NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Secretary Raffensperger Recognizes Georgia as Small Business Leader

(ATLANTA) -- In honor of National Small Business Week, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has recognized Georgia as the top state for starting and growing a small business.“As a resource for business owners and as the state regulatory body for all new investment, our office understands how small businesses can lift Georgia’s communities up ... [Read More]

Secretary Raffensperger Certifies HD 28 Special Election Results

(ATLANTA) -- Today, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the election results of the April 9, 2019 House District 28 Special Primary Election.Pursuant to O.C.G.A § 21-2-499, after receipt of certified election results from the election superintendents in Habersham, Stephens, and Banks counties, the Secretary of State has tabulated, computed, ... [Read More]

Secretary Raffensperger Opens Investigation into Potential Missing Absentee Ballot Applications

(ATLANTA) -- Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has opened an investigation into allegations of lost absentee ballot applications during the 2018 election cycle. The investigation has been launched in response to a series of accusations by the Democratic Party of Georgia, who claims that at least 4,700 absentee ballot applications were misplaced -- preventing ... [Read More]

Annual Business Registration Deadline April 1

(ATLANTA) -- Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger reminds officers and registered agents to file annual business registrations with the Corporations Division by Monday, April 1st.  Secretary Raffensperger encourages individuals to file registrations using the user-friendly eCorp platform.“From our largest corporations to our mom and pop shops, Georgia businesses anchor our communities with investment and open doors of ... [Read More]

Secretary Raffensperger Certifies HD 176 Special Election Results

(ATLANTA) -- Today Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger certified the election results of the March 12, 2019 House District 176 Special Election.Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 21-2-499, after receipt of certified election results from the election superintendents in Atkinson, Lanier, Lowndes, and Ware Counties, the Secretary of State has tabulated, computed, canvassed, and certified the votes ... [Read More]