Georgia Chamber CEO on Proposed Suspension of Georgia Gas Tax
Atlanta, Georgia – March 9, 2022 – In response to Governor Brian Kemp’s efforts along with the General Assembly to suspend the fuel tax in the state of Georgia during this time of uncertainty, Chamber President and CEO, Chris Clark released the following statement today: “With nearly half of Georgia’s workforce employed by a small…
Read MoreGeorgia Chamber Supports Those Impacted By Recent Storms
Atlanta, Ga – March 26, 2021 – The Georgia Chamber stands with our citizens, businesses, first responders, utility workers, and local Chamber partners as we continue to pray for all those impacted by yesterday’s storms. We encourage every Georgian to come together to support those in need and those on the front lines of recovery.…
Read MoreCongressional Delegation Pushing to Remove Appropriations Bill Harmful Language
Georgia’s congressional delegation is working to remove potentially harmful language from a Justice Department appropriations bill that is being pushed by Senators from Alabama and Florida. The language is similar to that which was successfully defeated by the Georgia delegation in the omnibus 2015 appropriations bill.
Read MoreDirector of Georgia Environmental Protection Division Steps Down
Governor Deal announced the Director of Georgia Environmental Protection Division, Jud Turner, would be stepping down from his role on June 1. Turner has served as the state’s top environmental regulator since 2012. Turner worked on several issues over the last four years including the Flint River Drought Protection Act of 2014, compliance with the…
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