Georgia : Administration

Georgia is ranked 9th among the 50 states in United States and is located in the southeastern region of United States. Georgia was the 4th state admitted to the union of United States. Georgia’s government is based on the separation of legislation, executive and judicial power. Georgia’s executive authority rests with the governor in the state. The Governor and lieutenant governor are elected by on separate ballots for four-year term. Most of the executive officers in Georgia are elected by the citizens of Georgia instead of the governor. Legislative authority of Georgia resides in the general Assembly, composed of 56 Senate members while the House of Representatives comprises of 180 members. The term of the Senators and House of Representatives is of two years. State judicial authority rests with the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal of Georgia having a statewide authority. Justices of the Supreme Court and judges of Court of Appeal are elected by statewide citizens in non-partisan election for six-year term. Judges for smaller court are elected by the state’s citizens who live within the court’s jurisdiction to four year term.

Important Links and Services:

Department of Education: Georgia Department of Education helps frame better educational opportunities for the student helping them excel in the field of academics and become successful individuals. The Department oversees development and enhancement of schools and other educational institutes within the state.
http://public.doe.k12.ga.us

Department of Community Affairs: The Department of Community Affairs helps reform communities by creating successful opportunities for families and businesses.
http://www.dca.state.ga.us

Department of Human Services: The Department aims at providing human services to promote the welfare of children and adults by maintenance of world class medical assistance, food and pharmacy standards.
http://dhs.georgia.gov/portal/site/DHS

Department of Natural Resources: The Department of Natural Resources helps protect and preserve the natural resources of the state that include land, air, water, forests and mountains. The Department is also responsible for protection and preservation of cultural resources that include historical and archeological elements as well.
http://www.gadnr.org

Department of Transportation: The Department of Transportation holds the responsibility of developing and maintaining faster and safe means of transportation for movement of people, information and goods.
http://www.dot.state.ga.us

Source: www.georgia.gov