Governor of Georgia
Recent News About Governor of Georgia
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Kemp appoints Bárbara Rivera Holmes as Georgia Labor Commissioner
Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Bárbara Rivera Holmes as the new Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Labor.
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TriNet announces expansion with 750 jobs at new Dunwoody corporate center
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that TriNet will establish a new corporate center in Dunwoody, creating 750 jobs over the next five years with an investment of approximately $15.4 million in DeKalb County. “As the No. 1 state for business,...
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Governor Kemp declares emergency ahead of severe weather in Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp has declared a State of Emergency across Georgia in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit the state late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
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Georgia expands partnership with ICE for enhanced immigration enforcement
Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) have announced an expanded partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to train all 1,100 sworn officers under DPS through the 287(g) Program.
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Governor Kemp announces key judicial appointments across Georgia
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced several judicial appointments to fill vacancies in Georgia's court system.
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Chris Green appointed as president of Georgia Student Finance Commission
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced that Chris Green will assume the role of president at the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) following the retirement of Lynne Riley.
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Georgia sees rise in February tax revenues; YTD adjusted figures down
The State of Georgia reported a rise in net tax collections for February, totaling approximately $2.13 billion.
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Kemp signs FY25 budget with focus on hurricane relief and taxpayer refunds
Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp and other state officials, has signed the Amended Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 in Atlanta.
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Duracell chooses Atlanta for global R&D headquarters creating over 100 jobs
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Duracell will establish its new Global Headquarters for Research and Development at Science Square in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Georgia sees record export growth outpacing national average
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced that Georgia's exports exceeded $53.1 billion, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year and surpassing the national average...
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Governor Kemp appoints Josh Lamb as director of GEMA/HS
Governor Brian P. Kemp has appointed Josh Lamb as the new director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS).
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Kemp appoints new state court judge and county solicitor
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced the appointment of Mason Rountree to the Paulding County State Court and Melissa Poole as the Solicitor General of Long County.
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Georgia sees marginal rise in January's tax revenues
The State of Georgia reported a slight increase in net tax collections for January, totaling over $3.05 billion.
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Georgia inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024
As of December 2024, Georgia experienced a 22.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.
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Governor Kemp announces new executive counsel appointments
Governor Brian P. Kemp has announced changes to his legal team, following the departure of Kristyn Long from her role as Executive Counsel.
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PBS Aerospace invests $20M for HQ expansion creating jobs in metro Atlanta
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that PBS Aerospace will establish its North American headquarters in Roswell, Georgia.
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Governor Kemp announces tort reform plan with wide-ranging support
Governor Brian Kemp has announced a plan aimed at reforming tort laws and stabilizing insurance costs in Georgia.
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Kemp unveils tort reform plan aimed at stabilizing insurance costs
Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has introduced a tort reform package aimed at stabilizing insurance costs and promoting fairness in the state's legal system.
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First Lady Kemp introduces new anti-human trafficking bill
Today, First Lady Marty Kemp introduced the tenth piece of legislation aimed at combating human trafficking in Georgia.
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Governor Kemp outlines AFY25 & FY26 budget priorities amid weather disruptions
Governor Brian P. Kemp of Georgia has shared his budget proposals for the Amended Fiscal Year 2025 and Fiscal Year 2026 with the Joint Appropriations committee members.