Sonny Perdue

Upson County's Sprewell Bluff park being donated to state

By S. Heather Duncan - hduncan@macon.com Sprewell Bluff, the only remaining state park that was owned by a private company, is being donated to the state by Georgia Power. DNR officials say the change bodes well for permanent...

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Governor’s dredging in Lake Jackson questioned by some

By S. Heather Duncan - hduncan@macon.com Gov. Sonny Perdue recently dredged soil from Lake Jackson without a permit, dumping it into the lake and angering some neighbors and environmental advocates. Georgia Power officials said...

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Barnes tells Paine College students to commit

Nov 05, 2009 (The Augusta Chronicle - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- Recent and future college graduates are no longer competing with peers in the next state for jobs. They are competing with people in...

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Calhoun business recognized through Work Ready Awards

Submitted by the governor's office ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development today announced the second annual Work Ready Awards, which recognized and honored the partners, businesses...

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State school board picks leader

Published November 5, 2009 Dr. Freida Hill has been unanimously chosen by the nine-member State Board of Education to lead the Alabama two-year college system. If Hill accepts the post and passes a background check, she will be...

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You Can Outsource City Hall, but Not Offshore--Yet

Public sector outsourcing is "in," as state and local IT leaders contend with shrinking budgets, limited human resources, and increasing demand for IT services. "There appears to be a perfect storm for IT outsourcing at the...

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Duluth Uncertain About Flood Relief Posted By : Elizabeth K

While Governor Sonny Perdue seeks $16.35 million in disaster assistance resulting from severe storms that ripped through Georgia, Duluth residents and others throughout the state are uncertain whether or not help will arrive...

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Billy Hair vs Buddy Carter: Georgia State Senator From 1st District

When the votes are counted Tuesday, the State Senate’s 1st District might have seen its first seriously contested election since 1992. One thing is certain: It will be the first election there since 1994 with no incumbent on...

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Peterson appointed as executive counsel for governor

Submitted by the governor's office ATLANTA – Governor Sonny Perdue said he has appointed Nels Peterson as Executive Counsel for the Office of the Governor. Peterson has served as Deputy Executive Counsel since July 2008. “Nels...

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NCR Opens New ATM Manufacturing Facility in Columbus, Ga. (Business Wire)

Investment brings innovative manufacturing back to North America ) today opens its new ATM manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ga., rolling out its first NCR SelfServ™ ATMs and bringing innovative manufacturing back to North...

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