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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue

January

01/31/2008
Legislation Introduced to Eliminate State Portion of Property Tax

Department of Revenue to issue accompanying rule on reassessments

01/30/2008
Governor Announces Healthcare Reform to Insure More Georgians

Legislation makes health coverage affordable for 500,000 uninsured Georgians

01/29/2008
Kumho Tire to Locate First U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Macon

Korean tire company to create 450 jobs, invest $225 million in Bibb County facility

01/29/2008
Governor Perdue Announces $31.7 Million in Loans to Finance Water, Sewer and Reservoir Infrastructure Improvements

GEFA Board of Directors Approves Loan Package Today

01/28/2008
Governor Announces Legislation Filed to Establish Identity Theft Task Force

Senator Carter to Carry Legislation; GBI to Lead the States Fight Against Identity Theft

01/28/2008
Governor Kicks off Ready Georgia Campaign and Severe Weather Awareness Week

Ready Georgia to focus on helping Georgians prepare for disaster

01/28/2008
Governor Announces Legislation Filed to Create State Infrastructure Bank

Rep. John Lunsford to Carry Legislation to Fund Projects through Revolving Loan Fund

01/25/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Bond Package for Board of Regents

$247 Million Package Will Meet Growing Demand for Higher Education in Georgia

01/25/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Bond Package for Department of Technical and Adult Education

$93 Million Package will Support Critical Construction and Renovation Needs in Georgias Technical Colleges

01/23/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Wireless Communities Georgia Grant Awards

Funding made available to Savannah, Statesboro and Hapeville to create local wireless networks

01/18/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Judicial Appointment

01/18/2008
Governor Perdue Leads Historic Business Mission to China

Governor will participate in Delta's inaugural flight to Shanghai and open Georgia office in Beijing

01/18/2008
Statement from Governor Perdue on the Statewide Water Plan

01/17/2008
Governor Perdue Moves to Unite Child Welfare Agencies

Announces Children and Family Services Strengthening Act of 2008

01/17/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Work Ready Region Grants

Georgia Regions Will Work Together to Strengthen Strategic Industries

01/17/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Land Conservation Grants and Loans

Funding Approved for Projects in Bulloch, Liberty and McIntosh Counties

01/16/2008
Governor and First Lady Announce Eighth Grandchild

01/16/2008
Governor Perdue Outlines Priorities for Georgia's Future

Proposes Funding for Trauma Care, Transportation Infrastructure, Reservoirs and State Patrol in State of the State Address

01/15/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Programs Furthering Education and the Economy at Eggs & Issues Breakfast

VIP Recruiters, Education Scoreboard and Venture Capital Fund Announced

01/14/2008
USS Georgia Flag Project Begins State Tour

Governor Perdue to kickoff tour with ceremony at State Capitol

01/14/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Hands On Challenge Grants

Funding made available to mobilize volunteers

01/11/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Judicial Appointment

01/11/2008
Governor Perdue Announces December Revenue Figures

01/09/2008
Governor Perdue, Lt. Governor Cagle and Speaker Richardson Present Priorities for Upcoming Session

Leaders Travel to Nine Cities; Discuss Education, Water, Transportation and Healthcare

01/08/2008
Statements from Governor Perdue, Lt. Governor Cagle and Speaker Richardson on Statewide Water Plan

01/08/2008
Kia now accepting job applications for Georgia auto plant

Governor Perdue urges Georgians to take advantage of on-line application process

01/07/2008
Travelport makes Atlanta its North American GDS headquarters

Travel Conglomerate to add up to 300 jobs, invest $33 million in two metro area locations

01/04/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Executive Appointments

01/02/2008
Governor Perdue Launches New Website

Website includes new video player, photo gallery and RSS feeds