Politics

Gov. Deal to deliver State of the State address Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director

Monday, January 9th, 2012, 6:31am

Gov. Deal to deliver State of the State address Jan. 10 at 7:00 p.m.

Gov. Nathan Deal will deliver the State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. in the House chamber. Georgia Public Broadcasting plans to air the address live statewide and also stream it on the GPB web site.

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Justice approves Georgia’s redistricting plans

Submitted by Fadell Pitts, Community Content Director

Monday, December 26th, 2011, 11:13am

Justice approves Georgia’s redistricting plans

From the Office of the Georgia Governor

The U.S. Department of Justice has approved the congressional and legislative maps passed into law this summer by the state of Georgia, the state’s elected leaders learned today. Under Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act, Georgia must receive approval from the federal government before any changes in election practices or procedures are implemented.

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Sales tax revenue climbing in Troup County

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, November 10th, 2011, 11:37am

Sales tax revenue climbing in Troup County

TROUP COUNTY, GA - Sales taxes collections for Troup County rose 9.7% for the fiscal-year-to-date, according to the county’s CFO, Stewart Mills. The County’s fiscal year starts in July, so the increase is for sales taxes received for July through October.

“The sales show an improving trend for the year,” Mills continued, “only one month this year has been below $400,000, and that was back in February.” We’ve seen the best monthly averages in three years. The sales revenues for 2011 year-to-date are up 4.4%, which indicates the trend is on the rise.

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Deal: Georgia keeps AAA ratings

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 7:41pm

News release from the Governor's OfficeAtlanta, GA - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia once again has received triple-A bond ratings from all three major municipal bond rating agencies. The ratings are in advance of next week's planned General Obligation Bond Sale.Georgia is one of just eight states – the others are Delaware, Iowa, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, Utah and Virginia..... Read More

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Last "Meet the Candidates Voter Forum" in West Point tomorrow

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011, 2:20pm

WEST POINT, GA - Tomorrow, Oct. 20, is your last chance to attend a "Meet the Candidates Voter Forum" for the West Point city elections! The forum is being held at West Point Elementary School and will begin at 7 p.m. EDT. Get the facts before you vote.

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Troup County Redraws Commissioner Districts

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011, 2:55pm

TROUP COUNTY, GA - Since the 2000 census population survey was conducted, the Troup County’s population has increased from 58,779 to 67,044, a 14% increase. This increase also saw a shift in populations among the commissioners’ districts. Redistricting happens at every level of government every ten years following the nationwide Census. According to Brian Knight with Georgia’s Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment Office, each County Commissioner district is required to be within one percent of population from one another.

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