News About Public Policy

Education

5/25/2010 - Georgia Leads The Nation In Comprehensive School Board Reform Today Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed into law landmark legislation that gives Georgia the most comprehensive school board reform legislation in the nation.
4/22/2010 - Commission for School Board Excellence Applauds Passage of School Board Reform The Commission for School Board Excellence -- a partnership between the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Atlanta Chamber, the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education and AdvancED -- today commended the Georgia General Assembly on the final passage of Senate Bill 84.
11/4/2009 - Issues and Innovations Impacting Education The Metro Atlanta Chamber is hosting an education conference, Issues and Innovations Impacting Education
10/30/2009 - Atlanta Public Schools Receives Third National Education Award Sam A. Williams, president of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, issued the following statement today on the announcement of the triple crown of national education awards for Atlanta Public Schools.
10/19/2009 - Advocacy Group Says Reforms Must Continue Since 1993, a group of community leaders called EduPac has endorsed Atlanta School Board candidates in a bid to improve local schools.
10/7/2009 - PRESS RELEASE: EduPAC Announces Endorsed Slate of Atlanta School Board Candidates EduPAC announces the endorsed list of school board candidates
10/1/2009 - Which School Board Candidates Will Keep Reform Alive? October 2009 MAC Monthly 2009 EduPAC Atlanta, Oct. 2009 MAC Monthly
8/25/2009 - EduPAC Reconvenes EduPAC Reconvenes To Screen and Endorse Slate of Candidates For Atlanta Public School Board Elections
8/13/2009 - State of the Schools Address Sixth Annual State of the Schools in Atlanta
6/1/2009 - Companies Can Sponsor Interns For Free This Summer Metro Atlanta Chamber and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin Are Calling On Metro Atlanta Companies to Provide Summer Internships
5/19/2009 - 19th Annual A Plus Awards Media Advisory
3/24/2009 - Commission for School Board Excellence Applauds House Education Committee for Passage of SB 84 This bill includes key provisions that the Commission for School Board Excellence believes will make a difference in student achievement
12/5/2008 - Discussion of Ways To Improve School Boards The Commission for School Board Excellence co chairs participated in a panel discussion today on how to improve school boards across the state
9/10/2008 - Commission for School Board Excellence Recommends Changes to State Law to Make School Boards Stronger The Commission for School Board Excellence today issued its final recommendations for strengthening school boards across Georgia
8/7/2008 - Commission for School Board Excellence Plans to Release Recommendations in September The Commission of School Board Excellence held its third meeting today at Dalton State College and expects to release its recommendations in September
7/25/2008 - More Than 700 Students to Complete Internships At More Than 100 Atlanta Companies This Month This program is a joint effort between Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce
7/8/2008 - National Experts Link Effective School Boards to Student Achievement Commission For School Board Excellence Also Identifies Eight Focus Areas
6/10/2008 - Business Leaders Educators and School Board Experts Launch Commission for School Board Excellence 90 day task force will examine national best practices As research shows one fifth of Georgia school boards have struggled in last 10 years
5/30/2008 - Metro Atlanta Chamber and Mayor Join Forces for Student Internships The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin are calling on metro Atlanta companies to provide summer internships for graduating seniors in Atlanta Public Schools
4/3/2008 - Business Community Asked to Examine School Board Governance Practices The following statement was issued today in response to the State Board of Educations invitation to the business community to examine school board governance practices
7/2/2007 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Partners with Local Chambers and Businesses to Offer Special Program to Educators Educators to Receive Purchase Discounts and Special Offers From Merchants and Retailers through Special Sparkfly Program
2/22/2007 - Chamber and Mayor Join Forces To Find Summer Internships for Students the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce and Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin are calling on metro Atlanta companies to provide summer internships for graduating seniors in Atlanta Public Schools

