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Published on December 16, 2021 - 18:26 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops for 19th Straight Month to Historic Low of 2.8% As Number of Georgians ...

Atlanta, GA - Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's unemployment rate dropping for the nineteenth straight month to 2.8% for November 2021, an all-time low. Additionally, Georgia is reporting an all-time high for the number of individuals …

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Published on December 15, 2021 - 16:37 GMT

More about Governor Kemp Announces Administration Floor Leaders for 2022 Legislative Session

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced his administration's floor leaders for the 2022 legislative session. "I am proud to announce these great public servants as my floor leaders for the 2022 legislative session of the Georgia …

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Published on December 10, 2021 - 18:01 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp Appoints New State Board of Education Member

William Franklin "Frank" Griffin, Jr. serves as President of Flint Community Bancshares, Inc., and as President and Chief Lending Officer of Flint Community Bank. Griffin graduated from Georgia Southwestern State University with a Bachelor of …

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Published on December 6, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp Announces Appointments to Flint Judicial Circuit Superior Court and Henry County State Court

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced two judicial appointments. Judge Danielle Roberts will fill the new seat on the Superior Court in the Flint Judicial Circuit created by the passage of SB 786 (Act 493) during the 2020 session of the …

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Published on December 6, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp Announces Leading Semiconductor Manufacturer to Open Design Center in Atlanta

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, will open a state-of-the-art memory design center in Midtown Atlanta …

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Published on December 6, 2021 - 16:00 GMT

More about November Net Tax Revenues Up 17 Percent

Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in November totaled $2.29 billion, for an increase of $332.7 million, or 17 percent, compared to November 2020, when net tax collections totaled $1.96 billion. Year-to-date, net tax revenue …

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Published on November 22, 2021 - 22:17 GMT

More about Media Roundup: Georgia's Economy Continues to Outpace Nation with Strong Job Growth and All-time Low Unemployment ...

AJC: Georgia sees super job growth in still-churning economy Georgia saw heady employment growth last month, adding 21,000 jobs, one of the strongest Octobers on record. An unprecedented number of people have been quitting jobs and jumping to new positions …

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Published on November 22, 2021 - 22:17 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp Joins Fellow Governors, Public-Private Sector Partners in Addressing Supply Chain Issues

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined fellow governors in launching Operation Open Roads aimed at proposing common-sense solutions the Biden administration should consider to address global supply chain issues. As part of this multistate effort …

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Published on November 18, 2021 - 20:20 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: Georgia Unemployment Rate Drops for 18th Straight Month to Historic Low of 3.1% Amid Strong Job Growth

Atlanta, GA - Today, Governor Brian P. Kemp applauded Georgia's unemployment rate dropping for the eighteenth straight month to 3.1% for October 2021, an all-time low. Additionally, Georgia has now added over 200,000 jobs in 2021, and the number of …

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Published on November 16, 2021 - 13:54 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp, AG Carr Challenge Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the State of Georgia has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for health care workers. The emergency regulation, issued on Nov. 5, 2021 …

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Published on November 12, 2021 - 23:16 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: Celadon to Open North American Headquarters, State-of-the-Art Recycling, Advanced Manufacturing Operations ...

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Celadon Development Corporation “Celadon” will invest more than $155 million in opening a North American headquarters and a state-of-the-art recycling and advanced manufacturing facility in Chatham …

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Published on November 12, 2021 - 23:16 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: Georgia Ports Mark Mega Rail Milestone

Savannah, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that the Georgia Ports Authority has completed and is now operating the second set of nine new rail tracks for a total of 18 tracks at its Mason Mega Rail Terminal. The expansion immediately increases …

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Published on November 12, 2021 - 19:46 GMT

More about Gov Kemp: Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan Upgraded Two Tiers to “Silver” by Morningstar

Atlanta, GA – Morningstar, Inc., a leading investment research firm, upgraded its rating of Georgia’s Path2College 529 Plan from Neutral to Silver, leapfrogging eighteen other state 529 college savings plans. Georgia is the only state to receive a two-tier …

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Published on November 10, 2021 - 14:16 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: Aurubis to Open State-of-the-Art Recycling and Copper Smelting Facility in Augusta

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Aurubis, one of the leading recyclers of copper, precious metals, and non-ferrous materials worldwide, will invest $340 million (€300 million) in a state-of-the-art recycling and secondary smelting …

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Published on November 9, 2021 - 18:33 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: American Peanut Growers Group to Open New Processing Facility, Expand Shelling Plant

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Georgia-based American Peanut Growers Group (APGG) will invest $85 million in expanding operations in the state, creating 90 jobs. In addition to expanding its current Donalsonville shelling plant, APGG …

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Published on November 9, 2021 - 18:33 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp Names Winners of Georgia RISE Award, Recognizing Standout Public School Employees

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that two Georgians have been named winners of the Georgia RISE Award, which honors classified school employees. “Nadia Jones and Anna Singleton represent the best of our public schools,” Governor Kemp …

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Published on November 8, 2021 - 18:13 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp: Remington Firearms to Locate Global Headquarters, Open New Advanced Manufacturing Facility, World-class ...

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced Remington Firearms (RemArms), America’s oldest firearms manufacturer, will locate its global headquarters and open a new advanced manufacturing operation as well as a world-class research and development …

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Published on November 8, 2021 - 14:43 GMT

More about October Net Tax Revenues Up 22.9 Percent

Atlanta, GA – The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in October approached $2.48 billion, for an increase of $460.7 million, or 22.9 percent, compared to October 2020, when net tax collections totaled roughly $2.02 billion. Year-to-date, net tax …

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Published on November 5, 2021 - 16:33 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp, AG Carr File Suit to Challenge Biden’s Unlawful OSHA Employer Vaccine Mandate

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp and Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the State of Georgia has filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s employer vaccine mandate. The Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) setting forth the mandate …

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Published on November 5, 2021 - 13:43 GMT

More about Gov. Kemp Proclaims Nov. 5 Atlanta Braves Day

Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today proclaimed Friday, November 5, 2021 as Atlanta Braves Day, encouraging all Georgians to join in celebrating the Atlanta Braves World Series Championship. Please see the full proclamation below. https://gov.georgia …

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