Updated 11/9/2009 9:08:08 AM
ATLANTA (AP) -- Georgia has secured historic low interest rates
on the sale of new state bonds.
Gov. Sonny Perdue said the cheap rates saved the state $35
million for fiscal year 2010, which began in July. That's good news for the state, which is struggling with sagging tax collections thanks to the recession.
Georgia successfully sold some $794 million in general
obligation bonds to fund new schools, public safety projects, road projects and other crucial infrastructure. The state was able to lock in a rate of 1.49 percent the lowest rate in state history for five-year bonds and 2.99 percent for the 20-year bonds. That's also a record low rate.
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Office of Gov. Sonny Perdue: http://gov.georgia.gov/
