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Review Prefiled Legislation for the 2013 Legislative Session
To prepare for the legislative session that starts January 14, state legislators have begun filing bills and resolutions for consideration.
Applying for the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption
Launching tomorrow, the Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program will help farmers apply for all tax exemptions, including the new ones on equipment purchase and energy use.
New Year's Day 2013
To encourage families to spend the first day of the new year together, state offices are closed today. If you need assistance, you can visit government agencies when they reopen tomorrow, Wednesday, January 2.
Improving the Juvenile Justice System
The Special Council on Criminal Justice Reform for Georgians last week released its recommendations for saving money and reducing the number of repeat offenders within the juvenile justice system.
Understanding Mental Illness
Following the tragedies in Newtown, Conn. and Webster, N.Y., there has been an increase in discussion of mental health and illness.
February 5 Special Election
With Robert Stokley's departure from the State House District 71 seat, voters from Coweta and Fayette counties will head back to the polls on February 5.
Winter Holidays 2012
State offices will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 so that families can spend the winter holidays together. Offices will reopen Wednesday, December 26.
Take the Energy Challenge
Encouraged by the growing movement toward sustainability, all state agencies committed in 2008 to reducing energy consumption in office buildings some 15 percent by 2020.
Improving the Health of Georgia's Youngest Learners
Childhood obesity in Georgia is reaching an epidemic level. As many schools are scaling back their participation in the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, Georgia is providing incentives to schools to serve better food to students.
Talking to Your Child About Traumatic Events
When children experience a traumatic event, see or hear media coverage of it or overhear people talking about it, they can feel anxious, worried, or confused. Some children react right away, while others may show signs later.