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The DOAS Surplus Property Division honors state Asset Managers during Asset Awareness Month. Asset Awareness Month serves to celebrate Asset and property managers who help save the State millions of dollars annually and contribute to making Georgia one of the best-managed states in the U.S.

Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Director Jimmy DeSantis Appointed as 2026-2027 Greater Henry County SHRM Chapter President.

Recently, Favor Academy of Excellence, Inc. reduced costs and strengthened its budget by using the Georgia Department of Administrative Services’ Surplus Property program to obtain gently used office furniture for its classrooms.

For any portions of the state still potentially impacted by icy and hazardous road conditions, agency heads have been asked to use discretion on state office closures and utilize remote work or delayed arrivals for state employees in these areas.

Governor Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide state of emergency, effective immediately, on January 22, 2026, in preparation for the freezing temperatures and winter weather associated with Winter Storm Fern expected to impact Georgia.

Learn how the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office leveraged a recent acquisition through the DOAS Surplus Property Program to strengthen community engagement and enhance water safety across the county.

DOAS State Purchasing Division Small Business and Supplier Diversity Program launches new regional procurement workshop series with strategic partner MH Miles Company.

Small Business and Supplier Diversity Program Receives Rising Star Award. The Rising Star Award recognizes organizations whose supplier diversity program is under three years old and has shown significant impact on the growth of supplier diversity within their organization.

STRIMA Conference Staff Awarded with November 2025 DOAS Leadership Award at the November 2025 All-staff meeting. This award is given to recognize employees who have effectively led the efforts to accomplish a task through collaboration and innovation resulting in empowering a customer's success.

State Health and Flexible Benefits Open Enrollment for Plan Year 2026 will be held October 20, 2025 at 1:00 a.m. ET – November 8, 2025 at 12:59 a.m. ET.