Georgia’s coffers have an overflow of cash. As of October 2023, the state of Georgia had roughly $16 billion in general fund reserves.
Out of that number, $10.7 billion was not earmarked and could be used in a variety of areas. The multibillion-dollar surplus is likely to keep growing if funds are not allocated.
On Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced he would give a $1,000 year-end bonus to state, university and public school employees. The governor also proposed a permanent $104 million yearly allocation for school security.
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