2/15/2008 Governor Perdue Announces Water Talks Extended
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that discussions will continue among federal agencies and the states of Georgia, Florida and Alabama to develop a drought management plan. (More)
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2/13/2008 Governor Perdue Announces IE2 Partnership Legislation
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the filing of legislation creating the Investing in Educational Excellence (IE2) Partnership that will increase student achievement and promote opportunities for an excellent education for all Georgia’s students. The legislation will be sponsored by Representative Brooks Coleman (R-Duluth), Chairman of the House Education Committee. (More)
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2/12/2008 Governor Perdue Announces Filing of the Landowners Protection Act
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that legislation has been filed that will limit liability for landowners who open their property to hunters and agri-tourists. Senate Bill 449, known as the Landowners Protection Act of 2008, is being carried by Senator Bill Heath, one of the Governor’s Floor Leaders in the Senate. (More)
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2/6/2008 Governor Perdue Signs Water Plan into Law
Today Governor Sonny Perdue signed HR 1022, the Statewide Water Management Plan, that will guide Georgia in managing its water resources. The newly enacted plan will utilize the state’s water resources in a sustainable manner; will support the state’s economy, will protect public health and natural systems, and will enhance the quality of life for all citizens. The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Lynn Smith (R-Newnan) in the House of Representatives and state Sen. Ross Tolleson (R-Perry) carried the resolution in the Senate.
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1/31/2008 Legislation Introduced to Eliminate State Portion of Property Tax
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today the filing of legislation in the General Assembly to amend the Georgia Constitution to eliminate the state portion of property taxes. If the legislation passes, Georgians will have the opportunity to vote on a referendum to eliminate the state portion of ad valorem taxes collected on homes, land, automobiles and personal property.
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1/30/2008 Governor Announces Healthcare Reform to Insure More Georgians
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced in a press conference today his support of health insurance reform legislation that will be filed by Senator Judson Hill and Representative Mickey Channell . The legislation will insure more Georgia citizens by expanding the availability and affordability of High Deductible Health Plans and Health Care Savings Accounts in Georgia.
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8/14/2007 Perdue plan aims to help small businesses provide insurance
The plan won praise from David Raynor, state director for the National Federation of Independent Business. He said a recent survey found that 53 percent of small businesses in Georgia don't offer health insurance for their employees. Most would like to but cannot afford the soaring costs, he said. (More)
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8/13/2007 Georgia industry courts markets worldwide
Gov. Sonny Perdue and I continue to embark on trade and investment missions to key markets. This past fiscal year, delegations from Georgia visited 22 countries. Next year, we plan to visit 30 countries, where we'll court direct investment from foreign companies and cultivate trade relations for Georgia firms. We also welcomed delegations from 29 countries to Georgia this past year, up from 19 the year before. (More)
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8/12/2007 Perdue congratulates Warner Robins team, reflects on own Little League career
"These are homegrown stars," Perdue said as he invited the team on stage to present them with two $5,000 checks, donations from Russell Athletic and Academy Sports to help defray costs associated with their trip to Williamsport, Pa., for the Little League World Series. (More)
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8/2/2007 Sales-tax holiday eases burden on parents
Students in the Jefferson City School District already will have a full day of school under their belt before their parents can take advantage of the annual sales-tax holiday for clothing and school supplies. (More)
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8/2/2007 Perdue Gives Thumbs Up to Hinesville Water Plan
Governor Sonny Perdue recognized the city of Hinesville today for its pioneering efforts to become the first city in the 24-county coastal region to require new subdivisions to supply reuse water for landscape irrigation. (More)
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8/2/2007 Governor: Biofuels industry thriving
The dozen biofuel facilities that have broken ground in Georgia since last year’s Southeastern Bioenergy Conference reflect a thriving biofuels industry, Gov. Sonny Perdue said.
“You’re here today because you know what a big deal this is, and I know what a big deal this is,” Perdue said in opening remarks at this year’s three-day conference in Tifton. (More)
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8/2/2007 Perdue speaks to grad coaches
Gov. Sonny Perdue traveled to Macon to kickoff the extension of the Graduation Coach program from the high school level into middle schools.
