Georgia

Jan 31, 2008 -- Boston, MA – Today Governor Mitt Romney announced nearly two dozen additions to the Romney for President Georgia Legislative Leadership Team. These Georgia leaders will help organize grassroots efforts across the state and will help communicate Governor Romney's message of conservative change in Washington.    » read more »

Department of Revenue to issue accompanying rule on reassessments

January 31, 2008 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the filing of legislation in the General Assembly to amend the Georgia Constitution to eliminate the state portion of property taxes. If the legislation passes, Georgians will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum to eliminate the state portion of ad valorem taxes collected on homes, land, automobiles and personal property.    » read more »

January 30, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of five soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

They died from wounds suffered when their unit encountered an improvised explosive device during convoy operations Jan. 28 in Mosul, Iraq.

They were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colo.

Killed were:

Sgt. James E. Craig, 26, of Hollywood, California

Staff Sgt. Gary W. Jeffries, 37, of Roscoe, Texas

Spc. Evan A. Marshall, 21, of Athens, Georgia    » read more »

Legislation makes health coverage affordable for 500,000 uninsured Georgians

January 30, 2008 -- ATLANTA — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced in a press conference today his support of health insurance reform legislation that will be filed by Senator Judson Hill and Representative Mickey Channell . The legislation will insure more Georgia citizens by expanding the availability and affordability of High Deductible Health Plans and Health Care Savings Accounts in Georgia.    » read more »

January 29, 2008 -- ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Rand Paul, the son of Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul will speak at a Ron Paul Rally this Saturday in Atlanta, Georgia.

Rand Paul is the middle son of Ron Paul. Like his father, he is a physician. Dr. Paul's professional field is eye surgery, though he also has a penchant for politics. The younger Dr. Paul also is involved in health care reform and founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic which provides eye surgery and exams for those who otherwise cannot afford proper care.    » read more »

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

January 29, 2008 -- ATLANTA — Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire Co., Inc. will locate its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Macon. The new plant will create 450 jobs and $225 million in investment, including a second phase expansion.    » read more »

GEFA Board of Directors Approves Loan Package Today

January 29, 2008 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the approval of $31.7 million in loans to finance water, sewer and reservoir infrastructure improvements, including nine Georgia Fund loan agreements totaling $21.1 million and a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan of $10.6 million.    » read more »

Ready Georgia to focus on helping Georgians prepare for disaster

January 28, 2008 -- ATLANTA –Today Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced Ready Georgia, a new statewide campaign that will be led by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA). Governor Perdue unveiled the campaign during a ceremony proclaiming February 3-9 as Severe Weather Awareness Week (SWAW) in Georgia.    » read more »

Jan 24, 2008 -- Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced that 11 more Georgia State Legislators joined the Romney for President Team. They join Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson who announced his support for Governor Romney earlier this week.

"We are glad to have these lawmakers join the Romney team," said Romney for President Georgia State Co-Chairman Speaker Pro Tempore Mark Burkhalter.    » read more »

January 24, 2008 -- The Georgia Supreme Court has denied Agri-Cycle, LLC’s latest bid to re-open a Jackson County waste processing facility that caught fire in early September 2007.    » read more »

January 23, 2008 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. James M. Gluff, 20, of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, died Jan. 19 while conducting combat operations in Al Anbar province, Iraq.

He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Source: DoD

The new ads highlight Obama's ability to unify Americans to bring change

January 23, 2008 -- Chicago, IL - Today, the Obama campaign announced that it will begin airing new television ads in key February 5th states. Over the past two weeks, the Obama campaign became the first to air ads in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Tennessee and New Mexico. Today, the campaign also becomes the first to air ads in Alabama, Georgia and Delaware. The campaign is expanding ads through New Mexico, and also airing ads in Utah.

The new ads will begin airing tonight in the following states:    » read more »

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

January 23, 2008 -- ATLANTA – Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Savannah, Statesboro and Hapeville have been selected to receive funding in the second round of grants through the Wireless Communities Georgia program.    » read more »

January 20, 2008, Atlanta, GA -- Senator Barack Obama deliverd the following speech today at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.

As Prepared for Delivery:
Remarks of Senator Barack Obama:
The Great Need of the Hour
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Sunday, January 20th, 2008
Atlanta, Georgia

The Scripture tells us that when Joshua and the Israelites arrived at the gates of Jericho, they could not enter. The walls of the city were too steep for any one person to climb; too strong to be taken down with brute force. And so they sat for days, unable to pass on through.    » read more »

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2008, Boston, MA – Today, Georgia Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson announced that he is endorsing Governor Mitt Romney for President of the United States. As the highest-ranking Republican in the Georgia Senate, Senator Johnson will help lead the Romney for President team in Georgia.

Making today's announcement, Senate President Pro Tempore Johnson issued the following statement:    » read more »