In the 1784 reception statute, Georgia’s General Assembly acknowledged that “during the late convulsions in this state, several salutary laws were lost and destroyed” that “were adjudged necessary to be in force in this state.” The statute also stated that “it is absolutely necessary for ...
Georgia Legislature General Assembly.gov GA Gambling Resources If you believe that you or someone you know has a sports gambling problem, then we encourage you to get in contact with the NCPG Georgia or another gambling helpline found at the links below, they can provide advice, local informati...
Georgia Legislature General Assembly.gov GA Gambling Resources If you believe that you or someone you know has a sports gambling problem, then we encourage you to get in contact with the NCPG Georgia or another gambling helpline found at the links below, they can provide advice, local informati...
The University of Georgia (UGA) is a prestigious public institution and holds the distinction of being the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive educational institution in Georgia. Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1785, UGA was the first university in America to be created by a stat...
On December 23, 1864, theGeorgia General Assembly passed a resolution specifying that the Senate chamber should be lit by electricity for the next Session. That is the last time the legislature sought enlightenment before passing laws. PresidentCalvin Coolidge lit the first National Christmas Tree on...
Led by the policy initiatives of Governor Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker Jon Burns, the general assembly made significant progress in reducing our state's income tax rate, aligning the corporate tax with the personal rate and increasing tax deductions for Georgia's families and homeown...
“Additionally, the state's range of locations – from major cities to small communities, and from the mountains to the coast – provides companies with quality-of-life options to suit their needs. We appreciate the support from Governor and First Lady Kemp, the Georgia General As...
She added that if the Georgia General Assembly didn’t allow legislation which would have created aconsumer utility councilto die ratepayers would have a louder voice when decisions like term extensions are made. For now, they’ll have to go through the ...
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The government of Georgia is headed by the Governor, currently Brian Kemp, a Republican. The state's government structure also includes a Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, General Treasurer, and Attorney General. Notably, Georgia's General Assembly is one of the largest state legislatures ...