MACON, Ga. — On Wednesday, a Georgia Blue-Ribbon Committee investigating ongoing licensing issues held its first meeting. 11Alive was the only Atlanta news organization that traveled to Macon for the ...

ATLANTA — Georgia's Lt. Governor Burt Jones, alongside House Speaker Jon Burns, is launching a joint investigation into licensing issues within the Secretary of State's professional licensing boards ...

Georgia professionals say they’re being left in the dark when it comes to getting state-issued professional licenses. Channel 2 Action News reported on a backlog of license approvals from hairdressers ...

MACON, Ga. — Professional licensed workers are hoping the state board will find a way to make renewing their licenses easier. In October, the Secretary of State's Professional Licensing Board ...

ATLANTA — Georgia’s new online professional licensing system, known as GOALS, is set to streamline the process for obtaining and renewing professional licenses, potentially benefiting half a million ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Issues with a new licensing system in Georgia could mean your hairstylist or barber may not be able to get their professional license renewed before it expires. This system is ...

Several influential business organizations have lined up their support for a legislative priority of Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in 2024 intended to reduce barriers for small business owners and ...