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Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue

FAQ

How do I contact Governor Perdue's Office?

Address:
The Office of the Governor
State of Georgia
203 State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia 30334

Phone:
404-656-1776

Fax:
404-657-7332

Do you have a packet of information on Governor Perdue and his family?

A great deal of information on Governor Perdue can be found here on the Governor's website, including biographies on Governor Perdue, First Lady Mary and all kinds of detailed information about our Governor including photos for download.

Do you have information for each State Agency? I am especially interested in a link to find the nearest driver license renewal office.

Web addresses for Georgia's many State Agencies can be found on our Links page.  A complete listing of all state agencies, boards and commissions can be found at georgia.gov.  The link for the Department of Driver Services is www.dds.ga.gov.

Is there a listing of all of Georgia's cities & counties?

A complete list of all of Georgia's cities and counties can be found at georgia.gov.

Is 'Sonny' really the Governor's name?

Governor Perdue's given name is George Ervin Perdue. He has been called "Sonny" since he was a small child. He prefers "Sonny" and was sworn in as Sonny Perdue.

What holidays does the State of Georgia recognize?

2010 State Holidays

The following is the list of state holidays when the Capitol and all state agencies will be closed in 2010:

New Year's Day

Friday, January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Monday, January 18

Confederate Memorial Day

Monday, April 26

Memorial Day

Monday, May 31

Independence Day

July 4 will be observed on Friday, July 2

Labor Day

Monday, September 6

Columbus Day

Monday, October 11

Veterans Day

Thursday, November 11 

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 25

Robert E. Lee's Birthday

January 19 will be observed on Friday, November 26

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25

Washington's Birthday

February 15 will be observed on Friday, December 24

2011 State Holidays

The following is the list of state holidays when the Capitol and all state agencies will be closed in 2011:

New Year's Day

January 1 will be observed on  Monday, January 3

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Monday, January 17

Confederate Memorial Day

Monday, April 25

Memorial Day

Monday, May 30

Independence Day

Monday, July 4

Labor Day

Monday, September 5

Columbus Day

Monday, October 10

Veterans Day

Friday, November 11 

Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, November 24

Robert E. Lee's Birthday

January 19 will be observed on Friday, November 25

Christmas Day

December 25 will be observed on Friday, December 23

Washington's Birthday

February 21 will be observed on Monday, December 26

How do I get to the Capitol? Where do I park?

From the South
Take I-75/85 North to Exit 245 (Capitol Avenue). At the end of the exit ramp, continue straight through the stop sign. At the first traffic light, turn left onto Hank Aaron Drive. (The name will change to Capitol Avenue). The State Capitol is on your left. For parking, continue on Capitol Avenue crossing over MLK Jr. Drive to the Sloppy Floyd/Twin Towers complex on your right.

From the North
Take I-75/85 South to Exit 248A (MLK, Jr. Drive) and veer right onto MLK, Jr. Drive. The Capitol will be on your left. For parking, turn right at second light onto Capitol Avenue and parking will be on your right at the Sloppy Floyd/Twin Towers complex. From the East Take I20 West to Exit 58A (Capitol Avenue). Turn right and continue on Capitol Avenue. The State Capitol is on your left.

From the West
Take I-20 to Exit 56B (Windsor Street/Spring Street/Stadium). At the third light, turn left onto Central Avenue. Go to Mitchell Street and turn right. Go one block and the capitol will be on the left.

MARTA
MARTA is also an option for transportation to the State Capitol. MARTA exits located nearest the Capitol are the Georgia State Station (directly across from the Capitol in the Sloppy Floyd/Twin Towers complex) or the Five Points station (two blocks west of the Capitol at Underground Atlanta.) Additional Parking:  Underground Atlanta and Steve Polk Plaza parking lots are both located on MLK, Jr. Drive one block west of the Capitol.

Where would I search for my current Senator and Representatives?

Georgia's U.S. Senators are Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. Your U.S. representatives can be found at www.house.gov. Your state legislators can be found at www.legis.state.ga.us.