Georgians believe that the issues of water and taxes should be the top priorities facing state lawmakers as the 2008 legislative session begins on Monday, according to a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that “state lawmakers return to work Monday for what might be one of the most heated sessions in years. Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and (House Speaker Glenn) Richardson have promised to tackle water shortage problems, create a trauma health care system, improve transportation and develop programs to better prepare high school students for careers.”

Water had become a central concern of many poll respondents and something they want lawmakers to address. About 99 percent of respondents said they had concerns about the impact of the drought and water shortages on the economy and their livelihoods.

80 percent of respondents agree that they want state and local governments to limit development in North Georgia to preserve the water supply.

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