Georgia Mountain Beacon

Atlanta, GA – Gov. Nathan Deal announced last week that Georgia successfully sold $600 million in general obligation bonds to fund construction projects, repairs and renovations throughout the state. The state was able to secure record low rates of 2.69 percent for the tax-exempt bonds and 2.7 percent for the taxable bonds on Thursday. A day earlier, the state refinanced $146.35... Read more

SHAPE merges efforts to combat obesity by promoting exercise and better nutritional options Atlanta, GA – Gov. Nathan Deal and the Georgia Department of Public Health today launched Georgia SHAPE, a statewide program merging governmental, philanthropic and academic and business communities to address childhood obesity. “This affects all of us,” Deal said. “We must work together to improve the health of children... Read more

Atlanta, GA – Gov. Nathan Deal vetoed six bills on Thursday. The following are his veto messages. SB 38: Authority of the State School Superintendent Georgia’s K-12 education system has a unique governing structure with a statewide-elected state school superintendent and a governor-appointed state Board of Education composed of representatives from each congressional district. Current law provides a number of checks and... Read more

Atlanta, GA – Gov. Deal today signed a bill that will update the state’s Open Records Act, legislation designed to incorporate court rulings, promote Georgia’s economic competitiveness, provide clarity on the responsibilities of state and local governments and increase transparency for residents of the state. “This bill will help bolster the state’s ability to bring jobs to Georgia while simultaneously aiding... Read more

Atlanta, GA - With final legislative passage of the charter school amendment last week, Gov. Nathan Deal encouraged Georgians to vote for it this November. “The General Assembly has acted wisely and courageously to give Georgians the choice to implement true local control: parental choice. We must encourage innovation and the pursuit of excellence in our schools. Starting a state-chartered school is... Read more

Atlanta, GA – Georgia’s net tax collections for February 2012 totaled $765 million, an increase of nearly $50 million or 7 percent compared to February 2011. With eight months of FY2012 now completed, net revenue collections totaled almost $10.6 billion year-to-date, an increase of $471 million or 4.7 percent compared to the same period last year. “February’s numbers saw positive trends,... Read more

Atlanta, GA – Gov. Nathan Deal today released comprehensive recommendations to ensure the short- and long-term success of job creation and business growth in Georgia. The final report of the Georgia Competitiveness Initiative, which will help shape Deal’s economic development strategy for the state, outlines statewide opportunities, strategies and action steps as well as insights into the unique needs of... Read more

Atlanta, GA - The Office of Gov. Nathan Deal said Monday that the state will appeal a federal court’s ruling to enjoin two sections of Georgia’s new immigration law. “Gov. Deal is disappointed that the court enjoined two sections of Georgia’s immigration law,” said Brian Robinson, the governor’s deputy chief of staff for communications. “Curiously, the court... Read more