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: March tax revenues down -0.5 percent
From the Office of Gov. Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for March totaled nearly $1.56 billion, for a decrease of $8.2 million, or -0.5 percent, compared to last…
Deal announces state’s next step in Blue Cross…
From the office of Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal directed Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia and Piedmont Healthcare to return to the negotiating table on behalf of the nearly 600,000 employees, retirees and their…
Mercedes Opens New North American HQ in Atlanta
Chip Harp | Feature Writer SANDY SPRINGS - Another example of Georgia's place as the "best state to do business" in the country opened its doors during a ceremony in metro Atlanta. Mercedes-Benz, the country's…
Deal: HOPE passes $10 billion mark
Office of Gov. Nathan Deal: Gov. Nathan Deal announced that the HOPE (Helping Outstanding Pupils Educationally) Scholarship Program has surpassed $10 billion in total financial aid assistance awarded to Georgia students. The HOPE Program awards…
Atlanta > Deal Expands Highway Safety Enforcement
ATLANTA -- Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the addition of 60 commercial vehicle enforcement officers to improve highway safety and help reduce motor vehicle crashes in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Safety and the…
Georgia > Deal Signs Education Bills
ATLANTA -- Gov. Nathan Deal Friday signed Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 132, both of which remove barriers to dual enrollment participation and expand opportunities for students. SB 132, the “Move On When Ready Act,” is…
Georgia > Deal to Sign Opportunity School District…
ATLANTA -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal said he plans to sign legislation Tuesday to allow a state takeover of "chronically failing" schools and set up a statewide vote in 2016 to authorize the move. The…
Georgia > Deal Signs Medical Marijuana Bill into…
[caption id="attachment_23108" align="alignnone" width="600"] AP Photo[/caption] ATLANTA — An emotional Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation Thursday that immediately legalizes the use of medical marijuana in Georgia to treat eight serious medical conditions. Sponsored by state…