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President Pro Tempore David Shafer Earns Perfect Score and A+ Rating from Georgia Chamber

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:48:55 +0000

ATLANTA (May 21, 2012) – Senate President Pro Tempore David Shafer (R-Duluth) has received the highest ranking given by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce on its annual Legislative Scorecard. The Chamber’s legislative scorecard recognizes legislators that supported strong business initiatives during the 2013 legislative session. “It is an honor to be recognized by the Georgia [...]

Former Nursing Home Employee Pleads Guilty to Stealing from Residents

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:27:32 +0000

On May 15, 2013, Keshorna Miller pled guilty to Theft by Taking, O.C.G.A. §§ 16-8-2, 16-8-12 (a) (3), in Fulton County Superior Court for stealing personal funds from elderly residents at an Atlanta nursing home.

Updated: Request for Proposals for leased office space for Gwinnett County Department of Family and Children Services

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:35 +0000

“The State Properties Commission (“SPC”), on behalf of the Department of Children and Family Services (“DFCS”), is seeking responses in accordance with this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from prospective landlords interested in providing administrative office space to meet the current and future needs of DFCS’ Gwinnett County Office.

Deal appoints three to boards

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:58:32 +0000

Donna W. Hyland, Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission

Sen. Stone Receives Legislative Champion Award

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:27:10 +0000

ATLANTA (May 17, 2013) – Sen. Jesse Stone (R-Wyanesboro) will receive the Legislative Champion Award from the Georgia Commission on Family Violence (GCFV) on Friday, May 17. WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Training Center-Myers Building 2098 Greenland Road Blythe, GA 30805 This award recognizes Sen. [...]

ExactTarget to expand its Atlanta-based Pardot Marketing Automation Team

Thu, 16 May 2013 20:20:08 +0000

Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that global digital marketing software-as-a-service leader ExactTarget will expand its operations in metro Atlanta, creating 225 jobs and investing $1.25 million over five years.

Attorney General Olens Announces Results of 2013 Georgia Legal Food Frenzy

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:17:21 +0000

Attorney General Sam Olens announced that the Georgia legal community raised the equivalent of 842,317 pounds of food during the 2013 Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, a 38% increase from last year.

Governor Deal Signs Bill Creating "Returning Veterans Task Force"

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:30:07 +0000

Last week, Gov. Deal signed into law legislation creating an intra-state task force to investigate how state agencies can coordinate services to better assist service members discharged under conditions other than dishonorable from active duty back into society.

Sen. Ross Tolleson Attends National Conference Focusing on Environment

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:54:59 +0000

ATLANTA (May 16, 2013) – Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) attended the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Environment 2013 Spring Forum on May 2-4 in Denver, Colo. The forum focused around hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, but also provided policymakers from across the country with the opportunity to exchange ideas on issues regarding the environment. [...]

Deal accepting applications for Brunswick seat

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:42:35 +0000

Gov. Deal is now accepting applications from qualified residents of Brunswick interested in replacing the suspended member of the city commission.

Deal orders return of Bibles to rooms at parks

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:36 +0000

After consulting with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, Gov. Nathan Deal today instructed the state Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at state parks.

Deal executive order protects students, local control

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:50 +0000

Gov. Nathan Deal today signed an executive order that prohibits the state from collecting or sharing with the federal government any personally identifiable data on students or their families, that firmly asserts the state’s sovereignty over educational standards and that maintains local control over curriculum and instruction.

Statement from Sen. William Ligon on Governor’s Common Core Executive Order

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:04:49 +0000

ATLANTA (May 15, 2013) – Sen. William Ligon (R-Brunswick) has released the following statement in response to Governor Nathan Deal’s Executive Order regarding Georgia’s Common Core Performance Standards: “I am pleased by Governor Nathan Deal’s decision to sign an Executive Order that recognizes the serious issues surrounding Georgia’s Common Core Performance Standards. While this is [...]

Sen. Buddy Carter Receives Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:17:06 +0000

FORSYTH, Ga. (May 14, 2013) – Sen. Buddy Carter (R-Pooler) received the Star of Life Legislative Award from the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services (GAEMS) on May 2 during their awards banquet. “It was an honor to be one of only two legislators to receive this state-wide recognition from this prestigious organization,” said Sen. [...]

Medicaid Provider Sentenced to Prison for Failing to Provide Adequate Nursing Services to Patients

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:21:24 +0000

On May 9, 2013, Michelle Maylene Cooper pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud (O.C.G.A. § 49-4-146.1(b)(1)) in DeKalb County Superior Court.

Attorney General Olens Urges the FDA to Place Warnings on Powerful Prescription Drugs to Protect Newborns

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:07:19 +0000

Attorney General Sam Olens, along with 42 state attorneys general, sent a letter today to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the agency to place a black box warning on opioid analgesics to indicate the risk of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS).

CFO May 2013 Meeting Presentation

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:01:47 +0000

To view the CFO May 2013 meeting Presentation click on the link below.

CFO May 2013 Presentation

Georgia Department of Agriculture Breaks Ground on new Georgia Poultry Laboratory

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:09:10 +0000

The Georgia Department of Agriculture held a groundbreaking ceremony to construct a new 35,998 square foot facility at a cost of $9,529,000.

Deal announces Innovation in Teaching Competition

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:12:45 +0000

Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the launch of the Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for teachers available through Georgia’s Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program created through Georgia’s Race to the Top plan.

Returning Veterans Task Force Signed into Law

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:43:00 +0000

ATLANTA (May 10, 2013) –Senator Lester Jackson (D-Savannah) recently joined Governor Nathan Deal as he signed Senate Bill 76 into law. The legislation will create the Returning Veterans Task Force within the State Department of Veterans Services. “I commend Gov. Deal for recognizing this importance of this piece of legislation,” said Sen. Jackson. “The men [...]