🏛️ Structure of Georgia State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Brian Kemp).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Agriculture, Commissioner of Insurance, Commissioner of Labor, Public Service Commissioners, and State School Superintendent.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Georgia General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (180 members) and the Senate (56 members).
Georgia House of Representatives Website
Georgia State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Georgia Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals, Superior Courts, and other lower courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
📊 Key Political Issues in Georgia
Voting Rights and Election Integrity
Education Reform and Teacher Pay
Economic Growth and Workforce Development
Affordable Housing and Urban Expansion
Public Safety and Gun Violence Prevention
Environmental Preservation and Water Resource Management
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Georgia: Promotes informed and active participation in government.
Georgia Conservation Voters: Advocates for environmental sustainability and policy.
New Georgia Project: Focused on voter registration and civic engagement.
📰 Stay Informed
Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC): Covers state politics and policy developments.
Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB): In-depth reporting on state government and issues.
Georgia Recorder: Nonprofit newsroom covering state politics and policy.
📚 Educational Resources
Georgia Archives: Provides access to historical and government documents.
BallotPedia Georgia: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Georgia