Public Policy

6/29/2010 - Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority A number of companies are experiencing the pain of having to layoff valued employees. The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority (FACAA) gives companies a chance to make that transition a little easier. FACAA seeks to assist low-income or out of work citizens in the Atlanta and Fulton County area to achieve self-sufficient lifestyles.
3/1/2010 - Ensuring a Complete Census Count Get the latest census information.
5/19/2008 - Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Set To Assume Responsibility for Health System Operations May 20 Triggering First 50 Million Dollar Installment
5/9/2008 - Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation Granted Tax Exempt and Charitable Status by IRS New Grady Governing Body is Designated 501c3
7/13/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Ready and Willing to Recruit Leaders To Serve on Nonprofit Grady Board if Asked Final Report Underscores Restructuring as Critical First Step
6/25/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Final Recommendations Recommends Nonprofit Structure Operations Overhaul and New Funding Sources
5/11/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Expected to Make Recommendations in 30 Days The Greater Grady Task Force is expected to present initial straw man recommendations at its next meeting in 30 days.
4/9/2007 - Greater Grady Task Force Members Named 17 Diverse Executives Led by Co-Chairs A.D. Pete Correll And Michael Russell to Begin 90 Day Plan of Work

Transportation

6/2/2010 - Governor Signs Water Stewardship Act Governor Sonny Perdue today signed the Water Stewardship Act of 2010. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, House Speaker David Ralston, bill sponsors Sen. Ross Tolleson and Rep. Lynn Smith; and Water Task Force members including co-chairs John Brock and Tim Lowe at Buford Dam Park.
6/2/2010 - Governor Perdue Signs Transportation Funding Legislation Gov. Sonny Perdue today signed House Bill 277, the Transportation Investment Act of 2010. The bill allows regions across the state to develop a list of transportation projects, propose a 1 percent sales tax to fund them, and put the list on the ballot for voters to approve.
3/31/2009 - Get Georgia Moving Urges Lawmakers to Reach Consensus on Transportation Bill The Get Georgia Moving coalition stood together in the capitol today to urge the House and Senate to reach consensus on a transportation funding bill in the final week of the 2009 legislative session
3/11/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Launches Media Campaign on Transportation Funding The Metro Atlanta Chamber today announced a radio and television advertising blitz designed to reach out to Atlantans who support transportation funding.
2/25/2009 - Get Georgia Moving Launches Public Engagement Campaign The Get Georgia Moving coalition today announced billboards in five metro Atlanta locations urging voters to make their voices heard on transportation
2/3/2009 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Applauds Action on Transportation The Metro Atlanta Chamber today applauded leaders of both chambers of the Georgia General Assembly for their early action in moving forward with a transportation funding mechanism for the state
1/8/2009 - Poll Shows Voters Across Georgia Support Immeadiate Action on Transportation 74 percent want the right to vote on whether to raise their sales tax by a penny to fund transportation improvements
11/24/2008 - GGM Coalition Gaining Momentum Toward Effort to Invest in Transportation The Get Georgia Moving coalition legislators and regional leaders came together at a 2009 legislative kickoff in front of more than 300 people to discuss ways of improving transportation in difficult economic times
9/22/2008 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Applauds Transportation Efforts by Lt Governor Transportation is the top priority for the business community
9/22/2008 - GGM Will Continue to Work With State Leaders The Get Georgia Moving coalition today applauded Lt Governor Casey Cagle for renewing his effort to address the critical issue of transportation
8/19/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Honors Legislators with Champions of Mobility Award The Get Georgia Moving coalition honored several key members of the Georgia General Assembly with the Champions of Mobility Award
7/28/2008 - Experts From Six States No Silver Bullet to Fix Transportation Panelists Tell Audience of Business Leaders Elected Officials And Transportation Stakeholders That Strategic Use of Right Investment Tools is Key
6/12/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds Governors Transportation Effort Looks Forward to Tangible Immediate and Significant Results
6/3/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Names Terry Chastain Executive Director The Get Georgia Moving coalition announced today that it has named Terry Chastain as its executive director
4/2/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Commends The Conference Committees Exemplary Leadership Business Leaders Transit Advocates Road Builders and Environmentalists Commend House and Senate Conferees on Senate Resolution 845 for Continued Efforts Towards Compromise
3/27/2008 - Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds House Passage of SR 845 An Approach That Gives Voters Across the State a Voice While Ensuring Local Control of Projects and Spending
3/10/2008 - GGM Launches Interactive Web Site The Get Georgia Moving Coalition announced today the launch of an interactive Web site
2/7/2008 - GGM Coalition Applauds Lt Governor and Senate Leaders The Get Georgia Moving Coalition applauded Lt Gov Casey Cagle and Senate leaders for introducing transportation funding legislation
12/17/2007 - Is Traffic Hindering Our Economic Future Leaders from Dallas and Charlotte Say Fast Growing Metros Can Find Solutions
9/25/2007 - More Than 30 Groups Push For Transportation Funding Solutions Launch of the most diverse statewide transportation coalition pushing for transportation funding solutions in the 2008 legislative session
7/11/2007 - Georgias Economic Future in Jeopardy Williams Testifies Before Joint House and Senate Committee
5/22/2007 - Chairman Chairman Dick Anderson Named To Serve on Board Of Georgia Regional Transportation Authority Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Chairman Richard A. Anderson has been named by Governor Sonny Perdue to serve on the board of directors of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority.

