View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. How Does Georgia Raise Revenue? Georgia’s $38.5 billion state budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 is primarily funded by personal and corporate income taxes (50%), in addition to sales taxes (25%),
View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. Georgia’s Recent History Sets Stage for Next Chapter Georgia’s $38.5 billion budget for FY 2027 is Gov. Kemp’s final state budget as governor. After adjusting for changes in population and inflation
View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. This section of the Georgia Budget Primer was co-authored by Ashley Young and Daniel Kanso, PhD. The Department of Early Care and Learning FY 2026 Budget The Department of Early Care
View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. Georgia’s State Health Budget Over the Past Eight Years Under Gov. Kemp’s administration, total state fund appropriations dedicated to the state’s three primary health agencies have grown from almost $5 billion
View more sections of the 2027 budget primer here. The Department of Human Services FY 2027 Budget The Department of Human Services (DHS) oversees various functions, including foster care, child welfare and the administration of support for children and families
Introduction The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) serves Georgia’s 181 kindergarten -12th grade (K-12) public school districts. GaDOE governs K-12 learning standards and is serving 1.7 million students during the 2025-26 school year.[1] Governor Kemp’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget
Introduction The Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) administers: Child Care and Parent Services (CAPS); the Georgia Pre-Kindergarten Program; Nutrition Services, which directs the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program; the Summer Meals program for low-income children in
Introduction The Department of Human Services (DHS) oversees various services including foster care, child welfare, support for low-income individuals, aging services and child support.[1] Governor Kemp proposed allocating $1.13 billion to DHS in the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2026 budget
Introduction Georgia’s higher education system is administered through the University System of Georgia (USG) and the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), in addition to the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), which is responsible for state financial aid programs. Governor
Introduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare safety net, reimburses hospitals for services provided to uninsured and underinsured Georgians, manages health insurance coverage for state and school system employees and regulates health
Submit public comment on Georgia’s Pathways to Coverage program extension by February 20th – just complete this easily fillable form:
