The Great Recession has resulted in the worst fiscal crisis in more than 70 years, resulting in multi-billion dollar deficits. Although Recovery Act funds help, lawmakers’ strategy to slash impacts every facet of state government, resulting in severe service cuts as well as layoffs/furloughs of thousands of teachers/employees. The irony is that as Georgia is less equipped to provide services, more families require basic help. Download the PDF.
Overview: 2027 Fiscal Year Budget for the Georgia Department of Community Health
Leah Chan
February 5, 2026
Introduction Among a range of duties, the Department of Community Health administers the state’s healthcare
