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Governor Signs First Bills of 2013 Session
To prevent a nearly $700 million shortfall in program funding, Governor Nathan Deal this morning signed Senate Bill 24, the Hospital Medicaid Financing Program Act.
Special Elections Today for Several Counties
Voters from several counties head to the polls today for one special election and two run-off elections.
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Georgians have experienced their share of severe weather recently with storms causing substantial damage, injury and even death last week in North Georgia.
Xpress Commuter Coach Service Offers Commuting Made Easy
GRTA's Xpress Commuter Coach Service gives commuters throughout metro Atlanta a valuable transportation option.
Georgia ‘Sees the Green’ by Conserving Lands and Waterways
Georgia expanded its investment in clean water, tourism and public health this month by adding more than 9,500 acres to the Townsend and Flat Tub wildlife management areas along the Altamaha and Ocmulgee Rivers.
Preventing and Reporting Elder Abuse
Every day, older adults suffer from abuse, neglect and exploitation. All have devastating and life-threatening consequences yet go undetected, under-recognized and underreported.
Georgia's Pre-K Program Prepares Young Learners
Early reports from researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill show that Georgia's Pre-K Program is producing good results.
Georgia's Plan for Disaster Preparedness
Last Monday, Governor Deal issued an Executive Order updating GEMA's authorization to implement the Georgia Emergency Operations Plan in a State of Emergency.
Tax Court Opens This Month
To speed tax disputes through the courts, legislators last spring unanimously passed House Bill 100. By creating the Georgia Tax Tribunal, the bill aims to foster consistency and transparency as businesses and individuals confront complex tax law.
Georgia Ag Forecast Meetings Start This Week
Starting this Friday, University of Georgia agronomists and economists will meet with farmers to discuss this year's outlook for the growing season.