The Executive Branch
- Office of the Governor
- The chief official in the executive branch is the Governor who is elected by the voters for a four-year term, with succession to one consecutive term allowed. The Governor has a number of powers in state government, including proposing new programs and laws for the state, proposing a state budget for the legislature to consider, vetoing legislation and appointing members of many of the boards in state government.
- Department of Agriculture
- Founded in 1874, Georgia's Department of Agriculture is the oldest state department of agriculture in the United States. It is charged with protecting and promoting agriculture and consumer interests as well as ensuring an abundance of safe food and fiber for Georgia, America, and the world.
- Office of the Attorney General
- Georgia's Attorney General serves as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities, and the Governor.
- Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner
- In addition to regulating insurance, Georgia's Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner serves as the Comptroller-General, Industrial Loan Commissioner, and the Safety Fire Commissioner.
- Department of Labor
- Georgia's Department of Labor has broad authority over industrial and occupational safety as well as labor laws. The Department provides many services to both job seekers and employers.
- Office of the Lieutenant Governor
- Under the Georgia Constitution, the Lieutenant Governor presides over the State Senate and performs other duties assigned to him by the Governor.
- Public Service Commission
- The Public Service Commission ensures consumers receive the best possible value in telecommunications, electric, and natural gas services.
- Secretary of State
- The Secretary of State regulates and provides information on corporations, elections, professional licensure, securities, archives, and the State Capitol.
- Department of Education
- The State Superintendent of Schools is responsible for the oversight of the more than 1,900 public schools in the 180 school systems in Georgia.
The Legislature
The Georgia General Assembly, the formal title of the legislature, was formed in 1777 and is older than the United States Congress. At the time of its origin, the legislature consisted of a single house, but in 1789 it became a bicameral body, consisting of a House of Representatives and a Senate.
The Judicial Branch
Agencies
A complete list of state agencies is available here.
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