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Secretary Raffensperger focuses on getting Georgians to work. He makes licensing as easy as possible and always works to improve the process.
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Private Detective and Security Agencies Board Meeting
Geologists Board Meeting
Georgia Board of Nursing Investigative Committee Meeting
Psychology Board Meeting
August 28, 2026
The public is invited to attend the open session via Webex.
Please refer to the agenda for details.
Funeral Service Board Meeting
Librarians Board Meeting
General Contractors Board Meeting
Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists Professional Practices Committee Meeting
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News & Announcements
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June 02, 2026Georgia Becomes Fifth State to Join the Professional Counselors Licensure Compact
Secretary Raffensperger announced Georgia has become the fifth state to offer a streamlined licensing process for professional counselors.Read the full article -
May 11, 2026Georgia's Licensed Professionals Face Less Red Tape, Fewer Barriers to Success Thanks to Secretary Raffensperger
Six months after Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger formally launched the GOALS licensing system at a ribbon-cutting...Read the full article -
November 17, 2025
Raffensperger Completes GOALS System Rollout; New Licensing Hub Leads the Way in Faster, Smarter Professional Licensing
The modernized GOALS system replaces the outdated paper-based licensing architecture and ushers in a modern, streamlined platform for professionals...Read the full article -
May 09, 2025Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger Celebrates Licensing Reform Victory for Hardworking Georgians
Secretary Raffensperger hailed the enactment of landmark licensing reform legislation, an effort he and his office have been working on since 2019...Read the full article