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Isakson in favor of Internet sales tax
The state of Georgia has lost out on sales tax for decades, but the U.S. Senate is planning on changing that this afternoon. And one Georgian is strong supporting the measure. Johnny Isakson, speaking to the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce at the Galleria, says it's about time. "In some ...
Deal seeks better transition for inmates
A year after state lawmakers pass a massive overhaul to the criminal justice system, Gov. Nathan Deal wants to make it easier for those who have served their time to better transition back into society. During a speech to the Atlanta Press Club, Deal became emotional as he described helping ...
Fulton Commission Chair seeks veto from governor
Fulton County Commission Chairman John Eaves is asking Gov. Nathan Deal to veto a bill that's being blamed for a downgrade in the county's credit rating. Fitch Ratings Agency cited the bill, which prevents the county from raising its millage rate for next two years, in part for its decision. ...
Isakson believes Atlanta is ready for July 4
The Boston marathon bombings will not disrupt this year's Peachtree Road Race. So says U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, who believes local, state and federal police will be ready on July 4th. "You don't leave a single I un-dotted or a T uncrossed," Isakson says. "You don't leave a manhole cover ...
Gov. Deal to meet with Fulton Co. on credit concerns
Gov. Nathan Deal plans to meet this week with Fulton County commissioners worried about a downgrade in their credit rating. Fitch Ratings cited a bill passed by the Legislature this year that caps Fulton's millage rate through Jan. 15, 2015 and makes it more difficult for commissioners to raise rates ...
Former councilman key to school's first integrated prom
Former Snellville City Councilman and state legislator Melvin Everson plans to attend his former high school’s first integrated prom this weekend. The 1975 graduate of Wilcox County High School played an integral part in raising the $15,000 that will not only pay for the prom, but provide scholarship money as ...
Gov. Deal signs immigration bill
Georgia drivers licenses, public and assisted housing, retirement benefits and state grants will be off limits to illegal immigrants under a bill signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal. The measure also prohibits use of foreign passports as verifiable documentation unless accompanied by federal documents that the person is in ...
Bill allows for more HOPE grants for tech college students
More technical college students will be eligible to qualify for the H.O.P.E. Grant beginning this fall thanks to a bill signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Nathan Deal. The measure lowers the GPA requirements to qualify for the scholarship to 2.0 after it was raised a couple of years ago ...
Deal signs bill lowering BUI level
Blood alcohol levels for boating under the influence will be the same a that for driving under the influence under a bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Nathan Deal. The measure, which takes effect May 15, lowers the level for BUI from .10 to .08. The bill is named ...
New guidelines for student athletes who suffer head injuries
Schools will have to develop guidelines for student athletes who may suffer a concussion under a bill signed into law by Gov. Nathan Deal Tuesday. The new law, which takes affect Jan. 1, 2014, requires athletes who are hit in the head to be immediately removed from play and ...
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