Hurricane Idalia Disaster Declaration Expanded, 27 Counties Declared Primary Natural Disaster Areas

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Tom Vilsack issued a disaster declaration for 27 Georgia counties due to damage and losses caused...

Four Northwest Georgia Counties Designated as Primary Natural Disaster Areas Following Recent Drought

For the first time in four years, Georgia has been impacted by extreme drought conditions, negatively impacting our state’s agricultural industry. Last...

Food Lion Salutes Service; Offers Discount on Groceries for Veterans Day

Active-duty military and veterans receive 10% off most in-store purchases

Kemp Renews State of Emergency, Extending State Gas Tax Suspension

Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced he issued an executive order extending the State of Emergency due to ongoing high prices...

Georgia’s October Adjusted Tax Revenues Down 5.7%

According to the Georgia Department of Revenue, the State of Georgia’s net tax collections during the month of October totaled $2.62...

Georgia Department of Labor Honored As 2023 Webex Champion Award Winner

Webex by Cisco, a leading provider of collaboration and customer experience solutions, has named the Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) as a 2023...

Georgia Aquarium: Marine Mammal Longevity Study Reveals Remarkable Advances in Animal Welfare

Marine mammals in modern zoos and aquariums are living two to three times longer than wild counterparts, according to a new...

Commissioner King: When Daylight Saving Ends, Change Clocks, Change Batteries

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King urges all Georgians to change their smoke alarm batteries this weekend when they...

Georgia DNR opens application period for 2024 youth Career Academy

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting applications now through Nov. 30 for its 2024 Career Academy, a week-long summer camp for...

DHS: LIHEAP funds soon available for heating assistance in Georgia

The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that the application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Low-Income Home...