Georgia’s Election Integrity Act, including provisions that ban ballot harvesting and require common sense…
Read MoreGov. Kemp Announces New Georgia Public Broadcasting CEO
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission voted unanimously this morning to appoint Bert Wesley Huffman as Chief Executive Officer of Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB), effective August 7. “I want to congratulate Bert as he steps into this role and continues his service at GPB,” said Governor Brian…
Read MoreGeorgia Takes Lead in Preparations for Hydrogen Fueling Stations
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that he has instructed the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to begin the process of working with private sector partners on how best to approach deployment of hydrogen fueling stations for commercial vehicles in the state. As a first step to this multi-stage process, GDOT has issued…
Read MoreVSU Rural Development Institute Focuses on Enhancing Rural Prosperity in Georgia
VALDOSTA – Valdosta State University’s Center for South Georgia Regional Impact recently kicked off its second annual Rural Development Institute with a three-day Summit designed to help communities across Georgia develop an action plan for rural prosperity. More than 40 economic development, city, county, and community leaders from Irwin County, Jones County, Pierce County, Seminole…
Read MoreGeorgia Squirrel Hunting Season Begins August 15: Time to Bring a Friend Hunting with You
Social Circle, Ga. Thursday, August 3, 2023 – 09:00 Squirrel for dinner? Yes, please. Whether fried with gravy, barbeque style, slow cooker, in a casserole, or any other delicious way, squirrel is a healthy, sustainable source of protein. Squirrel hunting season opens August 15 so let’s get ready to head to the woods, according to…
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