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State of Georgia to Reimburse Pharmacists for Costs of Prescription Drugs for Medicare/Medicaid Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
Governor Perdue announced Tuesday that the state of Georgia will reimburse pharmacies for the costs of prescription drugs provided to dual eligible Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries (low-income and disabled). Pharmacies will be reimbursed for dual eligible beneficiaries that have not been enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan by the federal government.
Governor Perdue Signs Voter ID Bill
Governor Sonny Perdue signed into law today Senate Bill 84, legislation requiring the Board of Registrar office in each county to issue photo identification cards for voting purposes, free of charge. The bill passed the State Senate 32-22 and the State House 111-60.
Governor Perdue Signs Natural Gas Tax Cut
On Wednesday Governor Sonny Perdue signed the natural gas tax cut (HB970) into law. The Governor was joined for the signing ceremony by members of the General Assembly, including the bill’s co-authors, Speaker Pro Tem Mark Burkhalter and House Floor Leader Jay Roberts, and Senator Mitch Seabaugh who carried the bill in the Senate
Revolt against Fulton spreads: 2 more areas on Northside seek votes on cityhood
Two major tracts of land are left in unincorporated north Fulton County, and bills that may debut as early as today would turn them into new cities.
City Administrator’s Assistant Earns Promotion
Alpharetta, GA…Effective January 1, 2006, the Assistant to the City Administrator, Robbie Rokovitz, was promoted to Assistant City Administrator.
North Fulton Breakfast with Secretary of State Cathy Cox Sat., Feb. 18, 9:30 a.m.
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) January 19, 2005 -- The North Fulton Democrats invite you to join us for Breakfast with Secretary of State and Candidate for Governor, Cathy Cox. This breakfast is another in our series of breakfasts introducing our Democratic candidates to you. Come meet a wonderful candidate and a great Georgia Democrat on Saturday, February 18th, at 9:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Roswell. Please join us and purchase your tickets today.
Martin: Self-government, property rights among priorities
As we begin 2006, I am excited about Georgia's future. In this session, I will work on statewide issues, as well as issues important to Alpharetta, Roswell and greater north Fulton. We need less government infringement, a lower tax burden and more local control.
On statewide issues, I will work to protect your vote by requiring a valid ID to cast a ballot.
Fulton commission divided on balancing books County has less money now that Sandy Springs is incorporated
The creation of the new city of Sandy Springs has taken $70 million that would have gone to Fulton County and made 2006 a difficult budget year for the county. Before the board can decide what to do with individual departments, the members must resolve whether to make cuts to balance the books, increase taxes to cover losses or dip deep into reserves.
Commissioner Emma I. Darnell Re-Appointed Vice Chair By The Fulton Board of Commissioners
District 5 Commissioner Emma I. Darnell has been re-appointed Vice Chair by the Fulton County Board of Commissioners for a second consecutive term
Long-Time Employee Karen Neely Stole City Court Funds over Two-Year Period
Atlanta—Fulton County District Attorney Paul L. Howard, Jr. (Atlanta Judicial Circuit) announces that, following her guilty plea to 55 counts of theft by taking by a government employee, Karen Neely (37) has been sentenced to 15 years (to serve one year in jail, with the balance probated).
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