The governor told the new coaches, "You've been selected, I think, not only because of your calling to education but you're calling to exhortation, and your calling to individually touching students one by one." (More)
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7/11/2007 Remembering Our Freedoms
On Independence Day each year, Americans unite to celebrate freedom. We remember the heroic actions of our forefathers, who changed the course of the world by declaring that men were "endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, among them Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness." (More)
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7/11/2007 Looking toward the horizon: Gov. Perdue wraps up international trade mission
For 12 days, Gov. Sonny Perdue and a delegation from Georgia met with heads of state and corporate executives in an effort to drum up international business for Georgia. (More)
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7/11/2007 Like The Masters, but with a rod 'n' reel
Gov. Sonny Perdue waxed poetic about the joys of sharing a beginning fishing experience as he announced he had landed an initial one of his own, a professional tournament that is the first to bite on his Go Fish Georgia initiative. (More)
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7/11/2007 Cobb lands firm's $19 million project
North Carolina-based pharmaceutical development company said Thursday it is expanding its presence in Cobb County by spending $19 million to consolidate its operations.
Quintiles Transnational Corp. Chairman Dennis Gillings made the announcement at the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce along with Gov. Sonny Perdue and Cobb Commission Chairman Sam Olens. (More)
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11/5/2006 Taylor Finally Tells the Truth in Last Debate
Governor Sonny Perdue and Mark Taylor debated for the final time tonight at the Atlanta Press Club.
Mark Taylor finally told the truth saying “There are more dollars in education.” He’s right:
· Education spending is up 18% since Governor Perdue took office.
· Increased from $5.4 billion in 2003 to $6.6 billion in FY 2007 which translates to $400 more per student. (More)
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11/2/2006 GOP slate stumps in Tifton
Gov. Sonny Perdue and other Republicans vying for state and local offices rallied Wednesday morning in downtown Tifton as part of a tour of South Georgia cities in the days leading up to the Nov. 7 general election.
Perdue led a slate of GOP candidates, including lieutenant governor candidate Casey Cagle, U.S House candidate Mac Collins, incumbent Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine and attorney general candidate Perry McGuire, into town to spend about 30 minutes with supporters in Tifton Gardens and talk up the Republican ticket. (More)
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11/2/2006 Governor searches for votes
Thomasville is one of the stops on Perdue’s 40-city tour leading up to Tuesday’s general election. The governor said speaking at so many different places — eight stops on Wednesday alone — was the right thing to do.
“Our state has 159 counties, and I don’t care whether you’re large or small, everybody inside the borders of Georgia deserves access to their governor and their government. Their children deserve access to a quality education. They deserve to have economic development and growing jobs. They deserve to have their needs heard,” Perdue said. “I think it makes you a better governor when you get out and look in people’s eyes and shake their hands. It’s so thrilling to go from community to community and feel the pride people have. That’s what makes a great state.” (More)
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11/2/2006 Perdue rolls north on RV tour of state
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11/1/2006 Wife stars in Perdue trek
Mary Perdue’s star turn through her husband’s re-election bid continued Wednesday as Georgia’s governor raced across South Georgia.
The bus tour that will eventually take Sonny Perdue to nearly four dozen small and mid-size communities went through Bainbridge, Thomasville and Fitzgerald.
Perdue repeatedly put his wife out front, praising her as a great wife, mother, grandmother and life partner.
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11/1/2006 Governor’s caravan makes skating rink stop
Sonny Perdue on Tuesday assumed the role Tuesday of veteran quarterback taking the team for the game-winning drive.
Through towns like Baconton, Americus, Camilla and Leesburg, the Georgia governor led a group of statewide Republican candidates on a series of meet-and-greets.
At each stop, Perdue rolled in with his huge recreational vehicle all decked out in Perdue for Governor blue.
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11/1/2006 Perdue Campaigns Through Southwest Georgia
Sonny Perdue began the last week of his 2006 campaign in Americus. He wanted to get out of Atlanta and meet the voters of small town georgia. (More)
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11/1/2006 Perdue jabs Taylor, papers
Gov. Sony Perdue played to a crowd of Lee County supporters Tuesday morning and sent an occasional barb at his Democratic opponent.
Perdue spoke at a Lee County skating rink as part of his statewide campaign tour just a week before the Nov. 7 election. (More)
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11/1/2006 Perdue rates four more years
Georgia is in good hands with Gov. Sonny Perdue at the helm. After overcoming a $660 million deficit four years ago, he has turned the state's finances around to a projected surplus. Although Georgia had to tighten its belt for a few years, Perdue's leadership and commitment to fiscal conservatism and sound business practices has allowed us to overcome the budget crisis and pour 72 percent of every new dollar into his top priority - education. (More)
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11/1/2006 Gov. Perdue’s bus stops in Americus
It was all Republican at Tuesday’s reception for the Governor’s Bus Tour at Granny’s Kitchen early Tuesday.
