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Gov. Sonny Perdue says a biofuel demonstration plant will be built in Thomaston early next year.
Gov. Sonny Perdue sent some good economic news home to Georgia from the Dubai Airshow.
Police say a woman who stole fuel and a bag of Cheetos from a Pooler convenience store claimed to be Gov. Sonny Perdue's wife.
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue signed a divisive law Tuesday making the state only the second after Arizona to require prospective voters to prove their U.S. citizenship, a practice opponents say would keep the poor, elderly and minorities away from the ballot box.
In the wake of the salmonella outbreak, Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue has signed a bill that would make the state the first to require food makers to swiftly alert state inspectors if their internal tests show products are tainted.
Late Atlanta Braves broadcaster Skip Caray might have had something funny and sarcastic to say about Gov. Sonny Perdue and others who lined up to remember him Tuesday. But Caray probably would have had something nice to say about the fans who came to listen.
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue said Monday that guns should be allowed in public areas of the nation's busiest airport.
Water systems in drought-stricken northern Georgia have exceeded a state mandate to reduce the region's consumption by 10 percent, an early sign that the state's conservation efforts are working, Gov. Sonny Perdue said Tuesday.
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue stepped up to a podium outside the state Capitol on Tuesday and led a solemn crowd of several hundred people in a prayer for rain on his drought-stricken state.
As Georgia descends deeper into drought, Gov. Sonny Perdue has ordered water restrictions, launched a legal battle and asked President Bush for help. On Tuesday, the governor will call on a higher power.
A secular group said Friday it would protest Gov. Sonny Perdue's planned prayer service intended to ask for relief from the Southeastern drought, saying the rally violates the principle of separation of church and state.
Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne met with Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue on Friday with the aim of keeping a tri-state fight over waning water supplies amid a severe drought from spilling into court.
Gov. Sonny Perdue on Wednesday banned the washing of state vehicles and ordered inmates to take one quick shower a day as part of an effort to reduce water use in the drought-stricken state.
With water supplies rapidly shrinking during a drought of historic proportions, Gov. Sonny Perdue declared a state of emergency Saturday for the northern third of Georgia and asked President Bush to declare it a major disaster area.
Georgia's Anti-Government Ire Goes Out The Window When Atlanta's Under WaterAs authorities reported flood-related deaths had climbed to nine and scores of roads and portions of some highways remained closed, Gov. Sonny Perdue asked President Barack Obama to declare a federal state of emergency.
President Bush Loses Wager on Little League GameATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue won a bet with former President George W. Bush when a team from the governor's hometown won the Little League Softball World Series championship game.
Georgia Governor Perdue has a chance to serve justice in Troy Davis case:Land of the BlindGovernor Perdue can allow us a baseball stadium, but can he halt the execution of an innocent man? According to Georgia law, no, but the case of Troy Davis is compelling enough that pressure will likely be put on him to do something.
Efforts double to stop execution of Troy Davis:Innocence MattersThe 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision includes a 30-day stay of execution to allow Davis's lawyers to petition the U.S. Supreme Court for remedial action.
Georgia's Governor passes videogame tax creditsGeorgia's Governor, Sonny Perdue, has signed into law the 2008 Entertainment Industry Investment Act - legislation designed to encourage growth in its local entertainment industry.
Perdue asks crowd to 'pray up a storm'Gov. Sonny Perdue wasn't the least bit discouraged Tuesday after his hourlong state Capitol prayer vigil for rain ended with the sun shining through what had been a somewhat cloudy morning.
Governor's prayer draws some, alienates othersWhen you pray for rain, says Rockefeller "Rocky" Twyman, be specific. Earlier this month, the former Atlantan flew south from his Rockville, Md., home to help organize a prayer vigil and gospel concert for drought relief at the Berean Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Atlanta.
Drought-Hit Americans Pray For Rain - Literally The US state of Georgia is praying to God for an end to its drought crisis. The Governor has gathered with lawmakers and ministers on the steps of the state's legislative building in a call to prayer - for rainfall.
The Associated Press: Ga. Governor Prays for Rain Amid DroughtATLANTA (AP) — As Georgia descends deeper into drought, Gov. Sonny Perdue has ordered water restrictions, launched a legal battle and asked President Bush for help. On Tuesday, the governor will call on a higher power.
The Strange Destiny and Sudden Death of Atlanta, GeorgiaAfter 18 months of drought, a dim environmental awareness is dawning over the Republican states of the Old South. You can see it in a few sad headlines here and there: No plan if water runs out.
Perdue on Iraq: Solve the problem yourself, or 'keep your mouth shut'Gov. Sonny Perdue just finished up his talk-radio session with former U.S. secretary of education Bill Bennett on WGKA (920AM), held at the state Capitol.
Bush stops by to aid PerdueDespite the President's numbers across the nation, and in Georgia in particular, he can still raise a lot of money. You may not want him in a commercial with you, but you might want him to get donors at the table who pay for your commercials.
Perdue banged up playing racquetballGovernor of Georgia Sonny Perdue was injured while playing racquetball.
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