May
05/28/2008
Governor Perdue Asks President Bush for Major Disaster Declaration
05/28/2008
Governor Announces Josh Belinfante as new Executive Counsel
Also promotes Edward Tate to Deputy Chief Operating Officer
05/23/2008
Georgia Receives Presidential Disaster Declaration for 14 Counties Damaged By Mother's Day Tornadoes
Residents May Call FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA to Apply for Assistance
05/22/2008
Governor Perdue Hosts State Memorial Day Service
Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff; Ceremony to be Broadcast on GPB this Sunday
05/21/2008
Governor Perdue Declares State of Emergency for Cherokee County
05/20/2008
Governor Perdue Announces $19.5 Million in Loans and Grants to Finance Water and Sewer System Infrastructure Improvements
GEFA Board of Directors Approves Loan and Grant Package Today
05/20/2008
Top-tier Kia Supplier To Locate New Facility In Harris County
Johnson Controls to create 310 jobs in the community
05/19/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Record Growth for Georgia's Ports
20.6 percent increase in total tonnage through first 10 months of FY08
05/16/2008
Governor Perdue Asks President Bush for Major Disaster Declaration
05/16/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Additional Sites for Go Fish Georgia Facilities
Community Support Drives Selection of Locations for Additional Mega-Ramps
05/14/2008
Governor Perdue Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Peace Officers
05/14/2008
Governor Perdue Signs $21.1 Billion Fiscal Year 2009 Budget
Issues Line-Item Vetoes and Non-Binding Language Disregards
05/14/2008
Governor Sonny Perdue Issues Signing Statements on Four Bills, Vetoes 17 Bills
05/14/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Bills Into Law
05/14/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Bills Into Law
05/14/2008
Sales Tax Holidays Set for July 31st-August 3rd and October 2nd-5th
Georgia Shoppers can Purchase Clothing, School Supplies,
Energy Efficient and Water Efficient Products Tax Free
05/14/2008
Governor Signs Bill Capping Taxes on Energy for Manufacturers
Governor also signs additional bills promoting Georgia industries
05/14/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Bill Removing Driver's License Burden for Foreign Nationals
Also announces international tourism up 12 percent in 2007
05/14/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Local Legislation
05/13/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Bills Into Law
05/13/2008
Governor Perdue Signs CMO Reform Bill
Legislation designed to ensure cooperation between CMOs, hospitals, patients
05/13/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Water Conservation and Drought Relief Act of 2008
Measure will increase water reservoir capacity, add water-saving devices to sales tax holiday
05/13/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Legislation Expanding Support for Choice Options within Public Schools
Governor signs HB 881, HB 831, and HB 1277
05/13/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Consumer Protection Legislation
Governor signs HB 130, SB 388 and SB 24
05/12/2008
Governor Perdue Declares State of Emergency in Seven Additional Counties
05/12/2008
Georgia Boosts Incentives for Entertainment Industry
Governor Perdue signs bill designed to attract more movie,TV and videogame productions to state
05/12/2008
Governor Perdue Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Kumho Tire Company
Korean tire company to create 450 jobs, invest $225 million in Bibb County facility
05/12/2008
Governor Suspends Gas Tax on Off-Road Diesel
Move meant to help farmers during planting season and timber owners
05/09/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Creation of Freight and Logistics Task Force
Logistics Task Force Listening Sessions to be held across the state
05/09/2008
Governor Perdue Announces April Revenue Figures
05/08/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Forest Land Conservation Legislation
The Georgia Forest Land Protection Act of 2008 signed today
05/08/2008
Governor and Mrs. Perdue Host U.N. Secretary-General at State Luncheon
Government, Education, Military and Cultural Leaders from across Georgia Attend
05/07/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Healthcare Reform Bills
SB 383 and HB 977 to insure more Georgians
05/07/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Bills Into Law
05/06/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Plans for State Luncheon Honoring U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon
05/06/2008
Governor Perdue Signs Dogfighting Legislation
Bill makes dogfighting a felony, makes clear hunting and law enforcement are not impacted
05/06/2008
Governor Perdue Announces Agricultural Awareness Week Observance Award Winner
05/02/2008
Governor Perdue Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Major Kia supplier in LaGrange
Sewon America to create 700 jobs and invest $170 million with new manufacturing facility