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Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds Governor’s Transportation Effort, Looks Forward to Results

June 12, 2008

ATLANTA – The Get Georgia Moving coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia --including business leaders, government leaders, transit advocates, road builders and environmentalists –today issued the following statements regarding Gov. Sonny Perdue’s transportation effort.   more »

Get Georgia Moving Coalition Names Terry Chastain Executive Director

June 3, 2008

The Get Georgia Moving coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia --including business leaders, government leaders, transit advocates, road builders and environmentalists --today announced that it has named Terry Chastain as its executive director.   more »

Get Georgia Moving Coalition Applauds House Passage of SR 845, Urges Lawmakers: ‘Now Let’s Cross the Finish Line’

March 27, 2008

The Get Georgia Moving coalition, which represents more than 50 groups across Georgia --including business leaders, government leaders, transit advocates, road builders and environmentalists -- today applauded the Georgia House of Representatives for passing Senate Resolution 845, a transportation funding approach that would give voters across the state a voice, while ensuring local control of projects and spending.   more »

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Road projects in limbo as DOT struggles with funding

June 8, 2008

Funding shortfalls, rising construction costs and the urgent need to reform DOT's accounting are coming home to roost, and a lot less dirt is getting turned.   more »

Cagle promises traffic relief

June 4, 2008

After listening to him speak at the high-powered Cobb Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Club luncheon on Tuesday, local leaders say Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle has received the "loud and clear" message that failing to pass legislation to relieve traffic congestion in the 2009 session is not an option.    more »

Transportation still a local priority

April 14, 2008

A new sales tax could be the Holy Grail for solving Athens' transportation woes, and state lawmakers came closer than ever to passing one this month.   more »

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