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Prefiled Legislation for 2013 Legislative Session
To prepare for the legislative session that starts January 14, state legislators have begun filing bills and resolutions for consideration.
January 8 Special Elections
With the resignations of state senators John Bulloch and Chip Rogers last week, voters from District 11 and District 21 will head back to the polls on January 8 to fill those vacancies. District 21 Representative Sean Jerguson, who is running for his district's now open senate seat, also put in his resignation last week.
2012 General Election Runoff Unofficial Results In
After a tally of votes from yesterday's general election runoff, Mike Dugan leads Bill Hembree in the special Republican primary for the state senate seat open in District 30. Currently claiming close to 56 percent of the vote, Dugan will go on to face Libertarian James Camp on January 8.
Thanksgiving 2012
So that families can celebrate Thanksgiving together, all state offices will be closed today and tomorrow. If you need assistance, you can visit government agencies when they reopen on Monday, November 26.
Georgia Will Not Set Up a State Health Insurance Exchange
In a letter to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Governor Nathan Deal confirmed on Friday that Georgia will not set up a state health insurance exchange.
Honoring Our Veterans
On Veterans Day, we honor every patriotic man and woman who has ever worn the uniform of our country - Americans who stepped out of the crowd and swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
2012 General Election Unofficial Results In
Although much of last night's news about the general election focused on President Barack Obama's win of a second term, several congressional, state and local races also spurred conversation.
2012 General Election Voting Today
Voters head to the polls today to cast ballots for the general election. If you haven't already voted this morning, log into My Voter Page to find your polling location and review a sample ballot.
Last Days to Vote Early for the November 6 General Election
Early voting ends this Friday, November 2. To find polling locations near you, log into My Voter Page or visit the poll locator.
November 6 Ballot Question: Multi-Year Leases for State Agencies
During the last legislative session, the Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 37, a bill that this election will allow voters to decide whether state agencies can enter multi-year lease agreements.