Governor Perdue Signs Executive Order Reappointing the Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee

ATLANTA (April 29, 2008) – Governor Sonny Perdue signed an executive order reorganizing the Military Affairs Coordinating Committee (GMACC) and announcing that it will continue to serve as the state's focal point for efforts to assist Georgia's military facilities and communities impacted by the 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC).

   "Georgia's military installations serve as cornerstones for the local economies of several Georgia communities and even entire regions of the state," said Governor Sonny Perdue. "The Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee will strive to ensure the continued economic strength and military viability of Georgia's defense installations and activities while also coordinating the state's assistance to communities impacted by the 2005 BRAC recommendation."

   The Georgia Military Affairs Coordinating Committee was created in 1994, at the behest of Senator Sam Nunn, to help Georgia's bases deal with Base Realignment and Closure. The committee was reappointed in 2003 and 2005 by Governor Perdue. James R. "Jim" Balkcom, Jr. shall serve as the chairman of the committee.