VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Deal Ensures Teachers Have Say on Health Insurance…
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal today signed an executive order that requires the Department of Community Health to include a teacher representative in the State Health Benefit Plan invitation for proposals process. “The state regularly…
Governor Signs Third Leg of Criminal Justice Reform
GAINESVILLE, GA - At Antioch Baptist Church in Gainesville Sunday, Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law Senate Bill 365, legislation that will help rehabilitated offenders successfully re-enter society by removing barriers to employment, housing and…
March Revenues up 12.3 Percent
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of March totaled $1.32 billion for an increase of nearly $144.5 million, or 12.3 percent, compared to the month-ended March…
Deal Proposes Reforms for Campaign Finance Commission
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal today unveiled his plan to reform the Georgia Campaign Finance and Government Transparency Commission to address conflict-of-interest concerns raised by the current board’s composition. “Throughout its troubled history –…
Gas Prices Exceed Year-Over-Year Levels
TAMPA, FL. - Gasoline prices continued their spring push this week amid tightened supplies and increasing demand. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is the highest since August. Prices in Florida, Georgia,…
Governor Deal: Tax Credit Benefits Business, Environment
ATLANTA, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal signed into law HB 348 on Friday, legislation that creates a new tax credit for Georgians who choose to purchase and operate alternative fuel trucks or buses. “The vitality…
Commissioner Black Announces New Georgia Grown Test Kitchen…
ATLANTA, GA - Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black announced a new initiative Friday aimed at increasing awareness about the importance of proper nutrition and healthy eating. The “Georgia Grown Test Kitchen” program will promote…
Georgia Grown Symposium Cultivates the Business of Food
ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black announced yesterday the second Georgia Grown Symposium on April 22 in Perry. The one-day symposium, “Growing your business through Georgia Grown,” held at the Georgia National…