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Military & Overseas Voters Receive Ballots Electronically
In these weeks leading up to the general election, military and overseas voters can receive ballots electronically when they log into My Voter Page.
Early Voting Begins Today
Early voting for the November 6 General Election begins today. Log into My Voter Page to find polling locations near you.
More Online Businesses to Collect Sales Taxes
In an effort both to make the retail market fair for all business owners and to draw more revenue for state programs, the General Assembly passed legislation that requires more online retailers to collect sales taxes starting this month.
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month
To promote cyber security throughout the state, the Georgia Technology Authority's Office of Information Security has assembled online resources for homes, schools and offices.
Understanding & Curbing the Effects of Drought
As the cool, crisp season of fall settles across the state with its vibrant color collages, it’s hard to reminisce over a summer filled with images of drought across the United States. Pictures of damaged crops and withering fields flashed across our television screens, as many people wondered, “What is a drought?” or “When will it end?”
Last Day to Register to Vote
If you'd like to vote in the November 6 General Election, you'll need to register by today. To register, you must be a U.S. citizen and a legal resident of the county you're registering in, and by election day, you must be at least 18 years old. You can register online, fill out and send in a Voter Registration Application, or visit your county voter registration office.
Energy Saving Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Governor Nathan Deal recently announced this weekend as the sales tax holiday for all ENERGY STAR and WaterSense products across the state.
Power to the Pedals: Atlanta’s First Bike to Work Challenge
This October, The Clean Air Campaign, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and local transportation management associations have organized the first-ever Bike to Work Challenge. The Bike to Work Challenge encourages current and new bicycle commuters to compete as individuals or on teams with other cycling enthusiasts in the metro Atlanta area.
Preventing & Responding to Sexual Violence
A partnership between the Governor’s Office for Children and Families, the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Georgia Network to End Sexual Assault, the 2012 Georgia Symposium on Sexual Violence aims to educate Georgians about the best methods of prevention for and response to a widely unreported crime.
Georgia State War Veterans Homes to Charge Daily Fees
Starting in January 2013, Georgia State War Veterans Homes will charge veterans a reasonable, daily fee of $22.42 to cover medical and nursing care expenses. The local veterans’ service offices in Augusta and Milledgeville will help veterans apply for federal benefits to defray these costs.