Welcome

Hello and welcome to Georgia State of State for Students! In this blog I will attempt to address a need for a central source of state news relevant to people my age. During a yearlong internship in state government, I fell in love with the exciting and quirky world of Georgia policy-making-- a world that is highly relevant to YOU! Here's why:

1. Entertainment: It's hard to beat Georgia for human interest stories. I'll keep you filled in on the quotes, humor, and characters that you just can't make up.

2. Education: Do you attend a public or private university, college, or technical college in Georgia? Did you go to K-12 here, or might your kids some day? It's worth keeping an eye on the decisions that affect student life and what you learn and pay.

3. Opportunities: Whether it's through an internship, volunteering, voting, or voicing an opinion, you can make a large impact at the state and local level. I'll try to keep this blog updated with details.

4. Lifestyle: Transportation, taxes, jobs, hospitals, libraries... Maybe they matter to you now, or maybe they will in the future.

I'll use the first few posts to fill you in on a basic who's who at the Gold Dome, recap of the governor's race so far, and some other overviews. Then I'll continue with other stories as they come up or as you suggest. Your comments and suggestions are welcome!