A panel of Republican candidates accompanied Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue, R-Bonaire, on the tour. One of the candidates was State School Superintendent Kathy Cox, who was at the South Campus of Americus-Sumter County High School Monday. (More)
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10/30/2006 Governor Perdue Casts Absentee Ballot
Governor Perdue cast his absentee ballot today for the November 7th general election. Perdue took advantage of Georgia’s “no excuse” provision which allows any Georgian to request and cast their ballot by mail without having to provide a reason for not being able to make it to the polls on Election Day. (More)
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10/30/2006 Former Governor Zell Miller Urges Georgians to Vote for Governor Perdue in Latest TV Ad
Former Governor Zell Miller strongly endorses Governor Sonny Perdue’s re-election bid in the campaign’s latest television advertisement. The ad begins airing today and is narrated by former Governor Miller. It details the progress Georgia has made and the results the Perdue Administration has delivered in the four years that Sonny has been in office. (More)
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10/29/2006 Sonny Draws Clear Contrast in Second Debate
Governor Sonny Perdue and Mark Taylor debated for the second time tonight. For the second time there was a clear contrast between Governor Perdue’s leadership and vision and his opponent, who attacked and hid from the important issues facing Georgia.
Governor Perdue answered every question clearly and directly. He laid out his accomplishments:
· Turning a $640 million deficit into a $580 million surplus;
· Helping create 243,900 new jobs since 2003;
· Investing over $1 billion more invested in education programs that work;
· Posting the highest graduation rate and SAT ranking in state history;
· Tackling the tough issue of immigration by passing the most comprehensive immigration reform bill in the country, implementing Georgia Secure ID, and sending volunteer National Guard troops to secure the border;
· Cracking down on meth by proposing and signing into law legislation that strengthened criminal penalties for the manufacture, transfer and possession of meth and creating the GBI Meth Force.
Mark Taylor consistently evaded direct questions and at times outright lied. At the end of the night it was clear that Sonny Perdue was the only man who showed the honesty, knowledge, and vision necessary to be Governor of Georgia.
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10/28/2006 Perdue gives GOP loyalist rah-rah speech
Gov. Sonny Perdue gave local about 250 supporters an old-fashioned campaign pep talk Friday on the second day of a statewide bus tour that is to include 40 stops.
Cracking jokes and touting his administration's achievements, Gov. Sonny Perdue gave local supporters an old-fashioned campaign pep talk Friday.
"You are the key," the governor told about 250 Republican activists on the second day of a statewide bus tour that is to include 40 stops.
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10/28/2006 Company will bring 1,000 jobs
Thanks to months-long negotiations, a New Jersey company is expected to create 1,000 jobs and invest millions in a "business solutions center" in Augusta by next year. (More)
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10/27/2006 ADP to Create 1,000 Jobs in Augusta
Governor Sonny Perdue and Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver announced today that global business solutions provider Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) will locate a business solutions center in Augusta, investing more than $30 million and creating 1,000 jobs. (More)
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10/26/2006 Momentum Builds on First Day of Moving Georgia Forward Tour
Today, Governor Perdue completed the first day of his Moving Georgia Forward tour. The tour will include 40 stops before Election Day.
“I am humbled and grateful to have so many supporters in Georgia. We’ve got a lot of momentum out there,” said Governor Sonny Perdue. “I’m excited to be on the road talking to Georgians. We’ve come a long way in the last four years. We have a budget surplus, 243,900 new jobs, record education scores, and our highest ever graduation rate.”
On its first day, the tour stopped in Milledgeville, Greensboro, and Augusta. In Milledgeville the Governor was greeted by over 750 Georgians and stumped with State Senator Johnny Grant and U.S. Congressman Charlie Norwood. State Senator Grant, over 500 supporters and two marching bands joined the Governor in Greensboro. At the final stop in Augusta the Governor campaigned with U.S. Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, Congressman Charlie Norwood and Congressional Candidate Max Burns.
