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Chris Harvey named executive director by Georgia POST Council

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has appointed Chris Harvey as its new executive director.

By ATL Standard | Dec 18, 2024

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Georgia POST Council appoints Chris Harvey as executive director

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council has appointed Chris Harvey as its new executive director.

By ATL Standard | Dec 18, 2024

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Georgia updates permit suspension allowing new agricultural withdrawals

By ATL Standard | Dec 18, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced a significant update by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) regarding agricultural water withdrawal permits in parts of the Lower Flint and Chattahoochee River Basins.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Dec 17, 2024

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Georgia launches high demand career list for workforce alignment

By ATL Standard | Dec 17, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that the State Workforce Development Board has approved Georgia's High Demand Career List.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Dec 16, 2024

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 1 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Atlanta: Dec. 15-21

By ATL Standard | Dec 16, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Atlanta this week.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Dec 12, 2024

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 11 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Gov. Kemp announces new commission on career pathways

By ATL Standard | Dec 12, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the creation of a commission aimed at enhancing educational pathways leading to high-demand careers.

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Georgia sees modest rise in November's net tax revenues

By ATL Standard | Dec 12, 2024

The State of Georgia reported an increase in net tax collections for November, totaling approximately $2.38 billion.

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Local Government Meeting today in City of Atlanta

By ATL Standard | Dec 10, 2024

City of Atlanta City Council Meeting starting at 10 am today — here's what you need to know!

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Government events this week in City of Atlanta: Dec. 8-14

By ATL Standard | Dec 9, 2024

The following events are scheduled to take place in City of Atlanta this week.

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Governor Kemp announces rural workforce housing grants totaling over $5 million

By ATL Standard | Dec 5, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced a new round of grants for the Rural Workforce Housing Initiative, allocating over $5 million to support infrastructure development and create 140 housing units across three communities in Georgia.

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Jody Barrow appointed executive secretary of Georgia Professional Standards Commission

By ATL Standard | Dec 4, 2024

Governor Brian Kemp has announced the appointment of Dr. Jody Barrow as the new Executive Secretary of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).