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ExactTarget to expand its Atlanta-based Pardot Marketing Automation Team
May 16, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that global digital marketing software-as-a-service leader ExactTarget will expand its operations in metro Atlanta, creating 225 jobs and investing $1.25 million over five years.
Deal accepting applications for Brunswick seat
May 15, 2013
Gov. Deal is now accepting applications from qualified residents of Brunswick interested in replacing the suspended member of the city commission.
Deal executive order protects students, local control
May 15, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed an executive order that prohibits the state from collecting or sharing with the federal government any personally identifiable data on students or their families, that firmly asserts the state’s sovereignty over educational standards and that maintains local control over curriculum and instruction.
Deal orders return of Bibles to rooms at parks
May 15, 2013
After consulting with Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens, Gov. Nathan Deal today instructed the state Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles to cabins and lodge rooms at state parks.
Deal announces Innovation in Teaching Competition
May 10, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced the launch of the Innovation in Teaching Competition, a recognition and reward opportunity for teachers available through Georgia’s Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program created through Georgia’s Race to the Top plan.
Deal: April revenues up 13.2 percent
May 8, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for the month of April 2013 totaled $1.73 billion for an increase of $201 million, or 13.2 percent, compared to April 2012.
Deal: Mattex to create 200 jobs in Murray County
May 8, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Mattex, a Dubai and Saudi Arabian carpet backings producer, will expand its operations in Georgia by building an extrusion manufacturing plant in Murray County.
Deal signs 2014 budget
May 7, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today signed into law the Fiscal Year 2014 budget, which takes effect upon the start of the fiscal year on July 1.
Deal issues five veto statements
May 7, 2013
Gov. Nathan Deal today issued five veto statements and two signing statements. There were no line-item vetoes in the budget.