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10/23/2006 Governor Perdue Endorsed by Savannah Morning News
The paper writes that Governor Perdue inherited a $640 million deficit that had many Democrats “chuckling” that they had saddled him with a burden that would derail his administration from the outset, giving him no shot at re-election. But as the paper writes, Governor Perdue “wasn’t going to let politics get in the way of sound fiscal policy,” and now our state has a $580 million surplus. (More)
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10/23/2006 Savannah Morning News Says: Renew Perdue
Renew Mr. Perdue on Nov. 7 and keep Georgia moving in the right direction. (More)
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10/19/2006 District Attorneys Stand with Governor Perdue
Twenty-five District Attorneys from across Georgia have endorsed Governor Sonny Perdue for re-election because of the Governor’s strong record of improving public safety.
In a letter to the Governor, the endorsing District Attorneys said, “With your continued leadership, we will be able to move forward with new initiatives that ensure that all our citizens feel safe and secure in their homes and in their communities.” (More)
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10/19/2006 Gov. Perdue calls for meth, Internet predator crackdown
Gov. Sonny Perdue said he's determined to leave Georgia better than he found it through tougher enforcement of methamphetamine production and a crackdown on sexual predators. (More)
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10/18/2006 State to double GBI meth agents
Even before it starts the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Meth Force, thanks to a moved signed into law by Gov. Sonny Perdue last week, will be doubled from 15 to 30 agents. (More)
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10/18/2006 Perdue Visits Oxford
Gov. Sonny Perdue asked for more than votes during a campaign visit to Newton County on Tuesday night.
The Republican governor, who is seeking re-election next month, also asked for the prayers of nearly 200 supporters at a rally sponsored by the Newton Republican Party inside the sanctuary of The Church at Covington on Ga. Highway 142. (More)
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10/11/2006 Five Georgia High Schools Receive Governor’s Cup
Governor Sonny Perdue and Superintendent Kathy Cox announced today the five Georgia high schools receiving Governor’s Cup trophies highlighting their marked improvement in SAT scores. Governor Perdue initiated the statewide competition in 2003 as part of an overall effort to raise Georgia’s SAT scores. The Governor’s Cup challenge is based on high school athletic regions and classifications previously assigned by the Georgia High School Association. (More)
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10/10/2006 Governor Perdue Announces Funding for 15 New Meth Force Agents
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10/10/2006 Headline has Perdue barking in Dogs' defense
Republican governor and lifelong University of Georgia fan Sonny Perdue sank his teeth into The Atlanta Journal-Constitution after the Bulldogs' loss Saturday to the University of Tennessee. (More)
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10/6/2006 Taylor Tells $38 Million Lie in New TV Ad
“While Sonny is getting results and moving Georgia forward, Mark Taylor is becoming increasingly negative and more desperate. Mark's constant negativity is only reminding voters why they don't like him very much. It's even turning off Taylor’s traditional base of supporters,” (More)
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10/5/2006 Parents to be Notified by State Patrol when Teen Drivers Ticketed or Warned
Governor Sonny Perdue announced today a new initiative to help protect Georgia’s youngest drivers – the Teen Driver Parental Notification Program. The program is designed to initiate dialog between parents and teenagers after a teen driver has been stopped by a Georgia State Trooper for a traffic violation. The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) plans to implement the program across the state. (More)
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10/2/2006 Governor Perdue Announces Middle School Graduation Coaches
Building on the highly acclaimed High School Graduation Coach Initiative introduced earlier this year, Governor Sonny Perdue announced today a proposal to place a graduation coach in each of Georgia’s 450 middle schools by fall 2007. (More)
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9/27/2006 Perdue Announces County Commissioner Endorsements
Governor Sonny Perdue’s re-election campaign announced the endorsements of 367 County Commissioners, including 86 Democrats. (More)
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9/26/2006 Perdue takes bold step with energy plan
With energy playing such a vital role in our economy and having such impact on the wallets of everyday Georgians, Gov. Sonny Perdue has made a prudent move by appointing a special task force to recommend a state energy strategy for Georgia. (More)
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9/26/2006 Tax Incentive to Bolster Production of Alternative Fuels in Georgia
At the site of a future biodiesel production facility, Governor Sonny Perdue today proposed a sales tax exemption for materials and equipment used in the construction of biofuel facilities in Georgia. The four percent tax incentive, an annual savings of $2 to 4 million, will be available to facilities producing and processing certain biofuels (ethanol, biodiesel and butanol) derived from Georgia-grown agriculture products and biomass. (More)
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9/25/2006 DA: Taylor anti-crime plan unworkable
Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney David Miller doubts that Lt. Gov. Mark Taylor’s campaign proposal will evolve past political rhetoric. (More)
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