Georgia ranked No. 1 state in U.S. for business
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication. “Once again, Georgia has been named the top state in which to do business, reflecting our success in […]
Read More »Poster Contest’s 26th Year Highlights Importance of all Wildlife and Native Plants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Natural Wildlife Division: POSTER CONTEST’S 26TH YEAR HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF ALL WILDLIFE AND NATIVE PLANTS SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (Nov. 6, 2015) – Teachers and students across Georgia are invited to honor Georgia’s wildlife and students’ artistic interests by participating in the 26th annual Give Wildlife […]
Read More »Rep. Tom Graves Votes to Send Critical Defense Legislation Back to President’s Desk
News release: Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) today voted for and the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (S. 1356), annual legislation authorizing critical funding for the military. Congress passed this bipartisan legislation earlier this year but had to pass it again after the president vetoed it on […]
Read More »Execution Date Set for Marcus Ray Johnson, Convicted of Murder
For immediate release: (November 2, 2015) An execution date for Marcus Ray Johnson has been set for November 19, 2015. Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens offers the following information in the case against Marcus Ray Johnson for the 1994 murder of Angela Sizemore: Scheduled Execution Marcus Ray Johnson’s direct appeal proceedings and his state and […]
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GA Supreme Court Cases Due for Oral Argument, November 2, 2015
CASES DUE FOR ORAL ARGUMENT Summaries of Facts and Issues Please note: These summaries are prepared by the Office of Public Information to help news reporters determine if they want to cover the arguments and to inform the public of upcoming cases. The summaries are not part of the case record and are not […]
Read More »GA DNR News Release: Trout Delayed Harvest Streams; Fishing Brings Rewards
SUMMARY OF RELEASES 1. TROUT WATER FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL -Delayed Harvest Trout Streams Open Nov. 1 2. FISHING IS ITS OWN REWARD….BUT HERE IS HOW TO GET MORE! Georgia Angler Award Program Celebrates Your Great Catches! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TROUT WATER FISHING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FALL -Delayed Harvest Trout Streams Open Nov. 1 SOCIAL CIRCLE, […]
Read More »GA DNR Wildlife Division; Calling All Wildlife Artists
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALLING ALL ARTISTS! YOUR DESIGN COULD BE FEATURED ON THE NEXT HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE CARD SOCIAL CIRCLE, GA. (Oct. 26, 2015) –Do you think you have what it takes to have your artwork chosen for the next plastic hunting and fishing license card? If so, be sure to enter into your […]
Read More »Pickens County Deputies Wounded – Suspect Killed
Police are currently investigating and gathering information after gunfire exchanged tonight. Two Pickens Sheriff Deputies were hit with non-life threatening gun shot wounds. The deputies returned fire along with the Georgia State Patrol and the suspect was killed. The altercation occurred at approximately 9 pm Saturday night, October 24th on Carver Mill Road in Talking […]
Read More »Olens Files Suit Against the EPA
Attorney General Sam Olens files suit against the EPA to stop the new, unlawful 111(d) Rule. Attorney General Sam Olens today announced that Georgia, along with 23 other states, filed a lawsuit challenging the Obama Administration’s Section 111(d) Rule, an unlawful plan to radically restructure the way electricity is produced and consumed throughout the country. […]
Read More »Rep. Tom Graves Announces Support of Paul Ryan for Speaker
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) released the following statement in support of Rep. Paul Ryan’s candidacy for Speaker of the House of Representatives: “Every time I put forward conservative solutions in Congress, Paul Ryan has always been one of the strongest and most vocal supporters. Before regular order was cool on Capitol Hill, […]
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