Water

6/1/2010 - Water Stewardship Act is a Good First Step Toward Securing Our Water Future The Governor's Water Stewardship Act of 2010, based on the recommendations of the Water Contingency Planning Task Force co-chaired by Coca-Cola Enterprises John Brock and Tim Lowe of Lowe Engineers was signed today by Gov. Sonny Perdue.
3/10/2010 - Statement of Governor Sonny Perdue Regarding Water Stewardship Legislation Passing Both the House and Senate Governor Sonny Perdue issued the following statement today regarding the House and Senate each passing separate water stewardship legislation. The Senate passed its legislation 52-0, the House passed its legislation 166-5.
1/14/2010 - Metro Atlanta Chamber Holds Water Future Forum Forum gives first-hand insight on Georgia's response to the federal ruling
12/22/2009 - Water Contingency Task Force Presents Final Recommendations A statewide task force of business leaders, elected officials, community representatives and conservation organizations presented their final recommendations to Governor Sonny Perdue today for creating a contingency plan to address Georgia's water issues if a federal judge's ruling from this summer remains in effect in 2012.
12/11/2009 - Water Contingency Task Force Recommends '3Cs' Strategy - Conserve, Capture and Control ATLANTA Governor Sonny Perdue received draft recommendations today from a water contingency task force made of business, government and environmental leaders from around the state.
10/7/2009 - Governor Announces Members of Water Contingency Task Force Governor Sonny Perdue today hosted the first meeting of the newly-formed water contingency task force and announced the business, government and environmental leaders from around the state that have agreed to serve on the group.
10/1/2009 - Governor Announces Water Contingency Task Force, October 2009 MAC Monthly Governor Sonny Perdue announced the creation of a task force that will help develop contingencies for water consumption as a result of the recent water ruling limiting the access of Lake Lanier for water supply.
10/1/2009 - Metro Atlanta's Greenest Big Companies, October 2009 MAC Monthly Newsweek developed the rankings based on actual environmental performance, policies and reputation.
9/29/2009 - Governor Announces Water Contingency Task Force Governor Sonny Perdue today announced the creation of a task force that will help develop contingencies for water consumption as a result of the recent water ruling limiting the access of Lake Lanier for water supply
9/1/2009 - New Sustainable Economy Forum, Sept. 2009, MAC Monthly More than 150 business leaders, experts and stakeholders gathered at Georgia-Pacific on Aug. 18 to talk about emerging federal energy policies.
9/1/2009 - Environment and Sustainability Documents Documents from the Environment and Sustainability forum
10/28/2008 - Katie Kirkpatrick Appointed to the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District Katie Kirkpatrick has been appointed by Georgia Speaker of the House Glenn Richardson to serve on the Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District
1/8/2008 - Water Organizations Applaud Adoption of Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Plan By Water Council Urges Georgia General Assembly to Adopt Plan
10/15/2007 - Water Crisis Is Biggest Threat To Metro Atlanta and Georgia Williams Said Drought Emphasizes Need for Long Term State Water Plan That Protects Region and State for Sustainable Growth
3/20/2007 - Atlanta To Celebrate World Water Day More Than 40 Atlanta Based Organizations To Discuss What Is Being Done to Address Water and Its Scarcity