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This Week in GeorgiaGov:
Dept. of Education Launches 'Georgia’s Future. Now!'
The Department of Education recently launched Georgia’s Future. Now! as a way to unite efforts to improve student achievement and tell the story of the successes in public schools.
The Legislative Process: SB 136 Goes to the House
The Senate unanimously approved a bill that would make it a crime to pilot a boat with a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher and increase penalties for those caught boating drunk.
Crossover Day 2013
Georgia legislative session is only 40 days in length, and today, Crossover Day, holds significance for several reasons.
Home Education in Georgia
Almost 50,000 students attend home school across the state, the Georgia Department of Education reports, and during this current school year, homeschooling has been even easier for parents.
State Employees Key to Georgia DOD Success
More than 500 state employees work for the Georgia Department of Defense in jobs ranging from sanitation services to human resources and public affairs.
Car Owners To Pay One-Time Title Ad Valorem Tax
Starting this Friday, car owners who purchase new or used vehicles will no longer pay the annual ad valorem tax but instead pay a one-time title tax.
The Legislative Process: Boating Safety in Georgia
To combat several incidences of boating while intoxicated on Lake Lanier recently, Governor Nathan Deal and several state legislators are working to strengthen public safety on the waterways.
Senate Adopts Alzheimer’s Response Plan
Alzheimer’s prevention and awareness is a critical issue facing Georgia’s rapidly-expanding aging population.
Sponsors Needed for Summer Food Service Program
Yesterday, President Obama highlighted Georgia's pre-Kindergarten program. DECAL administers the program and works to meet the needs of Georgia’s children and their families.
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.